Reinforcing The Frame Rails & Removing The Badly Burnt Roof On My 1965 Ford Mustang !

[@robertrudeseal4200]

I own a 1964.5 and a 1966 Mustang, restored the 66, now working on the 64.5. Love your 65 you are currently working on and have picked up a few new ideas from you. Thanks a lot for the videos, love your show!

[@KirkVSSpock]

Concerning the frame extensions you need to box the junction, one plate on each side and one on bottom. This is a must

[@Hitycooking]

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[@tdwz1652]

he mentioned he was doing that

[@jbncnow]

That extension doesn't look like it's going to do much shouldn't it have a box that fits over each end to stiffen it up?

[@simonfreer7950]

Careful guys... he gets very touchy about people commenting 🙄

[@jacquelineoldhaver2672]

I was hoping you would do the frame connectors. Next, put the roll cage in before you put the roof on. You can weld the top seams on the pipe.

[@superbear617]

A few comments: 1. Your suspension crafting is impressive!; 2) So is that big wire wheel tool and Evaporust; 3) I hope you are torquing your suspension and frame fasteners to spec; and finally: 4) Don't take offense at the critics (6:30). Take it in stride and respond like a pro, if a response is necessary. I am looking forward to seeing this one on the road!

[@Dave-ur5ub]

Why would he torque anything to spec when it's all going to be ripped off for the final paint or powder coating?

[@superbear617]

@@Dave-ur5ub Good point (I think!). Thank you! I did not realize he would be unbolting the ball joints, tie rods, etc. Having said that, I have yet to see him use a torque wrench on any project (I have been watching from the McLaren forward) at any stage. Maybe he does it off camera, but....

[@superbear617]

@@Dave-ur5ub good to low! Thank you. Other channels emphasize the torque specs, so I was wondering....

[@Dave-ur5ub]

@@superbear617 Yea idk what happened to my second comment but...Lol

[@9168TimGlass]

I like how in depth you are getting into this car, it's going to be great to see it finished.

[@robertlemoi7919]

Hint from a retired body man. You do not use screwdrivers to remove panels. There are panel tool removers for that. You will create more damage with a screwdriver.

[@GrindhousePerformance]

That roof shell removal was a monster amount of work, great job and love your positivity on the project!

[@juancarloslozano3374]

10:40 Great mix between the music and the 3m sanding piece!

[@thomasstudio7130]

The belt sander and grinder orchestration was fantastic. I think you have found a new thing for the channel.

[@dnl247365]

Yeah that mixing w/ the finger sander solo was gold

[@IraqiSniper107]

Vtuned your the Man! The hell with the haters. They probably couldn't stack Domino's with super glue.🤣🤣🤣

[@smolwavingsnail9028]

that eastwood contour coming in clutch on this build. it's putting in some work.

[@danielmaree5169]

It might be a good time to start fabrication on the rolcage with the roof of it should be easier

[@jeffweber8244]

A street cruiser does not need a roll cage.

[@terrybaptist795]

It's his car will decide if he wants to put a roll cage in it street cruiser or not.

[@jeffweber8244]

Dumb idea. He's not putting a huge engine in it for racing. He's spending time reskinning the roof to make it smooth. A waste doing that if it's going to get rolled over.

[@ronwatson4902]

Man you were making music with that belt sander for a minute and it sounded pretty good. Big progress on the stang. Keep pushing Tennessee and thank you!

[@barrylight9305]

You and your brothers rock with the music

[@ReachOutToWilliam]

Safety glasses son. For the eye that remains. Great show! Wear a mask when grinding lead. For your good lung that may have survived this episode.

[@HarryHasAbigWilly]

THIS THING A MUSTANK NOW BEN!!

[@jonsmith6496]

Mistank

[@jimwiskus8862]

Great video as usual Ben! Thanks for being so consistent. Just a couple things, this is just my perspective, you could invest in a portable sandblaster for your shop. I think this would save you a ton of time and ultimately money. The other option is if you go to a well-stocked woodworking store, they should have a product they’re called Rust Free. It comes in a spray bottle. It does a bang up job on getting rust out. You use a burgundy type pad to work it and wipe it off with a clean shop towel. Depending on how bad the rust is, it may just take one application or two. It works great on cast iron table saw tops, I can attest to that 100%.

