You know how when you were growing up there was always that one kid that had ALL the cool stuff.... seems like there’s a grownup that has all the cool stuff too... great video sir as always!
I love those old Fenton 5 slot wheels. I saved and saved in High School and put a set on my 66 Mustang. I was the first one of all my friends who had 4 tires that matched, couldn’t afford the BF Goodrich tires but still I had all 4 tires from the same manufacturer.
Your Econoline reminds me of my favourite orange flatbed Tonka toy I had as a kid. Love watching you learn the bead roller and other such fun toys!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I love this old van ,can't wait to see it when it's painted and finished. You do great work and you never cease to amaze me on all the knowledge you have on so many levels.
I'm a huge fan of your channel. I had the largest body shop in all of the Western Part of my county out of over 250 shops. Started in a barn restoring, and cleaning up and painting mostly Porsches. Also did work for T Brid Products doing body and frames for 55-57 TBirds. I learned so much from that. The point I wanted to get to is that if you took this Econoline to a heavy duty sand blasting establishment, the one I used had a Cat diesel huge motor blowing what looked like just air from a 4" nozzle that had sand in it. The heavy metal, and in this case the bed, and undercarriage, suspension, brackets etc. all came out looking like brand new metal. The areas that blew through no longer had rust, and were a dream to weld. The suspension completely assembled, sandblasted, and then primed and painted, and then you do a disassemble replacing bushings, washers, nuts etc would look like brand new suspension. If you took a sandblasted part, and primed it, painted it, and put it in a box you would swear it is brand new, One other thing that is important is to do what all manufacturers do to their cars and that is pickle it. The body is immersed in the case of a new shell in acid, or commonly referred to as pickling. That destroys the little seeds of rust that can be created as easily as grinding metal, and those pieces of powder, miniscule metal seeds that just the moisture in the air can turn into seeds of rust, and then when you prime and paint over them, they are now seeds planted in a field. Years later the paint peels off, and the metal is rusted. I like the Dupont metal prep that you add water to, and don't like the kind you rinse off. I think it is incredible that you are making your own panels. By the way you DO NOT want to have the heavy sandblaster blast your outside panels, like fenders, hoods outer skin etc because it heats the metal up so much it will warp it. You only do for example the undercarriage, suspension, under the hood compartments. IT TAKES ALL OF THE PREP WORK OUT OF IT. It is effortless to do a magnificent job. I could talk about this stuff for hours. I'd love to talk to you about fixing newer wrecks and how incredibly easy it is. Cars that appear to be totaled, once you unbolt the outside sheet metal off, as in hood, fenders, bumper, radiator, etc. and look beyond that into the interior panels, you see the only part you have to be concerned with. Some cars are hit just right, and others you don't want to bother with. I used to go back to a factory lap seam on for example a wheelhouse front panel, and after the first thing is done, that is while the car is still fully assembled, you put it on a rack, for example a Car O Liner and pull everything back to square, and all suspension points are back to factory specs. Then after spending a half hour taking all the outside panels off, you go back to for example once again the wheelhouse panel, and cut along the edge of the lap seam. So then the only thing that is on the factory seam is just the spot welded on tab, or leftover lip. You use a heavy duty grinder, and grind that off back to a factory untouched, unchanged seam. Then you take a new factory panel, lay it along that seam, and weld away. Used to weld the seam underneath that is covered up with the splash panel, and then use factory caulk, primer, paint etc. to create an unmistakable that it was ever fixed repair. Sorry for talking in circles. Excited about it. After watching your channel and a couple of others you are making me want to buy a Miller 211 and get back into playing with some cars again. Thanks for sharing all you do.
super, just super. all real steel..my grandfather worked the fischer plant in pontiac mich and couldnt walk me thru a mcdonalds parking lot for ice cream without pointing out body panel seam flaws to this 13 year old! nice econoline and i know these videos are a,pain to construct but they are most appreciated right now. i rationed this one over five days. what a dream farm at the end. my wife loved it too. be well.
You're a very clever man, giving everything a go. Thanks for showing us what you do, not what everyone else does..... You have a real talent. Thanks for taking the time to record and share it. Stay safe out there....
Please keeping your content coming. It is a great example of true reality tv. I love watching you work; it is practical artistry and authentic craftsmanship.
