Turn your Mustang coupe into a fastback in 1 weekend the cheap way. Step by step

[@68mustangrestoration34]

boom there it is..Never thought about leaving the roof rails and then cutting them to arc the roof line. Saves a ton of work on removing the entire roof section plus leave material to maintain alignment. Same thing with the package tray, leave it in for structure plus do not need to spend a fortune on the fastback rear seat and accessories. Always great to watch your stuff.

[@MrGonein60]

Yes sir. I call this the working man's fastback.

[@robertarit5517]

The most detailed conversion I've watch. Thank you so much!

[@MrGonein60]

@@robertarit5517 thankyou so much

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

I have watched it probably 4 to 5 times

[@MrGonein60]

@@mikeseldomridge8052 thankyou

[@johnybarra6167]

Do you do builds for clients or do you offer classes at your location?

[@MrGonein60]

@johnybarra6167 as of last night I'm no longer building for clients. Customers driving me nuts

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

This is the best, most informative video I've seen on how to do this. THANK YOU!

[@MrGonein60]

Thanks big guy

[@FingerJam12]

Exactly what I thought. Saves thousands on a kit just getting those pieces. Thanks for the info!!

[@MrGonein60]

@FingerJam12 thankyou for watching. Means alot

[@leosarrade8995]

This man is a legend.. Just sayin.. Well done!

[@MrGonein60]

I dont know about legend but Thank you

[@richardchretien7412]

Great video. Your work is beyond fantastic. I like the detail you add. Enjoy your videos.

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

I have watched this video probably 4 times. Plan on watching some more. Learn something different every time I watch it

[@MrGonein60]

@mikeseldomridge8052 I hope you continue to watch it. R u planning on cutting a coupe up?

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

@@MrGonein60 If I can’t find a affordable price fastback, I might try it

[@perkins1439]

Wow what an Improvement on the looks of that vehicle job well done❤ love the fastbacks

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou. Yes this one was pretty rusty under the paint. It Definitely looks better now.

[@Coupekitchen]

Amazing Video! My car is going under the knife Wednesday. Looking forward to the body kit installation video, if you do one. Thanks for sharing!!

[@MrGonein60]

Working on the bodykit video today

[@wereexpertstoo3795]

This is amazing. Going to watch some of your other videos to make sure i understand this process and the different options as far as parts. Incredible detail.

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou. Alot of my viewers have already cut thier cars up and are cruising in thier converted cars now. It's fairly simple. Probably nerve recking for a first timer though. You can do it.

[@allenice3001]

Really good video , very useful, like your kick back way of doing thinks , I shows that you know what your doing , nice job

[@MrGonein60]

@allenice3001 thankyou. Glad u liked it.

[@Must-StanginGarage]

You are the Man, thank you so much, i did buy the trap door panel, like the one guy said you are an artist

[@MrGonein60]

Thanks bud

[@randomkillz8076]

I love this man 😂 ain’t nothing like experience

[@MrGonein60]

@@randomkillz8076 thankyou

[@ralphpaulin6420]

Very educational on the outlining of how to be done no joke work right now doing a real deal

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou

[@mattcasoni]

I’m obsessed with this. Thank you!

[@MrGonein60]

I'm glad you liked it. Go check out my other videos. Lots of entertainment lol

[@dominiqueeaster9249]

You make that look so easy! You are definitely good at it. I just subscribed, great video!

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou so much. I'm trying. Slowly but surely

[@danielflanigan1624]

Hey Mr Gonein60, love your Mustang FB work. I think we’re fellow Tennesseans. I live near Manchester and I’m work on converting my ‘67 Coupe to a FB. It’s as you say “rusty as a grubbing hoe”, but I plan on doing a lot of sheet metal replacement. Your videos have given me inspiration… Keep doing what you’re doing. Dan

[@MrGonein60]

@danielflanigan1624 I'm 20mins from Manchester. I wish you the best of luck. If you get stumped on something I'll do my best to help you.

[@lordrealm]

Great video man . Definitely gonna do this in the near future

[@chanceandashana]

Dam i feel like i could maybe do this. Thanks for the video and tips.

[@MrGonein60]

@@chanceandashana you can definitely do this

[@robertsmith5525]

you are the man. where did you get the knowledge from

[@MrGonein60]

@@robertsmith5525 nearly 20 years of building these cars I've picked up a few tricks

[@ervingoertzen7233]

I like the idea of using coupe rear seat

[@MrGonein60]

@@ervingoertzen7233 oh yea. It's nice and saves thousands of dollars

[@santosGarcia25]

Did you need to change anything in the door to add the new windows?

