Attempting to save the frame rails from our wrecked fox body Mustang GT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2023
- It is time to put the 1993 Mustang GT convertible on the frame rack and see how much of it we can save. I have some answers to the questions from the last video and some news about the parts for this build. Let's get into it and see how many feeling we hurt today.
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Should took it to niko brother or vtubed would got fixed quicker and better
Found someone that needs a purpose in life. Keep praising your Ford gods, they care about you as much as I care about your opinion. It is also hard to take anyone seriously that has nothing but negative things to say and continues to watch for years. If you don’t have the intelligence to change the channel… well I guess that explains the Ford loyalty. 😂
@vehcor nothing to do about loyalty I got ford chevys dodges gmcs it's about know what your doing sorry you can't build them like them guys do.
@fordnut4914 The way you write suggests you are not the sharpest tool in the box.
@@maxphipps2 best you got or just don't like the truth?
@@maxphipps2scott is way better than the usual youtube rebuilders
Hey Scott, I totally agree with you about people who are sensitive and offended about a certain brand of vehicle whenever you make fun of one. These people definitely have more issues in life than just being brand loyal because there’s not a single brand that doesn’t have problems at some point. Your comedic language is definitely a positive for me as a subscriber and I can honestly say that your professionalism when repairing vehicles is top of the line. I would personally trust you repairing my vehicles before most dealerships or repair shops.
Not to mention, every greasy knuckled mechanic will tell you... all cars are pieces of shit. Toyota was holding up fairly well until that little unintended acceleration thing, and they are going down ever since.
Well said Terry
@@tocsa120ls and the rusty frame rails in the ....tacoma? (I think), but yes, toyotas generally were bullet proof and well designed and durable. Hell one of the best used vehicles to buy is an older camry....if it's been reasonably maintained you can't kill those things.
The only time it gets to me is when people don't know when to quit in real life. My small town had cruise night at a local auto parts store parking lot. People would bring their older cars, sit around and hang out and all motorcycles are welcome. One guy never stopped harping on my harley and repairs "oh it's still running, hasn't died yet"? "is that the same engine as last week? hasn't blown up yet"? literally every time I went then numerous times over the night. He used to do it in front of his 11 yr old son. I finally pulled him aside and told him "ok, bud, enough with the comments, it'd be a shame for your son to see his dad get his ass kicked".....
@@muskokamike127definitely sounds like a Harley rider thing to do lmaooo
As a retired mechanic of 40 years , I enjoy your comments on all the different vehicle makes . You also do quality work ! Loved the door adjustment !
Scott, You inspired me to rebuild a Lexus. I rebuilt a gorgeous IS300 fsport with ZERO experience. granted it was not that badly damaged but it was a write off and i managed to get it a Rebuilt title...in CANADA ! Thank you for making these videos.
Nice work, glad it turned out well.
Nice, this has inspired me to rebuild a sport design is300. I hope mines turns out good.
Glad to hear my videos were used for more than generating haters’ tears. 😂 Good work!
@@vehcornever, never underestimate the value of haters tears.
Whoa.... that door twist was impressive! Pays to work out regularly.
Have done the twist repair in past by placing a block of wood at bottom and pushing top or reversing that as needed.
Missed you last week. Good to see you back again.
Thanks, I had other builds to get done before I played with this one. 😂
Good to see Mr. Spotty still keeping you on track. Not a fan of Fords myself, but I have no problem working on anything vintage. At 30 years old, this one definitely can be classified as vintage.
Despite your comment about maintaining your sanity, it has to be much more satisfying to be a body man and bring these cars back from the grave than being just a mechanic. Your knowledge of how to disassemble and reassemble all the different makes and models without destroying them is fascinating !
Hope you find the parts you need so we can see more of this rebuild soon.
I’ll find some, hopefully soon, I’m running out of summer!
@@vehcor
You really can be an idiot! I won’t hold it against you though. You know that though.
South Main Auto, Eric O, got some used parts for a Nissan from a dry state. Perhaps he could tell you where it located?
I can’t wait either.
I truly don't understand why you don't have a few million subscribers. You're one of the most entertaining and knowledgeable people on TH-cam. A mystery to me. But, I'm happy you're here. Thanks for another great video!
The inertia switch was my litmus test for my stereo installs in the 90s: If it didn't trip it wasn't hitting hard enough. It worked well but now my favorite word is, "huh?" 🤣
His new T Shirt will be inertia switch this bitch!
