Was The 1965 Mustang Insurance Fraud ? & Disassembling Front End ! ( Weird Discovery )

[@kickit59]

Vtune back 1975 a local car lot had a 64 1/2 coupe with original black paint & red interior! It had the 260 V8 and 3 sp. manual trans! This Mustang only had 60K showing on the odometer and was dead nuts mint condition throughout! It was $1595 back then witch doesn't seem like anything today but you have to remember I was only making $1 an hour minimum wage washing dishes in a local restaurant! Of all the cars that I ever wanted to purchase & did not that Mustang stands out as the one that got away! I drive a beautiful late model Saleen now days but I still dream about that 64 1/2 once in a while! It was that nice! Good luck on the build I will be watching each episode!

[@myburrito-mt5ic]

That is likely a 302. This Mustang was probably a 6cyl car with the 4 lug nuts. Great channel Ben. Watching from Canada

[@andrewisenbart3404]

not new enough for a 302, 69 1st year of 302

[@edh7676]

Its a 289. Originally had the inline 6, hence the 4 lug. Factory V8s had 5 lugs.

[@vidznstuff1]

Might be a 262

[@drewschumann1]

@@vidznstuff1 260. Ford never had a 262.

[@eriklarson9137]

He literally said that in the video. You should try watching videos before you comment on them.

[@freestang6662]

The 260 was only available in the 64 1/2 models. They should've upgraded to 5 lugs when they swapped in the V8, because the extra horsepower has been known to shear off those 4 lugs.

[@AdamIsUrqed]

Those paper towels were an accident. It looks as if they were burned as part of the fire as opposed to being the cause of the fire. There are much better ways to set an engine compartment ablaze that all look like normal faults.

[@evodgamehunter4290]

not at all a normal fault

[@vidznstuff1]

Fuel lines come off all the time. With headers & no heat shields on the exhaust -> fire

[@dewywildon8880]

Found the previous owner.... :P Jk

[@Samalyzer45]

I've left much stranger things in engine compartments after working on or cleaning a car.

[@evodgamehunter4290]

@@Samalyzer45 and.... LOL

[@stevebennett2138]

Fire was caused by the foam that was in the air filter. They are notorious for causing fires.

[@cut--]

yea I don't think whoever owned it would be dumb enough to use paper towels because there would be evidence left behind. Also wouldn't the insurance company have noticed it and denied the guys claim? or maybe they did, who knows.

[@Dadthalete]

I'd have to imagine if the fire started with a paper towel roll it would have completely burned it up. Paper towels don't last long in a fire.

[@Lunchb0x6669]

Since it is 4 lug wheels, this was a straight 6 car originally, so the motor is either a 289 or 302, but not the original engine for sure.

[@vidznstuff1]

Might even be a 262 V8

[@drewschumann1]

@@vidznstuff1 If you mean 260, maybe, but they are rare.

[@boarzwid1002]

Drew Schumann yes the 260 I believe was last in the early falcon body only, as my brother has # 3 k code coup and had a 289 originally

[@Samalyzer45]

@@boarzwid1002 The first Shelby Cobras were 260's for a very brief time. Those models are extremely rare.

[@boarzwid1002]

Sam Denton an old friend of mine had a 260 in his sunbeam tiger, he pulled out the 260 for a 289 when Chevy put the L88 427 in the corvette I remember him saying it was game over for the street corvette,

[@snowdogs59]

I cannot believe that any car person would intentionally burn that car. Now what I can believe is that some one was dumb enough to use those paper towels for cleaning and they either fell in there or were just forgotten after being placed in. The area. I know you will bring her back to all her glory.

[@chasestewart302]

I’ll admit to leaving paper towels (blue) in the engine bay while working on a car though never driven / started a car with them in there.

[@Smurphenstein]

Not all classics are owned by real car people. Easy finance can mean anyone with a deposit and a job can own one. Since they don't have the attachment, it's easy to torch them for the insurance. I believe this was an accident though. They could have been cleaning the glass and the towels dropped in there, they could have been wiping down the engine after working on it. Lots can be overlooked at 3AM after working on your car. I remember working on cars all night and going to bed at sunrise.