It was kinda obscene. Yet, provocative at the same time. I don't know. ;-) Mustie! Don't go too crazy with the six. You know you are going to splice a V8 in there. (Honda V-Tech?). That is one hot truck.
Glad to see you working on the truck again. Hey, it's a work in progress and it's looking good. Stay safe and take care of that elbow. Cheers from Maine.
I was holding my breath every time you had to cut into the beauty with the grinder and air cutoff wheel. Harbour freight or some other tool retailer will have an air reciprocating saw. It will make your life so much easier and safer, plus you can use it for so many other projects and not just body work. You will be able to make cleaner cuts and even use it to duplicate panels as you cut out the bad stuff. Oh wow, I just got to the end when you put it down and it looks so very good! That may turn out to be a super going to town truck for parts and pizza. I hope you have fun. It is great to see you saving those lovely old vehicles and equipment, keep up the awesome content. I hope you and those special around you are staying happy and healthy.
Darin, I am only 10 minutes into this and I just want to say how you fill my gaps like Scott from Coldwarmotoers does in this time of at home, and trying to fill my time with positive info! You my friend are a blessing. If you havent visited coldwarmotors, please have a look. Scott is very much like you as he provides a warming blanket in a time of wonder! I thank you for what you provide in a time of,,, wonder and ,,, not knowing what is to come? I know, I sound like a little confused but you help to get passed sunday, and into another week. Im home and confined but you take me out into the world of what is. Thank you and please continuye on this van. It is very much interesting and will get me to Mon or tuesday. I have a couple things i would like to send and only time will tell if and what i might send your way? Thank you sir...
In Italia we have a man normally one man shop called a Fabro. I think the translation would be steel fabricator. You bring him an idea, a sample, and he will make it. You remind me of these men. There used to be one in every small town but they are mostly retired, or past on. It's a hard work and the generations of today don't wish to pursue this field. My Fabro would never let you watch him work. He was very proud of his metal working and protective of his skills.
The interesting views come after the video. New Hampshire is a Beautiful State. The Granite State. I lived in Cheshire County for 12 Years. (Way East of where Mustie lives). Keene, NH is where most of "Jumanji" was filmed. The "Parrish Shoes" ad still remains on the side of the building at the center of town (city). Go to the church, the head of the rotary. Turn 180 degrees, look to your right. I almost got to see the car run over by the pay loader (Rhinoceros). I had to go to work. Yes, the car the kid was in was crushed by a pay loader and then with CGI they implanted the rhino. (and the kid).
"I was driving down the road, trying to loosen my load, I've got 7 trucks on my mind - 4 of them were crusty, 3 of them were rusty and I wish Mustie was a friend of mine - Take it easy!"
I really enjoy your long detailed videos, they are a wonderful learning experience. Thanks very much for all your work on them, I know how long these things take to film and edit.
This is what years and years of experience looks like, and along with fixing things in the garage, take time to fix the mind with the step-back and admire the beauty around us like the end of Mustie videos do. Awesome.
I have been watching ColdWarMotors out of Canada for quit a while. The owner of the place is an artist with making new panels for rusted out 50 and 60 cars. You may pick up some tricks on working metal. What the guy and friends has done to a 1960 Plymouth is amazing. A 60 plymouth and same year Dodge were combined. You do good work but this guy is way out there.
Nice post. Even more, I should be learning a lot from Lily as I watch Mustie1 videos. 105 equiv years old - WOW - go, Lily, go ! Lily - what are your tips to a long and fruitful life? How can I find a Mustie2 to adopt me ?
Ask and ye shall receive.... It seems like just last week I asked about this project and you had already moved forward with it. I am thrilled to see it move forward. You are far more patient than most of us when it comes to fit. On a truck this rusty, I think I would have been satisfied with close enough. You are setting a great example. Now I just need to fix the rust on my truck....
I'd say leave the rear bumper on to go with how it was built. Plus, it gives you a little more security against those that seem to think other people's vehicles are there to help them stop, especially in parking lots. It would be a real shame to do all of that sheet metal work just to have it get crunched.
With that said, I think I'd install a very large Class 4 or 5 Receiver hitch on the back, possibly shop-built out of solid steel, that might make people think twice about backing up without looking and/or tailgating.
It is a good day when another "Rusty" the Ford Truck video comes out! Thank you Master Mustie! As for Bondo body work finishing you can always farm this part of the job out! Master Mustie;..a Craftsman of an bygone Era when people actually worked with their hands and build things!
