This 1965 Ford Mustang Project Gets a Improved Heater And Budget Sound Deadning

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

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[@ding7856]

Enjoyed stopping by to see what you and Daisy were up to. Mustang is coming along nicely, have a great weekend.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Glad you enjoyed the episode, Daisy sends her love.

[@vivianbrown479]

its nice to see the car is coming along and your parts fits like it should not the same with all parts that they make anymore

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Its nice for something to go together with little drama

[@classicwefi]

Man, back in the day when we didn't need touch screens and a body control module to run the heater lol.. the old Mustang is coming together great nice job 🇺🇸

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Simple is always better! Back when you could work on them with simple hand tools

[@Dewydidit]

A rare malfunction when you were working on the heater controls, you held it out of frame 80% of the time. We got your excellent narration and a view of the table top. Very satisfying watching the peel and stick insulation installation. As always, a genuine treat to have you share your expertise.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks most of these shots are a one and done deal so sometimes the footage just ends up what it is unfortunately

[@dave-uf8ir]

O I miss my 65 2+2 this car is turning out wonderful cheers 🥂 daisy &Russ 😊

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks Dave, its coming together

[@dave-uf8ir]

Excellent luve it Russ & ms daisy 🌼

[@Alanpm176]

Very interesting video today Russ, you are doing this car justice, the owner picked the right man for the job. Great job.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words.

[@huck01955]

The car has came a long way . Very very nice

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate it, its been a extraordinary amount of work

[@richhanan218]

Great job Russ on the heater box. The car is coming along great

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, it's starting to feel more like a car

[@brettemerich3237]

You are right this car will be very nice to drive

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It’s going to be a nice cruiser

[@jasone3166]

This car will be so much nicer to drive then when it was dropped off at your doorstep. Not only fewer panels rattling and better sound deadening, but less wind whistling through the firewall and many other areas., I'm sure. Nice to see Daisy enjoying her castle!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Its should feel like 100x the car and be warmer and cooler

[@UnapologeticAmerican1776]

All of my heater control cables for my 67 were original and frost up. When trying to free them up, the just fell apart. I ordered new ones, but don't remember how the cables were ran under the dash. So they are still in the parts box. Lol

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Understand that

[@skipsdarkhollowgarage8695]

Sure is looking GREAT man!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks skip

[@donw3912]

Another part done...yay!! Your attention to detail is so nice to see. I never walk away from these videos without having learned a thing or three. The carpet mess is because the holes were initially drilled...I have done that same thing way back when I was first learning all of this fun stuff. A good razor and scissors are good to have around. Did you put deadener on the bottom side of the cowl also ?? I know it's not seen but more insulation from noise and temp extremes is always nice to have. The floors look great too🙂

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, I didn't put anything on the underside of the cowl just because i dont want anyone in the future to think anything is hidden there

[@cujoepitbull]

Cool

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Its getting there!

[@kgroombr]

About a year ago I rebuilt a heater box on my 80 Monza. It is an A/C car so that box is really tough to get out and back in the car. After I installed it, I found the heat wouldn't turn off. Thankfully I had a damaged box from another car I parted out. In looking at it, I realized I missed installing a spring that holds the heat door closed so it was constantly staying open. I looked around and sure enough, I dropped that spring on the floor so I totally missed it. I wasn't in the mood for removing and reinstalling the box so I became a contortionist and used a mirror and a pick and hook tool set trying to get that thing back in as the opening wasn't big enough for my hand. I was able to get it back in, but it took about an hour and a half of colorful language and effort, but it was worth it to not remove and reinstall the box.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Anything ac makes those jobs extra fun

[@bryanaisenbrey7188]

Back in 1977, I had the pleasure of doing a heater core swap on my 67 Cougar. Very similar to the Mustang. Your video brings back memories! I don’t recall it particularly difficult, but I was a flexible 17 year old then.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Cougar should be almost the same thing! Nowdays you spend a day just finding the heater box

[@tint661]

Man it helps when you have the correct screws. That speaker will handle most radios and should sound good. I'm with you on that carpet. Not worth putting back in the car. To be honest with you, I bought carpet out of JC Whitney for my car when I was a teenager. I drilled the holes for the seat belts and did the same thing to that cheap carpet. I took a marker and sort of covered it up. Live and learn.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Yeah it is a pain when you have to chase down the right hardware. Ive done the same thing with the carpet before a hot soldering iron is the way

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Very nice work on the Mustang. It's come a long way.👍

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@johnnydanger57]

When you rebuild something... You rebuild something! Very nice work! Just a little trick I have used for decades that might be of use someday. On parts like the heater control or in other parts in inaccessible places I use the spray motorcycle chain wax (which just cosmoline) to spray on the metal parts, so they never rust again. It may be the same stuff for sealing inside car panels.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thats works too!

[@goldpan12345]

Very nice work, it coming along nicely, the owner will be happy.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It will be a nice change from the stock heater

[@e-bolaz]

The car is looking great!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks

[@omac1]

Another excellent vid. Very informative. Your attention to detail makes all the difference. The 65 when finished will be much better than it was new from the factory. Thank you for the tip on the seal tape. I plan on using that in a couple of my projects cars. Thanks again for the vid.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, it works well

[@piercehawke8021]

No joke about the attention to detail; Russ has more patience than me.......

