Thanks for showing us that a complete correct repair can NOT be done in one hour! I thoroughly enjoy watching the fabrication process and have applied a number of techniques to some of my everyday home repairs. Thank you for taking the time to post!
I believe he is. If you add what the car was worth as it was then add the repair bill too that and compare it to what it will be worth when the repairs are complete he will be ahead. Not by a long way but ahead. If you factor in the 30 years of memories he has in that car he's well ahead
Hello there here brother, I too, did this job on my 65 Fastback shell project. My floors and lower firewall were already done. So I separated my torque boxes, and beat the living daylights out of each piece, and welded them in separately... Although, you had an awesome 😎 idea there with the porta power.. !!! I just subscribed, and gave ya the like.. Keep on moving !!!!
okey i have been doing rust repair on classic cars for more then 20 years here in Denmark salted roads ...this is very nice solid work and just the right amount too.. some ppl leave to much compromized panels ,and some go outright crazy and rip every panel out of the car that have the sligtest surface rust usually turning a salvageable car into parts,,, this is perfect , maby a video for the young ppl on how to aproach rust repair smaller jobs to make them more easy to get trough?
I had to hand-fabricate a flex box out of 10 gauge steel plate for an old Mercury that was only on jack stands - and without shears and benders too. :-(
Nice view of the inner rocker, a piece specific to Mustang convertibles that really increases torsional rigidity of the cars. They can be retrofitted to coupes and sportsroofs, and imitated for other Falcon-chassis cars.
Awesome work man, your videos are soo helpful for doing mine, thanks, i got a question what do you to to protect the inside of the torque boxes? Do you spray some type of paint on the inside of the torque box or can i just leave them like that? Should be fine? Just primer or something? Thanks again!
good video I have a 64 1/2 convertible which I have taken over. the right frame rail has a small flange attached to the back of the right side of the front frame rail. Judging from its position it looks like the torque box should be on top of the flange otherwise the new box is too far forward. Not sure how to proceed. Thanks
Hi Kiwi, a question - I'm down in Melbourne (AUS) doing the exact same job as you on a '65 convertible... I'm going to put a 2 piece floor in instead of a full pan, do you think I can do the inner rocker, torque boxes on one side of the floor before I start on the other side? The logic being is the car is so rusty (exactly like yours maybe worse) that I assume I'll keep at least a little rigidity doing a side at a time. Also you mentioned with UT that you don't install any temporary bracing but in your 4th video you seem to have a box tube running from the upper windshield to the rear seat area? Anyway the more detail I can get on the inner rocker and rear torque box fitment the better... I'm attempting this without your level of experience. I'd love some photographs if you happened to have any of the detail... Cheers, Nick.
I do one side at a time when the car is this rusty. Your logic is good! The box tube you saw is just wedged in there just to give me that last little bit I needed.
You have great content but I think if you throw in some personal stories about your past that's going to help your membership people like stories. That's what Tony does. I know you got them. You can do a channel on just stories. That's what the movies are. I want to see you do good.
No muss, no fuss- just an excellent "how to bring a rusty car back to life" series. Well done Kiwi!
Thanks man!
Really nice to see that sort of quality work being done!
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it!!
This is another one of the many awesome TH-cam channels that inexplicably have barely any subscribers yet deserve waaaay more 🤔
Thanks man. It's early days yet and the response has been great so I'm gonna keep at it
Thanks for showing us that a complete correct repair can NOT be done in one hour! I thoroughly enjoy watching the fabrication process and have applied a number of techniques to some of my everyday home repairs. Thank you for taking the time to post!
Not even in a week bud!! Glad you found it useful😎
Great video Kiwi , the rustang is very educational for the viewers. Keep up content like this and you're gonna surpass UTG for viewers. 😁👍
Well thanks! 220k to go....
Man, is the owner of this car getting value for money. Love to see someone talking about treating the inside and unseen panel areas.
I believe he is. If you add what the car was worth as it was then add the repair bill too that and compare it to what it will be worth when the repairs are complete he will be ahead. Not by a long way but ahead. If you factor in the 30 years of memories he has in that car he's well ahead
I'll be covering rust treatment at the end of the series's
Love this stuff.
Hello there here brother, I too, did this job on my 65 Fastback shell project. My floors and lower firewall were already done. So I separated my torque boxes, and beat the living daylights out of each piece, and welded them in separately... Although, you had an awesome 😎 idea there with the porta power.. !!! I just subscribed, and gave ya the like.. Keep on moving !!!!
Thanks man
BRILLIANT!
