Rebuilding a totaled 1993 Mustang GT convertible with engine damage.

[@beboboymann3823]

I had a ‘90 GT convertible. I bought it used. It had an auto transmission. I drove it home and ordered everything I needed to put in a World Class T-5 transmission, 3:55 rear gears, subframe connectors, under hood shock tower triangular brace, ‘95 Mustang five bolt front spindles, 5 bolt rear axles, larger throttle body and cold air kit. It was a way different car than the one I drove home when I bought it. No engine internals but it was awesome. I miss it. This vid brought back great memories.

[@BWGPEI]

Your commentary makes this old boy smile.

[@2020Max1]

As the former owner of a 93 GT that was very similar to this one, I have to say all of your pokes and jabs at Fords, Mustangs and their owners had me rolling. Glad to see this car in your hands, I know that you'll do it justice. I traded my GT in back in 1998 for a Jeep ZJ. Even though that Jeep lasted me for the next 20 years and 220k miles I still felt bad giving up my Mustang. Long story short, a few years later I found my paperwork on it and I figured that I'd try to track down the new owner and see if they'd be willing to sell it. To my surprise it never made it off the dealer lot (well at least not to a new owner) The dealer's son took the car off the lot about a week after I traded it in and got into a wreck and totaled it out. Was a sad day for me for sure. Best of luck with this build. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for your next videos on it!

[@traveler251]

what a moron

[@scottgoss9561]

I was a Ford senior master Ford tech for almost 40yrs. I love Fords and have always driven them. I absolutely do not mind you throwing rocks at them, I know what they are though. I have watched your channel for a long time and enjoy every bit of each show. Thank you sir!

[@jeffgoddard4100]

Am I the only person who has had exceptionally good luck with Fords? My everyday driver is a 1996 Ranger that still looks new, drives great, and will probably reach 400,000 miles by October.

[@POVwithRC]

​@@jeffgoddard4100I've had a good run, but most have been modern affairs. 15 Fiesta ST, 15 Fiesta SFE (1.0), 15 Ecostang, 13 1.6 ecoboost Fusion (with manual, rareeeee), and a Taurus Sho sprinkled in there too. All were dead reliable despite lots of abuse. I'm very sure I am a total outlier though.

[@russellbroadwell]

That car is very surprisingly original! Makes me miss my black 93 GT Convertible.

[@09dave1952]

Oh Man, that hurt! I drive my 91 Mustang GT nearly every day. I've had it for 20 years and my wife is pretty sure I'm insane for keeping it for so long.

[@nou8257]

Hey if its what you like it's what you like not everyone has to change cars like women change styles

[@katieb777]

wow how many miles do you have on it ?

[@09dave1952]

I'll admit it's getting a little harder to get in and out of it (I'm 70). I still like it though.@@nou8257

[@09dave1952]

It's got 159,784 miles. That's almost embarrassing! @@katieb777

[@Paul-um6pi]

The abuse only comes from Chevvy people... It's called "Projection". Keep your car and enjoy it. All the best.

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

Best Scott quote on this video, "You can't wreck it if it's always in the shop." Love it!

[@richpowers1]

Finally, your rebuilding a car that is actually worth the effort.

[@tetreaulthank4068]

The Scott comments are rather funny ! Scotts sarcasm is just one of the reasons I love his channel as do his many subscribers. Hope he never goes soft on us !

[@robschaffer2189]

Again, as a Ford engineer... I can totally relate. When will we learn? :D "It looked good in CAD" is the bane of my existence.

[@vehcor]

I just thought it was, “well, I don’t have to work on it”. 😂

[@markmccallion2856]

As a retired Mechanical cad designer I can totally agree with you! Early CADD was pretty primitive and even as recently as 2011 I was appalled by the perceptions of what CAD could do well, but actually could not. I especially loved when companies claimed how the various CAD platforms were TOTALLY compatible with each other! LOL I spent more time fixing, rebuilding, reconfiguring, redesigning problems that either never should have happened or could have easily been avoided.

[@fcorivers]

@@markmccallion2856 brother, I'm a Land Surveyor and have been using CAD software for ever and is so overrated. The problem is that there's a generation of people that decided that whatever we have to draw has to be in CAD but they do not bother understanding how ever it is CAD works and the limitations, although I have to say that mechanical drawings in CAD has come leaps and bounds neater than land survey implementations.