Turned my son onto this channel. Fresh out of high school this year and has a job at a body shop already. He comes from a long line of mechanically inclined individuals. Hope it works out for him.
I used to put the bolts back in where they came from or wrap them in green masking tape if they were still in a bracket or other part. When asked why I did this, " It makes it easier to know where it goes." Some didn't get it and struggled during reassembly. Their problem, not mine!
Like your work, your deadpan comedy, and of course your explanations.
Back in the late 80s & 90s just loved them fox body Mustangs and also it’s a rag top looking forward to seeing this one fixed and painted ! Thank for saving this one 👍
Yeah I liked the 88/89 5.0...didn't start with a ton of HP but had a LOT of potential. A co-worker bought one new and did a ton of work on it.....he had a photo on the wall of his office cibicle of it lifting the front wheels off the ground at the drag strip.
Probably one of the easiest cars to work on built in the 80 and newer.
Gonna love this build!
I'm amazed how you can tell a car isn't a pretzel that can't be saved, or how you can get everything back the way it was when new. Also amazed how metal can be bent back into place without cracking from work hardening.
I am a GM guy but my first new car was a 85 Mustang GT with T-Tops till this day I loved that car !!!
Your comments about certain brands are not only truthful but totally entertaining and of course…”throw it in the pile” never disappoints.
Love your work and humor Scott, no tears from this viewer.
“Forbidden sprinkles” 🤣 that got me
I'm always amazed by your knowledge and expertise. Thanks for the video.
You are back😊... Never leave us again please, Fridays aren't the same.
I’ll do my best to keep the videos coming but I might be jumping around from build to build.
The cars are irrelevant, just keep the sarcasm flowing...
Such a sweet ride. Brings me back to being 20 years old
Scott you don't see the old Fox body convertibles too often anymore! I am glad to see that you are going to save this one! I will be looking forward to the next video!
I've had 14 fords. Only once the fuelpump cut-off was sprung by fireworks. It took roadrecoveries 4 hours to locate the switch. It was the only ford where it was located behind the drivers side kick panel. All the other fords had the switch in the back, unded the fullsize spare tire
Now I know this is going to be a good with Mr. Spotty supervising. Of course mighty Scott to .
This is like a time machine taking me back to my paint and body days.
The best part about Friday's is seeing a new vehcor video!!!
Great work! Keep it up!
Thanks for the video Scott.
Thanks for sharing your talents
It's refreshing seeing this kind of old school work, nicely done. It's also 100% true that as a mechanic, you learn that every vehicle is a piece of trash. I suppose they have to be in order to be mass produced and affordable to the average person...
Nice vid Scott, I didn't realize the frame rails were that bad!. Quality work as always Scott !.
Even on old not so valuable cars, you take the time to do the work correctly. That is a pretty clean old Fox Body GT Convertible. They are getting more valuable as classics.
Great video Scott!!!
Quality work as always Scott !
Awesome video as always!!!
Scott enjoy your videos keep them coming
Nice vid Scott, I didn't realize the frame rails were that bad!
enjoyed watching
My Ford Sierra had one of these in the trunk. First time it told me that it was there, was in the woods with no cell phone reception .. had driven through a bump in the road I guess ... didn't know of it, and had to walk a bit to get hold of civilization. When I was towed back home and continued with finding what was wrong, I noticed that little button, and everything worked again. :D
My 89 Ford Escort had one too. It's sounds like it's unusual to drive a car with that setup and never have it trip. I drove that car for over 10 years and never had it trip, but I knew about it because I read the owner's manual. I had a coworker that had a pothole at the end of her driveway and I had to teach her and her son about that little switch because if they hit that pothole, it would trip.
Ford Australia used them too, right up to 2016. Mounted at the top of the passenger kick panel. They are ultra reliable. I’ve never had one trip, even on really rough outback corrugated roads. But the do trip reliably in accidents, as every tow truck driver knows 😊. My neighbour’s kid had 2 different “mobile mechanics” come out to repair suspension damage he sustained doing silly things in his 4.0L turbo BA XR6. The reason for the 2 is that he wasn’t good at paying his bills. He complained that it still wouldn’t start even though 2 mechanics looked at it. Eventually I told his father what to do……
Very impressive, great video...
Scott you are a great body/mechanic.
Thx for the vid.
As a life long Ford guy, the Ford jokes were my favorite part in the last video. Thanks for the laugh. Also, I have seen an inertia switch go bad once…and it was a Ford- my parents ‘88 Taurus wagon
I love to see the older builds
...good video Scott...