[@MrGonein60]

@@santosGarcia25 no just the window

[@JohnRoss-ps4vh]

You've got talent please put some safety glasses on so that you can continue doing great work lord bless you

[@MrGonein60]

Yes will do. I have them I'm just absent minded sometimes

[@GrantLeonti]

Good work you do where are you located

[@MrGonein60]

@@GrantLeonti middle tn

[@GrantLeonti]

@@MrGonein60 really like the 67 fastback part 9.

[@jjfalarka8837]

FANTASTIC work indeed thank so much

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou

[@nunyabusinessdawg]

Great work. Any chance you’d make and sell a cardboard template for the inner quarter structure and the filler panel piece?

[@MrGonein60]

Sure. Email me at [e-mail] so I can get your info

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

Thats they way to go, there's still plenty of stangs k aying around that can be found cheap cheap.

[@OICU81266]

Great Video, gives me hope lol.

[@peterpann9619]

69 year old custom car builder here saying you are good.

[@MrGonein60]

@peterpann9619 thankyou. It means alot

[@tamir8224]

True artist!

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou that means alot

[@GranjersGarage]

I have watched this several times as I have 2 69' to do. I just thought of a question. How would you address the difference in A pillar post length and slope degree? I have heard / read they are very different. Keep em coming sir. 👍👍

[@MrGonein60]

@GranjersGarage on a 69-70coupe to fastback you have to cut a slit in the windshield post right above and in line with the top edge of the door. I then use a fastback front roof brace and use a fast back windshield to help me determine how much of the post to cut out. Fastback is tad shorter and the post lays in more on each side. The slits you cut in the lower windshield post helps to lay post over. It sounds complicated but it's super easy.

[@kcclem1442]

Awesome video, very informative. Have you done '65/'66 fastback conversions? Would be process be similar?

[@MrGonein60]

If you use the coupe rear seat area it's super simple. If you go with the fastback style seat and rear metal panel that trunk hinges bolt to you will have to hand make the corner transitions on the inner structure. It's not hard. Easy

[@1yris1]

Im not even a ford guy. But you managed to hold my attention through the video lol 👍 looks good.

[@MrGonein60]

Hey that's saying alot. I'm not the best at the whole youtube thing but I am trying. I thankyou alot for watching.

[@lostsocketgarage]

Great Vid man. Keep it up!

[@MrGonein60]

@@lostsocketgarage thanks.

[@johncorcoran38]

Two things I would like to know. One which panel company do you buy from? Two where are you located?

[@MrGonein60]

@johncorcoran38 I try to get everything through dynacorn. When I can't I'll use classic industries for now on. No more cj pony parts. They ship out bent parts. I'm in middle tn

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

Walmart has them also

[@PhillyRoadtech]

Nicely done

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou. I had fun with this one.

[@msomusicco]

wow, great job! Do you do this for customers? If so what does it cost if the customer has a good mustang coupe to start with?

[@MrGonein60]

It costs around 5500 to do what you seen in the video. Anything else is more obviously. Also thankyou so much for watching

[@douggrunberg]

Looks good! Thanks!

[@vuhuynh2028]

i like your dog :)

[@MrGonein60]

@@vuhuynh2028 she is my buddy

[@Crafttime316]

When installing the drip rail Does it need to be 2”-1/2 to the wind lace From the back to the cowl? I got 2”-1/2 at the back and it shrinks down to 2”1/4 as it gets to cowl I pushed it tight to the wind lace. And I had to grind it a little in the middle On the window pillar

[@MrGonein60]

@Crafttime316 you are correct. The windshield post is curved and drips are stamped straight. You did right grinding material off in order to get a better fit

[@KKs67Stang]

I'm debating doing the conversion on my 67 Coupe or getting the quarters and trunk drop offs repaired. I know you do this work for customers, what do you charge for the entire conversion including parts/materials, not including the interior because I would want to source the interior parts back to the original fold down seat that would have come in a factory fastback. Having the vehicle delivered to your address of course. I'd have the rear glass and door glass shipped with it. Just want to drive it away and worry about finishing the interior later and getting it painted immediately.

[@MrGonein60]

Parts and labor is around 6500. You cam email me at [e-mail]

[@richardthomas4015]

What did he say about ear protection?

