Stock 1968 Mustang vs. 1967 Restomod - Classic Mustangs | Everyday Driver TV Season 3

[@peterscott2662]

I would definitely Restomod, but draw the line where it would change the original look.

[@JonBecker81]

I want original look complete with bad paint, old faded interior but with modern high performance drive train, suspension and tires. Basically just like this one except with a coyote 5.0, 6 speed and tricked out suspension and brakes. The mod in the resto mod isn’t very modern. People are resto modding the car that this one got it’s parts from.

[@jlopez1017d]

My tastes is more along the lines of all original except period correct mods, new tires and disc brakes all around. I have 2 projects and that’s what I’m going for I don’t know if that counts as restmod

[@c4llahan]

Honestly, I’m not apposed to *some* appearance modifications. However they’d need to actually fit the character of the car, not just modernizations for the sake of modernizations. For example, the Mach 40 is what I’d consider a good appearance alteration. It’s wildly different from the original Mustang, but is elegant and respects its roots.

[@mekrobar7872]

I have a 65 gt thats mostly stock. Appearance wise looks stock, but has some mods under the hood. Mild cam and headers, aluminum radiator and electric fan. Led lights and a few other minor mods. Beautiful car. My 66 coupe I'm working on is more of a restomod. More aggressive cam and more mods under the hood. Black rims, tinted windows, trying to get chrome deleted, autometer american muscle 6 gauge kit with brushed aluminum bezel and brushed aluminum glove box door. Both cars are awesome, but very different. I would love to get a 65 through 68 fastback. Would love to modify the heck out of it and throw a 363 stroker in it.

[@CJColvin]

I would love to Restomod My 96 F150 as well.

[@Anirossa]

Original look and modern more reliable internals and more accurate steering would be my kind of Mustang

[@patrickd1805]

and better wheels

[@maggiepie8810]

Classic mustangs look amazing. There's something about the look of these cars that's just so impressive.

[@firefoo]

I use to drive my 68' dating, school and work. My wife and I fell in love in that car. I love these classic mustangs.

[@patrickcoughlin-qj9uk]

I also had a 68 mustang my dad bought in 1978 era he got it for $500 A graduate gift . At 20 years old yeh I was a motor head . It ran but not very strong . I had a friend who worked at a junk yard I told her what I wanted a hypo 289 from a 1963 ford Fairlane . A 4 speed transmission And a few other parts automatic to Manual conversion . New paint job Jade metallic green . A new convertible top . I even had some chassis braces made for the underside due to a una body It looked stock . But it was pure evil My dad came home from work one day . How’s the car running great Want to go for a ride ? My parents Had a large garage Room for two Cars . I open the over head door First thing he see,s I a motor on a stand and boxes of parts an a transmission on the floor . I worked For a zenith tv radio shop . Then he saw the set of crater mags on the Car . The look on his face priceless ! Well you told me do what you will And I did it was a fun ride .

[@johnfranklin5277]

I have a 68 Mustang I bought in 1977. Was 9 years old, In great shape. Lifelong Southern California car, bought new at palm springs Ford. I was 18. 289, early build, 1967, later in 68, Ford put the 302 in the car. automatic, factory AC, power steering, and the optional factory hood with the turn signal indicators in the hood. I have always kept it completely STOCK. Yes that means its running on points. Its in excellent condition, original engine still runs great. Its much nicer than the red one here. These cars did not come new with lots of steering play. A new gear box and rag joint should solve that, since you said the front end was already rebuilt. I love my Mustang and will never sell it, and I get offers frequently to do that. No screws fall out of anything, no handles come off lol. And the exhaust is much quieter than whats going on with the red one. Thats not an original exhaust system. Nice video guys. Except, you don't chose side lettering!! 67 is BLOCK, 68 is SCRIPT.

[@WTFover66]

The mark on the speedo is for the max speed limit in the US at the time, cars from the 80,s are all marked at 55 MPH.

[@ZaneDalton]

When you said “mark on the speedo,” is it bad that I thought someone shit themselves in a swimsuit?

[@GoatSimpulator]

Even worse was the "overall" top speed on some '80s car speedos!!! Had a '85 Trans Am with a stock speedo that maxed at *85 MPH!!!*

[@chrisdooley6468]

@@GoatSimpulator lol if I’m not mistaken my GN speedo topped out at a blistering 110 lol

[@wingadinga4003]

@@GoatSimpulator pshh my 04 wrangler goes to 100, funny thing is tho I’ve never hit it😂😂

[@salbitre]

My 84 mustang SVO speedometer read 85

[@michaellowe3665]

"You only need 3 speeds" Powerglide - "hold my gear"

[@ethenguillory4919]

“This things got 3 speeds. Here, there, and gone. It’s got the power of infinity and beyond.”

[@iLuv4Play]

I owned both '67 and '68 coups. So many of the old memories triggered during this episode.

