Project Swiss Cheese gets it's Mustangs to Fear Chassis!!

Today we get the Mustangs to Fear Chassis up and under the Project Swiss Cheese Mustang! She's starting to look like a car again!!
‪@MustangstoFear‬ ‪@WilwoodDiscBrakes‬
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[@TheClampettmobile]

Now we're talking! That is going to be one FINE Mustang!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thankyou Sir!!!

[@johna1160]

Very cool that these updated chassis members are even available. Slightly surprised to see raw metal get "buried" where there won't be access to treat with rust preventative.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I primed with weld thru primer any areas that I can't get to later.

[@jefferypitts343]

Back when I bought a 68 gt coupe in 1980, there was oem parts, or no parts at all, I'm glad now, 44 years later I've still got mine, the stuff available now is like a dream

[@alantrimble2881]

My friend bought his ‘68 coupe in 1986. At that time, you could buy used genuine Ford parts, used parts, or a very few reproduction parts. He still has that car, and I’m happy for him that so many aftermarket parts are now available for that car! His car was originally a 200CI 6 cylinder. We swapped in a 302 circa 1990. Around that time, we also swapped in a power steering and power front disc brake setup from a ‘68 Cougar. Decades later, the car has 4 wheel disc brakes and a 400hp crate engine. He drives it like he stole it, and that makes me happy.

[@jayweiss4378]

Great thing about restoring a classic Mustang is that they have so many new parts available… so this should come together quickly!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

And lots of upgrade options too!! Cheers mate😎👍

[@donsmanufactory]

That looks pretty good Kiwi.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's a pretty slick set up!!😎👍

[@Grandadsjunk]

This car will be better than new beautiful work brother

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

That's the plan man😁😎👍

[@stevesadusky8634]

Great video Kiwi!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@LetGaiaLive]

Great video Kiwi. Great to hear you mention Bathurst too!! 😃👍🇦🇺🦘

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

And I made to the end!!! 😁😎👍

[@jamesmisener3006]

Swiss Cheese is going to be a mean Swiss Miss. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@gulfy09]

Hard work never killed a innocent man ...

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

So true!!😎😁👍

[@glennnickerson8438]

And he sleeps better at night!😉

[@garthharris8721]

You got it Kiwi

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@AtomicFacePunch]

That's a neat bit of kit there. Front clip and subframe connectors in one. I really like that idea. Would be good for A and B body Mopars, too.

[@Ericjeff]

Looks great 👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate😎👍

[@davidbrown4180]

I've said this before you are a master at metal fab and passionate in what you do 😊

[@1998dodgejd]

Nice kit for sure, good job.

[@paintucation]

This is inspiring to me!!!!! The Garbage Camaro is right here as well, so I'm gonna use your vids for motivation!!! Nice work Kiwi!

[@timezone4907]

Thank you, Kiwi. I enjoy hearing your logic and watching you turn inches and engineer frame work and body panels.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@GwynnOak1]

I wish you were closer, and I could afford you! I have no doubts about the finished product you'd deliver.

[@shotsrodder]

Great tips as always Kiwi 👍 looks like a nice product 😎

[@oldtimerf7602]

Great stuff Kiwi!!

[@mitchellragle6415]

What a master

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man😁😎👍

[@jefscoupe32]

After getting a hot BB in the ear once, I was at the welding store and saw one of those welding hats that's like a Snoopy cap. You know, the WWI aviator's cap with the long sides that cover your ears. I bought one. A little hard to keep the welding helmet on with it but it kept the sizzle out of my ears. That's a sweet set up for a mustang. Wonder if they (or someone) has one for a 66 F100.

[@dionrau5580]

they do... it's a crown Vic frame!

[@strokermaverick]

Kiwi, the owner couldn't have taken his Mustang, to a better place! Great job, sir!

[@barrycuda3769]

Looks a good setup. I agree with laying on your back and welding not being pleasant, especially when the odd welding spark goes inside your ear .Working on Saturdays ?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah, no rest for the wicked mate!!! I hate the sizzle when it goes in your ear😡

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Had that happen once. Never again. Luckily it was at the end of a really long day and there was enough ear wax to slow it down 😂. Now I wear ear plugs when I'm welding in a bad position. So far I'm good. Remember, if it sounds like bacon, you're doing good. But if it smells like bacon, YOU'RE ON FIRE!!!😂

[@barrycuda3769]

@@The_R-n-I_Guy 👍yes ear plugs are a very good idea , but I was slow to think of that.

[@barrycuda3769]

@@The_R-n-I_Guy It's actually not as bad as paint stripper on one's genitalia.

[@indianaslim4971]

​@@The_R-n-I_GuyMmmmmm, bacon...

[@derekhobbs1102]

Bathurst day used to be sacred to me, but I only watched last 15 laps this year, and now I barely watch any V8SC at all.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah I know what you mean, seems it's getting quite a shake up for next season though. Time will tell.....