[@digitalrailroader]

sometimes its not even the engineer's fault; its the Bean Counters in Finance Screeching "That's Too expensive, make it out of cheaper materials" or "X amount of Dollars is too much to add maintenance covers to the skid plate, delete them!"

[@RobertBrownTUC]

I always enjoy your videos, the afternoon crew scream coming off the trailer still makes me laugh every time. Also, I love the fact that youtubers watch other channels and use their lines as well. The "there's your problem lady" is such a classic now. Thanks for the effort and constant videos you make.

[@JBBBBBBBB250]

There was a salvage yard next to my house when these were new. The guy there specialized in rebuilding these.(convertibles) He was the master of welding front end wrecks and back end wrecks toghether!

[@kevt5090]

Bagging on the haters, a very rewarding hobby! Please continue to document your talent, and thanks for sharing

[@theenforcer5820]

I been looking forward to seeing the Mustang come back to life since the car show view ! Was nice to meet you and the pizza girl and chat a little by the way. Your videos are awesome as well as your sense of humor the entertainment never stops !

[@CheezeCracker]

Never knew I'd see a water pump rebuild here. I'm impressed!

[@vehcor]

We all learned something today! 😂

[@CheezeCracker]

Straight from a BMW shop manual

[@leifvejby8023]

I've done it a few times too. I could get a rep kit or a new, same price, but the kit was better quality, so did that.

[@chrisgormally4988]

Thank you Scott for electing to keep this one on the road. Dont see many clean foxes these days. I will enjoy watching/learning more from your expertise and thorough rebuild. I have one myself that is gonna need exactly what you're about embark upon. Mine still looks decent and runs and drives. Repair before I bought it was done half ass in my opinion. Looking forward to the build.

[@andydupont4786]

I love the channel. And im also glad you still work on Fords sometimes. These foxbodys are great cars. I've owned one for 24 years, and it has been very reliable. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidtekavec1853]

I just rewatched the latest on the 93 drop top build. I purchased a 92 drop top this spring, it's a great runner and not in need of anything major but I really appreciate seeing how you navigate removal and installation of various parts of this car. There's no factory instruction or tech manual that can ever take the place of seeing it done real time. Thanks for being so detailed in your videos... can't wait to see this car finished!

[@marinastuable]

Looks like someone really looked after that car previously, shame it got crashed

[@burtbacarach5034]

100k in 30 years?You can bet that car was somebodies baby!

[@telemachusepiphany9668]

Yes, and i hope an effort is made to the previous owner to see if they still want it.

[@vehcor]

If you want to see some footage from the car show, click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJecpKqsjcakn9E

[@jeffreymrrs150]

As someone who owns a 88 gt i can confirm ford nailed it on reliabilty.might as well not run a hood.saves the trouble of having to lift it everyday.

[@JohnSmith-eq5el]

Great video Scott...I forgot the early 5.0s only had 4 lugs...not many V8s with 4 lug wheels...

[@Same_Team_Farva]

Not all of them had 4 lugs depended on the package you bought.

[@Shakerhood69]

All Factory built Fox Mustangs were 4 lug except for the 84-86 SVO and the 1993 Cobra R.

[@eformance]

I'm kinda surprised you didn't give it a little tug with the portable frame rack, to give you some room behind the radiator.

[@v8chevy788]

I always loved the sound that these old pushrod 5.0 engines make. Glad to see you working to save this one...

[@PracticalDadd]

Love all the shade you kept throwing at Fords. Also really enjoyed pro tips like ensuring that you miss the drain pain when draining the antifreeze.

[@vehcor]

Only a rookie would get the antifreeze IN the drain pan! 😂

[@youtuber5709]

Scott your attitude is the reason i watch your videos keep it up .

[@BrucePierson]

Another Mustang convertible. What happened to the one we aren't allowed to mention? Did you keep building it or scrap it because it was too hard to fit the old body on the later frame? Would be interesting to find out and see more of it if you are still working on it.

[@BetterCallGatto]

I Wanna know The Same thing

[@anytractorman]

Your not supposed to ask..no soup for u!

[@evtoilnj]

Dude its only been 3 years

[@theodoreko2700]

He should of just replace body panels on that car and up graded to a small block 289 or 302 . It would of been a nice old classic car.

[@waltereturner]

I have never been a Ford guy, but I am glad to see it being saved!