[@cattycorner8]

My first car was a 67 Mustang. It didn't have a working gas gauge, so I ran out all the time. Had to prime the carburator with gas lol good times...first tire I ever changed. My dad bought it for me in the summer of 1972. My then boyfriend taught me how to drive a stick. I loved that car.

[@barthk3640]

I Bought my first classic mustang 33 years ago. 2 owner 65 fastback. Original 63b code, 289 3 spd. I still own it today. I've had countless ones in between. Everything from concours restorations to restomods. Loved them all. I Can't imagine not having one.

[@jakegarandm1]

It depends on the original condition of the car for me, if you took a low miles all original one and gutted it and restomoded it then I think that’s not right, but if you find one that has some miles and some dings and dents or it’s in a field or something then restomod the shit out of it

[@johnnyboy1586]

Yes exactly 😊

[@65stang98]

exactly

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

Bingo.

[@pwrbyford68]

I love it! I’ve had my ‘68 Mustang for 17 years now....she’s a never ending project.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Sounds terrible.

[@pwrbyford68]

Daytona Says What?! It can be frustrating at times, but I like working on stuff so it doesn’t bother me. It’s satisfying to see how long I’ve come.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

DirtScooter68 I totally respect that. I just like everything to work these days.

[@pwrbyford68]

Daytona Says What?! Yeah, the stang is definitely not my daily lol. Slowly getting to the point where she could be though

[@ryanmugele5582]

@@daytonasayswhat9333 Keep in mind when you have something that is 50 years old, you replace everything broken, then you have parts wear out that were replaced 20 years ago.... nothing, NOTHING lasts forever and wear and tear means repair. Overbuilt will hedge you longer, but non the less, all cars require maintenance, these are just much simpler and easier to do yourself.

[@soundmiami]

Probably the best analysis of owning and driving a classic mustang ever. It's Consumer Reports meet Vanishing Point. I am in a fortunate situation, I drove a baby blue 1968 coupe from the showroom floor to high school almost daily (the first new car my Mom ever brought,) In 2008 my daughter wanted any classic car for her first car in high school. It's only serendipitous that we found an unmolested 1968 Mustang GT in Orlando. Of course I had concerns of the wisdom of handing a 17 year old a fast car with questionable handling characteristics even when it was new, and lets not talk about the nonexistent handling characteristics in the rain. I internally battle with the factory vs retro debate every time a car part needed replacement. So far it's still OE. My thought process is; someone has to keep some OE cars around if for no other reason to have a benchmark of Ford (and America) once considered high performance even though it's now dangerously arcane. . But you haven given me inspiration.. There's nothing but money time and garage space stopping me from building out another '68 mustang and have our own OE versus retro mods drivers. After all, everybody needs a hobby!

[@zachpihl72]

Love my ratty 68 coupe that I call "rustang"! Factory 302 V8 with a 4 speed manual. I've owned and driven many newer and faster cars, but for me nothing has ever come close to rowing gears on that Toploader at redline. It just takes it. Such a raw, visceral experience.

[@sambaritone]

I hear so much of my experience with my 68 in this video; the driving experience, working on it, modifying parts while preserving others.

[@brysonrodden5112]

I would prefer a more stock car. It doesn't have to be 100% stock but I would prefer it stock or period correct mods. I just want the feel of the 60s😂 67/68 is my dream car. But I want a fastback

[@cattycorner8]

good choice.

[@americanosbadassius9292]

🤤

[@territorialtimelapse3179]

U have money

[@sambaritone]

15:44 - but, I’ve been madly in love with my Mustang for 49 years. I don’t run it hard, I baby it, I love the back roads and not the interstate (except when I have to). It is, for me, my youth, my mechanical learning curve, my coming of age (in all the ways that is important). I built mine, and in a sense, it built me. And, when I’m gone, my executor will hopefully place it in the loving care of someone else who will make it their life’s love, take it on dates, ice cream runs, Sunday afternoon errands, and fuss and worry over it in the garage while they work on it, and then enjoy the fruits of their labors. At night, after we’ve been out joy riding, I can open the garage door, smell the aroma from the exhaust in the air, and feel the joy, comfort, and satisfaction of driving my old friend. It just makes my very happy, and no matter how much gasoline costs, I’ll drive it for the sheer pleasure.

[@EverydayDriver]

It’s awesome to hear your love for the car and the appreciation of driving!

[@evanmarius]

That’s exactly what classics are for!

[@aboutthatliferacing113]

Forever iconic. But if there is a side I would choose, it would be rusto-mod.

[@mjardin94]

I’ve always like the rustomod for myself, but I just bought a 66 all original 6 cyl for my daughters first car. All ID numbers are period correct. I can’t see changing anything on now after 54 years. Well maybe add AC for the 100 degree weather in Northern CA.

[@peterossi6840]

Great video. I can relate to so many of your casual comments. Been working on 65-68s for nearly 40 years.

[@CanadianPodcast]

One of the best shapes ever made!!

