This 1965 Ford Mustang Restoration Is Moving Forward With The Little Details That Matter!

[@ApesterA]

Congratulations on the 10k subs Russ Love the detailed explanations.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks! I can't do it without you guys!

[@mustangcrazy65]

Looking good! This car has come a long way! Time to get the engine back in!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

I know, the engine is the next big step.got alot to do before we get there

[@ding7856]

Filming and explaining all the tedious assembly work is the real challenge, appreciate all the effort you put in to share the experience.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Absolutely, and I appreciate your support can't do it without you guys

[@christopher6050]

I agree with you Sir regarding Scott Drake. Years ago, everything I purchased from them were fine. More recently though, I've had their window regulators break on me several times, just from normal use. Someone told me that they now obtain some of their products from China.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Yeah, it's unfortunate some of the quality has gone down.

[@dave-uf8ir]

Learned alot excellent daisy & Russ 😊

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks Dave

[@ChrisJEllis]

Awesome job!!!!!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It's starting to come together now!

[@ChrisJEllis]

Yep!

[@mustang6942]

WOW, it’s amazing what a little trim & some headlights will do. This is going to be a beautiful car.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It's really coming together now.

[@hippie-io7225]

Congratulations on 10K subscribers!! Thanks for taking the mystery out of all this body work stuff!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate the support! I'm hoping many learn something from these videos

[@oldpath7357]

Your really setting the bar for other car channels.... Love it. Shalom amigo.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate the support

[@DonaldDolph-ob8yv]

Good video as usual! I liked the trim install, very informative. The new trim pieces make the '65 look complete. It's definitely looking like a finished car again, for the exterior anyway. 😊 Are you reusing the grille or getting a restoration piece? Oh, yeah, congrats on the 10k subscribers! 😎

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate that Donald, I just got another package from Kentucky Mustang with a new grill and some more bits to go further forward

[@terrytackett2403]

Oh man, it's really starting to look good! Great work, Russ.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Definitely lots left to do but it's starting to look like a Mustang again! Thanks Terry

[@tomkugris3432]

Looks great. Good to see it progressing.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks It's coming along slowly but surely.

[@CasperthefriendlyG10T]

Glad to be a part of your 10K celebrations. Pontiac Turbo Fireflys forever!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks! I'm excited we are growing as a community

[@dave3156]

Starting to look good! This in no way resembles the car at the start of this series! You have saved this one from the bone yard. Nice work and appreciate all the tips! Thx!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It's been a long journey, but it's starting to come together. Hopefully in a couple months he will be back riding

[@TerryChesney-z9u]

I enjoy your videos brother, the work you do is excellent. I hope the owner truly appreciates your talents. It is a beautiful automobile, loving it 👍

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, I hope he does, it's been one heck of a project so far

[@edword2874]

You make it look so easy. None of the other channels show the detail as well as you do. Whats going on with the engine? Or did I miss an episode?

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

We will be pulling it down later and going through it

[@RetroAnachronist]

Y’all Mustang owners living the restoration life in easy mode. Heh. I badly need new taillight housings for my ‘61 Comet, but like most every older car out there, ya can’t get them. The reflective surface inside the housing is dark rusty brown. Going to try chrome spray paint. 🤷‍♂️

[@samuelgoodman2825]

It works.My 65 Dart 273 GT glows after I did that,I've done many.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

What works better then chrome is gloss white it really brightens up a old housing

[@samuelgoodman2825]

@@HotRodGuyGarage I have noticed them white in the running lights of first-generation Camaros now that you mention it HRGG

[@randyedwards3244]

So many try to save every penny by cleaning stuff not realizing it does cost more in the long run in time and quality! Also, congrats on reaching 10K!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Some stuff is worth saving, and some isn't always have to weigh the odds

[@edwardmaney3453]

Amazing what a few parts in the right places can do for the look of the Mustang.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

The little things can make a big difference.

[@brettemerich3237]

Russ this driver’s car will be quite the conversation on the street. It might not be quite the show car. No short cuts here. Well done Russ

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It should be a decent old car for sure

[@ryanmuir6338]

I remember seeing a 69 Pastel Grey GT500 at Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale with beat rear windshield trim, a real shame. There's a problem with repro 69/70 fastback rear windshield rubber being too fat, my 69 Mach 1 was repainted with the original glass and rubber left in the car so there were no problems with reinstalling the trim which was original too anyway

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

The original parts always fit the best for sure

[@garysimonson9593]

congrats on the 10K milestone! Hope your channel's growth continues!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate the support! Hopefully we will keep growing together

[@jasone3166]

Do Do Do, Do Dooo! I'm lovin' it! I love the gasser look too, without the engine weight bringing down the front end.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

I can't wait till we get rid of these wheels!

[@robertquartier9379]

Its the little things that make a big difference

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Absolutely true

[@thekernall74]

I have a maverick but needed some door pull clips. Ky mustang took my order and was shipped that day. 👍

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

That's awesome, glad they could help!

[@randyoehlert5045]

Looks great. I would have installed LED headlights. Really improved my driving at night.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Just trying to save him some money

[@urbo42]

@@HotRodGuyGarage My older eyes appreciate not using LED lighting. These cars weren't designed for these beams and adjustments to keep them from blinding other drivers really isn't there.