Thanks for the content Scott! The 5.0 brings back memories of High School!
No Tears here, just enjoying your progress.
I watch your videos..I like the way youvroll & do your work.
I really liked & can appreciate your opening ..Its right on....Be safe bud..
Love to see spotty!!!!!
You always do such a professional job. Your videos are such a huge inspiration for me and they give me so much motivation! Thank you.
If I had the engine/trans out I'd be doing a manual swap!!! The parts are everywhere.
Keep them coming great video sir.
Hey Scott , I just pulled the engine a trans out of a 93 Mustang GT. That was t- boned in the driver's door when I bought it .
Has a lot of good body parts .
I'm in Ohio. Thanks, Dave
You rock dude! 🤘
My friend, I want to say, you are so correct! People often want to tell others how silly they are, or why are you doing that that way, is it safe blah blah blah. You and I grew up like men obviously. We made the best of what we had and use what God gave us between your ears, your brain people. we didn't/don't wait for someone to tell us how to be safe, live our lives, grow or whatever. Wen simply Man or Lady up and get things done! Adapt, improvise and most of all overcome!!! Keep doing what your doing and make as many stabs as you can at those folks, maybe they'll get the message to simply Shute up and enjoy what you've provided in your videos.
Scott. keep doing what you do best, and ignore the haters, they are just ignorant.
Great job with the door straightening tool! I've used the same one on the door window frame of my 87 hatch more than once! 😂
I really like your comments about brand bashing!! People should just shut up and enjoy the videos or leave your channel!
Still loving your work very good frame work great to learn from…
Good little video,I was surprised rails were that folded up .good video as always.keep it up kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎
It never took much to fold these up. Darn tin foil! 😂
Once ran over an open man hole and the fuel shutoff happened. Someone had removed the man hole cover and driving at night I didn’t see the hole until it was too late. Boom. Lucky I didnt bend the rim or blow the tire. Just shut off the fuel.
I tripped the inertial switch in my 1986 Escort GT in the late 80s when using a sledge to shift some metal slightly when fitting a stereo system. It took me a LONG time to figure out what I did, as it wasn't exactly common knowledge back then.
I didn't know you could adjust the doors like that! I'm going to fix my now 😂😊
First and most importantly, I absolutely love your channel and would watch a video every day if you uploaded that many.
While I’m not a ford loyalist, I do enjoy the older mustangs. I still remember visiting a dealership back in the late 80’s and a sales guy let me and a buddy take out an LX 5.0 convertible by ourselves. We had a lot of fun that day….
Def in the top 5 YT Automotive Rebuild Channels.
I worked for a guy back in the early 90's that had a Ford Taurus, one day he took his kids out shooting and they were shooting just to the rear of the car while the trunk was open. When it came time to leave the car wouldn't start, so my boss called a tow truck and when the guy got there rather than towing it he told my boss he could fix it for $50, after being paid he reset the inertia switch and told my boss how to fix it if this ever happened again.
It was a lesson most owners only had to learn once.
great!
I had my switch cut off after I ran over a piece of concrete block in the road. No damage to the tire, but thankfully I knew about the switch. One quick trip to the trunk and I was back on the road.
I love Mr Spotty, and Im not ashamed to admit it....TY....NJ
Good thing!
👍🏻
I really like your high tech door adjustment tool, and other stuff you do ...... 😁😁😁😉😉😉✌✌✌✌
Love watching ,an expert .
Enjoy the knowledge you sneak into each episode
The help add levity
I watch the earlier episodes ,being the vehicles are similar to my ride
I actually drive a low km 2009 Accent that the owner was supersticious and would not drive after her accident
She had stored it for 10 yrs with 40000 km
Some parts were not secured properly and lately a new battery was needed
I have shared your channel with my wife
Her dad was very similar to you ,being an Auto tech who loved an old 70 Caprice I had restored
He enjoyed the compliments he got when he woyld borrow it👍👍😉😉🕵🇨🇦👀
Hi Scott! Thanks for the education on the Inertia switch. It’s a neat system, but it sounds like it could be interesting 😂. Here’s another question, I never had heard of a Fox body until I started watching your channel years ago. Was the designer or engineer named Fox? I’m just not sure. I loved your moveable frame rack attachment for lining up the passenger door. It will be fun to see your next video when your parts arrive to see how the front bumper extensions turn out. Not that I have any doubt. It’s just fun to see what goes into fixing this Mustang. Have a great weekend Scott! See you in the next installment.