[@waynespyker5731]

If they were gas soaked, yes. But was working on the car, slammed the hood for a test drive. The front rake is from the V8 extra weight. Ordered styled steel wheels in '65 on my 2 + 2, loved them until tire changing time. The center hole for the cap was smaller than the tire machine, time for a rubber hammer and 2 tire irons!

[@Krause_transport_garage]

He might have been cleaning the windshield and set the towels down and they possibly fell in there. GM made the 305 and also had a 302, as far as I know Ford never made a 305.

[@cut--]

Yea looks like he forgot it.. kind of like forgetting a wrench but a lot more flammable !

[@tonyfrancis9793]

I'd say strip the thing out to the shell and then get it blasted. It will give you a 'clean slate' and a much better idea in what needs cutting out and replacing etc.👍

[@fatdaddygaming9102]

NO! The last time he stripped a car down he cut it up and threw it away lmao

[@vidznstuff1]

Blasting a fire car may not be genius

[@wrxsubaru02]

I bet he would if it wasn't salvage title.

[@The-Real-MrCap]

Great improvement to the audio! Much clearer and consistent!

[@keithbrookshire]

It's definitely a factory 6 cyl car. The fifth # in the VIN will be "T" to confirm this. There is no doubt it was a nice restoration. With that stripped paint job I wouldn't really call it a restoration though. On;y Shelby's had stripes. It's almost inconceivable that the floor pans are all original IF there truly is no rust. Luckily almost every part for those old Mustangs can be bought as reproductions. I'd love to see you put the Styled Steel Wheels that was an option on V8 Mustangs in 1965.

[@rickallen6378]

If those Floor pans were original they would have had a lot of overspray.

[@keithbrookshire]

@@rickallen6378 true but after 56-57 years,???

[@rickallen6378]

@@keithbrookshire Yes.

[@mattivirta]

all car NOT need be perfect genuine, idiot only build totally genuine all car again, waste o9nly money stupid, looking NOS parts and cheap other parts not matter were car has used but if working can use. all not newer need be genuine parts waste only money than idiot.

[@michaeldilorenzo8464]

Looking at the valve covers on the engine, it kinda looks like an 80's or early 90's 302 (5.0L)

[@94til_infinity]

In the south it’s pretty common for older folks (especially the ones who do car shows etc) to keep paper towels under the hood for when they check oil and other fluids.

[@eriklarson9137]

Yeah. He shows his age a lot. Also, I bet the guy he is accusing of insurance fraud over and over and over would love that.

[@SJ-cy3hp]

Loving the progress. Please wear eye protection when grinding!

[@rnobx]

They are on the roof!

[@devinb5937]

He is not a wuss bro

[@judahrex]

Right on. Gotta use protection. Always.

[@cut--]

been telling him that forever... give it up! your only in your 20s once =)

[@leoriveria55]

Did you not see him squint his eyes?

[@seriousrampage]

I'd be careful tossing around terms like insurance fraud with so many former vehicle owners who watch your channel. Don't want to open yourself up to a lawsuit or something. Love the project, keep up the good work.

[@isaacguppy4036]

A lawsuit over what and for what? You can't sue someone for speculating an opinion.

[@seriousrampage]

@@isaacguppy4036 I would hope not but everyone is so lawsuit-happy these days that you never know.

[@rchavez5056]

I would be drunk if I drank every time Vtune said how how great the car is coming along. 🍺🍻

[@one.2622]

Ok?

[@rob613]

Nice

[@mattm30001]

Love the content. I own a red 64.5 Mustang that I bought a few years ago and have had a great time upgrading things on it. Mine was originally an inline 6 but was swapped to a 302 before I owned it. The reason your front end is likely lower is that the inline 6 springs are not designed for a heavier 289 engine so it will sit lower. This past summer, I replaced the shocks and springs on mine to handle a heavier engine. You likely aren't keeping the original steering components because you are removing the shock towers, but, if you are, you will need to change the tie rods, center link, pitman arm, idler arm, and idler arm bracket because they are different between I6 and V8. You definitely need to change to 5 lugs and a disc brake kit. If I recall, you are limited in options with brake options with a 4-lug.

