Building a Custom Rear Bumper For My 1965 Mustang!

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  • ►Hey Guys In today's video we are Building a custom Rear Bumper For My 1965 Ford Mustang.
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  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 Před rokem +218

    Ben that door latch idea that you had was visionary dude! It’s things like that that makes a good build into a great build! You’ve already got a good reputation after fixing the Goonz Trackhawk and then rebuilding that almost “impossible’ McLaren, so very big respect to you buddy! 🙏

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

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    • @mixalis6168
      @mixalis6168 Před rokem +1

      Visionary, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.. We have been doing it 20 years already..

    • @AMLagonda
      @AMLagonda Před rokem +1

      Ive never seen it done, so....

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 Před rokem +3

      @@mixalis6168 who is “we”?

    • @mdariff839
      @mdariff839 Před rokem +4

      ​@@mixalis6168 ok boomer

  • @stevicerated
    @stevicerated Před rokem +58

    DUDE! Massive kudos to the door lock mods and the bumper! Glad you're making strides on the mustang, when this car is completely finished and built by you and only you! You will be a straight up legend!

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/Hax_5Vtrvk8/video.html

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 Před rokem +2

      Yes, both impressive and innovative. V-tuned is certainly a cut above the average CZcamsr…

    • @nascarman38n88
      @nascarman38n88 Před rokem +1

      @@philtucker1224 V-tuned is certainly a cut above the average CZcamsr? Cutting up a classic car like a madman. Car is worthless now

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 Před rokem +1

      @@nascarman38n88 I think some CZcamsrs are desperate to generate content that will maintain or increase their subs. Mustangs, particularly the 6 cylinder (non fastback) variants don’t carry much value as a standard motor. The advertising revenue that he gets is probably far greater..

  • @DEATHxFROMxBELOW
    @DEATHxFROMxBELOW Před rokem +87

    I know this build has been a pain for you but I really love watching this progress. Can’t wait to see it finished! The Sentra door latch and weather strip was genius 😂

    • @davidclarke9676
      @davidclarke9676 Před rokem +2

      Finished ?? He’s never finished a build. He’s just blah blah blahhhhhsssssss

    • @nickp3173
      @nickp3173 Před rokem +9

      @@davidclarke9676 Get a life. Build people up, don't break them down. This is a monumental task that he's taking on all by HIMSELF. Have a little respect.

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

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    • @Luuxs
      @Luuxs Před rokem +4

      @@nickp3173 this guy obviously never done a huge project himself because these "projects" burn you out and then you have to refind your motivation again

    • @AMLagonda
      @AMLagonda Před rokem

      @@davidclarke9676 Really, you can never really finish a build, there is Always one thing or another.....

  • @davidlittlefield6258
    @davidlittlefield6258 Před rokem +43

    Ben, you shined big time today. You tackled the biggest problem 60’s era mustang owners had and have with their cars. You did this perfectly. Color me very impressed. You are the real deal. Thanks for all the great videos and keep up the great work.

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

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    • @nascarman38n88
      @nascarman38n88 Před rokem

      Cutting a classic car up like a madman fixed it. Car is worthless now

  • @igottaspeak
    @igottaspeak Před rokem +15

    That latch swap confirms that your skills are on another level. Never saw that coming.

  • @MrWoodyBalto
    @MrWoodyBalto Před rokem +7

    The reason they came with a big gap behind the bumper was to prevent quarter panel damage in light collisions. While tight gaps look great ur 1/4 is gonna get damaged real easy.

  • @sat_sonic
    @sat_sonic Před rokem +2

    Replacing that door latch with a more modern one and getting power door locks out of it at the same time is “next level” type thinking. Great video!

  • @23RD
    @23RD Před rokem +11

    No wonder I haven’t seen you for three days

  • @gzuesbuildz1169
    @gzuesbuildz1169 Před rokem +13

    On the rear valance usually what people do is put a relief cut on each end and you can adjust the gap to make it fit a lot better like that. Coming along nice btw!

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

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  • @kikurass322
    @kikurass322 Před rokem +9

    Ben, you are so confident now compared to when you started, it's such a pleasure to see you progressing so well. This build is mad. Wish you well for the future.