[@darrellshort5696]

If you're old enough to have driven one of these Mustangs from back in the day, you are amazed we are still alive. I drove an original one recently without power brakes and I said OMG is this thing ever going to stop? I actually had to use leg muscles to press the brake pedal that haven't been used since 1968. :-)

[@paulm.newitt3246]

I drove my '68 Mustang GT/CS 400K miles (23 years- one 302 got 225K miles on it before it cracked), then I wrote two books on the GT/CS. Got a Lee Iacocca award, too. I did the research on the Shelby prototype coupes, "Little Red" and "Green Hornet" (both soon to be seen in an upcoming documentary) Mustangers know what I mean when I say "you can steer a Mustang with the gas pedal". Fishtailing and Understeer. "You become one with the 'Stang" over time! Great video!

[@brentboswell1294]

Much as I love classic Mustangs (I am a member of a Mustang club), I would never daily drive a classic. The safety just isn't there-these cars can kill you in so many different ways! I would have no problem owning one that came out of the garage on weekends and special occasions...but driving one on public roads is a calculated risk at best. But sure, it'll put a smile a mile wide on your face! 😁

[@brentboswell1294]

@@davidbartley989 even if you don't drive one recklessly, consider what happens if you get t-boned in a classic car. No protection! A modern car has mandatory side impact protection. If you hit something with the front, no shoulder belt or collapsible steering column. If you roll a classic Mustang onto it's roof, you're a goner

[@osquad1346]

Lol I daily my 66 mustang, back and forth to school everyday. Just took an 1100 mile trip in it last week with a buddy

[@SamWesting]

Getting T-Boned can happen anytime. Morning rush hour, Sunday evening. On a freeway or on a country road. I only take out my '68 fastback on nice weather weekends. But there's always the chance encounter of getting crashed into by an idiot.

[@Desertfox92308]

@@SamWesting or deer? I agree. No way these are "daily drivers"..

[@bigblockstang9368]

That’s because your spoiled with driving new cars. There is no comparing . That being said I drove the hell out of the 60s- mustangs and still own my 68 GT 390 fast back today, and never wrecked it and I’m still alive. It’s called common sense driving. And you have to have the same today driving a new one.

[@petegalindez9961]

I’m a resto-mod guy all the way. I would love to get a resto-mod 1986ish Supra with modern upgrades/tech/engine. That was the first “sports car” I ever drove; it was my aunt’s...At my age, the first upgrade would be the seats! Those seats hurt my hips and back just watching! LOL. AWESOME!!

[@michaellowe3665]

People today just cant imagine driving these cars long distances, and yet millions of people did 50 years ago. I did it 30 years ago, because 20 year old cars were what I could afford. I didn't think twice about it at the time. Cruise control and a radio that is loud enough to hear over the exhaust with the window down are the only creature comforts I wish I had.

[@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues]

“Trying to unscrew itself” while driving. Great line! That probably says more about this particular 67 than most (unless you were lucky enough to get a Wednesday car). Still, NVH engineering has come a very long way in 50 years.

[@sttk913]

I have a 68' Mustang coupe that my dad and I have been resto-modding with a 91' mustang GT engine. It's nearing some semblance of completion (again), but I did indeed fall in love with it when I first got to drive it after we got the drive train sorted. However who knows, it may just be because of the connection with my dad that I love it so.

[@adamsassi6405]

Owned a 68 Camaro for 25 years, modernized it over the years (better brakes, suspension, ignition, etc) but being a enthusiast mountain road driver I just got over the "old" factor as stated in the video. Always something to fix/improve, loud and boomy, body roll, etc. Looked at the $ and work involved (I am a mechanic) in making it into what I really wanted and chose to sell it and invest a small amount of $ in my modern classic (1993 Toyota Supra) It is bullet proof reliable, handles and drives better that most new sports cars, comfortable for all day driving. Sorry and shocking to say I really don't miss the Camaro all that much.

[@richardcaissie4114]

The original Mustang needs the sterring box adjusted. Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting screw in to remove the play then retighten the lock nut. I did it on my 65'. Big difference!

[@markjg2275]

I own a 1966 Mustang Red with white vinyl top all stock many factory options 289 V-8 California Palm springs car all its life now in Colorado the only things I did to my car is remove the stock smog pump set up CA only emission a 4 barrel carb and edelbrock aluminum intake ,headman headers flowmaster 44 mufflers and mag wheels . I would not modify it more than what I have done it drives and sounds great . The Pony interior is very nice and nothing modernized all original. I drive it on nice days in Spring through autumn and garage the car all winter. Just beautiful classic American car.

[@arda_]

I'm all for restomod but I am not sure if I would accept that "restomod" model as an actual restomod. It must be "finished" first.

[@MrSlowestD16]

It's a work in progress, not a custom job some shop did for some rich guy who threw 150k at it in bulk. Something like that will go on for years before he's done, but you can still enjoy it in the meanwhile!

