WE CHECK OUT A 1966 MUSTANG AND MORE Copart Yard Scouting Part 6 

I restore classic fords and i can tell you from experience that there are major issues with that mustang. You need to look at the shock towers, torque boxes, trunk floor, floor pans, rocker panels, rear quarters, and under the cowel. There is clearly major visual rust damage so you can be sure that if that much is visible then there absolutely is a substantial amount you cant see. With the obvious heavy amount of bondo in the body panels and that huge rust hole on the surrounding outer trim on the convertible top its apparent that no panels were ever replaced or repaired properly. They just slapped a ton of bondo over the rust and basically slapped it together good enough to make it look good from a distance or sell it quickly. With it being a convertible that only makes the odds of rust more likely and when you look back at the video where you showed the missing trunk lock cylinder you will see the layers of bondo just around that area of the cylinder. If the trunk lid was that bad i can only imagine what underneath the car looks like???? That car is essentially a " bondo buggy". If you can get it cheap then go for it, but you need to prepare for MAJOR rust repairs if you plan on fixing it properly. With mustangs being unibody and not having a traditional full frame rust is even more serious because the body in a sense is the frame and even more so due to this being a convertible. When the floors are rusted out you are compromising the rigidity of the car substantially. Also if the drivetrain in the mustang is still its original then you were mistaken when you said it is a 4 speed transmission. It is a 3 speed manual. Replacement body panels are easy to come by with companies such as dynacorn, but with them you are opening up another entirely different can of worms. Aftermarket replacement panels for mustangs NEVER fit correctly. They need to be modified. Anybody here who has experience with them as i do will share with you the far too common horror stories we all share of fenders, quarter panels, and especially torque boxes that have to be heavily altered just to somewhat fit correctly. Mustangs can be one of the most rewarding cars you will ever find to restore, but they also at times can be some of the most challenging. It all depends on how precise you want your repair/restoration to turn out.

Honestly i say keep looking, that car is a 6 cyl 3spd manual no too desirable. I guarantee you will be going down a rabbit hole with that car. Rust is everywhere , in the frame rails , the cowl etc.

You should restore a C10. Those trucks are diamonds! Would be great content for the channel. Always enjoy every single video of yours. Thank you for keeping us entertained by your amazing work.

Wow, a mustang 1966!!! Let's get started!!!

Buy It! I have a 65 coupe. Parts are easy to find, CJ Pony parts has numerous parts including badges, floor pans, skins etc. Good resale depending on the level of repair and replace.

U guys should absolutely get that one. It looks gorgeous and it would be a great project.

My Mom and Pop bought a '66 Mustang when I was a wee tot! I could stretch out and sleep in the back seat! Fond memories of days gone by! I LOVE this Mustang! I'd love to see you work your magic on this!

Sweet! of course your going to have corrosion it's 60 yr old stang but you can replace panels no problem. It needs a 302 or 428, upgraded trans, suspension, brakes, fuel, interior, top and a sweet paint job. Easy build for you guys! 👌

*That Stang in thumbnail looks beautiful* 👌

Do it. The mustang would be great content. Lots of aftermarket parts readily available

Yes 1966 great year

Brother's that 1966 mustang would boost your show even more than already. Do it

Wow the panacea is sweet ,be a great build 👏 👍 👌 😀 😍 🙌

Love the idea of more classics on this channel!!

That's a dream, especially for a Dad / son road trip

Nice Mustang and Jeep

Anyone else i would say RUN !!!! But you guys would turn that around no problem. The most optimistic channel in the history of you tube i have seen

You Guy's really need to take on this build

“Doesn’t look that bad”. Understatement of the year 😅 run a mile unless you want to spend countless hours on bodywork. 😊

The Stang🔥

Jeep is good too😎

White Porsche is Sick!!