[@barrycuda3769]

​@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160It hasn't been the same since Scott McLaughlin left and hence no more exciting battles between him and SVG .I personally have little interest in Indy car racing, Iv'e always liked the cars to resemble what you drive on the street.

[@dionrau5580]

That frame set up is the best one I've seen! Should Ride and handle like no Old Stang you've ever seen!👍🏁

[@butcher390]

What a phenomenal kit !! Not much messing around Almost plug n play & Have a nice day This kit (& your fabrication skills) Saved this car and gave it value 🙌

[@John-wx9oy]

Very nice job, Kiwi. The car started out rough, but it's going to be a real beauty when finished. Most importantly, it's going to be mechanically sound. Whoever drives his car will get years and years of reliable service. What a testament to your legacy.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I've never been a fan of Mustangs. But it's nice that there are so many different parts available to build one pretty much however you want. As long as you have the bank account to cover it anyway. Personally I think I would rather fabricate things myself out of raw materials and parts of Junkyard cars. Not only would it be thousands of dollars cheaper. But also I like to make things. And if I make something, I know that it's the only one there is. Not saying that building a car from a bunch of pre-fabricated parts is easy. But it's definitely easier than making your own parts. That's why I like this channel so much. You'll use pre-fabricated parts when necessary. But you also aren't afraid to make your own or modify existing parts to suit the vehicle. You'd better be glad I don't live near your shop. I'd probably get on your nerves wanting to pick your brain, lend a hand, or possibly get a job😊. But you're lucky. I'm too far away for that. So I just have to bother you in the comments 😊

[@strangecustoms8486]

So what cars have you hand fabricated parts for and please let us all know where you manage to find good usable mustang parts and at what scrap yards. Cheers.

[@indianaslim4971]

Yeah, parts aren't cheap but labor isn't cheap either and when it's a customer's car with your shops name and reputation associated with it the cost of the new parts is well worth it in time savings and the overall cleanliness and strength of the build.

[@johnb.7203]

You make it look so easy Kiwi.

[@craigjones2878]

Good job Kiwi, glad to hear you still watch Bathurst, keep up those antipodean traditions.

[@peterjury-c6h]

nice work, hope mine never need to be that far repaired. watching from Tauranga

[@roberthirshfield3571]

That’s really nice great work kiwi

[@stevenmihalic7887]

Looks great hope you are able to show the finished car, should be amazing.

[@pauljones2031]

More master level work. Watching it in fast forward and no sound is a bit weird though.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah you tube is super strict on any background music being used. It can be done I've just yet to figure it out🤔

[@dionrau5580]

I like it, it moves along 🏁

[@ericwilson2585]

Good/nice/great job Kiwi. Thats much more of a job than I think I could ever do. Of course I ain't even got myself a garage to work out of. But one day I'm going to, you weight and see...

[@nickbruni8041]

👌🏼⛽️

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

🥃🤪🤪

[@craignehring]

How cool

[@thewholls7176]

Looks good Kiwi. Keep up the good work with the channel. Looks like things are going well.

[@billhendon1017]

Cool thanks man!

[@MikeInBendOregon]

It looks like a nice piece. So much nicer than doing a lot of fab work modifying the factory sub-frame and adding subframe connectors... The engine mounts are interesting looking. There's no adjustability so I'm guessing that they already predetermined the angle that the engine will be at when it's installed. Enjoy your race and a couple cold ones...

[@roblamont8756]

🍻cheers

[@ManuelPerez-ip4bb]

Good advice Kiwi, check, double, triple check, measuring is cheaper than recutting welds.

[@johnbriggs3916]

Well done Mustang Stofia 😉

[@brucegilbert7243]

What channel can I watch that Australian car race?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

There's quite a bit on KZbin😎

[@holycarmods66]

I wonder if you could make that frame set up work on the Falcon or ranchero platform since there close to being similar to the mustangs

[@glennnickerson8438]

Great idea! Probably would work with a Fairlane since a Mustang "borrowed" from both.

[@bradeastham5494]

I really enjoy these repair/ how to videos, I however have one request.😂😂 if you could stop maybe once or twice during the time lapse and update the progress or show any tricky or crucial bits? That would be even more fantastic.😉 love your work!👌🏻

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, I'll keep that in mind for future vids 😎👍

[@indianaslim4971]

Keep in mind that he's running a shop with paying customers and filming a video takes time away from the primary objective of finishing the customer's car , u-tube is a side hustle that's as much a marketing tool for his shop as it is a income stream.

[@bradeastham5494]

@@indianaslim4971 I get that and I’m not trying to do anything but help a guy out! us kiwis are super proud of each others achievements and we love to help people. That’s all.👍🏻

[@jlletaw1954]

Coming together

[@TAVOAu]

👌👍

[@leonardhirtle3645]

I never cease to be impressed with your skills. Measure 10 times,weld once.