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Getting closer

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Its fun finding what all was missing from the beginning

[@merlinmonson2133]

Nice progress!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks man! She's coming along nicely

[@beavis6363]

I'm so glad I caught the beginning episodes by random happenstance. It's been a super educational and at times simply astonishing. I'm a little older so there is an nestalgia appeal for me also. Seeing that dash get trimmed out sort of hit a note with me. (My brother had a couple late 60's used Mustangs.) Anyhow, keep that eye for detail, and pats for Daisy.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate that, most never thought I could fix this one in the first few videos but here we are now, ill give daisy some extra pets for you

[@Tom-ki3lq]

Thanks for all the detailed information.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@dlimms87]

It’s impressive the support from the aftermarket on that car. Certainly something one might consider when picking a project car. My shopping is not that easy. Car is coming along nicely.👍

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Yeah the parts availability is one of the thing that make the 64.5-73 mustangs one of the easier cars to restore

[@ravens101100]

Looking nice, love learning even though I may never restore one neat to learn

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Glad you are enjoying the journey!

[@mustangcrazy65]

Looking good! Great advice on the sound deadening material. It is a much cheaper option than Dynamat!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Yup, ive done both and both works equally as well

[@Fog66]

7 days aint bad

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@Fog66 normally no, I usually receive my packages from them next day to 2 day

[@pauldarderi3560]

Nice work Russ if you had been old enough the Ford Mustang production line all the better for having you in there workforce I did notice that the interior screw kit was made in the US that's got to be a plus so many repo parts for these cars does help out alot even if you have to fiddle with them.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It was made in the US so that’s a huge plus.

[@goldpan12345]

All right, new video. Kick my feet up and enjoy the video.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Enjoy!

[@dave3156]

Glad to see you back on the '65 again. I like seeing it all come together. Did you drive it when he brought it to your shop? Wondering if you are going to have to refresh the drive train like you have the body on this. Great work--thx!!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@dave3156 the car did run and drive, i will be going through the engine soon

[@CasperthefriendlyG10T]

Woohoo I'm like # 212 today!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks for watching paul!

[@ChrisJEllis]

I've used that stuff to seal up campers. Never thought about using it for mat. Oh by the way, those disks I got off eBay, I'm just starting to use them, but so far they are holding up good. 100 disks for 38 something. I think it was 42 after taxes. I'm only on my second disk so we will see.

[@ChrisJEllis]

SATC metal/Inox.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Awesome ill look into them

[@ChrisJEllis]

@HotRodGuyGarage 100PCS 4.5 Cut Off Wheels 4-1/2 Cutting Disc Metal Stainless Steel Angle Grinder

[@ChrisJEllis]

They went from 38 to 54 in a week!

[@homotorsports]

Looking great!! Would the heater control retainer clips fit the taillights?

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

There different designs, i did order the correct wedges for the taillights and they are on the car

[@AverageJoeandaMustang]

Did my heater core, seals and it's a pain to get that plenum and box out with everything in the car. Good luck with those little screws that hold the 2 pieces together. Cables were pretty easy.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Definitely had to swap to the oem bolts for the cables

[@ryanmuir6338]

ACP is pretty good, I'm surprised they wouldn't source a correct seal vendor, although it would be a good idea if the seals were adhesive backed to stay in place during assembly.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

The seals they supply would work but there definitely not awesome

[@ryanmuir6338]

Did you install the little push on hats to keep the cables from popping off at their heater box end? AMK sells those too

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

I did not, I had to order some

[@UnapologeticAmerican1776]

I did cover every inch possible inside the cabin with sound deadener. Even the roof, in the sail panels, behind the quarter panels, kick panels, the trunk divider, in the doors, everything. And then used aluminum tape over all the seams. Did I need to? Probably not. But once and done.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Wont hurt a thing

[@richardturk7162]

Whatever happened to the hacked up convertible 65 mustang project you were working on? This was a great video and I learned a lot.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

The white car is the hacked up car flipper special ive not had a convertible

[@richardturk7162]

@@HotRodGuyGarage Ok I haven't watched in a while. It sure looks great now.

[@samuelayers3429]

The new speed-o cable I got has a foam seal of some kind. I'm wondering if a rubber grommet would work better? Right now the old cable has some unidentified sticky goop being used as a sealer (yuck!).

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Rubber will last longer in my opinion if you have thr cable removed id just open the hole up to the 67-73 grommet size

[@genehunsinger3981]

need good heat,,,,,,,

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Absolutely true

[@Mike-nc4kl]

wonder if it would be warmer if you closed the window...

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@Mike-nc4kl in the car yes, my little diesel heater has a brass window plate for the shop window

[@edword2874]

You should interview the owner off and on, get his take on the project. I bet he's delighted. Maybe he doesn't want to be on camera.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Ive honestly just kind of kept his privacy he watches the videos

[@RMINTZELL]

I’m sending you a check for that car right now . $1995 is what they cost new right? Who do you want the check made out to?

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

He would probably need a 5 or 6 added in front of the one

[@RMINTZELL]

@ , I hear ya buddy! You know I’m just sending you some humor. I absolutely love watching your videos. You are a very genuine guy with knowledge and so many skills. You get a little shaky on some of the small tedious stuff, but I can relate. My nerves get bad sometimes and I have a hard time working on my 55 Chevy. I wish I had you to come and visit and commiserate with. Keep plugging along! I am here for the ride. I guess your client will be able to drive that 65 this summer.