That mustang would be a great addition to your fleet to restore…👍

Guys buy it… my mother use to have one the same color with a white rag top. I’d enjoy the restore.

from badly burnt car to a military forklift......trust me, that mustang is a killer project💪

Go for it lads it'll be great project

I would take a pass on that Mustang rust/bondo bucket. Check it out more for all the hidden rust.

The Mustang is a good long term project. I say that because it looks like there maybe several layers of paint on there. The roof might be OK but definitely very dirty and faded. You will probably get parts without any problems, switches and bodywork. I would check current prices and watch the bidding. Michael I wouldn't buy any really wrecked trucks at the moment, you have plenty still to do on the shop truck. Take care Brothers and have a good weekend. 👍

That is areal car and well worth reconditioning, never lose money on this one!

Buy it! Buy the Mustang! Don't let it die.

A fast back bullit replica would be sick

Mustang has lots of hidden work best left there

It’s my favorite classic car I have a 1965 289 mustang and I love driving it

Go for the 66 and keep it original. that's the way to go. and good luck with it. Paddy from Ireland.

If you buy this one, please consider keeping this as original as possible.... go for it!

Luv that Jeep

Thanks guys for sharing the visit to the Copart Yard auction house. The Mustang would be a vintage show car.👍👍

What a BEAUTIFUL Mustang ! An amazing project For you ! Big hug from friend Marcos Polux Brasil 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇧🇷🤜🤛

Definitely get that Mustang

Would love to see a rebuild on the 66 mustang

Definitely get the stang! Get a 2.3 eco boost in it!

More power

I love the pony interior in the mustang. I love original restorations but a restomod could be cool.

If you can get the stang cheap enough go for it but I'm sure there is lots of rust on it. Jeep looked good depending on how much it plays for. Good luck

Be careful on the 66 mustang, I’ve had a few and there big time rust buckets!! Check the undercarriage closely

Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I owned a '66 Mustang convertible back in my college days. I hope you go for it and bring it back to life!

Definately get that mustang. I love those cars. Wish i never sold my 67. Would be one awsome restoration to priginal condition

Buy it, great build and abundant parts, plus everyone loves a classic.

It's a superb car for restoration , best model :) , go for it !!!

0:19 Hey, front wheels seems to be in usable condition! 🤣

I had a 1965 Mustang, 302 with a 4 speed. I wish I still had it. This car looks like the old Bondo Queen. Probably loaded with rust. Run, run as fast as you can away from it

The 66 Mustang is definitely a worthwhile endeavor, go for it! Drop a Coyote crate motor in it. I'd make a Pro touring car but others may restore it.

YES!!!! put a poney in it

These are neat cars. This one looks like it’s had a lot of bondo work done. I have a feeling this one has a lot of ugly secrets under that paint. Luckily replacement panels are easy to get.

Assume car simple to work on . I say go for it. If you can get for the right price. Love to see that restored.

Absolutely get that Mustang! And if the engine and transmission are original numbers matching, I'd keep it original. If it's a different engine, swap it for something bigger! Make sure to convert it to a 5 lug suspension if you do so, though!

The Rustang might be more bondo then sheet metal. You should pop the trunk and get a better picture of its condition.

66 Mustang.. now that is a car really worth putting some time into. Much cooler than any modern car. You guys could do an amazing job restoring that back to it's original glory.

You got to get mustang be nice to see a classic restored my favourite car hard to get in uk but love watching you restore all the things you buy ❤️❤️

GET IT

A classic Mustang would be a good project but it's up you.

This Ford classic Mustang is a perfect 👌 purchase for you guys to restore. This classic I am sure probably had a long history so it has bound to have a long history. Go for it Niko Bro’s. Love to see you guy’s restore it.

Buy the STANG !!!!!! BUY IT ...

That's going to be a bondo-beastwith all those cracks showing. Definitely a great cat to have fun working, but it'll be double the work you're thinking.

Not leather, vinyl, and most have a center console with that interior decor group (pony), but not every time. As others said, be wary of rust, dipping to strip by experienced shops to rid all rust and bad Bondo is the way to go. It's a six cylinder chassis, 4 lug wheels.