[@robertheinkel6225]

My neighbor had a 64.4 Red Mustang convertible, that she bought new. Manual steering and brakes, but a 289 with an automatic. After her husband passed away, she was no longer able to drive it. She asked me to drive it occasionally. About once a month, I would take her out, for a spin, all on back roads, no plates or insurance. Definitely a labor of love.

[@mattivirta]

disk brakes have ofcourse first what need change all old mustang, factory all mustanf go out too weak shit brakes and too heavy front. ewery mustang need change first all brakes lto better but important front brake change new better disk brakes. only idiot use old musteand and old shit weak brakes.

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

The roof warp was caught great when the lighting hit it right.. cameraman Marc got it good. Stay safe and be well. Great job

[@SpudMagnum]

I've seen people leave paper towels like those in engine bays for checking fluids.

[@danstark3035]

The braces from the firewall to the shock towers are in all early Mustangs, both 6cyl and V8. If you're planning for a 5.0 Coyote, replace the rear end with a 9-inch or 8.8. The one in it shouldn't be there now with the V8. As for installing an 8-spd automatic, good luck trying to fit it in without modifying the trans tunnel.

[@devinb5937]

This is not true

[@mattivirta]

not need modified anythink.

[@RogerM88]

Nice to see the build on track. For the other Mustang, you could source a newer model shell and retrofit the Fastback body kit. But instead of following the "B is for Build" route, to make the newer model shell fit the body kit, you could widen the body kit to fit the Mustang shell.

[@XxmillerniaxX]

He would be far better off Getting in touch with peterson restorations as he is The Mustang Guy and pretty sure he has done similar conversions, he would be a font of mustang knowledge.

[@mattivirta]

donjt newer destroy any old mustang body ruined beauty body if install wide body kit or somethink idiot wide kits.

[@stephencallaghan2447]

That air cleaner is an old style that we used to call the fire filter. They had a thin foam insert under the cage. One backfire and you had a fire under a closed hood. It’s funny to see it without the foam in your video.

[@jeffbear5317]

I'm willing to bet that pos filter was the cause of the fire ! I've personally have watched 2 cars burn because of filters like that !

[@mikeanderson7206]

I should have read comments before I commented 2 minutes ago I pretty much just said the same thing.

[@johnsheetz6639]

They take power too. terrible filters.

[@kentmckean6795]

11:02 "It looks like a 16". Dude! there is no Metric bolt sizes in this car! American made, back in the good old days!

[@harrisonmccullough1183]

I use to keep a shop towel under the hood to check the oil but always tucked it somewhere safe.

[@philjohnston9616]

New to your channel. Just up to date with this project. Mean score for the price considering all the work you don't have to do. Paper towel thing make a guy go hmm. If it was a honest mistake (doubtful) bet that person will have nightmares the rest of their life( or deserve them). Look forward to seeing more of this rebuilt.

[@marksearcy9708]

Look on side of engine block for casting numbers, it will tell you what you need to know. Also look under valve cover and it will be stamped 302 or 289 and so on .All v8 were 5 lug and 6 cyl 4 lug on 1965 models

[@lS-kz2qx]

That paper towel roll is definitely questionable, but looks like you are on top of things, my dad's 65 Ford falcon had a 289

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I just went to 'Isaac It'll Be Fine"sight as he's doing repairs on his 90 Mustang GT,and the 5.0 has the same valve covers.The filler really stands out.The towels were probably for cleaning the windshield,and fluid checks and the owner forgot,or thought they'd be ok there,not knowing the header situation.I always kept a couple for checking,and wiping.I also wipe the squeegee after every swipe so I don't smear dirt from it's edge,or drip on the car.