[@nikonhckr]

I wish my Scott Drake visor rods held that tight. I had to put a rag over the visor and beat it with a hammer a little so the rod would sit tight in it. Hated doing it but it was the only way to keep them from flopping down after a bump.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@@nikonhckr they fit a little too tight, could be the tmi visor metal is a little tight

[@merlinmonson2133]

Very enjoyable to see it coming together!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate that, it's starting to look like a car again

[@magnetocheck]

Looking good!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, it's coming along

[@barfoonisland2003]

Hi Russ, at the 5:59 mark hen you were installing the drivers side tail light bezel I noticed what looks like either dirt or a scratch on the white paint. Do you see it ?

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@@barfoonisland2003 it's dirt

[@kgroombr]

What we see in an hour was probably a solid day's work. 😋

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@@kgroombr sometimes 2-3 days

[@richhanan218]

The car is looking great Russ! Great detail on how to install the rubber stoppers, visors, trim, taillights, and headlights. Thank you for the info.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, Hopefully some of these tricks will help someone

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Definitely looking awesome 👌

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, it's been a long journey but the little things really make a big difference.

[@e-bolaz]

The car is looking great; amazing work!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate the kind words, it's been a long journey!

[@samuelayers3429]

It's fiddly stuff, but important stuff.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Absolutely it's the stuff that actually makes a car work!

[@Alanpm176]

Happy to see it coming together, Thanks for the info as always Russ

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

It's been a long road but worth it!

[@donw3912]

It's always the little two bit stuff that takes the time and finesse...rubber bumpers and moldings can be a royal pain. One thing you may or may not already know..the coat hooks are the same as the pickups...only one per truck. The tips you are giving are worth their weight in gold!!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Absolutely, I've seen so many cars missing this small stuff that actually makes a difference when it's there. Good tip on the trucks and I hope people can find some of this info useful

[@omac1]

As always great job Russ. Excellent vid. The 65 is looking awesome. The owner is getting a quality car. I hope he appreciates what you are putting into it. Everytime I work on one of my vehicles I get a cut, scrape, or bruise. Sometimes all three. It just goes with the territory. You motivate me to get in my shop and finish a job I started. My 04 Impala SS needs some small jobs done to it that I will get done today. Thank you for another excellent vid.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks, it's going to be way nicer than it ever deserved to be a true silk purse from a sows ear story. Hope your impala projects go smoothly

[@francismcdonaldjr3188]

Another great video Russ, after market parts got a love them,lol Daisy get a new qualifications "wield inspector" that's cool ok great video car's looking great looking forward to the next video God bless and peace out

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate the support, Daisy is doing a great job.

[@beavis6363]

I'm happy to see you and the customer are able to continue on the project. Keep up the great work, looking forward to hearing the first heart beats. By the way, I received my Daisy Tee-shirt and had to grin at the portrait. I've got a couple cats here and there is a shop cat at work. Life is richer having them around.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@beavis6363 I'm trying hard to keep it as cheap as I can for him hopefully we will see it through without interruption this time. I hope you like the shirt and daisy will be happy too

[@paulmatthews3706]

Looking real good.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate it, it's been a lot of work!

[@allmotor85]

Coming out great!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

I can't wait till it's done, gonna be a nice car

[@hotpuppy1]

I've had some problems with reproduction parts. If the manufacturer didn't have the original prints but instead used an old one for the model, they often are close but not an exact fit. Had trouble with color match on rear package shelf too. I ended up painting the one that was in it. But you use what you can get. Original is better if you can find N.O.S. but repro is the best when the old look too poor to reuse with the new paint job.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Yeah I’ve found that sometimes too, and I definitely agree that the originals are always best of you can afford them

[@eddunn4161]

Looking nice

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate that, it's starting to come together!

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Congrats on 10 K subs

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Thanks for being a part of it! Can't do it without you guys

[@samuelgoodman2825]

She's getting sweet

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate you it's starting to come around

[@huck01955]

Looking good sir

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Appreciate that, it's been alot of work!

[@pauldarderi3560]

Russ got to say that the rear window trims seem to fit pretty nice being reproduction I have repolished original on my 67 Mustang but would be happy to use those if needed. I noticed at the start of the video Daisy was talking to you they love to be close by Cheers for now.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Definitely fit pretty decent if you don't have oe stuff in good shape. And daisy is definitely a talker sometimes

[@johnlynch4990]

You need to put the motor in it

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@johnlynch4990 won't be long I want to get some of this small stuff wrapped up

[@Fogle67]

Iif ya heat those plastic covered pieces up it tears off a lot easier.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Absolutely true, unless it's old then heat doesn't help much

[@Coronetguy]

A lot of the new headlights ask that you paint the buckets white! Maybe that would have been better. With that said, it is coming out beautiful!!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Definitely starting to become a car again

[@MikeP-oj1ty]

So, Russ, do the 65/66Mustangs not have gaskets between the headlight and taillight extensions to the quarter panels? My 68 is supposed to have them, apparently, but I never fitted them when I rebuilt it about 20 years ago. All the best, you do great work.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

On the front bezels no, later 65 and all 66 cars have them on the rear

[@piddmr]

Hey Russ, Kentucky Mustang sells the tail light spacers/wedges Part #: 15091

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Noted

[@UnapologeticAmerican1776]

You shake as bad as I do. Makes the little detail work more difficult.

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

@hughphillips67Mustang gotta love parkisons it s×cks sometimes

[@willardscott2146]

Looking good!

[@HotRodGuyGarage]

Gonna be a nice one