[@philballphotography]

I agree. I have a 68 restomod coupe myself that would have fit this video better. Nothing is ever finished but... Its much more finished than that...and I built the engine (450hp 331 stroker) with sequential fuel injection and the transmission (TKO) myself. In fact the only thing I didnt totally redo is the body. Power rack and pinion, hydroboost brakes with discs, upgraded suspension. Lots left to fiddle with, but its only little details left, bodywork nicks and dings, final suspension tweaks. Ive had it for almost 20 years

[@ryanmugele5582]

Yeah the upgrades sound very mild. I hear RestoMod I expect updated everything, I wouldn't doubt that still has leaf springs. To call it a restomod at least 4 wheel discs, coil springs all around, etc.

[@grantprice2328]

A classic car that was once a project is never finished. Im learning that the hard way from my 64.5

[@chrisdooley6468]

@@philballphotography sounds beautiful Phil. 450hp is a nice round number for that car. But you’re right there’s never an end. My chevelle never ever seems to get finished lol

[@silverseeker1233]

There's days you'll never forget driving your classic Mustang.... and every other day, when you wish you were driving your Mustang.

[@howardkerr8174]

My older sister had a 67 coupe, V8, automatic transmission, and bench front seat...no power accessories of any kind. I learned to have a ball driving a "simple"/ bare-bones car in that sweetheart. A year after my first drive in that 67 I got the chance to drive my aunt's 69 Grande. The Grande was a nice car, but much closer to being a junior Thunderbird than a pony car. Something halfway between those 2 cars would be nice.

[@cattycorner8]

lol- YES not power anything! Was your daddy a car dealer or something?

[@colinnuttall9579]

The red Mustang sounds glorious and would be a wonderful daily driver.

[@donaldemery7827]

Love the channel. I have a 69 ford Torino GT. Driving an old car relaxes you. it's so fun. And the smells with old cars. Again I love the channel.

[@covecove5978]

I had an old 71 Buick Skylark. After 10 years 3 engines, 2 transmissions, 3 rear ends I finally sold it. The wife asked me how much money did I spend on the car in total. I asked her why do you want to start a fight. Because I am either going to lie to you which will upset you, Or worse I'm gonna tell you the truth. Either way I'm losing the argument!!

[@nigelvontunzelman1473]

🤣

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I remember someone I know from SCCA who, when asked what he spent racing his Formula Ford, replied, "I've been lying to my wife about what I spend for so long that I'm not sure anymore."

[@gtw1970]

Amen brother

[@reginalddyson9716]

Sending love from Herriman!!! 67' was my dream car.... until I drove one. Thanks Guys!!

[@jacobharris3187]

oh lord you just made me get a bit of anxiety 😂 trying to get my 68 coupe back from my brother for my first car sence i’m 14 and still got time to build it

[@cattycorner8]

LOL

[@Petka1chanal]

67 and 68 re the same generation its the 65 and 66 that are smaller and different.

[@hugomacias3381]

nothing wil be beter than the original cause it takes you back in the day. you can bost the performance for the engine but do not mes with its appearance cause it make it unique 😉

[@tirebiter1680]

The best Mustang ever made was the 1966 Hertz/Hurst. Believe it or not you could rent one of these at Hertz rent-a-car. It had a Hurst shifter and some other Shelby modifications. They were all Black with a big gold stripe. Unfortunately these have become the holy grail of old cars.

[@limburgercheese1234]

I have a 65 Convertible with a 289. It is a family project that we have had over half of it's 55 years. We have restored almost every inch of the car, over the years. It is mostly stock, with the exception of power 2 channel disc brakes, power steering and slightly modified front suspension. I can attest to the fact you must actively navigate this vehicle, unlike my modern car that stops if I forget to, and corrects me if I drift out of my lane or try to lane change into another vehicle. It would get the attention of a young new driver in that they would be required to pay super close attention, just to keep it centered in their lane. I am somewhat tempted to go a little further into the restomod world but temper that in the interest of retaining my car's value. Bottom line is a vehicle that is truly fun to drive.

[@michaelwise535]

The way you guys explain this and the analogies you use are epic!

[@1964FordMustang]

Keep it as original as possible; it is a classic US icon. Drive it slowly like in the good old days and enjoy; then it does not need many technical upgrades.

[@eduardosaldana8697]

GREAT VIDEO....IT DESCRIBES EXACTLY HOW THINGS ARE....I AM 53 YEARS OLD AND I JUST GOT MY 1ST 2007 TORCH FIRE MUSTANG....BEAUTIFUL....!!!!!!....I ALSO DRIVE A "MINI-VAN" HERE IN CT....HAHAHA....U GUYS READ MY MIND....THE FEELING OF CRUISING IN MY MUSTANG IS JUST LIKE U GUYS SAID.......I LOVE THIS VIDEO....THOSE 2 MUSTANGS ARE REALLY "BEAUTIFUL"....NOTHING LIKE MUSTANG.