[@eriklarson9137]

I only speak English sorry. What language is that?

[@Artur1959]

As a product engineer back in 1980 at Ford MPEO (Mexico Product Engineering Office), I was part of the project of fitting (Cramming) a 5.0 L (302CID) motor for the Fairmont-Mustang program. In fact, all those cars produced for the mexican market featured the 302 CID motor and 4 lug nuts. The mods on the engine were the exhaust manifolds, and a 1.5 inch drop of the water pump shaft, due to the Mustang's hood fast slope. It later came the 3.8 L V-6

[@billynunns]

Imagine being the original owner and seeing a $2 roll of paper towels. Then the sudden sinking feeling as you remember not taking those out knowing that is probably what burned your car.... 😔

[@kevinm8715]

Yup, seems unlikely to have been an insurance fraud case, because I'd expect the insurance company to have actually investigated. More likely he had paper towles out, set them on the crossbar there and while he was doing something they fell into the hole and they didn't realize it. Besides, I thought that the issue was that the car was in an accident and then caught on fire from the accident? I'd expect that if the towels were where the fire started that they would have been burned completely.

[@W4UWC]

I love your enthusiasm and looking for the positives on that car. Keep it up.

[@Doublezzranch]

My friend was waxing his crome air filter cover (old ford Grenada) FORGOT the wax container & it cought fire that night 🤣. We saved it but it went fast & stunk.

[@standavis7266]

You are killin it with the new videos, keep it up.

[@erwinsantos3800]

Looks like a roller engine. The fire it appears it more than likely it started around the battery/alternator area. Lots of hot 12v around the area.

[@seriousmustangnut]

Valve covers look like 94-95 Mustang 5.0 HO.

[@JD-fx1mb]

If this Mustang started life as a 6 cylinder you will need to check to see if the torque boxes are in place ... both sides!

[@vidznstuff1]

The sixes had torque boxes

[@JD-fx1mb]

@@vidznstuff1 only on one side depends on where the car was built

[@WayneEarls]

305 and 350 are gm motors. 289, 302, 351 are ford motors. There are many more sizes but those are the most common.

[@joeroad6618]

Judging by the looks of the wiring and distributer, that was definitely an electrical fire.

[@dannyjudge2876]

Well the wiring is all melted so it looks screwed up. Whatever started it it got to the gas. The fuel pump on old fords is on the engine. So there is a line that comes up from the bottom of the engine right over the valve cover in the front. Often times there is a fuel filter in that line. Perfect spot to leek gas on the engine or header and start a fire.

[@jburnes41]

if you looked close the wires where the paper towels were are really burnt. the fire had to start in that corner. and if the headers got red hot im sure they started the towels on fir and melted the wires which shorted out the system

[@89ludeawakening1]

@@jburnes41 LMAO the entire engine bay is burned. It didn't "have" to start in that corner.

[@ribbitism]

​@@89ludeawakening1 Entire houses burn down and you can still find whereabouts the fire originated and usually what started it all. The guy outlined his theory, all you contributed is a condescending attitude, lack of knowledge and low quality word pedantry. Weak.

[@89ludeawakening1]

@@ribbitism umm... no, what I did was shot down the idea that there's irrefutable proof that the fire was caused by the paper towels in that specific corner. With the entire engine bay being burned, some random person in the comments can not 100% guarantee that's where the fire started. Try to sound smart again, bud.

[@c0b0exe]

how many vtuned mustangs will go unfinished, the world may never know just busting your balls, keep up the good work and content

[@Rushinglc]

Most likely a 302, I don't see why anyone would swap in a 289 when a 302 is much more common and affordable.

[@edrannou3914]

Big thumbs up to Tekton! They are really supporting KZbinrs with their stuff. Very nice tools, also. All my 12 point 3/8 sockets are from them.