  • @fidencioga
    @fidencioga Před rokem +27

    Good job on that rear bumper Ben! Fabricating is your main strength and it shows. Been following you for a while and you're a perfectionist.

    • @nascarman38n88
      @nascarman38n88 Před rokem

      Fabricating is your main strength and it shows? Cutting up a classic car that is worthless now. lol

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy Před rokem +5

    Great work today! It looks like the trunklid has a slight upwards lift a foot in from the left end,and that's what turned the lip in.You and the bros will give it a tweek and it'll set right. Can't wait for paint !

  • @WARBAITS
    @WARBAITS Před rokem +6

    from a repair channel to a custom channel. Keep it up Vtuned! You're doing great

  • @gigasipke
    @gigasipke Před rokem +14

    Great work, I had a 65 Mustang in the past and it never had a good line or gaps but always got complements driving around. Perfect vehicle to push to the next level.

    • @mixalis6168
      @mixalis6168 Před rokem +1

      Not one does from factory.. gaps, frenching bumpers and so on, has been done for over 50 years !!!

    • @snappingbear
      @snappingbear Před rokem

      @@mixalis6168 Agreed. It's amazing how ignorant the viewership of the car restoration side of CZcams is. It seems to be populated by kids who know nothing and have no clue what they're doing yet people watch anyway.

  • @macfranks2456
    @macfranks2456 Před rokem

    That door latch mod is a great idea. The door latch and striker is a chronic problem on these cars. I got one of the tight fit fiberglass rear bumpers. I got completely burned out on metal work on my car.
    I think Ford left that gap big because you can lean on the rear bumper and it will start to fold up. I think they were hoping to try and prevent more damage back there in a hit but in any rear bumper hit it happens anyway just about every time.
    I had to cut thin end plates and weld on to my rear valance on both ends to tighten up that gap to the quarter panel. You lucked out on your deck lid for it to fit that well. I had to slice into mine on both sides and the line to the fill panel at the base of the rear glass and re-make those lines to get them to gap properly.

  • @ColeSpolaric
    @ColeSpolaric Před rokem +4

    That bumper looks really good. I have mixed feelings about welding on the lower piece

  • @raymondtuckerjr1886
    @raymondtuckerjr1886 Před rokem +2

    Loving seeing the South Tennessee "engineering" at work.... especially that rear bumper, but the door as well. Good job. 😎

  • @starkyslp16
    @starkyslp16 Před rokem +2

    Great work on both the door latch and bumper! Love seeing how you work the problem and figure out how to make it better. Keep taking your time on this build and it will turn out amazing

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

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  • @randymackintosh6559
    @randymackintosh6559 Před rokem +2

    Looks GREAT!!! Didn't think I would like the square corners on the bumper but after you did it...I love it! NICE work on the door locks as well!

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

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  • @meek01__53
    @meek01__53 Před rokem +1

    Bumper came out nice! Don't forget to do the passenger door for the handle, love that idea! Getting close keep up the great work 💪

  • @johnmoore8800
    @johnmoore8800 Před rokem +3

    Very customized work. Love your ideas and how you are taking everything you build to a whole nother level!

  • @jesusuranga8857
    @jesusuranga8857 Před rokem +1

    Awesome work! Love that bumper modification and the door latches and like you mentioned before also a modern latch for hood.

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa6690 Před rokem +1

    I love what you have done with the back bumper all the gaps are looking perfect. The door latches are an amazing idea and job. ❤🇨🇦

  • @one.2622
    @one.2622 Před rokem +4

    You are truly blessed with some amazing skills!! The way that door lock got fitted is godly. Can't wait to see this finished!!

  • @mcbobly
    @mcbobly Před rokem

    Great idea on the door latches, a nice modern touch and reliable too. Very good fab work on the bumper, a lot of work but going to look amazing when you get it all done.

  • @IhateYoutube
    @IhateYoutube Před rokem

    Dang V, sweet custom work on that bumper and those door latches! When this thing is all in paint it's going to be so clean!

  • @muskokamike127
    @muskokamike127 Před rokem

    11:27 channeling your inner chip foose...he does that a lot. Up, tuck and tight. Makes the whole thing a LOT nicer than factory.

  • @paulgunter1538
    @paulgunter1538 Před rokem +3

    Love watching your visions become reality. Awesome metal work Ben ! Gonna look so good once its painted !