Hi. A long while back, You said you weren't going to " beat your chest " about your training and or prior jobs and such.... But I have been curious about how you got your start in doing all all these wonderful creations...for instance, here in rural Indiana, most of us boys started out wanting a Honda trail 70... but that was never in our parents budget...so we started looking at the local dump /working for farmers and garage sales and auctions for old parts and started building mini bikes / go karts and really odd stuff to get us around....fast.. so.... that's why I have to ask you how you started out... I have always enjoyed your story time.. I was in a bad wreck in my service truck , It and I were totaled out...so I kinda live vicariously thru watching you and others...so thank you for all your great videos !
Over the years I have gathered he started working on cars with his buddies when he was a kid. Two jobs I know of he had were VW mechanic in a dealership and maintenance in a Gillette factory.
As someone that is pretty much home-bound now...I really understand the "live vicariously" part...if it was not for Mustie and some others I would not be very socially active :)
@@RedlineGarageHW Another was American Science & Engineering, which made x-ray equipment for NASA. What do you say, Mustie? Maybe this is a good time for a mid-week stories video. (slideshow?)
Yes I know I'm working on a 1952 Ford truck f-3 been sitting in a farm field for 35 yrs lots of rust and much sanding as you know. But I'm glad to see the Ford moving forward. Great job. Out of all on TH-cam I watch you and sv Seeker. Thanks for all you do and the videos to, I also do small engines all the time.
Oh yes! - I was wondering if that was a Fordson Model N. Looks like it was once painted orange, which suggests to me a pre WW2 build. Not sure of the timeline in USA, but over here in the UK, the Luftwaffe took to shooting the crap out of all the bright orange Fordsons, so, all wartime Fordsons were painted in drab green to make them harder to spot, and many pre-war builds were painted green in retrospect.
So glad to see you have an Econoline vid. I have been Jones for one. Please continue. All your videos are great, I watch them all but really enjoy the Econoline. Happy birthday Lilly!
This is really a nice looking version of this model. I can say you ha e done a much better than expected repair on this. A body shop would not love this as much as you have done. Real respect on your multitude of skills.
Great stuff, keep up the running commentary on how you are thinking and learning, I have not got your patience to keep going . You probably know already but have you looked at 'Trevs Blog' for ideas.
a big crescent wrench tightened down works well for bending sheet metal. kinda like a brake on a handle. it just doesn't bend a long stretch of metal at a time. so, did you see the spider on your bandsaw? 53:00 it saw you. even came up and said hi.
Mustie, I am amazed how you do all those rust patches. Great job and I dare anyone one else todo a better job. I enjoy watching you work your miracles. Way to go!
Can you put a relief cut on the rounded edges of the fender and roll the whole edge back? Love the videos! Started to pick up and tinker on small engines myself. I use your channel as a learning and reference tool.
That beautiful chrome bumper has to go back on... Don't make me send the queen over there to revoke your independence as punishment if you leave it off :)
I liked the yellow one beside the knife. I have a dog that looks like yours, but miniaturized. She likes to be with me in the garage too. Doesn't touch my tools, but make great company. I am always fixing my motorcycles and she and her sister keeps trying to get up my lap while i'm doing so. Greetings from Brazil
From watching these videos , I'm in love with that old truck. The stuff I have seen you do makes me wish I was 30 years younger to take on a project like that. Back in the day, a friend bent conduit and welded it in the finder edge to give it a rolled edge to keep from cutting into the tires. It actually worked well.
After Crusty and the trike, this little ratty van is my fave! Just re-watched the whole playlist as I patiently await the orange Sunday thumbnail heralding its return. Thanks much, Mustie!
Mustie - great job. Econoline is looking good. Will be a great partner for the Volkswagen pickup. Keep doing what you're doing, the way you want to do it. Seems to be working just fine as evidenced by the number of vehicles and machines you've brought back to life that are still working.
That is a beautiful area! That last part of the video, that used to be an old mill-I know because my grandfather used to own/run one, you could tell where the dam used to be. My cousin had an old ford truck, not an Econoline, w/the side steps on it, the back part was rusted out, so he ended up putting a wooden floor in & used it as a race truck on the weekends. The wooden floor looked excellent because he stained it, polyurethane it & used the original bolts to put the wooden floor back in. You did well on that ratty ford truck, it's starting to look better & better!