[@cashmoney7660]

My first Mustang was a rusty candy apple red 390 GT fastback with a four-speed. I bought it for $500. In1976. My latest Mustang is a 2017 race red GT 350 ,it cost $60,000. But worth every penny

[@georgimihalkov4781]

The red Mustang is gorgeous, but it sounds pretty bad. Is there an issue with the exhaust?

[@pwrbyford68]

Ivo Georgiev sounds like glass packs. I hate em but to each his own 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@chrish883]

Sounds like exhaust leak on red one.

[@cattycorner8]

I know lol that poor little engine put put putting it was loud.

[@scottw3088]

It’s also the three speed, at that high of an rpm it just sounds bad

[@michaellowe3665]

The glass packs sound good at idle, anything faster and it all goes to hell. 3 chamber flowmasters are more my style.

[@MattWiggyWiggins]

"While I'm in there, I've got go ahead and corect the...name the part." hahahaha...PERFECTLY described me owning my '66. But GAWD do I miss that car.

[@deancarr4507]

Personally, I think too many people say they are fans of one or the other...IMO, (especially pre '72 cars) there's nothing wrong with resto-modding the low dollar cars. When I say that I mean the automatic, 6 cylinder or small block V8 cars (not like the BOSS 302 or Z28) while the true road warriors of the day should be left period correct, ya know, the SS's or the Formula/Trans Ams, GT's, Mach 1's etc. 5+ years ago when I was in high school I worked at a classic car restoration garage and nothing broke my heart like guys bringing in numbers matching 1st gen SS camaro's just to tear it all apart and throw in a crate motor/LS swap and do all new suspension etc. when they could've gotten a rolling 6cyl car or whatever for much cheaper. The mid-late 70's cars are fair game for resto-mods though lol

[@Redmist.65]

I just bought a 65 coupe and I am very much a happy driver in my classic car going slow. I had a new mustang and I didnt need the speed as I could never use it here in the UK.

[@WhaddupImJohn]

My everyday is a tuned SHO. 450hp but a perfect road trip car, quiet, massage seats, and decent on gas!

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Killer.

[@saketnaik1]

Massage seats???

[@WhaddupImJohn]

@@saketnaik1 massage seats! That are heated and cooled

[@MrSlowestD16]

Def. the restomod, but I agree you really have to respect the original because it's so period and nostalgic.

[@carculturenation2166]

Now my dad has a proper resto mod. A 72ford Gran Torino modern new everything when it comes to technology. Modern 5.4L supercharged Shelby gt500 engine with 600+ hp it’s . It has a modern tci6x trans modern 6piston brakes and suspension. Basically new car in a gold shell. It’s called project breathless 72 Torino. you can look it up on the internet and KZbin.

[@davebarron5939]

SWEET! Real cars, gotta love it! So glad you guys did this compare, breath the life giving gas burnt air!

[@ChristianGreyHawkins]

That amount of steering play isn’t what it would have had from the factory. There are a number of bushings in the suspension that people never replace for whatever reason (like both idler arm bushings) that do wear out and make the steering loose.

[@Aeneas137]

I had a 68 coupe for 30 years, finally restored and sold it. The body is so flexible that you can jack up one corner and the other three stay planted. That's kind of scary if you think about it. The most important thing to do with these cars is replace the death trap seats. in order to do that, you have to cut out the seat platform because modern seats won't fit at all with it in there. after you do that, some mounting plates on top and bottom keep a seat in nice and firm and safe.

[@henrystowe6217]

I would want to make a 68 original engine, overdrive transmission larger sway bars and a rack and pinion is all I would do. There, you have the best of both world. Maybe give it a 4 bbl carb but slap some noise insulation to take out some of the excessive road noise. To make it more drivable overall. They would still be plenty loud.

[@davidstanfield348]

I'm restomodding a 1970 Ford Maverick. Changing to struts and rack and pinion. Disc brakes at all 4 corners. 302 with 5 speed and 1996 Mustang 8.8 rear end.

[@ryanenns]

Can we just nickname you two as Professor Todd and Dr. Paul? Just seems to fit, I absolutely love your videos and podcasts 👍🏻👍🏻

[@carculturenation2166]

Resto mod I would do. But although I love 91fox body mustangs I would have built the 20yr old fox body. And waited to put a coyote 5.0 from a newer mustang or f150.

[@bossudude420]

I got an all original 67 in mint condition but the thing reeks of old gas, things barely work on it, finding mechanics who understand it is becoming harder to find(even alignments are tough to find) and you never know when it might die on the road. Im leaning pretty hard towards putting in a modern EFI engine with proper exhaust and new disc brakes and coilovers. Looks wise its fine but everything else leaves much to be desire (except the gurgle).

[@ndenise3460]

Empty the tank, fill with denatured alcohol, hook up an electric pump, run the hose back to the tank, run for an hour to clean the system, refill with hi-test, rebuild the carb(or buy new/rebuilt) get a vacuum gauge/dwell meter and watch a few vids on carb tuning.