It was the code name for the Ford Fairmont/Mercury Zephyr sedans/coupes. And later went on to be used in the Mustang. Which Mustang folks hate to be reminded of. But Ford was cheap and reused everything they could.
Another code name used about that time was "Panther" - which went on to become millions of cop cars and taxis in the form of the Ford LTD Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis
Ford used the Fox chassis on a lot of cars, almost all of the mid size ones from the 80's. TBird, Cougar, Mark VII, Continental, second gen Granada, the small LTD and Marquis to name a few more.
Thank you very much gentlemen. 😊
my neighbor used an inertia switch as a theft deterrent. worked perfect.
Thieves don’t diagnose cars so anything that keeps it from starting will work!
Yep!! My 2000 Explorer had the fuel cutoff below the A-Pillar and my youngest son would bump the kick panel triggering the switch. Good times....
😂 I miss those money makers…. I mean safety devices!
I’ll still buy it!
I’m with you on the inertia switch. I only ran across one bad one in 30 years but it would not stay on. It was broke internally not melted.
You can definitely see the difference in crash regulations over the years. When you were flexing that door, it hardly required much effort. I'd love to see the difference in a modern Mustang door.
Regarding crash regulations, doesn't that door have a horizontal stiffener inside the door?
@@brunorios7223 probably. I know my 95 Firebird did. Or more specifically, a friend totaled a similar year Camaro to the point the plastic door skin ripped off. He could see a horizontal bar across the entire door.
I'm sure the new beer can doors will flex a hundred times easier don't worry though the engineer ran the numbers and said it was good
It boggles my mind why some viewers are so triggered by someone else's working methodology or style. Geez just relax and watch or don't. Life's too short. Still my favorite vehicle rebuilding channel.
Hey there Scott , hello and thumbs UP!!
Thanks 👍🏻
If you want to give this one away, I am interested!!! I can even tell you my sob story of how my pony of yesteryear was lost .....LOL.....Unfortunately, I don't have any hair left to blow around like back in the day! But I would still cruise around with the top-down blaring 🎼some Def Leppard...LOL!!! Until next Friday sir...thanks for another great video!!
I have a safety switch on my 1982 Mitsubishi L300. It works off the engine. If the engine stops, it cuts power to the fuel pump. No resetting needed. Just start the engine again and the fuel pump works again.
It's totally fine to cut towards your friend when you are you're own friend!
It’s a funny old world we live in as many people love fords as hates them, personally I’d prefer any car that saves me money and doesn’t crumple in an accident, so Ford isn’t on my love list, superb post scott and I love your take on life
I own one, they are basically made out of play dough. Key on and the whine of the fuel pump is is my ice cream truck. I learned about the inertia switch at the drag track, in front of a lot of people, thanks to a hard launch and a sloppy latch on the hatch. Fun times.
Would be a bad ass little car to restore. Hope to see it completely redone.
love ya work Scott. sorry i bagged ya on a windscren fit one day. i do love your content and try to never miss a post. cheers from Australia
I have changed a whole bunch of the inertia switches because the internals would corrode or rust till they were like a hair trigger. Would trip from hitting bumps.
Those inertia switches really like it when you install a subwoofer, too. I've "saved" a thumpy ford or two myself...
The sarcasm is what keeps me coming back here. Oh and because of the good work too.
I believe one of the reasons we see a lot of GM products on this channel is because GM parts are typically much cheaper to get than almost every other brand. I had a 2016 Chevy Malibu that needed both rear quarters, Trunk lid, rear light assemblies, and the body only billed a little over $1500. The manager told me GM body parts were cheaper than everything else.
Opinions are like @#$holes, everyone has one. Love the videos. I learn something new on repair with every video. Thanks!
I remember when we had the crown vucs and marquise we had our bass beating hard and the cars kept cutting off while we were driving. We had to get out and push the buttons down 🤣🤣. It's crazy cause now it seems they don't do it anymore
Just stumbled upon an oriental (is it lawful to use that word?) gentleman repairing a T-boned Nissan four-door sedan. Not only would I not buy that car, but I would not even ride in it. Young grasshopper has much to learn from you. Keep on doing it right, dude.
You're dead right about old mechanics making fun / cussing some brands. In my case it was Volvo, going back to the 122s models. Then came the 745TD and I really stared cussing.
Good
I’ve had The fuel cut off switch is go off by hitting a pothole, but I’ve come across loads of them in my time doing recovery technician
You bought a new blade!!