A 15 yr old lab! You are a lucky man to have such a good friend for so long.
Yes, but it sucks when they leave us :(.
She looks great
THE NEIGHBORS HAD ONE WHEN I WAS YOUNG ,RED JUST LIKE YOURS. IN 1969 . YEAH I'M THAT OLD.
There's nothing like a good, old dog.
Love and great care will keep them with you a long while.
Definitely with the bumper. Your work is very good for hobbyist. The truck should look great once you are finished.
You know how when you were growing up there was always that one kid that had ALL the cool stuff.... seems like there’s a grownup that has all the cool stuff too... great video sir as always!
Good to see work on this old ford again, thought you had lost it in the new workshop. some nice work today.
You do amazing work. Most people don't realize they are watching an artist at work. This is a rare thing to see.
D.J, when you see somebody doing something and it looks Reilly easy , He is Reilly good at what he does.
Thanks for taking us along on the journey Mustie, I fondly remember following your “rustoration” of dear old Crusty some years ago 👍🙂
I love those old Fenton 5 slot wheels. I saved and saved in High School and put a set on my 66 Mustang. I was the first one of all my friends who had 4 tires that matched, couldn’t afford the BF Goodrich tires but still I had all 4 tires from the same manufacturer.
Really nice work and fun to watch. Thanks Mustie for helping me get through an illness.
Stopped the video 2 mins in to wish Lily a belated Happy Birthday!
Your Econoline reminds me of my favourite orange flatbed Tonka toy I had as a kid. Love watching you learn the bead roller and other such fun toys!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I love this old van ,can't wait to see it when it's painted and finished.
You do great work and you never cease to amaze me on all the knowledge you have on so many levels.
Thanks for another video. You have the patience for doing these repairs you do incredible work by yourself.
To old-timers like me, that anvil is a thing of beauty.
Just make sure you turn the horn toward the wall before you go home...you don't want to remember in the dark first thing in the morning... LOL
@@lenscap8925: Especially if you happen to be backing up!!!🤣🤣🤣 Steve
I'm 40. Don't know if I'm an old timer yet, but that anvil definitely is a thing of beauty.
A well kept Peter Wright anvil, I had to look at closely as it similar to my anvil.
@@woodcutter4670 I have a Kohl Swa Swedish 1930 year I think.
I'm a huge fan of your channel. I had the largest body shop in all of the Western Part of my county out of over 250 shops. Started in a barn restoring, and cleaning up and painting mostly Porsches. Also did work for T Brid Products doing body and frames for 55-57 TBirds. I learned so much from that. The point I wanted to get to is that if you took this Econoline to a heavy duty sand blasting establishment, the one I used had a Cat diesel huge motor blowing what looked like just air from a 4" nozzle that had sand in it. The heavy metal, and in this case the bed, and undercarriage, suspension, brackets etc. all came out looking like brand new metal. The areas that blew through no longer had rust, and were a dream to weld. The suspension completely assembled, sandblasted, and then primed and painted, and then you do a disassemble replacing bushings, washers, nuts etc would look like brand new suspension. If you took a sandblasted part, and primed it, painted it, and put it in a box you would swear it is brand new,
One other thing that is important is to do what all manufacturers do to their cars and that is pickle it. The body is immersed in the case of a new shell in acid, or commonly referred to as pickling. That destroys the little seeds of rust that can be created as easily as grinding metal, and those pieces of powder, miniscule metal seeds that just the moisture in the air can turn into seeds of rust, and then when you prime and paint over them, they are now seeds planted in a field. Years later the paint peels off, and the metal is rusted. I like the Dupont metal prep that you add water to, and don't like the kind you rinse off.
I think it is incredible that you are making your own panels. By the way you DO NOT want to have the heavy sandblaster blast your outside panels, like fenders, hoods outer skin etc because it heats the metal up so much it will warp it. You only do for example the undercarriage, suspension, under the hood compartments. IT TAKES ALL OF THE PREP WORK OUT OF IT. It is effortless to do a magnificent job. I could talk about this stuff for hours.