[@davidjohnson8474]

Ben I completely understand replacing the roof! The firewall should be just fine! They are very thick! Now I know you are not afraid to buy stuff but you have parts to fix the roof! You could use the rear quarters and the roof off the fastback. It's all the same those years!! Check out CJ pony cars for parts they are very well stocked. For a brand new wiring harness Check auto wire and I know cj stocks them also. A brand new harness from front to rear is the best way to go. I've had 20+ of these over the years and their are so many parts that you can build from ground up. I know it's way out of your wheel house but they're really easy to work on. Don't over think it! I'm in my 50s and been working on these since I was 14! Just reach out to us old guys we will help with all you need. Have fun with it and thanks for saving it!!

[@michaellee4944]

The paper towels are definitely questionable for sure . I agree with you replacing the roof of the car .as for the motor it cold be a 5.0 from the 80s I would suggest when you go to harbor frate and get a creeper also get a roll around tool tray as well it will make things alot easier when you are working on the builds.

[@angryyank]

This mustang was originally a inline six cylinder vehicle, From the missing engine bay braces to the 4 lug hubs and the radiator is also all six cylinder factory parts... Looks like they was going for a GT350 clone build with it... The roof is all buckled due to the rapidly shrinking sheemetal going from round 1,000 degrees to the temp outside when the fire department blasted it with the hoses

[@davidblinn8251]

Vin - don't worry about the fact that this was a 6 cylinder factory car. That just means from 1965 until whenever that V8 was thrown in there, no one was ever hot rodding it or beating the crap out of it. Now you have a cleaner straighter car to begin with, and since you are replacing the suspension and rear end and motor, there is nothing "6 cylinder" left.

[@davidblinn8251]

You can decode the Door plate and/or left Fender plate to find out how the car was originally built in terms of engine, transmission, rearraned rear end and even colors and where and when it was built.

[@johnbuckner2200]

Dude the car has been restored that’s why it’s coming apart so easy, even the floorpans have been replaced.

[@chrisbadenhorst5304]

Whether it was insurance fraud or not, you now have this bad boy giving us fantastic content. That's something to appreciate.

[@joshuamartin7650]

"Literally" is Ben's favorite word. 🤣

[@Samalyzer45]

1. You've talked about putting a standard 5.0 liter engine in this Mustang. You should sniff around and see if you can find a Ford Aluminator engine around somewhere used. As you probably know, it's (essentially) the same flat-plane crank engine used in the GT-350, but Ford sells it as a crate engine ("not for street use") for around $20K. I've driven a GT-350, and it's a screaming beast of an engine and would make your build something really special. 2. I've known people that would buy that burnt hood if it's OEM.

[@joedannunzio9416]

What you need to clean the mess on the floor is .....paper towels.

[@jamesblount5955]

I had a ‘65 Mustang with the original Straight 6 in it and it came with the strut tower support bars running to the cowling from the factory. Those are original for the in-line 6 cylinder engine, too.

[@chevdad1566]

That old hood would make good wall art.

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

you need to put a poll building on that outside pad for storage of parts.

[@eloymartinez451]

Hey V, if u buy a mustang, find one no undercarriage damaged. U can use that as a chassis for the Fast back like B is for Build did

[@kneedeepinit]

I suspect that if the fire investigators thought the paper towels were part of a fraud, they would be bagged as evidence. My guess is the owner was cleaning the windows with the car running, the towels fell in and got out of control quickly. Without a fire extinguisher handy, a small fire can get big in a hurry

[@JohnSmith-qt7ul]

I don’t think the hood was ever opened by the insurance company.

[@jumpjasper5276]

At the end of the build, still have a mustang that caught fire.i truly applaud you for your efforts. Keep up the great work

[@eriklarson9137]

At the beginning of the build still have a mustang that caught fire

[@damolin77]

Had a 1968 mustang with the blinkers on the hood it had a 351 Cleveland Engine in it. Loved that car.

[@markhoffman9674]

Valve covers look like 93-95 Ford small block! Glad it is structurally sound with minimal rust, you can sand or media blast off the surface rust and get ready to prime and paint! I'm sure it will be very nice when you get it finished! Take care.