[@f1jones544]

I had a 1967 2 barrel 289 with a 4 speed manual. We were both 16. That car still felt older even at the time than I do now 36 years later. It did nothing well except suck as a car overall, and break. I couldn't find enjoyment in it then, I can't imagine trying to today.

[@angeloc3842]

I’ve got a Restomod 70 fastback it’s awesome & he’s right it will never be finished. But I looooooooove 67-68s. I’m dying for a triple black vert

[@mickangio16]

Other than the color of the fresh blue paint put on just a couple months ago you would probably like the '67 convertible that my ex neighbor and I brought back to life over the past few years. He owns the car but I've done a lot of the work on it. The list of repairs and modifications is very long. With a conservatively guesstimated power of 325 horsepower, T5 trans, and 4.10 geared 9" rear it drives great and is a lot of fun. I think of it as more of a hotrod than a restomod. He says it's in his will that I will get the car if anything happens to him. Problem is he is younger & healthier than I am, dang it! 😆

[@willyhwang1059]

fixing one broken thing after another is what keeps these cars alive thorugh all theser years

[@Shane-Singleton]

I think i'd go restomod as well but with a little less SCCA and a little bit more of that classic look. The favorite restomods that i've seen looked mostly original on the outside with the exception of wheels and tires but when you pop the hood and look inside and see that modern fuel injected V8 connected to a modern manual gearbox it just makes me smile. I've been wrestling with that question myself. I've got a beautiful 57 Chevy Two-Ten with a 235 straight six and a 3spd column shift manual. No power steering, single res non power drum brakes. It's as it rolled off the showroom floor. As beautiful as it is.. it's fairly horrible to drive. It's very floaty, the steering is a little sloppy, the brakes are only brakes in the basic academic sense. It's a fantastic low speed cruiser but I find myself wanting more out of it. And I just can't bring myself to start tearing apart such a time capsule. A second 57 isn't in the cards just yet for a Restomod project so I get my driving enjoyment out of my ZL1 camaro. But I see all these hotrod 57's at car shows and online and it really makes me want one.

[@streetstallion]

Heck my ‘68 is nothing close to a 302 I have a unrestored 200ci in-line 6 and still love it the way it is 🙂

[@Brickington23]

Same here but mine is a 64 1/2 and I don’t plan on ever restoring it but will definitely maintain it perfectly so it doesn’t get to the point of needing restoration.

[@mickangio16]

My ex and I got a '64-1/2 6 cyl automatic coupe for her to drive in the mid 1970s. It was a pretty doggone good little car for around town.

[@patrickd1805]

can t get enough stangs…had 5 so far and named our puppy “stang”. keep them coming

[@bladerunner6282]

fully restored cars are fun to drive if you can be satisfied (and many people are) with going about 45mph (for a 40's car), 50mph (for a 50's car), and 60mph (for a 60's car) on a two-lane highway and no faster than the speed limit. that, for most 'car guys' less than 50 years old, won't be satisfying for very long. i think i could be satisfied crossing the country in a restored mid 30-40's car assuming i could find a satisfactory route that wouldn't inconvenience everyone else on the road.

[@barbaralinkous6391]

Mustangs might get old but they never die

[@francoisrivard893]

Couple comments: If you want to vintage feel but also want modern reliability, precise steering, handling, cold A/C and airbags but are OK with more modern looks you don't have to go through an extensive resto mod project: Just get a 2000- 2004 SN95 body style Mustang. It basically has a very similar feel to the old cars without the everyday downsides. With a few mods you can turn them into corner carvers with razor sharp steering assuming you're ok with the stiffer ride. I won tons of time trials events (and a championship) with my modded 2000 GT. About the 60's speed limits: It was 70-80 on the highways, actually higher than today. The dreaded double nickel didn't come until Dick Nixon screwed things up in '74

[@peterlopez8044]

Sheez that restomods exhaust sounds great

[@zsuzsuspetals]

What a great video! I always thought I wanted a true, original muscle car. Nothing modern. I've had many muscle car enthusiasts far more knowlegable than me tell me no I don't want that. An original is nice if it's one of several hobby cars one has. It can be a cool garage ornament or something you drive around once in a while. But I've learned that if you want to actually be comfortable, have power steering, a/c and have a car that you can use daily or almost daily, then a restomod is the way to go!

[@vice4134]

BRAVO!!! This video has English CLOSED CAPTIONS. Why can't all of your videos have this same option???

[@ET74019]

Hope someday to own a 65-66. Guess I’m an original “restomode” 😂...want as original as possible but want power steering, better steering, no slack kinda thing. Power disc brakes, 3 point seat belts, led lights just because I’ll drive it all the time, it wouldn’t be a garage sitter

[@chrish883]

Red one sounds like exhaust leak.