[@oi32df]

While you're at it, I would like a hatchback. (annular reinforcement of the opening, lips of the opening ,join the window and the lid)...ultimately not easy

[@MrGonein60]

Interesting

[@Whosurdaddy71]

Blast what shops not to use

[@MrGonein60]

That's just not something I feel comfortable doing. I'd definitely tell any individual person

[@CruisinComPTon]

How strong an air compressor do you need to run that air hammer?

[@MrGonein60]

At least a 60 gallon compressor around 3.5hp

[@JohnMoncada-z2b]

I have a question do I need to brace my mustang for the conversation

[@MrGonein60]

@JohnMoncada-z2b alot of people will tell you to brace it. I don't because 99 percent of the time I have to put a jack under the rear frame rails and jack them up until fastback quarters and roof skin fit properly

[@JohnMoncada-z2b]

Thank you love your KZbin I have learn a lot will like to try a 67 coupe to fastback thanks for the tip

[@mauricesoares50]

How much do you charge for a job like that?

[@MrGonein60]

Labor 3k

[@BanipalShamoon]

How can I contact you to get work done?

[@MrGonein60]

@@BanipalShamoon I'm so sorry. I'm no longer able to take on customer jobs.

[@BanipalShamoon]

@@MrGonein60 Man that’s unfortunate, you do great work. Please let me know if you change your mind. I would pay accordingly, thank you.

[@lanellbest477]

Are you taking new work if so how can I reach out to you

[@MrGonein60]

@lanellbest477 not yet. Still playing catch up

[@The67Kid68]

Could this be the same process for a 1964 to 1966 mustang

[@MrGonein60]

@The67Kid68 yes. Even easier

[@The67Kid68]

@@MrGonein60I would love to see the video

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

How come you don’t brace car

[@MrGonein60]

@mikeseldomridge8052 because after building probably 60 or more fastbacks I realized bracing them up is useless and actually hinders me from being able to jack up or lower the rear frame rails into place. Over time these cars sag or twist or have been involved in accidents.

[@MrGonein60]

@mikeseldomridge8052 good question by the way.

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

@@MrGonein60thanks for the answer

[@danielnavarro6194]

Hello. I ordered the interior trunk divider brace like you show on 1:48:00+-. Mine comes with a bracket, i'm assuming connects to the hinges, like a stopper for the trunk lid, but mine only had one bracket. In your video I can see the same bracket at the bottom of the box but can't see if it is one bracket for each side or just one. Do you know if it should be 1 or 2 bracket? Thank you!!

[@MrGonein60]

That bracket is for the trap door. It only gets the 1 bracket

[@Crafttime316]

I just test fit my coupe seats after doing coupe to fastback and leaving the coupe interior I’m 5’10 my head sticks out the back window lol how do People sit back there ?

[@MrGonein60]

@Crafttime316 I've never had that issue. I've done many of them. Real Fastback seat have even less room

[@MrGonein60]

@@Crafttime316 it's definitely not comfortable. You definitely can't sit straight up.

[@Crafttime316]

My 12 year old head will hit the glass if he sits Straight up l The fastback seats are lower, almost 2” Off the floor pan and the coupe are like 5”-6” About 2” higher then the hump for the driveline The lower coupe seat don’t work for a fastback I might make my own lower seat to get more head room

[@Crafttime316]

@@MrGonein60 I sent pics to your email Not sure if you check that often. Only leaves you with 28” of head room Fastback seats give you around 35”ish

[@MrGonein60]

@Crafttime316 that's interesting. In the 21 years of building these fastbacks I've never actually measured for headroom. I've got a real fastback setting here and a coupe conversion setting next to it. The coupe is more comfortable. Yes top of head is close to rear window. Setting in fastback your knees are tooked in and your basically setting on the floor. Ive never had adults setting in the rear of my cars either. I guess it's all in what a person is wanting.

[@jeffturner6300]

GOOD JOB.

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

Do you have to use driprails

[@MrGonein60]

@mikeseldomridge8052 I'd strongly suggest it. Your roof skin attaches to the drip rails that is attached to the roof structure. Some people shave the drip rails but it's just what a person prefers.

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

@@MrGonein60thanks for info

[@morehp1]

How much for parts u used?

[@MrGonein60]

@@morehp1 around 3400 shipped

[@morehp1]

@@MrGonein60 I wonder how much the value of resale goes up I know most the old cats are purest would want it be a factory fast back to pay good money. And most young guys that don’t care don’t have money to buy nice old schools. Seems like one them things doing for self to have fast back makes sense but doing them to resale probably wouldn’t work.