[@trainmanbob]

Nice progress Ben. I agree with others...surely putting the roll cage in before the roof on would seem to make a lot more sense and much better access. The suspension looks epic.

[@JMRRebuilders]

Bro you straight swing at them commentors love it brother. Good stuff and cant wait to see her rippin it.

[@lS-kz2qx]

Nice job on that roof and frame extensions

[@alrodriguez1993]

I think it would be better to sand blast areas prior to welding along with everything under that roof mostly all that rust plus it's easier than treat everything. It's what we did restoring classics especially frame cars than we powered coated. Love what your doing and keep up the great work! I know you feel burnt out at time but work smarter not harder and everything will fall into place. Don't give up want to see this beast on the road! 💙

[@BackyardGarage1]

Excited to see this coming together. I personally am a Chevy guy and restored my 2nd gen camaro. However, I’m enjoying watching this series as you bring this old girl back to her glory

[@jonathansmith4737]

Progress on progress my dude! You did a surgical job on that roof and that Eastwood Contour is for sure the best tool of the year in the shop.

[@Hitycooking]

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[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Hello and thumbs UP!!

[@muskokamike127]

Years ago I saw an old school guy chop the roof off a '32 and at the C pillar, he scooped out a glob of lead out of the bucket and slopped it on the joint. Wiped it down and a heat proof rag and DONE. No body filler required. It was literally smooth as the surrounding body. Same thing when I toured the GM plant in Oshawa....I think they were building caprice classics and the roof was tacked in place and there was a guy at each corner, slapped on some lead with a spatula, wiped it down and off to primer dip then paint. I guess after doing it 5000 times you got the hang of it lol

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks cannot wait to see it rip

[@normangallant9879]

Cool the roof is removed and also restructure the frame..Keep up the good work

[@velspeska]

This channel just took it to the next lvl with the awesome music!

[@mr.bubbles8550]

Keep up the great work! This thing will shine in the end :)

[@michaelbutcher9343]

Soundtrack for this video is cool. Way different them others.

[@Akimos]

Excellent editing on the mini beltsander part.

[@michaelmillard1550]

When you are finished welding everything spray on body wax to help preserve the bottom and also add cavity wax on the inside of them as well it will help preserve it

[@eriklarson9137]

And paint jobs love wax so he will have that going for him.

[@McGruff2008]

Looks good with a panoramic sunroof!

[@jeffb3535]

I think I remember the 2005-10 mustangs had a fixed glass roof option. That would be cool on this car if done correctly.

[@dragonrider6875]

In watching you work over the last few episodes as an Industrial Engineer, I am concerned with the lack of filtration and dust collection in the shop and the fact that you don't a respirator to protect yourself. You don't want to end up with lung disease later in life. I do like the retromod your are doing to the car. It is a coupe I would loose the Shelby stripes and might do something different. Shelby never built a coupe only a few convertibles. I think you are heading in the right direction with the car.

[@danfrederick3172]

Especially when he’s grinding lead LOL

[@flytoday]

real Americans don't believe in worker safety

[@tomzandmicky8239]

He seldom wears any protection. Go back and watch him hand sand the entire Honda a few days ago.

[@lcdconsultant5252]

Love that chisel/screw driver action. What sponsor sells chisels? Save your screwdrivers for screws.

[@joserios-de4nc]

Cool music and content!! Way to go v tuned

[@mfc4591]

Proper preparation is a very hard thing to do, but oh so worthwhile. Great job

[@westsideskateshop564]

The car is looking good man!! Keep up the good work my friend

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome 👍🏽👍🏻 it's coming along nicely 😀👍🏽👍🏻

[@MrGene3497]

I put the rust converter in a spray bottle and it works a lot better. Love your content keep up the great work

[@AMLagonda]

Bad Idea....

