Beyond proud of you for not giving up on this build. It’s starting to come together and it’s starting to look like a car agin. Keep up the great work bro🫡
It’s a learning experience, it’s frustrating, it’s expensive, but when you are all done it will be so worth it and you will glad if it. Was the McLaren any different? Keep up the great work.
I'm not an expert like you Ben, but I'm older and wiser. For the REMAINDER of this build, it's important that you TAKE YOUR TIME. It's been a difficult, long and frustrating journey....the EASIEST thing to do once you've seen light at the end of the tunnel like you have is to hurry... one tends to speed up near the end....take it from an OG....don't do it, you've come to far bro. 😎
Sound deadening doesn't really matter (burns or overspray). Once you put in carpet and everything else, you're never going to see it. Don't sweat the small stuff. As long as it still functions its purpose that is all that matters. Good job! Keep it up!!!! So proud of you! You're a warrior and don't ever forget it!
Looks like you found your enthusiasm and passion again Ben. Love watching your work mate when your in the zone. Loving the build. Congrats from Brisbane Australia.
*** Ben *** read the comments about the “pot metal”. This was used to make the corners and trim pieces during the 50-70s as a cheap way to finish details. That why there was a lot of filler used for repairs back then. Google repair and restoration for the best way to fix. Hope this helps, good to see you back at it.
I Know you won’t see this but instead of grinding the headlight bezels down you should take some MIG welding wire and use it as a filler on the hood to get it flush with the bezels. It’s done that way a lot on vehicle body gaps also.
Headlight buckets are pot metal. It would have been wonderful if they had made them out of aluminium but they didn't. The rear quarter panel corner caps are also pot metal. The factories were so far behind when they started building these cars that they just threw them together so the factory brand new gaps were crap. I have had to custom fit every piece of custom fit sheet metal I have put on my car and there have been many. Actually I take that back. I got one piece out of 20 or so that fit perfectly without any modification. That was a new old stock core support so it wasn't aftermarket. It was amazing it fit so well. My aftermarket fiberglass hood is also a pretty good fit but I have had to grind on it.
Thank you for sharing your progress on this project with us! It's always great to see this come to life, even if my heart beats for the fastback style.
I am glad and proud of you for not giving up on this build. So far the build looks amazing all the gaps are lining up perfect. Love how good the video's are. The content has been awesome. Keep up the great work. ❤🇨🇦
Looking like a car now. A little more metal work and it will be ready. Take your time, it will have your name all over it and you've put so much into it so far.
I appreciate your patience, determination and the fact that You post videos. 😀 Thank you, this car is starting to look like a potential "winner". Strength to the "vTuned Garage". 💪🏻✨ 👋🏻
May I suggest the implementation of a Shelby mustang valance for improved air flow? Not to mention its aide in the Shelby look you are going for? Shelby mustangs also used cougar tail lights ;) I am loving the direction of the build. Your fabrication skills are growing stronger learning from the past's failures! You are well on your way to the level of master! The hinge upgrade is epically awesome, DUDE!!! WELL DONE!! ---- SIX STARS!!
Ben's Mustang is a 1965. 1965 and 1966 Shelby Mustangs kept the stock Mustang taillights. Those models were all about light weight and performance. The Cougar style taillights were first used on the 1967 Shelbys. In my opinion, Cougar style taillights on a 1965 Mustang would give the build an amateurish look.
You know, I honestly think getting urself a sand blasting machine would be sooo worth it for you. The amount of time you would save plus the quality of its work would be insane…
Ben, when you find stronger gas shocks for your hood make sure you mount them with the cylinder ( large end) up. This will keep the seals from drying out and they will last longer,
Be careful those headlight caps aren't "pot metal", that was common for old cars back then, which it's basically the cheapest alloy they could make cast parts from. You *can* weld it, but hard to figure out mix of crap metals and in what proportion they actually put it in. It is essentially their leftover metals boiled down in a pot (pot metal!), so you never quite know what you get.