[@jcmadstock]

How can you be contacted about doing a conversion?

[@MrGonein60]

@jcmadstock you can message me on Facebook flint higgins or email me at [e-mail] I don't want to give my number out on here

[@hugolotina5459]

How can we contact you if you’re taking customer work ?

[@MrGonein60]

I am taking on customer work. I'm currently overwhelmed with mustang work until at least mid next year. You can email me [e-mail] or message me on Facebook on my @MrGonein60 page

[@elvisberisha-s7m]

are the b pillars the same fastback/coupe?

[@MrGonein60]

@@elvisberisha-s7m coupe has a place cut out in them for quarter glass to come through. I just fill in that hole with a piece of metal and good to go. Same for the most part.

[@elvisberisha-s7m]

@@MrGonein60 thanks man, I appreciate you getting back to me.

[@MrGonein60]

@@elvisberisha-s7m no problem.

[@jasonmanes3862]

Have you ever done a 69 coupe to fastback conversion? I'm in the process of replacing sheet metal on mine but there's 3 pieces I can't find so I might have to do the conversion process in the end. I can't find the rear quarter panel end caps the weld to the quarter panel, tail light panel, and truck panel for either side and can't find the piece that is at the bottom of the rear window that goes to the trunk. Also the rear deck panel under the rear window I can't find and it's rusted out also.

[@MrGonein60]

@jasonmanes3862 yes I've done a few. Most parts suppliers sell the parts you mentioned. I know cj pony does. I wouldn't buy sheetmeta like quarters or roof from them though. The small stuff you could get from them though.

[@jasonmanes3862]

@@MrGonein60 I've even called multiple mustang parts dealers and no one has those parts for the coupe. Found them for the 68 and before coupe but not the 69/70. They all have the parts for the fastback though.😢 With going your route, what's the total cost to do the swap, parts and labor?

[@MrGonein60]

@jasonmanes3862 oh now I understand your working on coupe. Yea your right. I've never seen those parts available either

[@jeffgray6693]

What city and state are you located in?

[@MrGonein60]

I'm in mcminnville tn

[@aaronmorris1034]

Not to be rude but i thought a kid wouldn't be able to do all this i was wrong great job brother

[@MrGonein60]

I wish I felt like a kid. Thankyou so much.

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

What year is this one? I believe my buddies is a 67.

[@MrGonein60]

This one is a 1968.

[@DannyReckless13]

@@MrGonein60 Did it have 67 quarters? It had the side "vents" of a 67.

[@MikhailScottKy]

How much bondo is in that car?????

[@MrGonein60]

New quarters new roof getting new doors and fenders. Won't be much if any at all.

[@MrGonein60]

What's a fella gotta do to get you guys to take 2 seconds to subscribe. Help a real car guy out fellas.

[@MichaelAtkinson-in3zq]

Can this be done on a 1969 mustang

[@MrGonein60]

Yes. Absolutely. Same principle

[@RealGenX]

Safe to say you can put the metric tools away for the weekend 😂

[@MrGonein60]

@RealGenX yea. I think that nut is actually like a 11/32. Closest think we had that night was 9mm. Hey it worked.

[@brianbloom1799]

There not called rust-tang for know reason,Ive own enough of them.

[@MrGonein60]

Amen to that

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

There should be NO 9mm bolts in that car.

[@MrGonein60]

I know right. I've built 43 eleanor mustangs and every single one took a 9mm to remove the nuts from the old coupe light bezels. 3/8s too large 5/16 too small.

[@brianbloom1799]

I would refuse to use the fiberglass lid, Tell him buy 1,

[@MrGonein60]

I know right. Boy they are junk.

[@chrisrenfroe6773]

I cut body panels,roofs, core supports,and internal structures for L.K.Q for 8 years.Hub has better blades and wound literally cut your time sir.

[@MrGonein60]

Thanks. I'll definitely look into that for sure. I'm always looking for advice on making these builds go easier. I do appreciate it

[@hughiemaceachern5282]

Leve it a coup

[@MrGonein60]

Customer wanted it to be a fastback. I personally like coupe mustangs.

[@alltruenews]

This guys accent sounds like a hollow rubber ball bouncing off a wall. I can’t understand a word.

[@4pezheads]

I need one done!!

[@MrGonein60]

I'm no longer doing them for customers. I'll help give advice and measurements though. Customer have drove me into the ground.