I'd love to talk to you about fixing newer wrecks and how incredibly easy it is. Cars that appear to be totaled, once you unbolt the outside sheet metal off, as in hood, fenders, bumper, radiator, etc. and look beyond that into the interior panels, you see the only part you have to be concerned with. Some cars are hit just right, and others you don't want to bother with. I used to go back to a factory lap seam on for example a wheelhouse front panel, and after the first thing is done, that is while the car is still fully assembled, you put it on a rack, for example a Car O Liner and pull everything back to square, and all suspension points are back to factory specs. Then after spending a half hour taking all the outside panels off, you go back to for example once again the wheelhouse panel, and cut along the edge of the lap seam. So then the only thing that is on the factory seam is just the spot welded on tab, or leftover lip. You use a heavy duty grinder, and grind that off back to a factory untouched, unchanged seam. Then you take a new factory panel, lay it along that seam, and weld away. Used to weld the seam underneath that is covered up with the splash panel, and then use factory caulk, primer, paint etc. to create an unmistakable that it was ever fixed repair. Sorry for talking in circles. Excited about it. After watching your channel and a couple of others you are making me want to buy a Miller 211 and get back into playing with some cars again. Thanks for sharing all you do.
Wow. Fifteen year old Lab. You've taken great care of her. She looks great!!!
super, just super. all real steel..my grandfather worked the fischer plant in pontiac mich and couldnt walk me thru a mcdonalds parking lot for ice cream without pointing out body panel seam flaws to this 13 year old!
nice econoline and i know these videos are a,pain to construct but they are most appreciated right now.
i rationed this one over five days. what a dream farm at the end. my wife loved it too. be well.
My Sunday night routine! Sit on the couch and watch mustie video with the dog. Cheers for recording your work.
I hope you keep pumping out the videos on this awesome little truck! I want to see it done, just can't wait!
Your videos have proved to be an outstanding distraction during these difficult times, thanks again...
You're a very clever man, giving everything a go. Thanks for showing us what you do, not what everyone else does..... You have a real talent. Thanks for taking the time to record and share it. Stay safe out there....
I appreciate that!
I have always wanted one of these Ford Econoline trucks with the curved windows in the cab. I am SO jealous. Happy you saved this one.
Love your channel look forward to seeing your videos thanks for sharing
Yes yes yes Mustie and the Econoline are back. Happy Sunday everybody.
Happy, happy, happy!
Not sure what day it is lately.😂
Settle down kid.
I have been waiting for Mustie1 to continue working on this project.
Thats looking fantastic Mustie1! Thanks for taking us along. Stay safe.
For being relatively new to working sheet metal, it looks like you're doing a great job. :)
THANKS, MUSTIE!! for bringing back the Econoline! I Love thst thing. Its so...Hot Wheels!! I'm a 60's kid and that truck is COOL!!
You've gone from being a handyman to a craftsman. A pleasure to watch.
He went from being a mechanic to a handyman, to a fabricator. He was always a craftsman.
@@SkaterStimm Oh you know it, Skater! Welcome Doctor!
Truck is looking good Mustie. Thanks for sharing all the work.
This econoline is gonna be so good! It NEEDS to stay orange though! That’s the color this truck was meant to be.
Oh and I also have a name for it. Tango!
AGREED!
Please keeping your content coming. It is a great example of true reality tv. I love watching you work; it is practical artistry and authentic craftsmanship.
That was funny “get a room” made me chuckle.
It was kinda obscene. Yet, provocative at the same time. I don't know. ;-) Mustie! Don't go too crazy with the six. You know you are going to splice a V8 in there. (Honda V-Tech?). That is one hot truck.
@@jlucasound Stay Ford! Put in a Coyote 5.0 V8!
Glad to see you working on the truck again. Hey, it's a work in progress and it's looking good. Stay safe and take care of that elbow.
Cheers from Maine.
The ball bat trick really only works when the tire and lip are really close together.
its at this point 8:38 for those who weren't paying attention.
I was holding my breath every time you had to cut into the beauty with the grinder and air cutoff wheel. Harbour freight or some other tool retailer will have an air reciprocating saw. It will make your life so much easier and safer, plus you can use it for so many other projects and not just body work. You will be able to make cleaner cuts and even use it to duplicate panels as you cut out the bad stuff. Oh wow, I just got to the end when you put it down and it looks so very good! That may turn out to be a super going to town truck for parts and pizza. I hope you have fun. It is great to see you saving those lovely old vehicles and equipment, keep up the awesome content. I hope you and those special around you are staying happy and healthy.