I wouldn't try and weld on those headlight bezels. They're probably made out of pot metal, not aluminum. Pot metal can be brazed, but a regular welder will turn it into slag as it has a low melting point.
The build is really coming along! Make sure you put some sort of spacer (rubber) between the headlight bucket and the bracket you we.ded to the front. Steel and aluminum don't work we.l together.
It finally looks like a car again 👍 yes old car panel gaps are the worse 😂 My 80 Trans am it took forever to get the gaps perfect and it was a clean straight car but the fenders have shims and one side would be lined up and go back and the other was off same as the doors . The trunk was the easiest of them all but I've seen cars that we're low miles and original and my panels blew them away on the same models . Keep pushing on this build it going to be a one of a kind Mustang 😎
You are right, fitment in those days was terrible. Awesome work taking 50+ year old parts and making them fit. I know there's more to do, but its going to look so good.
SALUDOS VTUNED, NICE TO SEE ANOTHER VIDEO ON THE MUSTAND. I LIKE THAT YOU DIDN'T GIVE UP AND WENT BACK TO WORK ON THE CAR. MY RESPECT TO YOU YOU ARE A REALLY PROFFESSIONAL ON WHAT YOU DO. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. G.B.Y.
I think it would be a good idea to hang the doors on the car before making all of that bracketry. Get the door gaps right, then the fender gaps, then the hood and all the rest.
Man you're right. I've restored quite a few 60s and 70s musclecars and the gaps were sometimes terrible from the factory..I measured 3 different unrestored 67 Camaro convertibles when I built the last one, and the dimensions varied quite a bit from car to car. When you add in aftermarket panels it can be a freakin' nightmare!
Hey Ben I love you channel and I love you the way you building up them cars and all I watch it every time it pops up a new episode I also watch your brothers and the 23rd garage and it's amazing that all the stuff y'all can do as a young age like that keep up the great work keep them videos coming I really enjoy them thank you
Dude you are killing it! Great job man, I’m always beyond impressed by your skillset. The car is looking fantastic, it’s really coming together. Love the videos my friend!
You need to keep to a plan - either swap the fender for a original one or modify what you have for better fitment. Don’t modify the OEM parts to fit the front of the AM part and then swap it out to get better fitment at the back
Your fabrication know how on no matter what you do is impressive.like I said before you’ve come a long way,but anything great is worth the wait.glad to see positive attitude,help’s having help,take a breath once in a while.the headlamp bucket assembly is pot metal.harder to repair.keep on doing what your doing and carry on.good video.😎😎😎👍👍👍
Amazing build. I know you think hood pins are ugly but consider aero latches as a center hood clip might not have the appropriate clamping for to hold the hood down at high speeds. Please remember a ‘65 has a hugely different aero profile. Thus, without tunnel testing you can not assume it has the same forces of wind acting on the hood as a savage vehicle you salvage the latch from. Great build and keep it coming!
Beyond proud of you for not giving up on this build. It’s starting to come together and it’s starting to look like a car agin. Keep up the great work bro🫡
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It’s a learning experience, it’s frustrating, it’s expensive, but when you are all done it will be so worth it and you will glad if it. Was the McLaren any different? Keep up the great work.
Keep going
@@thomaslefler5242 Mclaren was different.. no mods, help.. this is a horror build
I'm not an expert like you Ben, but I'm older and wiser. For the REMAINDER of this build, it's important that you TAKE YOUR TIME. It's been a difficult, long and frustrating journey....the EASIEST thing to do once you've seen light at the end of the tunnel like you have is to hurry... one tends to speed up near the end....take it from an OG....don't do it, you've come to far bro. 😎
Sound deadening doesn't really matter (burns or overspray). Once you put in carpet and everything else, you're never going to see it. Don't sweat the small stuff. As long as it still functions its purpose that is all that matters. Good job! Keep it up!!!! So proud of you! You're a warrior and don't ever forget it!