[@phoenixeragon6404]

Thank goodness I wasn't the only one thinking that

[@dustintitterington1856]

It’s called “glass packs”

[@phoenixeragon6404]

@Dustin Titterington idk, I had a mismatched exhaust system with one side glass pack and the other a magnaflow knick off, and it didn't even sound as bad as this

[@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues]

Dustin Titterington Nah. That's most likely an exhaust leak. Possibly a very badly tuned carb or badly timed distributor., but I didn't hear any backfiring. If it was down on power I'd say a missing cylinder. My first Mustang was a 67 GTA with glasspacks and shorty pipes ending in front of the rear axle. I got quite familiar with exhaust leak sounds. Gasket tech wasn't good in those days-- or I wasn't a good shade tree mechanic lol.

[@charleysgarage]

My 68 coupe was going to be a restoration until i got into the weeds and found everything wrong. Now it's a restomod because if I am going to put this much work into it I am going to add stuff I like. You can see some of what I have done on my channel.

[@MrNDboi]

most accurate statement "its rattle , old, not quick, but still makes you smile"

[@fensterlips]

I am fascinated by people expressing interest in the stock car. Couple reasons to have this preference. One would be a future value that you could hope to get from a pure stock. Hint, it’s unlikely to ever be the standard coupe. The other is cost. A restomod will cost many times more than the car itself. I suspect many if not most all people who want the stock car have never driven a 50 year old car. It can be a jarring experience. The power train and suspension improvements have been incremental but are so great over 50 years that the older cars seem almost undriveable. I owned a 65 Riviera when it was “only “ 30 years old. Thinking it needed to get out on the road, I drove it from Southern California to the Colorado river for a weekend get together. It was an experience never to repeat. I would go around corners, not fast, but wonder if the rear end of the car was following me. Starting involved a minute of cranking to get oil pressure up and gas to the carburetor. The brakes worked but as drum brakes you learn not to expect powerful instant results ever. It had air conditioning which was not ubiquitous in 65 but the performance was a bit anemic. You really learn what you can like and drive and what you leave at home to put in the garage and admire.

[@jeffduncan9140]

My idea was to restomod but keep it where I could have it mostly factory in short order.

[@Desertfox92308]

My '72 Super Beetle is also a weekender only. Air cooled, NO A/C, Drum brakes, etc. Engine is lightly updated, electronic ignition.

[@mickangio16]

I like old cars and I like to drive old cars. So, there's that.

[@johnfranklin5277]

You are incorrect about the coupes. They can and do bring decent money. Not everyone prefers the fastbacks. I personally turned down an offer a few years back which was 20.000 dollars. Ive owned the car for 47 years, its completely stock, and un molested. 289, automatic, factory AC, power steering. Much nicer that this red one here! Fastbacks are very nice, and so are the coupes, the car that STARTED THE MUSTANG, on its historic path.

[@PaulCuenin]

Great production quality and really interesting comparison

[@1320fastback]

I drove a '68 Fastback in the 90s and then parked it under a tree for 17 years. Now she sits in my driveway and is my weekend project. She runs, drives, has new tires and brakes. Maybe one day she will replace my 32 year old Dodge truck as my daily driver.

[@stanggiant860]

I would have both so depending on my mood would decide on which one I would drive for the day.

[@OperadoresDC]

I've been trying this idea of a 66 coupe for restomod using 3.8l supercharged engine out of a Thunderbird so far have not found one single vídeo on KZbin of this. Keep in mind the coupe had higher production numbers.

[@cadsux]

Back then, these were "Everyday Drivers". In 1967, adjusted for inflation, a GT fastback was $22,000, GT350 was $31,000, & GT500 was $33,000. Those prices have more than doubled by now, even though average U.S. household income has not. $44,000 equivalent in 1967 vs $63,000 in 2019. Still, it's considered "affordable performance", easily modded, and easily crowd smashing in the hands of many young drivers.

[@ichallengemydog]

cadsux I was in the market for a sports car a few months ago (before COVID) and found that as long as you don’t mind the Ecoboost engine, today’s Mustang is still quite an affordable daily driver!

[@cattycorner8]

I paid $4000 for the first car I ever bought new, a yellow 1974 Mustang

[@garyslentzii2796]

I drove a 68 cougar for about 10 years, the steering was vague the brakes were horrible, put the sound of those glass packs was amazing and I wished I had another cuz I would drive the hell out of it. The 302 was built to run in a Street stock car. I saved it from being taken to the Circle Track and destroyed.

[@cljerjr31]

the resto mod needs lock tight on his bolts ! love the classic stang over the resto mod

[@phattyhales]

Yeah, it needs a lot of things, even still. It's amazing what you discover when you let someone else drive the car. The things you know to be gentle on (cheap plastic parking brake handle for example) others don't.

[@CJColvin]

Its still in Working progress.

[@jamesfranklin9855]

Sub frame connectors,heavier rear springs.302, .40 over,mild Crane cam,358 Detroit Locker rear, .289 HyPo heads,headers,custom exhaust , X pipe,functional side pipes,650 cfm Holley,light rise intake...need.....Super Charger

[@JonBecker81]

That resto mod needs to have a resto mod done to it.