Really showing your experience here. 👍
Thanks man
I had to laugh when you said Scissor Jack... lol
Where you there that day?..... lol.
Great Stuff Kiwi!
Ummmm no but it sounds like I should have been😄
Well done.
Great explanations and content Kiwi love the direct approach short videos
Thanks man
Very nicely done, as usual.
Simple. With a bit of experience...lol. Great job again.
Kinda like brain surgery right.....😂
Just like artwork Kiwi.
Thanks man!
Oh we need more mechs like you! Thank you for making these vids!
Thanks, your welcome
You know your stuff my friend!
Thankyou sir
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G’day mate. Love your work and your channel. Good accent too. Keep up the good work - yes, a saveable car indeed.
Yeah it's much more refined than the Aussie accent...😜😜
okey i have been doing rust repair on classic cars for more then 20 years here in Denmark salted roads ...this is very nice solid work and just the right amount too.. some ppl leave to much compromized panels ,and some go outright crazy and rip every panel out of the car that have the sligtest surface rust usually turning a salvageable car into parts,,, this is perfect , maby a video for the young ppl on how to aproach rust repair smaller jobs to make them more easy to get trough?
I had to hand-fabricate a flex box out of 10 gauge steel plate for an old Mercury that was only on jack stands - and without shears and benders too. :-(
thanks for that i was wondering what a torque box is but it's like a big gusset really, just joined your channel and loving it!!
Thanks man welcome aboard!
Nice view of the inner rocker, a piece specific to Mustang convertibles that really increases torsional rigidity of the cars. They can be retrofitted to coupes and sportsroofs, and imitated for other Falcon-chassis cars.
Your absolutely right. I added them to my 66 coupe KSV9000
If ford had you building these cars back then, ther would most certainly be more left on the road today Master Yoda🎉
Kiwi, could you go over how you rustproof the new metal?
Yes for sure. I'll be covering that once all the welding is completed
Thanks ! That's a great tip🐎✌
Your most welcome. Happy to help and spread a bit of knowledge
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I am a mustang nut case!
Yeah it's a virus that enters the body through the first busted knuckle working on your mustang
I see Kev is in his usual supervisory position...lazy bird needs to pitch in!
Right! He just gives gives that critical eye all the time
I'm wondering if the exterior is 1/2 inch thick Bondo like the Mustang that was in the late Jim Bennett's shop.
The body seems to be in pretty fair shape. It's had a couple of quarters on it that are done pretty well. Of course they can be hiding secrets....
Awesome work man, your videos are soo helpful for doing mine, thanks, i got a question what do you to to protect the inside of the torque boxes? Do you spray some type of paint on the inside of the torque box or can i just leave them like that? Should be fine? Just primer or something? Thanks again!
Nice trick! What did you use for rust prevention? It's obviously clear and weldable.
Yea it is a clear product. I cover it and other rustproofing products a few videos after this one
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What do you use to treat the inside of panels like that before you weld them in?
Question? What size wire do you use? 30 or 23 flux core or solid? Or personal preference. Thank you.
Never flux core! 23 on the 130 amp welder is good for up to 12-14 gauge the 30 or 35 on the 170amp for heavy stuff
good video I have a 64 1/2 convertible which I have taken over. the right frame rail has a small flange attached to the back of the right side of the front frame rail. Judging from its position it looks like the torque box should be on top of the flange otherwise the new box is too far forward. Not sure how to proceed. Thanks
Send me some pics. Chris@kiwicandc.com
Good job great progress. But wear long gloves
Man it's too hot!
👍👏🏻🏆
Hi Kiwi, a question - I'm down in Melbourne (AUS) doing the exact same job as you on a '65 convertible... I'm going to put a 2 piece floor in instead of a full pan, do you think I can do the inner rocker, torque boxes on one side of the floor before I start on the other side? The logic being is the car is so rusty (exactly like yours maybe worse) that I assume I'll keep at least a little rigidity doing a side at a time. Also you mentioned with UT that you don't install any temporary bracing but in your 4th video you seem to have a box tube running from the upper windshield to the rear seat area? Anyway the more detail I can get on the inner rocker and rear torque box fitment the better... I'm attempting this without your level of experience. I'd love some photographs if you happened to have any of the detail...
Cheers, Nick.
I do one side at a time when the car is this rusty. Your logic is good! The box tube you saw is just wedged in there just to give me that last little bit I needed.
You have great content but I think if you throw in some personal stories about your past that's going to help your membership people like stories. That's what Tony does. I know you got them. You can do a channel on just stories. That's what the movies are. I want to see you do good.
Thanks man, sounds like a good idea