[@MrGene3497]

@@AMLagonda hasn't failed me once

[@davidmoskowitz4085]

New VTuned video--instant like before the video starts. Good work, bud.

[@greghillyer8195]

I look forward to seeing you in the ER. I remember when I was grinding without eye protection on. It’s pretty cool because they take a little tool and grind the embedded steel out of your eyeball.

[@rchavez5056]

I thought you were gong to say for lead poisoning.

[@fopeezy3097]

Good god that Eastwood tool is a GAME CHANGER

[@Farmingstock]

Pretty cool design by “ME” 😂

[@MegaGsizzle]

LITERALLY PERFECT

[@Amxracer]

Your doing a great job Ben !

[@ColeSpolaric]

I can see you're doing your research. One of the biggest lessons in life to learn is to realize what you don't know and seek out that knowledge. Keep it up. It won't be perfect, but it will be done well.

[@JoseAguirre-ri8tg]

You can melt the lead with a torch. I think Peterson Restorations here on KZbin has a couple of videos on how to remove Mustang roofs. Check the guy out. He works almost only on Mustangs. But anyway, it's looking good. I can't wait to see it all in primer.

[@johnb7430]

Keep after it. Looking good

[@tonymartin6005]

I didn't expect this build to be quite so intricate. Can't wait until the first start ✌️

[@rogerthainesr.7002]

Can't wait for the Finished product. Seems to be coming along.

[@dtc2044]

screw the haters, coming along great! even thought the thick boi fastback was shaping up. lead is a great body filler and most of the classic custom guys used it all the time. It is poisonous, heavy and why they called them leadsleds. Would really like to see you do some easy mods with the roof replacement. Flush mounting the widows with epoxied edging to protect the glass ditching the chrome trim and removing the drip rail completely seam welding the roof on. Wont need to replace that seam sealant that normally causes rust. Only going to learn by doing it and already a great tech.

[@jeffb3535]

Looking good. I would be so tempted to take the fast back body panels and do the conversion to a fast back 😈

[@davidconley3610]

Like watching grass grow in slow motion 😜

[@alanpaulick7815]

Mustang is coming along great Ben 👍

[@rjauto7215]

Ben don't keep worrying about what other people think .you just be you and I think you're doing just fine fella.so it's a 👍👍👍👍👍👍 from me

[@frankabroad150]

Filming is topnotch!

[@bobbyd7140]

Nice work 👏 keep doing what your doing ! Look forward to seeing the end result 👍

[@SomeBoredGuy69]

The little belt grinder was almost in toon with the background music! LMAO 10:23

[@rickybousquet6544]

Appreciate the intro and respect the feelings being more human and not robotic.

[@janerlingolsen9891]

This gone to be A very Nice Mustang👍👍

[@theunpretentiousvegan8593]

Haha, that belt sander sounded like a solo for the background music.

[@I-apologize-in-advance]

🤣🤣

[@kickit59]

Vtune great progress on the Mustang! I listened to an old fastback the other day that had the 5L Coyote conversion done to it! It was amazing! I can't wait to see your Mustang on it's first test drive! It will be really cool!

[@MrMatttrow]

Tip: if you work with lead removal again you should use map gas. Just melts right off exposing the seam and spot welds

[@rchavez5056]

And use the proper PPE. Lead poisoning is a real thing.

[@MrWoodyBalto]

Technical speak here... Your Mustang is Unibody chassis. They other type of Chassis of the time would be Body on Frame design. You are welding in Subframe connectors to join and stiffen the chassis so the car doesn't twist like a pretzel when you unleash all the extra ponies that will be living under the hood soon, Subframe connectors have been around as long as hotrods have been around.

[@Vasilyevich05]

I'm tired of welding. So I'm going to move on to welding these sub connectors. Haha

[@williamcottam3719]

Hey, that's a good idea to reinforce those rails I think you should put a couple of drain holes in the new sections to help prevent rust in the future love to see this car coming back to life keep em coming.

[@Hitycooking]

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[@58and87]

Do you really think he gives a shit about the future?

[@joseluisnba1]

We’ll done. That’s hard work 😓 hope to see more builds like this!