[@wolfaja755]

Personally I think it depends on the situation. If I have a working stock engine I’ll use that but if I don’t it’ll become a restomod. The other thing is even if I have everything I needed I’ll still switch the transmission to a six speed manual. I would also stiffen the suspension but other than that I would try to keep stock looks. What’s the point of having a classic if you change its looks?

[@JuanLopez-kw9of]

if I wanted a mustang to drive like a new one, i would just buy a new one. the charm of an old car is its limitations , shortcomings i.e suspension, power, brakes, tires. and learning to drive it and the satisfaction of mastering it. I understand the work involved in restomoding an old car. but it's just not the same The car loses its soul at that point. Oh! by the way I own a 68' and 2012 Mustang GT and I get more smiles per gallon out of my 68'.

[@78BroncoOscar95]

A 78-79 bronco and a mustang like those is what im getting

[@Brickington23]

Original is the way to go! Even the unsafe parts like a single bowl master cylinder, drum brakes and the works. Good times!

[@ronniehines2064]

I have a 2013 Mustang GT 5.0 Select-Shift 6 speed automatic street and track beast riding on 255/40/18 Front and 285/40/18 rear Micholin Pilot Sport 4S tires, on 18×9 f and 18×10 r rims. She's Candy Red and oh so fun.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Chance’s Mustang is either a cautionary tale about “project cars” or an epic love story of man and machine. I haven’t decided how this story ends.

[@phattyhales]

I'm still trying to figure that ending out myself...

[@phattyhales]

Karl it's actually currently dead... I talk about it on last Friday's podcast.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Chance Hales I’m pulling for a ‘rise from the ashes’ and beat modern competition on the track kinda ending. May your Mustang gallop again soon Chance.

[@chuckwoolleryjed1735]

I’m just wrapping up a 65restomod that I initially resisted upgrading systems on, but it seems like a no brainer since the original components have been long since outdated and even came from the factory kind of inadequate

[@mekrobar7872]

I have a 65 gt which is almost original. Mild cam in a 289 and having a holley sniper efi system installed right now. Other than that pretty much original. Front bench seat (which I'm not a fan of). And I have a 66 which is more of a restomod. More aggressive cam in a 302, chrome 6 gauges and brushed aluminum bezel, black rims, tinted windows, very nice stereo system. Few more things here and there. Also will be getting the holley efi sniper system put in as soon as the other one is done. It's weird because I get thumbs up and stuff from different types of people for each car. Personally, I like the restomod better. Both are pretty fast, but restomod noticeably faster plus the sound system is fun as heck blasting some classic rock. The 65 gt doesn't have a stereo at all, but listening to the engines is fun also. All that being said, wish I had a 67 through 69 fastback. 65 and 66 fastbacks are nice too, but 67 through 69 are my favorite.

[@MrNDboi]

love my 68 resto :)

[@taroyamada6936]

Nice car,Nice road,Nice review☺

[@mikeneisen724]

I love old american muscle. I both of these cars; I'd be proud to own either one. I like this video. I was brought here by the podcast and excited to see a video on this subject. I own a restomod GTO, and I have the equally long lists of things I have done and things I need to do. It's old, slow, heavy, has unforgiveable NVH, and I love it. In this video we start off with two cars that I would guess have very similar market value. I agree that is a good premise to judge that we have a good comparison. I'd prefer to see fresh/professional versions of either, but I understand that you work with what you have access to. The audio is great, the camera work is decent, and the editing is good. Then you lose me. The presenters clearly are not vintage car enthusiasts. All of the usual criticisms of old cars are presented, but not very well. We are supposed to believe that the performance potential of these cars is explored on public roads. The restomod's brakes get criticized, but not the stock example's. It could be that it's hard to show it in the video (I know it is), but I am not convinced that the handling was given a chance in either car. The T5 shifter is praised(???). At the end I get the impression that both presenters are struggling for something nice to say as they choke down the truth that they have no desire to spend another minute with either car. I'd love to see you guys have another go at this video.

[@phattyhales]

The grey car is mine. We have another video of it on this channel of me hosting and talking about it. You might find it more to your liking, and you're right, Todd and Paul aren't really big into old cars like I am.

[@mikeneisen724]

Chance Hales - yes! Your video was much better. I’d love to see an annual update where you go to a track and benchmark against a current mustang to show how well you are progressing to your goal. I hope that seats and belts are at the top of your list. Not only for safety, but to free up concentration while you drive. It made a big difference in my car.

[@phattyhales]

@@mikeneisen724 I would love to be able to do another one but I blew the motor back in February and haven't been able to get to it yet...

[@hieronymus..bosch8532]

👈I think restomod is definitely the way to go. Its the best of both worlds , attention & manors

[@usmcwidman]

I like how they took the license Plate off for the shoot, but at 17:06 you can see the reflection in the rear window Utah D629L

[@phattyhales]

Yeah, we forgot to pull it. It's not about hiding plate numbers, we do it for branding. My plate is all over the internet.