[@shawnperkins1159]

The character arc you’ve taken that I never thought you would…”first we’ve gotta wash it up first.”

[@MrElvin1975]

Always loved the way they sound.

[@cubedmack]

Great find! I would sure like to find something like this. The front damage and engine problem ain't nothing.

[@darylanderson5810]

I love this guy, hes funny and hes real. Some people might not like him. I don't give a damn. I just found this channel and I can guarantee you i'm gonna stay

[@trapps75]

Scott is a beast bodywork guy and regular mechanic not that many do both and he's a gym guy he gets my vote

[@MrChris1316]

Great guy love his commentary,and I'm English so his sarcasm kicks it for me,great channel,thanks dude.

[@stevenclark7262]

I sometimes wonder why I love whatching your vlogs and then you go a buy a ford. Totally understand why again ! 🇨🇦

[@denniscarreno5882]

Missed your channel for a while….I’m glad you’re back

[@granddamngto]

Looking forward to this one. I would love to see more "old school" repairs.

[@vehcor]

It is a nice change of pace. It helps to appreciate the new technology and also wish they hadn’t changed some of it. 😂

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@vehcor OH MY DEEP DISH!!!!!.... HE ACTUALLY CLEANED SOMETHING!!! CALL THE FEDS!!! CALL NEIL TYSON!!! CALL DR STRANGE!!! WE'VE GOT A SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH!!! NO WONDER WE HAVE TWO SUPER MOONS THIS MONTH ... AND HES KEEPING IT!!!!!! Guys....I think it's one of those clones!!! Wed better check our local Freemason to make sure!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@vehcor 👍👌👏 Yeah, it's kind of fifty fifty with all the new stuff. 2) Not everything old was good and not everything new is bad. Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.

[@burtoncrowell4371]

Okay change the note now to no radiator LOL

[@burtoncrowell4371]

Now if you started till shoot transmission fluid clear across the shop LOL

[@artmellon8852]

Poor 5.0 .... I had a 1989 LX 5.0 Mustang hatchback back in the day. Hate if you must but I really like that body style and it was super fun to drive. Glad to see your saving this poor pony. I am sure you will do a great job! Good luck sir and enjoy your weekend!

[@kylewalsh9508]

that was my dream car back in the day, i would love to have that now

[@vehcor]

It will be available when it is done! Live your dream!

[@garfield89dude32]

Scott, I’ve been a diehard Ford guy pretty much my whole life. But anymore, I’m moving away from them. What passes for quality from Ford these days is atrocious at best. No haters tears outta me, love your sarcasm and wit! Keep the videos coming, I’ll keep watching 😉😁👍

[@stanguay169]

Man, I love your description, you speak your mind! Good job!

[@peterdebad1]

Laughed at all the Ford jokes this episode. Just as funny as all the jokes made about all the other car brands. So glad you don't discriminate and treat all brands the same. Thanks for another great episode. Peace!!

[@trbstang]

Looks like a good project. Its crazy how much those Fox body cars have gone up these past few years. They are often selling for more than they were new in good condition. I need to get my 87 with 306k miles back on the road soon.

[@TheTraveler33]

Wow. It looks like that stang was in immaculate condition until the crash. It must have been the pride and joy of the owner. I bet he or she cried after that crash.

[@briangibbs3774]

Thanks, Scott! No Friday night would be complete without my weekly "Fix" of Vehcor.

[@gerry-p9x]

Such precision tool and adjustments on water pump repairs

[@vehcor]

Only OEM tools for that kind of work! 😂

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@vehcorI trust you will use a stout oak tree and come along to pull that core support straight....

[@braddokken9191]

As an owner of a 92 Mustang I was really looking forward to the snark. As I'm watching, all your pokes and prods ring true. Much more than a passing knowledge. Could you have owned one of these at one time or is it all from working on them in the shop? Can't wait for the rest of this series. Keep up the snark, its a great way to end a tough work week.

[@colescrustycars]

I had a 88 gt convertible same color in college. 5spd swap, e303 cam, exhaust etc etc. I loved it for years until i got my first ls1 trans am. Then i never looked back. Id love to have it back but they guy that has it gutted it and its was a race car so it would take a parts car to rebuild it.

[@vehcor]

Many of them turned into race cars, that is why original ones have gone up in value so much.