There is something satisfying and calming about watching a single build from start to finish! Keep up the great work!
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Looks like you found your enthusiasm and passion again Ben.
Love watching your work mate when your in the zone.
Loving the build.
Congrats from Brisbane Australia.
Love the build ,with the space behind the headlight build a cold air box because the Coyote will need some fresh air
that's actually not a bad idea.....
Your ability to work with metal is really amazing! You really understand just how the metal is going to react to whatever you do to it
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Coming along nicely. Don't rush, take your time. Sit back and take a breath every once in awhile. Can't wait to see the Finished Car.
Man your brain is in overdrive. I am impressed by your ideas and by how fast you put them to use.Incredible natural ability Thanks Tennessee!
*** Ben *** read the comments about the “pot metal”. This was used to make the corners and trim pieces during the 50-70s as a cheap way to finish details. That why there was a lot of filler used for repairs back then. Google repair and restoration for the best way to fix. Hope this helps, good to see you back at it.
Awesome job, car is coming together nicely.
Drink every time Ben says "bucket" in this video!!
Just wow....the effort comes with results...hope it will be finished soon
I Know you won’t see this but instead of grinding the headlight bezels down you should take some MIG welding wire and use it as a filler on the hood to get it flush with the bezels.
It’s done that way a lot on vehicle body gaps also.
Oh man! I love this build so much!
Headlight buckets are pot metal. It would have been wonderful if they had made them out of aluminium but they didn't. The rear quarter panel corner caps are also pot metal.
The factories were so far behind when they started building these cars that they just threw them together so the factory brand new gaps were crap. I have had to custom fit every piece of custom fit sheet metal I have put on my car and there have been many.
Actually I take that back. I got one piece out of 20 or so that fit perfectly without any modification. That was a new old stock core support so it wasn't aftermarket. It was amazing it fit so well. My aftermarket fiberglass hood is also a pretty good fit but I have had to grind on it.
Vtune the Stang is coming along! It won't be too long and it will be all painted up! I am looking forward to the next video!
Thank you for sharing your progress on this project with us!
It's always great to see this come to life, even if my heart beats for the fastback style.
I am glad and proud of you for not giving up on this build. So far the build looks amazing all the gaps are lining up perfect. Love how good the video's are. The content has been awesome. Keep up the great work. ❤🇨🇦
there is still plenty of time for him to leave it out back unfinished.
This build is getting closer and closer to completion and that makes it exciting Ben.
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Love the energy on this build Ben! You are almost there!
Looking good and love the ‘limited filler’ approach. So much better.
It's starting to look good. Don't give up and don't hate working on old cars.
That mustang is coming along beautiful. Keep up the great work........
Looking like a car now. A little more metal work and it will be ready. Take your time, it will have your name all over it and you've put so much into it so far.
Awsome and cannot wait to see the mustang painted and ready..
The work is perfect
I appreciate your patience, determination and the fact that You post videos. 😀
Thank you, this car is starting to look like a potential "winner".
Strength to the "vTuned Garage".
💪🏻✨
👋🏻
Nice work Ben, love the attention to detail. Keep it up, you’re doing great.
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Great work dude. Finish this one at all costs. It will boost your confidence going forward. You got this Ben.
Nice work on the Grill and Headlight assembly. Also like those Headlights. Keep Orange Crushing It!
Hell yeah man! Super stoked seeing this getting further and further along! Keep kicking ass!
Hope you film the repair of the WRX, it would be interesting.
Good job man I feel the excitement in your voice ready to get paint on it and get it finished
Well done Ben!! Looking forward to paint....
May I suggest the implementation of a Shelby mustang valance for improved air flow?
Not to mention its aide in the Shelby look you are going for?
Shelby mustangs also used cougar tail lights ;)
I am loving the direction of the build.