Darin, I am only 10 minutes into this and I just want to say how you fill my gaps like Scott from Coldwarmotoers does in this time of at home, and trying to fill my time with positive info! You my friend are a blessing. If you havent visited coldwarmotors, please have a look. Scott is very much like you as he provides a warming blanket in a time of wonder! I thank you for what you provide in a time of,,, wonder and ,,, not knowing what is to come? I know, I sound like a little confused but you help to get passed sunday, and into another week. Im home and confined but you take me out into the world of what is. Thank you and please continuye on this van. It is very much interesting and will get me to Mon or tuesday. I have a couple things i would like to send and only time will tell if and what i might send your way? Thank you sir...
In Italia we have a man normally one man shop called a Fabro. I think the translation would be steel fabricator. You bring him an idea, a sample, and he will make it. You remind me of these men. There used to be one in every small town but they are mostly retired, or past on. It's a hard work and the generations of today don't wish to pursue this field. My Fabro would never let you watch him work. He was very proud of his metal working and protective of his skills.
I like when Mustie says he’s going to end the video and I check the time remaining and there’s 10 minutes to go.
Ahaha I don't even check I just know there's atleast five to ten mins left
Yep. I love false endings:)
The interesting views come after the video. New Hampshire is a Beautiful State. The Granite State. I lived in Cheshire County for 12 Years. (Way East of where Mustie lives). Keene, NH is where most of "Jumanji" was filmed. The "Parrish Shoes" ad still remains on the side of the building at the center of town (city). Go to the church, the head of the rotary. Turn 180 degrees, look to your right. I almost got to see the car run over by the pay loader (Rhinoceros). I had to go to work. Yes, the car the kid was in was crushed by a pay loader and then with CGI they implanted the rhino. (and the kid).
But wait there's more....
Jarrett it’s like trying to leave a family get together. You announce your leaving and about 30 minutes later your actual packing the car.
This is going to be the coolest Econoline around. I love your sheet metal work.
"I was driving down the road, trying to loosen my load, I've got 7 trucks on my mind - 4 of them were crusty, 3 of them were rusty and I wish Mustie was a friend of mine - Take it easy!"
🎶🤣❤️🎶
That was totally COOL.
That brought back memories from back in the day. Lol
Awesome Austen! That is your new name. Fly like an Eagle, my friend!
That was very cool, and artistic. Should be the background music for the next video?
That's what I will hear for now on when I hear that song, ahaha
Looking really good !!!!! Great video! Thanks for taking the time to film and share it!
I really enjoy your long detailed videos, they are a wonderful learning experience. Thanks very much for all your work on them, I know how long these things take to film and edit.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the update on the Ratty Ford truck, its looking good and coming a long. Keep Safe
From a retired panel beater: This is why it cost so much to restore your auto.
I stayed for the WHOLE thing!! Awesome work.. Wish I had a striker/stretcher.. Looks fantastic!!
Can't wait till it's done!!
This is what years and years of experience looks like, and along with fixing things in the garage, take time to fix the mind with the step-back and admire the beauty around us like the end of Mustie videos do. Awesome.
I have been watching ColdWarMotors out of Canada for quit a while. The owner of the place is an artist with making new panels for rusted out 50 and 60 cars. You may pick up some tricks on working metal. What the guy and friends has done to a 1960 Plymouth is amazing. A 60 plymouth and same year Dodge were combined. You do good work but this guy is way out there.
Happy Birthday Lily!
Very nice work Mustie. Wish we could see more on that Econoline. Keep it going👍
I sure do seem to be learning a lot from this Mustie guy while i'm watching Lily's videos.
Nice post. Even more, I should be learning a lot from Lily as I watch Mustie1 videos. 105 equiv years old - WOW - go, Lily, go ! Lily - what are your tips to a long and fruitful life? How can I find a Mustie2 to adopt me ?
Lily is a sweetheart, isn't she?
Ask and ye shall receive.... It seems like just last week I asked about this project and you had already moved forward with it. I am thrilled to see it move forward. You are far more patient than most of us when it comes to fit. On a truck this rusty, I think I would have been satisfied with close enough. You are setting a great example. Now I just need to fix the rust on my truck....
had 2 econoline club wagons but i never could find a pick up and wanted one for 30 years ! Good job Mustie ! (y)
Very nice! Love the bead roller touch. I vote for with the bumper.
I'd say leave the rear bumper on to go with how it was built. Plus, it gives you a little more security against those that seem to think other people's vehicles are there to help them stop, especially in parking lots. It would be a real shame to do all of that sheet metal work just to have it get crunched.