[@davel2223]

Scott, I share your sentiments about Fords. Keep up the good works.

[@stephengordon8968]

Love the channel ! Never a dull moment !

[@oldman936]

Happy Friday Scott. This makes me feel old. I was in high school when this was new.

[@vehcor]

These were the hot rods of those days. Now Civics are faster. 😂

[@sfcjones2590]

your still young...

[@sfcjones2590]

ewwwww@@vehcor

[@Raisen476]

I absolutely love 80's and 90's Ford's especially the Fox mustang. Can't wait to see how everything goes with the repair.🐺

[@zacharywong483]

Really great video, Scott!

[@JaxsonKelly-j9x]

“You can’t wreck it if it’s always in the shop” . Never knew I'd see a water pump rebuild here. I'm impressed!.

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Alright stop...collaborate and listen. Scott is back with a new renovation. Rolling down the road in 5.0.. a Pony car for the channel.. nice. Stay safe and be well

[@Mike-zb4sr]

As a ford fan I wouldn't have it eny other way. I really in joy you content. Thanks

[@glennarnold3970]

Scott i hope this build stires the juices and we can get some more content on your other old /new mustang build i really enjoyed the how too on that one cheers from down under

[@vehcor]

That is not up to me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYTFd6Ohq9itbq8

[@robs4517]

Nice to see you are moving up in the world and finally build a decent car. There is no 30 year old GM that is as good as that 5.0.

[@paulmoso2375]

excelent. The best waterpump overhall I have ever seen|

[@geraldcoe1123]

Scott, you are so funny! I hate it when my frame rail goes limp too! Seriously, this Mustang may be 30 years old, but it will be really sharp looking when you are finished. It is a great color combination.

[@RealAlLePage]

Love the well-deserved Ford jokes. Though this old Mustang was built years before Ford's Better Idea to use cheap 2-piece lugnuts that swell, hopefully, you will find an opportunity to insert a comment about that brilliant feature in a future broadcast.

[@mattmck6006]

I knew it was the gas shut off switch! Was tipped off on that one years ago on a SVO. Cool car.

[@allenanthony9798]

Nice I have a 93 like that it’s red white top 92k on it Can’t wait to see you finish this one 😎👍🏾

[@fredgarcia2980]

You can never go wrong with Silverado single cab and f body mustangs. God bless you. You get a like and a comment !!! Well done 👍🏻

[@therealmcoy]

This will be an interesting build. It was the car to have back in the early 90’s.

[@regsmith7604]

You have reverse lights on both sides. Consider that a win 🏆

[@dlewis9760]

My old man had a 90s Taurus. No accident but he went over some big bump that tripped that fuel pump switch. A simple push and the car was fine.

[@johnclements6852]

You got a great buy for a car which "doesn’t run or drive." Was it a fuel pump shutoff that you switched on in the trunk ? We didn't get these here in New Zealand, Love your videos Scott, they clarify why crash repairs cost what they do. Go Ford !!!

[@IHateYoutubeHandles615]

Yeah these years had electric fuel pumps for the fuel injection. Even some of the earlier years did, though sometimes the shutoff was under one of the front seats.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Happy Friday, Scott! This was actually one of my dream cars back in the day. I've always wanted one of these. Now I want one of the new Shelby convertibles!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Shame that got wrecked and with new parts. That hurt! On to the next parts. Gonna look great when it's done.

[@muskokamike127]

9:20 yes, new 4 bangers make more HP but they also won't be running 30 yrs from now without huge repair bills. You're lucky to get to the end of the engine warranty on the eco boosts without having to do a valve job.

[@rdbrnr86gt]

A friend of mine just parted out an 89 convertible with under 6k original miles on it. I believe he still has the quarter window stuff and some other odds and ends if you are looking for that stuff from a low mile car. It also had a gray interior (though the color isn't quite the same between 89 and 93.) Located in central Ohio. I have an airbag, but it's from a 91 which I believe is different than 93.

[@dvahl]

I saw this at the car show and took a picture of the sign to find your youtube channel. Hope to see it back at the show after the rebuild.

[@drptripp]

“You can’t wreck it if it’s always in the shop” ❤

[@bobroberts2371]

Ever see a car fall off a lift? . . .

[@MoctezumasRevenge1]

you were lucky with the water pump, those bolts seize in the block.