[@glennnickerson8438]

I think if Lee Iacocca and Caroll Shelby were around they would approve!😎

[@JDseller1]

I find it amazing that you can just about build an entire Mustang from after market body parts. In this one just about the only original parts are the roof and rear tail light panel. Will you move the original Vin plate over to the "new" cowling? I combined two Monti Carlos and had a hard time getting the inspection done as they raised cane about the moved Vin plate. Even with me showing them both titles of the two cars I combined. The original had been in a wreck that ruined everything from the dash forward. I need everything from the lower front door posts forward.

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍱🍸👀😎👍 : Hi, Chris missed Tuesday sorry ! Funny the Mustang’s with the new frames should be stronger cars . From my view it looks like the Mustang of the pass but it’s a new vehicle for 2024 witch the vehicle did not exist ! My best wish to the owner going forward ! Nice job Chris 🥃🥃

[@bluehillcemetery2887]

You remind me of me,you recusitating a vintage classic,me welding up intake and discharge chutes on a 30 plus year leaf vac my company doesn't want to buy new.gotta go get some more argon

[@georgecutler920]

Who builds the subframe assembly? Any information would be appreciated.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's made by Mustangs to Fear mustangstofear.com/store-home/

[@georgecutler920]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 thanks, enjoy your videos.👍

[@propain2612]

Nice work and kit, but you are not priming the parts before you weld them together?

[@JamesMartin-qb6zg]

Do the pre drilled holes in the torque box assemblies mean they are spot welded only?

[@DeepseaSteve]

Nice job mate. What happened to the fastback cougar you were doing?

[@bcbloc02]

That front body attachment really looks beefy. I suspect this car will be much stiffer than it was when it left the factory.

[@RichieCat4223]

Why wasn't the chassis pre painted before the install?

[@AlanSchildroth]

Do they make floor pans for a coyote transmission, or is that a stock floor pan? You have it looking good, because swiss cheese may not be a good name for a car . . . haha!

[@marktompkins8519]

No paint? I know some would burn off when welding, but still....

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's got weld thru primer on all the inaccessible spots, the rest will be painted in one big hit once it's up on the rack or maybe the rotisserie 👍

[@marktompkins8519]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 nice. Hope I wasn't sounding critical, love your work.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@@marktompkins8519 no, that was a fair question.

[@steveib724]

Well I guess you don't need a rear frame rail lol that's why I like gbody car but that will be super hot coyote? Lol

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

We put new rear frame rails in already in an earlier video 😁😎👍

[@kerrybloxham7741]

Starting to shape up kiwi,you need a couple of young guys in the shop helping you out, but good luck with that.

[@benwatkins7600]

Thank you for the lack of music etc!

[@sampowell1888]

Did you and Uncle Tony break up? I don't see him around you anymore.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Unfortunately yes...

[@dlavarco]

He seems to have a problem keeping friends.

[@indianaslim4971]

​@@dlavarcoLambchop, Junkyard Jet guys, Mopar Al, now Kiwi.... countdown is now on for Art.

[@indianaslim4971]

Forget his name but also the guy that bought the AHRA and puts on the No Name Nationals has broken away from Tony's orbit.

[@Mark-um7ey]

A mustang with a frame...🤔 I might actually like the mustang again now 😂 always liked the 60's mustang body style but they handle like pure shit. This one should put a smile on your face, coming along nicely brother!

[@FINNIUSORION]

ah another great video from fruitys crusty customs.

[@boilerroomed3682]

Once again, building the TIME MACHINE back to the 60's might have been easier...

[@robertbeckler5058]

Why do I have welding gloves?

[@gulfy09]

Gee kiwi definitely needs a helper..a young teen should be interested in becoming a mechanic..

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You'd think so but it seems they don't like getting dirty these days ......

[@gulfy09]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 it's a dying trade we need younger people involved..

[@wjb111]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Spoon fed. Quite sad.

[@fishgeralding9224]

A former student of mine wound up at a custom rod shop in Ohio that had a couple of rods in SEMA that he worked on the builds.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@@fishgeralding9224 nice!!!

[@basaltplainscreationsaustr1194]

What a boring Bathurst it was. Greetings from Liz in Victoria, Australia.

[@richardeasther2569]

Can't imagine the amount of bending over you would have to do in New Zealand to get this certified

[@chrisfreemesser]

Kev too busy sorting his Pokemon cards to help you install this, eh? Remind me why you hired him again 😉

[@billywird]

That's the cat's meow as far as subframe connections. Something that is available for the enthusiast that doesn't have the fabrication experience but has the capability to install on a project car. 🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nealdaleyjr7625]

You painting the frame?