[@GarageItYourself]

That roll of kitchen towel certainly counts as weird/suspect but could also have been a harmless oversight. At least it gives you an excuse to test out the new Milwaukee tools 😊

[@DAZZER0016]

Good interesting project, much better sound quality than previous, and definitely much better without the loud music. Well done, all the best with your new shop and future builds. thumbs-up from England 🇬🇧

[@Vtuned]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaysmith5084]

The valve covers says it's a 5.0 from a fox body mustang mid 80's but you should check the #'s on the block . The paper towels are to check fluids most old school guys have them or a rag under the hood at all times . Now let's pull the engine out and get to work !! 💪

[@olalekanibrahim1264]

this is gonna be another 19 episodes of cutting and welding

[@Vtuned]

no sir

[@yrtracingteam106]

Have to say it one more time 14:05 : Keep that bench!! 😎 Looks like a solid bench to work on.

[@reggien737]

Thank goodness theres so many experts in the comment section that know the truth.

[@terrygirard3744]

I think most probably not even old enough to have a driver's license!

[@darinwilton9122]

that missing second hoist would be handy

[@JD-fx1mb]

Headers on the 60's Mustang have always have a fitment problem especially the cheap headers. The Tri-Y design seem to fit better.

[@drewschumann1]

I'm running the cheap Chinese Tri-Ys on my '67 and love them.

[@Amxracer]

Sounds like the previous owner forgot he left them while doing maintenance .

[@Amxracer]

Not everybody at home garage’s have “blue” shop paper towels. I don’t always have them at my shop all the time.

[@carlos7022]

good to see that you are happy with your work again and your whole appearance is flawless. Greetings from Germany

[@robertstaff]

Regarding the roof you may want to consider converting to a fastback which would increase the style and value significantly.

[@rcflyingguy56]

Dumps antifreeze on floor and then walks thru it and lays in it until there's footprints all over his shop instead of cleaning it up. I fired people for doing that.

[@richardthomas1743]

Amen on that. Kids ...... 🤨

[@normalizedaudio2481]

The fire Dept. will mess up your house too. It's like they want to teach you a lesson for being careless. If you screw up enough to have a fire, you got to pay the price.

[@charleshenshaw9099]

I'm sure your not the first to find those paper towels. It being only partially burnt I doubt it started the fire. What it burnt the worst is where the fire Started. Keep up the great content 👍

[@scabootie]

Great acting by the cameraman on the paper towel bit

[@320iSTWEdition]

Regarding those paper towles..... i've seen many old cars where the owner has some kind of towel (paper or cloth) in the engine bay because of one simple reason...... cleaning dirty hands. Because these old cars ALWAYS have any kind of issues..... so you always have to fiddle around in the engine bay and you will always need some kind of towel...... and yes, some of those people stuff that near the headers or hotter engine parts.....

[@martind701]

You'd think with the intensity of the fire those paper towels would be completely gone.

[@twinlakesresellers821]

exactly lol

[@davemarsh9145]

I love the Mustang content. Great work on the video’s. Just a suggestion since you mentioned getting another wrecked check out VEHCOR’s Mustang content he’s been able to get that S550 pretty narrow. I love to see the Fastback on a S550 platform.

[@michaelweeks3400]

This is one of my favorite mustangs so I’m definitely going to be loving this field

[@TX_Blake]

So you don’t want to replace floor pans, but replacing the roof, cowl, firewall and radiator support is no big deal? Lol, ok man. The seam for the roof leaded-in just above the quarter panel. The 6cyl cars did in fact come with shock tower braces. You’re going to have to remove and fab a good portion of the trans tunnel to fit a late model trans in there too. Literally.