[@cdnaudioguy]

The constact sarcasm is thoroughly appreciated! 🙂

[@alanhubbard1868]

What an unexpected surprise! I really enjoyed the video, and had completely forgotten about the fuel pump re-set switch. Someone really loved that car, I'm sorry it got taken from them.

[@gs1100ed]

Love that hood strap!

[@vehcor]

Less prone to failure than the original! 😂

[@miker252]

In the 1960, working in my dad's garage, while changing one of my first water pumps, on a 289, my dad said something I've never forgotten. "Make sure you put the long bolts in the long holes and the short bolts in the short holes."

[@Brealytren5760]

A different era of auto manufacturing. I missed the "wiggle and pull" method on this one!😢

[@scottthomas5999]

Lots of work. But, I have the utmost confidence in you.👍🏻👍🏻

[@dweenmuse5765]

This is the last year of the Fox body mustang. And a 5.0. for 30 years old other than the accident in very nice condition. Could easily be a nice driver collectable car.

[@lorieandpatrickdavies7483]

I keep hoping you will rebuild a 3rd gen F-body (IROC-Z or Trans Am GTA) one day. Enjoying this one.

[@rachat8486]

When when you were ripping that fan cover off, you forgot to say, hulk, smash! Looks like a fun build.

[@bobbyv5143]

Go ahead and make all the "Ford" jokes/comments you want, you are not hurting this Ford guy's feelings. LOL Thanks for another entertaining video Scott! P.S. I learn a lot from your videos... Thanks!

[@jcmx0180]

This is my dream car. I would love to get this car from you after your done. I will keep watching and see what your willing to let it go for if willing. I can’t wait for the finished results.

[@egodeathplease]

Got those water pump bolts mighty close to arcing that battery. That'll get you excited 😂

[@dlange89]

You could say it has a lot of potential..

[@chrisjessee4299]

Another good entertaining video. Actually pretty good looking car.

[@fordnut4914]

All my fords start no problems never have an issue. Them little 5.0 were some of the best engines ever made.

[@PirataSports]

I started getting all nostalgic for our E Series Falcons of the same vintage - those power windows! Once a car got to a few years old every window had its own quirks, typically one that was sort of OK, two that moved weird and made robot death noises, and one that had totally given up. 90's cars really were like wives - because you loved the overall package you came to accept a few inherent flaws.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Great purchase, congratulations! I like this car and I would love to own it (although it's black). Fir being 30 years old it is in a great condition. Just over 100.000 mls isn't much amd the car looks well looked after. I'm eagerly looking forward to watch the next video part. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@thefretfiend]

At 7:18, you dang near shorted out the battery terminals with one of those water pump bolts. 😱

[@sevendaystoheavensevendays4077]

Enjoyment at all levels 👍🏼

[@thomasmcnulty554]

Make sure you check the crank and make sure that it's not bent I have come across this in front end wrecks

[@hotpuppy1]

If the pulley is still straight, it is probably OK.

[@parnellitube]

I had to do that old school repair when I was a teenager. The gas struts on my Mercury Capri let go and drove the hatch latch into the back of my head. My reaction was to slam the hatch hard enough to trip the fuel shutoff. Luckily I had overheard a conversation of this happening to someone's Aerostar van or I would have been stumped why my car shut off when I slammed the hatch.

[@paulmcmain1760]

Nice, interesting project. Looking forward to seeing more videos on this one.

[@MikeyMack303]

I'm am very surprised at the condition of the underside of that mustang. Haven't seen one that clean since 1995! Seriously!

[@gordonholland3406]

😂 Loved this video. I was hoping it was Vanilla Ice in the CD player right from the thumbnail. Well done!

[@johnthiel7422]

You're a braver man than I. Always liked Fox bodied Mustangs though........ in the day.

[@tristanschaper281]

That Mustang was definitely well taken care of, at least for the majority of it's life. It sure looks worth fixing!

[@ME-kv8ew]

I had an 89 5.0 LX. Once you said it wasn't starting I was pointing to the trunk. I was stuck at work for 30min once until I read the owners manual. As a guess pushed that button and off I went.

[@2camsam]

Crazy original cats are still on it! Ist mod everyone did was off-road h pipe and flow master American Thunder back in the day.

[@kenik2023]

Great video! I saw nothing wrong with your attitude or ability. It was entertaining and extremely watchable.👍