Your fabrication skills are growing stronger learning from the past's failures!
You are well on your way to the level of master!
The hinge upgrade is epically awesome, DUDE!!!
WELL DONE!! ---- SIX STARS!!
Ben's Mustang is a 1965. 1965 and 1966 Shelby Mustangs kept the stock Mustang taillights. Those models were all about light weight and performance. The Cougar style taillights were first used on the 1967 Shelbys. In my opinion, Cougar style taillights on a 1965 Mustang would give the build an amateurish look.
I cant wait to see the process of getting those bezels to fit! NIce work
Feel asleep 😴 on another video to be awaken to this one was a pleasent gift. The Car is really coming along. Glad you stuck with this built.
Looks amazing, you never quit and was the best desition, now looks as an amazing car, you are almost there!!
Great job Ben !!! Looking better every time!
Coming along nice. Can't wait to see it painted with a mirror finish
You know, I honestly think getting urself a sand blasting machine would be sooo worth it for you. The amount of time you would save plus the quality of its work would be insane…
The time you take to make shore that it fits right good work Dude. Stay safe
Coming along nicely. Glad you kept it going on the stang.
Looking good, Ben. Keep it up - the finish line is almost in sight!
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A full billet grill would look amazing
Ben, when you find stronger gas shocks for your hood make sure you mount them with the cylinder
( large end) up. This will keep the seals from drying out and they will last longer,
You are really good with your craft amazing job.
I know scammers
Ben you are really awesome with a one man build. Mustang starting to take some serious shape. Enjoying your channel. Thanks for sharing 👍
Great progress today… finally it’s coming together
Be careful those headlight caps aren't "pot metal", that was common for old cars back then, which it's basically the cheapest alloy they could make cast parts from. You *can* weld it, but hard to figure out mix of crap metals and in what proportion they actually put it in. It is essentially their leftover metals boiled down in a pot (pot metal!), so you never quite know what you get.
BRO! That mustang is gonna be so Friggin sweet!
That build needs the best mags and tires!🔥
Love this build and your channel.
It would look amazing to open the fake vents on each side of the grill, even use them for a couple of turbos...
*This has been a labour of love I can see it almost finished its looking good* 👍
great stuff thanks, the car is coming along nicely
Dude keep up that momentum it’s paying off awesome videos adding your own touch makes it your build glad to see the progress keeping you going
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Good job, I’ve been doing auto body work for
67 million years, I rate your work!
GET UNDER THE HOOD AND SEE IT WORKING FROM OPEN TO CLOSE ;)
Looks like you got a helper to motivate you again. Keep up the great job!
I wouldn't try and weld on those headlight bezels. They're probably made out of pot metal, not aluminum. Pot metal can be brazed, but a regular welder will turn it into slag as it has a low melting point.
La voiture commence vraiment à prendre forme bravo pour ce super boulot 👍
You’re a really great craftsman. I love seeing your progress. Gonna be a mean Mustang!
Looking good .. custom brackets and all
The build is really coming along! Make sure you put some sort of spacer (rubber) between the headlight bucket and the bracket you we.ded to the front. Steel and aluminum don't work we.l together.
Man, great work Ben. Adding the front end work really makes it exciting. Can’t wait for the next video my friend!
I can't wait to see some paint on this beast of a Stang‼️ 😎👍
Really coming together! Loving this build 👌
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It finally looks like a car again 👍 yes old car panel gaps are the worse 😂 My 80 Trans am it took forever to get the gaps perfect and it was a clean straight car but the fenders have shims and one side would be lined up and go back and the other was off same as the doors . The trunk was the easiest of them all but I've seen cars that we're low miles and original and my panels blew them away on the same models . Keep pushing on this build it going to be a one of a kind Mustang 😎
You are right, fitment in those days was terrible. Awesome work taking 50+ year old parts and making them fit. I know there's more to do, but its going to look so good.