[@aaronuuu]

Good job editor I like the music in todays video

[@michaelkhair5846]

Great work!

[@ravens101100]

Wow the grinder goes great with music your playing lol

[@flytoday]

live the retro guitar music 🎶

[@Ulford]

Great video as usual and fantastic camerawork.

[@DannyRobertsMetalCovers]

I like how you put it to the haters before they even start. Lol Great job on the build so far, Ben. Keep it up.

[@cut--]

I've learned to filter out all those comments, "you should do this, you did that wrong, etc" His car, his channel. It's one thing to take advice, but not from everyone on the channel. I'm almost 60 and I get advice from like 3 people, all those years and that's all I ended up needing!

[@shades360]

New game for you . Drink a beer every time Ben says ( literally perfect )

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Use a torch to melt the lead. Also check out Peterson's Restorations on KZbin. He specializes in old mustang. His cars are amazing when finished.

[@WanRidzwan]

Dang son this is awesome

[@The_journeyy]

I can actually imagine how good this is going to look now 😍

[@michaelcurley989]

Thanks for the laugh with the screwdriver bit, cracked me up.

[@craigcaggiano431]

Nice going with the roof removal and preparation for the new panel.

[@stevejacobsen1040]

You should try air hammer with a chisel bit for separating pinch welds it works pretty slick

[@sph_holl2650]

You should get the Vtuned logo on that roof and mount it on the wall of the shop!

[@koffiapegnonaka939]

Keep up the great work 💯💥👍

[@chrishansford9070]

Best way to get lead out is to heat it up really hot and it will start melting out. That stuff your are getting out in the drip rail is seam sealer you have to put it back if not water will go up inside the crack also keeps the drip rail from rusting out on the car.

[@joshehman3571]

its coming along , you should try re using all the gt mustang parts, door locks trunk pops ect

[@dennismukabwa7295]

Actually right now it's really cool. Nice work.

[@ricksa2786]

Do a fastback conversion, you have the roof and trunk.

[@bretjjjohnson7942]

Sorry for how long this is btw 🤣🤣😆😆. To make his car a fastback. Its not as simple, as replacing the quarters and roof. Every piece of metal from the windshield post back. Gets cut off unbolted and thrown away. After stripping the car to convert to a fastback. The only original metal left is a flat floorpane and the windshield post forward. All of the factory interior also gets changed. Because the cars original won't fit anymore and doesn't interchange between the two different body styles. When you see his other mustang. The body you see minus the trunk and doors. Thats the fastback conversion kit. You have to buy to do it. The kit starts at $10,000 and go up. That doesn't include all the interior, the bumpers, all the trim, any exterior pieces, the front body panels, the doors, trunk, all the glass. Other than the windshield. All of that is sold separate in there own different kits. It's not as easy as a roof and quarters.

[@garethedwards2883]

Well said Vtuned why are people so negative. Everyone should know by now your quality of work is excellent

[@haroldboyer1174]

Awesome video Ben, the mustang is looking awesome.

[@bwhaggis199]

When this beast is done this has to drag race the ZL1 swapped camaro the goonzquad are building

[@jonathanbach7978]

Learning so much from your videos. The car is looking great!

[@brianproffitt7263]

Gonna be one rowdy badass car 🤟🏻🇺🇸

[@BH-qi9cq]

Carbon fiber roof would've been awesome!

[@jacintogonzalez7146]

Looking beautifull my guy👌💯

[@Johnjakfay1969]

You might think about Flush Mounting the windshield for a modern, more custom look.

[@jackiemay9471]

a nice resistance spot welder would be good to put the roof skin back on cleaner and more professional

[@weaverhchrist]

If you've ever sweated a copper pipe joint and not had it leak after you can do lead (solder actually) body work. BTW, I be like'n todays soundtrack!

[@jimzucker]

Welding with any protections, only the bravest

[@FragrantVagrant69]

Digging the new music!

[@dnl247365]

Finger sander solo @ 10:30 was 🥇lol

[@nickp3173]

You should invest in a dry ice blaster. Kinda pricey but would save you so much time and effort.