  • @Rsomero
    @Rsomero Před rokem

    Great job, you are giving yourself a priceless education in metal work.

  • @hebe1792
    @hebe1792 Před rokem

    Looking better every time, congrats. The latches look awesome

  • @BrucePierson
    @BrucePierson Před rokem +1

    The reason for the big gaps around the bumper is so that if the bumper is hit, it can move some distance before hitting the bodywork. So in a light hit, the bodywork is less likely to be damaged. Back in the old days, bumpers served the purpose that they were designed for. Not like with modern cars where the bumpers are just for show.

  • @akrs6398
    @akrs6398 Před rokem +2

    The door lock swap was impressive. Fits like factory. Great job man

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před rokem

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  • @mercurymadness9005
    @mercurymadness9005 Před rokem +1

    That door lock and latch genius. Then using the weatherstripping who would’ve thunk. Bumper looks awesome and I think welding up that Rear valance the to the quarter panel will make it Look amazing. You’re doing great work love the channel.

  • @pedroequis9396
    @pedroequis9396 Před rokem

    Luv the door latch. Bumper is outrageous !

  • @michaelmarshall3967
    @michaelmarshall3967 Před rokem

    Good to see you’ve slowed down to think about things a bit more clearly and getting good results as a result , keep cracking dude , kudos from the uk

  • @bobp5356
    @bobp5356 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful work. It’s looking really good. Those old bumpers had those big gaps because they were truly bumpers. They didn’t have the hydraulic shocks to absorb movement like today’s cars. Those old bumpers had to resist movement. So that’s why they had those big gaps so the bumpers wouldn’t hit the body panels on the car.

  • @mrkraymnd
    @mrkraymnd Před rokem +1

    Nissan centra door latch and weather stripping is genius

  • @KENNEY1023
    @KENNEY1023 Před rokem

    As always impressive work. I've never seen a Mustang bumper look that good.

  • @Imprez1999
    @Imprez1999 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job on the bumper and door latch, looks amazing! Don't worry about it taking time, do it right like in this episode and we'll be happy to be along for the ride no matter how long it takes.

  • @L33ETH
    @L33ETH Před rokem

    Attention to detail is on point. Don’t lose sight and cut corners towards the end of the build

  • @shartne
    @shartne Před rokem

    Man you made it a lot better. You are a customizer now. You dont have to chrome it you can just smooth it up with a little bit of filler and paint it. You could get rid of the seam or gap at the bottom like you were talking about at the end it would look real nice then. These cars fixed up bring a lot of money. Like 30 or 40 grand maybe fifty. You could do the body flares. That would be a lot of work though. Like you said you have to figure it out as you go so it is going to take some good amount of time. It just takes time that is all that is why the guy wanted $12,000 to do it. Body flairs are cool but damn thye take a lot of time. You just gotta know it will take longer to finish but it would be worth it if you dont get discouraged or dont have the money. You would have to work on other cars for money along the way.

  • @cashmachinecars
    @cashmachinecars Před rokem

    That bumper looks insane!! Amazing work Ben! Thoroughly impressed! Also what a great idea with the door latch 👌

  • @Moreno0101
    @Moreno0101 Před rokem

    This build is almost there! Can’t wait to see it finished. Great job

  • @wiseoracle
    @wiseoracle Před rokem +1

    Your ability to imagine something, execute it and make it a reality is amazing. Keep up the work.

  • @rickbareman2263
    @rickbareman2263 Před rokem

    The artist at work v tune awesome job on the bumper and the door locks nice job on the gaps, car is looking great. 👍👍👍

  • @richcaseaxon
    @richcaseaxon Před rokem +1

    Time well spent on that bumper, came out awesome.

  • @KeiNovak
    @KeiNovak Před rokem +1

    That door latch turned out pretty good.

  • @axelkovac391
    @axelkovac391 Před rokem

    Takes LONG but man do I love this built!!! Waiting for the next part is the best waiting I can imagine. wow!!!!