SALUDOS VTUNED, NICE TO SEE ANOTHER VIDEO ON THE MUSTAND. I LIKE THAT YOU DIDN'T GIVE UP AND WENT BACK TO WORK ON THE CAR. MY RESPECT TO YOU YOU ARE A REALLY PROFFESSIONAL ON WHAT YOU DO. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. G.B.Y.
Absolutly beautiful, super proud of you for getting to this point.
Awesome progress, you're right about the gaps especially in older cars. I've watched a lot of videos where people stress over the gaps.
68 gto will give you fits. those hoods and that enduro front end are hard to work with.
Great to see this coming along can’t wait to see it finished a lot of hard work gone into this
this thing is looking more and more badass! awesome work
I think it would be a good idea to hang the doors on the car before making all of that bracketry. Get the door gaps right, then the fender gaps, then the hood and all the rest.
Lets Go ! Great progress on the Mustang Track Buck It .
Man you're right. I've restored quite a few 60s and 70s musclecars and the gaps were sometimes terrible from the factory..I measured 3 different unrestored 67 Camaro convertibles when I built the last one, and the dimensions varied quite a bit from car to car. When you add in aftermarket panels it can be a freakin' nightmare!
Good to see you got your Mojo back Ben. Looking great. Joe
Hey Ben I love you channel and I love you the way you building up them cars and all I watch it every time it pops up a new episode I also watch your brothers and the 23rd garage and it's amazing that all the stuff y'all can do as a young age like that keep up the great work keep them videos coming I really enjoy them thank you
Dude you are killing it! Great job man, I’m always beyond impressed by your skillset. The car is looking fantastic, it’s really coming together. Love the videos my friend!
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It turned out to be an amazing wait for the job completed
I say it's looking amazingly good work man
Wow the million dollar tang might be done before I die. Looking good !
Im so happy to watch your videos that mustang is definitely coming along thanks Ben, keep up the great work. Can't wait til the next video.
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You need to keep to a plan - either swap the fender for a original one or modify what you have for better fitment. Don’t modify the OEM parts to fit the front of the AM part and then swap it out to get better fitment at the back
Keep it going, you have 550k subscribers doing it all on your own. It's quite the achievement.
I think combining your channel with your brother's would be the way to go to get both of you guys to next level.
Bro, this is awesome Vtuned! I can wait until it’s all done. You are sick when it comes to fab work! 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾
That front end is aggressive looking, really like it. Keep up the good work.
Mustang's looking good Ben!
After engine is in , you need a spreader bar between top shock towers
Good progress man! Nice to see a channel which actually completes things! Keep going!
Your fabrication know how on no matter what you do is impressive.like I said before you’ve come a long way,but anything great is worth the wait.glad to see positive attitude,help’s having help,take a breath once in a while.the headlamp bucket assembly is pot metal.harder to repair.keep on doing what your doing and carry on.good video.😎😎😎👍👍👍
Yeah, using that wire-feed is going to be a disaster on that pot metal
Amazing build. I know you think hood pins are ugly but consider aero latches as a center hood clip might not have the appropriate clamping for to hold the hood down at high speeds. Please remember a ‘65 has a hugely different aero profile. Thus, without tunnel testing you can not assume it has the same forces of wind acting on the hood as a savage vehicle you salvage the latch from. Great build and keep it coming!
Great work Ben looks nice!
That front end is looking awesome!! It's going to be so bad ass!!
Ben that front end looks awesome 🎉
Loving the progress, I’m torn between thinking this car should be silver or heavy metallic flake grey with stripes
I think it’s easy to lose motivation and I’m glad that you keep going on this project.
Great work... Keep up 👏 👏 👏
Coming together really well! Keep it up!
Absolutely beautiful man you do amazing work you should be very proud of what you are accomplishing can't wait till it fires up great job 👏 👍
looking good this is gonna be a cool ride when u get finished