With that said, I think I'd install a very large Class 4 or 5 Receiver hitch on the back, possibly shop-built out of solid steel, that might make people think twice about backing up without looking and/or tailgating.
@@wildbill23c that and it would also add much needed weight back there
Probably go'na have problems opening the tailgate with that bumper.
@@randallanderson4999, it shouldn't since the truck came with it originally.
It is a good day when another "Rusty" the Ford Truck video comes out!
Thank you Master Mustie!
As for Bondo body work finishing you can always farm this part of the job out!
Master Mustie;..a Craftsman of an bygone Era when people actually worked with their hands and build things!
Hi. A long while back, You said you weren't going to " beat your chest " about your training and or prior jobs and such.... But I have been curious about how you got your start in doing all all these wonderful creations...for instance, here in rural Indiana, most of us boys started out wanting a Honda trail 70... but that was never in our parents budget...so we started looking at the local dump /working for farmers and garage sales and auctions for old parts and started building mini bikes / go karts and really odd stuff to get us around....fast.. so.... that's why I have to ask you how you started out... I have always enjoyed your story time.. I was in a bad wreck in my service truck , It and I were totaled out...so I kinda live vicariously thru watching you and others...so thank you for all your great videos !
Over the years I have gathered he started working on cars with his buddies when he was a kid. Two jobs I know of he had were VW mechanic in a dealership and maintenance in a Gillette factory.
Diecast Pirate Interesting info about our pal Mustie. Explains a lot!
@@RedlineGarageHW He also mentioned he worked in a metal fab shop.
As someone that is pretty much home-bound now...I really understand the "live vicariously" part...if it was not for Mustie and some others I would not be very socially active :)
@@RedlineGarageHW Another was American Science & Engineering, which made x-ray equipment for NASA. What do you say, Mustie? Maybe this is a good time for a mid-week stories video. (slideshow?)
Yes I know I'm working on a 1952 Ford truck f-3 been sitting in a farm field for 35 yrs lots of rust and much sanding as you know. But I'm glad to see the Ford moving forward. Great job. Out of all on TH-cam I watch you and sv Seeker. Thanks for all you do and the videos to, I also do small engines all the time.
Anyone else like to see Mustie do a “will it start” on the old tractor at the end 😂
Oh yes! - I was wondering if that was a Fordson Model N. Looks like it was once painted orange, which suggests to me a pre WW2 build. Not sure of the timeline in USA, but over here in the UK, the Luftwaffe took to shooting the crap out of all the bright orange Fordsons, so, all wartime Fordsons were painted in drab green to make them harder to spot, and many pre-war builds were painted green in retrospect.
Absolutely!!!
I would
@@28YorkshireRose12 That was my first thought. That will be his next project and he'll have it yard driving in no time.
Ya, I was wondering that myself.. Tires might be an issue
Having seen the love, care, and sheer hard work that has gone in to that repair I would never want to get rid of that vehicle.
Good to see the Econoline😃
Hurley would be proud. Wow what an insane amount of thinking and work to make this right!
1:35:32 I hope you'll make a "WILL IT RUN?" on that puppy
You beat me to it!
The old Ford is looking pretty good!!! Thanks for sharing!
Seems like I’ve waited an eternity lol,Keep up the good stuff
Hi mustie thanks for bringing me alone on the repairs on this and all your builds ,it's the highlight of my week. Thanks
U should paint the letters Ford white on the tailgate think that would look great
Thanks for the video. Keep safe and stay well.
Yeay Lilly! Happy Birthday, many virtual belly rubs to you!
Great job on the one piece patch Mustie. Well done. Very good indeed. You should be pleased.
" The beatings will continue until morale improves "
So glad to see you have an Econoline vid. I have been Jones for one. Please continue. All your videos are great, I watch them all but really enjoy the Econoline. Happy birthday Lilly!
Yes. Finally this makes a comeback.
Looks great, I had a 64 van so I can relate. Just what I needed during quarantime .
Good to see you back on this!
This is really a nice looking version of this model. I can say you ha e done a much better than expected repair on this. A body shop would not love this as much as you have done. Real respect on your multitude of skills.
Great stuff, keep up the running commentary on how you are thinking and learning, I have not got your patience to keep going . You probably know already but have you looked at 'Trevs Blog' for ideas.