Yessssssss

Nice car👍

The 66 is cool. Keep it stock looking but go with a 4.6 Mustang gt engine and undercarriage

This would be great content

go for the Porsche

No boring! Been over done on RU-vid

I had a friend who bought a cherry 55 Chevy with a 6 cyl engine. He was talking about replacing it with a small block V8 but I encouraged him to keep the 6 for the uniqueness of it. Everyone has something with a V8! Get the 6 running and then dress it up with some quality valve covers, air filter, etc.

let it ride again !!

Yup

I love classic cars that time y’all saw that Z 28 blue with white stripes that didn’t have much to go bad with electrical you need a airbag I didn’t have but y’all passed it. It was pretty white stripes on it. Blue with white stripes I love 69 Camaros 7070 commercials Mustang. I hope they all the same so whatever you all like.

A smallish V8 with a 6 speed box and a nice pearl blue/white paint job, fantastic especially with those pale blue seats

You should check DIY GANG he rebuilt an Hellcat completely burn? great video as usual thanks for sharing...

Buy that Mustang! I know it is good in your hands! Put an original V8 in, that would be awesome!!! Greets from Germany

Get the mustang and the jeep👍

The mustang looks like it a rust bucket, I had restore one before. The hood looks like have a lot bondo, so is the trunk. There us a lot of hidden places to have rust. Convertibles are dangerous to restore it looks like 6 cylinder in line. With a pony interior. The floors are famous to be rusted and the rocker panels. But if you are willing to spend thousands of dollars go ahead. To me is not worth restoring one of those. The jeep looks promising but all depend how much money they are charging. Take care thanks 😊

Get the mustang and do matching color on it as the truck rebuild and get it back on the road that would be sweet

i thing the jeep is nice to the rebuild

Good parts car

Looks like a Craig list rebuild to me but still not a bad looking car but be careful

If you can take two totalled trucks and build one, you can handle these. I'd go for the Rubicon and Mustang.

Ooooh Toyota Sequoia

Yes, build the Mustang. They wont be any more of them. Save it !

I read a bunch of the comments and most of them nailed it - the car is a junker under the not so good paint - 4 lug wheels indicate a 6 cyl car - the speedo has probably gone around once - it could be brought back to a nice original car BUT you must get it cheap - Like $2k ballpark and you will have a long term project also you won't make any money either.

Those unibodys rust out !~ check the underside carefully and floor pan !

My first car was a 1966 Mustang that I got in 1972. It was a notch back, but it had a 289 with a 4 speed and factory a/c. I'd give anything to have it back and would like to see you guys fix one up. I'd venture a guess that the one you're looking at is probably a rust bucket though.

I would go for it. Looks like it has a 289 in it. A great engine.

I would keep it original looking but swap out a 5.0 with the updated manual.

Run , don’t walk, away from this car!

Keep it original and make it a classic cruiser.

My first car was a 66 mustang coupe sprint 200 6 cylinder... this looks like the sprint 200 convertible. I rebuilt it as well as a 15/16 year old could rebuild one back in 85... took me about a year. I would LOVE to see you do this, but it's quite a lot of work to take on right after what you've just done. You can get your money out of it ONLY if you do it right... and it's a bit more than what you guys usually do. The worst problem spot is under the cowl.... and then ideally you'd want to put a better engine and drive train in it plus the vintage a/c. Matt with the channel Demolition Ranch is putting a diesel in one that has been converted into a ranchtang... like a ranchero but with a mustang front end. I'm LOVING that build with Holden Bros diesel channel - but again... this is a little to Vice Grip and Cleetus than what you guys get into.

It looks like bondo everywhere .

👍🏽

yes get it...........

When you consider your buying a rusted body. I’d walk!

Get it. Use the motor from the Ranger. But didn’t I see a Ranger in the beginning? Get that you have everything to put one together.