[@vidznstuff1]

So much for that original floor pan 😂

[@brianproffitt7263]

Gotta keep the motor ford for sure after finding all that original metal. This car is gonna be clean and that firewall seems to have a lot of paint left on it doubt it got that hot. And the motor is more than likely a 289 or 302

[@nostalgimacken]

What a classic and we are happy that it will be saved

[@carlgruver695]

Just a suggestion after you pull the engine have it sand blasted that way you know what your working with

[@MikeJBlues]

5 lug conversion is easy on this one. Do rear disk while your at it

[@michaelsmall6818]

You can just look up the vin number and it will tell you what the car came with... It's either a six cylinder, a 289 or a 302.... It looks to be an original motor, it's still got the factory Air condition unit.... I'm guessing it's a 289 but I'm no ford expert... Can't wait to see the final product.... Keep up the good work

[@daleshoemaker7742]

By the looks of the valve covers and how short in height they are that might be a explorer or a sn95 5.0 roller engine

[@dsspc]

Oh Boy, here we go another mustang!!

[@scottibass]

I use the same kitchen paper towels to check the fluids because they are white and makes it easy to see the fluid color.

[@danielmarek4609]

If it's original it's a 289. But the car has 4 lug rims so it originally was a 6 cylinder car. It's likely the engine is a later 302. Look at your car's VIN. Swapping the 4 lug set up to 5 is easy, especially for someone like you.

[@josephsites9118]

i replaced the dash on my 64 falcon and its the same dash as the 65 mustang. the lower cowl and upper cowl and dash are all welded together and make the front winshield channel that the gasket sits in with the window. to get to it remove the motor and fenders . send me a message if you need more info . once i get out of the army im moving to east tenn. I enjoy watching your videos and your doing an awesome job

[@robm3063]

That lift you removed any second thoughts on that. Also as far as the paper towels. No expert here but I have burned old papers in my fire pit and there is always unburned stuff under the ashes. Remember guys those towels were way back and down on the header. With the hood off it looks wide open with hood on not so much. Just yesterday the Goonzquad boys found a hockey puck in their R8. People do stuff.

[@lancemessenger4838]

Repair the cowl is interesting as there is likely 160 spot welds holding the top and bottom of the cowl together and the dash is welded into the car. Also the engine looks like a 302 based on the style of valve covers but the 4 lug wheels are a giveaway to the fact it was a 6cylinder car when built

[@JAY-CRA]

That fire looks a little SUSPICIOUS 💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Four lug wheels means this was originally a 6-cylinder car. The engine is way more modern, at least judging by the valve covers. The paper towel roll was suspect. Fire Departments have protocol for car fires. They have zero interest in not damaging the car, with that said anyone with a pair of gloves could have opened that hood 10,000 quicker than how it was done. Good Luck saving the old pony. I told my daughter years ago that there are more early V-8 Mustangs on the road today than were ever built new.

[@davidpuentes2000]

que buen proyecto, saludos desde Colombia..

[@LoscarSRV]

Hi Ben ;-) This air filter could have been where the fire started. Usually there is a foam inside the mesh and if you have a misfire the foam is ignited . Seen that before. Those air filters are complete junk. Can’t wait to see the next episodes 🤘💪💪

[@drewschumann1]

Glad to see you commented on it before I did. Those stupid air filters, followed closely by the reusable glass fuel filters burn down more vintage cars than anything else.

[@cornellmukes95]

Those paper towels looks fishy 🐟

[@nastyn8te328]

The roof and the trunk lid area are the only things that make a fast back different than a coupe at least body panel wise

[@garyseven9898]

Petersen restorations is a great channel for rebuilding old Mustangs.

[@civicboomer2135]

Love the new build. Can't you fix the lift? Probably just twist tie like colors where you disconnected the other one and it would come on. Isn't someone you know a electrician? I feel bad you have to lay on the floor.

[@blade000007]

Perfect having no mistakes or flaws

[@drewschumann1]

My recommendation is to go with a 347 stroker in that bad boy.

[@guitarsingerx]

Don't know if anyone had commented but the 1964 1/2 - 1965 export braces were all welded in place on the shock tower unlike the later mods that mounted under the shock mount. The 6 cylinder could be removed without removing the braces. For a V8.. you would have to unbolt them remove the engine.