Another informative sheet metal video Mustie. Thanks and waiting for more progress on the Mighty Eco.
a big crescent wrench tightened down works well for bending sheet metal. kinda like a brake on a handle. it just doesn't bend a long stretch of metal at a time. so, did you see the spider on your bandsaw? 53:00 it saw you. even came up and said hi.
Great work! One of the few channels I will watch for an hour or more. Keep the videos coming.
32:35 You're never alone, Mr. Gravity is always there to help.
Mustie, I am amazed how you do all those rust patches. Great job and I dare anyone one else todo a better job. I enjoy watching you work your miracles. Way to go!
Can you put a relief cut on the rounded edges of the fender and roll the whole edge back? Love the videos! Started to pick up and tinker on small engines myself. I use your channel as a learning and reference tool.
Most trucks are made that way, if its not way overloaded, or Dukes Of Hazard jumped, the tire clearance will never be an issue
You are really a craftsman! I am very impressed!
Hey Mustie, There was a bra advertisement on before your upload so I watched the whole thing- hope it helps!
These trucks can have bras added to protect the front from road rash.
Taking it for the team:-0)
Great job as ever. Thank you for sharing.👍🏻
That beautiful chrome bumper has to go back on... Don't make me send the queen over there to revoke your independence as punishment if you leave it off :)
I liked the yellow one beside the knife. I have a dog that looks like yours, but miniaturized. She likes to be with me in the garage too. Doesn't touch my tools, but make great company. I am always fixing my motorcycles and she and her sister keeps trying to get up my lap while i'm doing so. Greetings from Brazil
From watching these videos , I'm in love with that old truck.
The stuff I have seen you do makes me wish I was 30 years younger to take on a project like that.
Back in the day, a friend bent conduit and welded it in the finder edge to give it a rolled edge to keep from cutting into the tires. It actually worked well.
Me too it makes me cringe watching the effort he puts in me I'm completely old and lazy I couldn't do it either and 30 years younger I wish
You know what I appreciate ? The time effort and skill you put into making these vids so thankyou 👍👍
thank you for watchin
Looks like that repair you did on that angle grinder Is holding up well.
Say hi to lily for me 😃
This is so cool to watch. Thanks for spending all this time to show us how you do this.
"If it were a woman, she wouldn't be pretty" -made me laugh out loud
But She has good Hips! "He Says!" That's what's important... Lol
@@BrucesWorldofStuff child bearing hips😆👍🏼👍🏼
but she'd be a damn good ride!!!
After Crusty and the trike, this little ratty van is my fave!
Just re-watched the whole playlist as I patiently await the orange Sunday thumbnail heralding its return.
Thanks much, Mustie!
I was wondering when you were going to work on it again. How did you make out with the engine swap on the gokart from an old amusement park ?
James Hedrick wondering that my self too.
Thank you for this video it has allowed me to put off cleaning in the garage a little longer !
"Get a room"-well thanks for the laugh, buddy-we can all us one-I know you like this truck, but-----thanks, Mustie!
Mustie - great job. Econoline is looking good. Will be a great partner for the Volkswagen pickup. Keep doing what you're doing, the way you want to do it. Seems to be working just fine as evidenced by the number of vehicles and machines you've brought back to life that are still working.
The large knife you carry on your hip, I assume its for protection as your at the shop alone?
You know what they say about assumptions?
They make an ass out of u and mptions?
The real question is why also carry a yellow stretchy man
@@hzm011 Yellow stretchy man is there to protect Rambo´s knife ;)
Nice work Mustie. Made my week of isolation. Take care.
Next episode of “Will It Run?”: 1:35:30 lol
That is a beautiful area! That last part of the video, that used to be an old mill-I know because my grandfather used to own/run one, you could tell where the dam used to be. My cousin had an old ford truck, not an Econoline, w/the side steps on it, the back part was rusted out, so he ended up putting a wooden floor in & used it as a race truck on the weekends. The wooden floor looked excellent because he stained it, polyurethane it & used the original bolts to put the wooden floor back in. You did well on that ratty ford truck, it's starting to look better & better!
I love women with " child bearing hips " 🤪
Long gone now, but one of my Dad's brothers referred to a Daughter as a good ole brooding Cow. Right in front of her! ...Yes I had a real weird Uncle.
I'm a qualified old school panel beater here in New Zealand, you have made a very good job of the rebuild ....NIce
Thank you!