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

For all my guys who wanted a complete video of the process here it is. step by step how to do the job. coupe to fastback.

[@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.

[@leosarrade8995]

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

[@MrGonein60]

I dont know about legend but Thank you

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

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

[@MrGonein60]

Thanks big guy

[@Youralwayswhining4367]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@MrGonein60]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@richardthomas4015]

What did he say about ear protection?

[@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]

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@mauricesoares50]

How much do you charge for a job like that?

[@MrGonein60]

Labor 3k

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@peterpann9619]

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

[@MrGonein60]

@peterpann9619 thankyou. It means alot

[@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

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

Walmart has them also

[@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

[@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

[@CruisinComPTon]

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

[@MrGonein60]

At least a 60 gallon compressor around 3.5hp

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@nunyabusiness2582]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@brianbloom1799]

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

[@MrGonein60]

Amen to that

[@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

[@brianbloom1799]

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

[@MrGonein60]

I know right. Boy they are junk.

[@jjfalarka8837]

FANTASTIC work indeed thank so much

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou

[@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.

[@tamir8224]

True artist!

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou that means alot

[@lostsocketgarage]

Great Vid man. Keep it up!

[@MrGonein60]

@@lostsocketgarage thanks.

[@douggrunberg]

Looks good! Thanks!

[@jeffgray6693]

What city and state are you located in?

[@MrGonein60]

I'm in mcminnville tn

[@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.

[@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.

[@Whosurdaddy71]

Blast what shops not to use

[@MrGonein60]

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

[@PhillyRoadtech]

Nicely done

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou. I had fun with this one.

[@jeffturner6300]

GOOD JOB.

[@MrGonein60]

Thankyou

[@alltruenews]

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

[@hughiemaceachern5282]

Leve it a coup

[@MrGonein60]

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

[@MichaelAtkinson-in3zq]

Can this be done on a 1969 mustang

[@MrGonein60]

Yes. Absolutely. Same principle

[@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.

[@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.