Restore a Classic Car! Here's What You Need to Know NOW 💲🛠🥵

[@JesseAndMike]

The blue mustang at the end is nice!

[@MikeTurner-Home-Appraiser]

This man speaks the truth. 3 years and $60k for my '65 coupe restomod "daily driver". Original plan was 9 months and $30-$40k. Was it worth frustration and expense? Yep. The best part is that you get compliments and start car conversations every time you take your Mustang out. Tons of "thumbs ups", people snapping pics and jealous grins. Fun, fun, fun!

[@franciscomedina6447]

Paint jail is so spot on hahah. Couldn’t have been said better

[@ModernTraveler]

I’ve had my 67 for 6 years. I do one big upgrade per year. It was able to drive when I got it, but there was plenty to be done.

[@GeeBoogie78]

Same here. I have a 65 I’ve had for 6 years now. Every year I do 1 big upgrade or repair. My next big job is pulling the engine & rebuilding it. I try to get the work done in the early spring so I can have it back for the summer.

[@QuinntumAZ]

Great advice! Loved the comment about "paint jail"!

[@47Earwig]

18 month 1 bay garage restoration right here. We took up the challenge

[@Redmist.65]

I spent 6 months sorting my coupe to get it running in a single garage on a shoe string budget by learning everything on youtube. Dont do it like me! but hey I drive around in it!

[@RFThunderbird]

The part on recommending driving a classic first….. 1000 times recommend if you can. Driving a classic usually will have numb steering, brakes soft, seats are decent at best in comfort, hot, and every car will have its quirks. But there is no other driving experience like it! You will get more smiles-per-gallon in a classic car. It’s not for everyone but the labor you put it will make you appreciate your car so much.

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

I find myself gradually wanting to do more and more to my own 65 coupe. I didnt start off considering a 5 speed manual swap, new lights, and even a 4.3L V8 from Lexus and some coil overs. But after daily driving a stock, C code automatic Mustang there are a few short comings I wanna address. I realized I wanted more power but also added reliability. But there's already so many Coyote swaps out there. I wanted something unique. I seriously considered a 2jz, but those are way too expensive these days and you need forced induction to make any kind of power and I like not needing super unleaded. So I looked into 1 and 3uz's. They're very similar to Ford Modulars, can make up to 310 hp stock, AND also dont require 93 octane AND can even get good gas mileage for a V8. Not to mention sound great with the right exhaust. They can even accept Terminator Cobra super chargers. I definitely want over drive for the highway and better brakes, definitely want AC for the NC summer heat. And a few little gadgets here and there.

[@OctaneStreet]

Ohhh I know I want one alright, but cha ching indeed Bill, cha ching indeed.

[@nikonhckr]

We've spent 5 years and 50k on an F code fastback doing all the work ourselves and didn't even have to tackle any body work other than floor pans. It really does add up fast and takes longer than you figured it would.

[@StankyPete9]

All true! As a 23 year old owner of a 66' coupe I didn't consider any of this before buying lol! You'll learn a lot about cars if you don't know already. Had never done an oil change before, now I'm up to replacing crankshaft bearings to fix oil pressure. There is one thing I gotta disagree with, classics are way more fun to drive than a modern car, non-power drums and manual steering is just part of the charm! Great video!

[@ET74019]

Yup someday I want to just buy a full restored one and just maintain it

[@lightspeed65]

Really great information to seriously consider before spending your first dollar and first manhour. Thanks for summarizing this for everyone. I can attest to the reality of your guidance; well worth the effort from my perspective, but also definitely a lot of effort. Thanks!

[@RealRedHotSteele]

My dad had a 1970 Mach 1 4spd 351clev he bought in 1990... Destroyed in a fire in 2006. We have always had 1969-1970 mustang posters hanging in our garage. I was lucky enough to buy a 1969 Mach 1 4spd 428 cj in February of this year. It ran well enough, but since I bought it I have done complete brake overhauls, shifter and transmission rebuilds, new clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate, all new lighting and some more... I'm 25 with zero experience, just tools and a buddy's lift! The moment my dad got behind the wheel and taught me to drive stick in it was absolutely incredible (yes, I had never driven stick before I bought it). It's worth it to see the looks on my dad and grandpa's faces when they rip it around these backroads

[@AMScotty]

I turn wrenches on airplanes for a living and I have my dads old 66 mustang that he’s hardly ever touched. So, I decided to take on the endeavor of fixing it up to working condition. That was last week. The only issue is the space is lacking. I work outside. Its no easy task but I love doing these kinds of things. Its not work its a hobby. Wish me luck.

[@barsaf9989]

Good info. What would be helpful for me is the knowledge of how difficult a particular car would be to restore. Like having a grade scale for cars of 1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest to restore. When I look at an old car, it's hard for me to know if it is a good or bad starting point for a restoration.

[@markhooper6674]

The 1st thing u have to decide is what car do u want.. for me it was the 65-66 mustang..i found nicer ones when i was looking but they weren't what i wanted.. and you're gonna spend so much time with it u better get 1 that u start off loving.. 2nd how much can u afford..i couldn't spend what people wanted for a restored one.. so that's how i picked mine.. and i do all i can on the car..it's not only gratifying but cost effective if u can do it yourself 😁

[@StankyPete9]

If your frame/floor are bad you'll need welding. Not difficult necessarily, but pricey to get started or to pay someone to do it. If you're looking into resto it's a great skill to learn. You should get a running engine if you're spending anything over $8k for a V8 Coupe, fastbacks are a whole other ball game. Everything else is really just elbow grease and patience. At this point there a huge amount of KZbin videos and forum posts that'll walk you through almost every job. The biggest thing I'd say for a first time resto is get something with a common engine, Ford put the 289/302 (both used the same parts which are still easy to find) in just about all the cars back then (Mustangs, Broncos, Falcons, Galaxies, Pickups) and the 302 in select cars up to the 90s. I know Chevy made about a billion 350s, and I'm pretty sure most of ford's 351 engines parts are interchangable with the 289/302. Not only will this help your wallet, it will also give you easier access of how-to videos and guides. Whatever car you decide, buy a Haynes repair manual and you'll never be too lost! Best of luck in your hunt!

[@elliottbutts153]

If you are someone that is not caught up in the cars looks or having to have a perfect car then you are in much better shape than a lot of other people. Make the the car mechanically sound and safe, then drive and enjoy. Leave the old faded paint alone or rattle can the sucker. How many old cars have we all seen over the years that needed paint and body work but we still thought the car was cool. So it doesn’t have to be perfect and shiny in order to enjoy. But it does have to be drivable.

[@samrotolo7303]

Not as fun? 5:26 need to rephrase that. While they can be fun to drive keep in mind yadda yadda yadda.

[@harveymushman8209]

If it requires buying a mig welder.........run!!!

[@short.kingluci]

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