  • @m9cuss
    @m9cuss Před rokem

    bumper will look slick on that once you straighten up the shut lines, nissan door locks are genius, door sounds great cos its a proper old car with good new tech holding it together

  • @davidowen888
    @davidowen888 Před rokem +1

    Nice door latch 👌 I was gonna suggest on the corner piece move the corner and add a straight piece but your version looks great 👍gonna be nice ☮️

  • @brandoncarroll5023
    @brandoncarroll5023 Před rokem +1

    Take the trunk release from the Sentra and have a power trunk as well

  • @kevinrussell4650
    @kevinrussell4650 Před rokem

    This is great, I have a 91 toyota pickup I put a lexus 1uzfe in, wanted the steering and suspension to be more updated and ended up using a mustang 2 rack and pinion, hubs, and some custom qa1 suspension to finish it all off. I really like when people use parts that you would have never thought would work. Your doing great man

  • @chrisl6967
    @chrisl6967 Před rokem +1

    I can't wait to see the " Franken-Stang " Completed

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 Před rokem +1

    Nice old Mustang. Hope it gets restored.

  • @SomeBoredGuy69
    @SomeBoredGuy69 Před rokem

    Love the new door latching and rear bumper. Nice job!👍

  • @kevindimauro9689
    @kevindimauro9689 Před rokem

    This is the type of content that interests me. The creativity, skill, and THE LOOK of this build is morale pumping !!!

  • @SWITCH7425
    @SWITCH7425 Před rokem

    That door lock transplant is epic!!!.... watching from Ndola Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @klaustzoca
    @klaustzoca Před rokem +1

    Now some other people fixing a car they call it a built. Well......this is a built. Keep up the great job. You are very talented.

  • @jleffin
    @jleffin Před rokem

    Ben, I could watch you all day! You explain everything to a tee ! I am 87 years old and in a wheelchair full time. In my young years I restored 65 &66 Mustangs and was a National Judge, did motorcycles , Tractors plus many other things. You my friend are a pleasure to watch! I wish I had the opportunity to talk to you on the phone Jim In New Mexico

  • @dBtje1980
    @dBtje1980 Před rokem

    Great progress mate 👍👊. Looking forward to the bodywork, painting and assembly.

  • @conmancollins1176
    @conmancollins1176 Před rokem

    Awesome to see after 4 years of doing Mustang videos your almost there! I've been here through it all! Awesome progress and it's gonna well worth it!

  • @stuartdean1858
    @stuartdean1858 Před rokem

    You should make a mould of it when it’s finished and create fibreglass ones to sell. I think it would be great because it would fit well and wouldn’t need much adjustment. You would sell heaps of them👍🏻 great work mate, it’s coming along awesomely.

  • @bdcrews07
    @bdcrews07 Před rokem

    I’m digging the tightened up rear bumper and I think welding the rear valance to the car will look clean.

  • @rebelranter
    @rebelranter Před rokem

    Super work on that rear bumper, it’s a very subtle difference in the grand scheme of things but brilliant that you took the time to step it up a level. The latches are also a nice touch. We’ll do e and keep it going man!

  • @C.M.S.recordingsstudio
    @C.M.S.recordingsstudio Před rokem +1

    Genius idea Ben!That what makes this mustang a Vtuned model

  • @my31and37
    @my31and37 Před rokem +1

    Gaps look great man!, that is usually a nightmare on old cars, and really bad if you're fighting reproduction sheetmetal. Massive respect on the latch and bumper mods too..most would not spend the time. The custom bumpers would be amazing rechromed.

  • @Skymedic6
    @Skymedic6 Před rokem

    That's a mighty fine looking rear end!

  • @jasonnovia1846
    @jasonnovia1846 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job with the bumper, and door latch! This project is worth taking your time, you going to have a sick looking car!!

  • @hussienalshmary
    @hussienalshmary Před rokem +1

    Great job...I really liked the modification of the door locks and the modification of the bumper .

  • @nickp3173
    @nickp3173 Před rokem

    Now you're cooking Ben! You're getting that fired up motivation back! Looking sooo good! Finish line is inching closer, and closer. Keep it up!

  • @matthewlaun8095
    @matthewlaun8095 Před rokem

    Ben...just like watching you work. Thank you for the content. People who know, know that you are one of the best frame and body guys out there.

  • @larryrothrock4488
    @larryrothrock4488 Před rokem +1

    Chip Foose would definitely give you a thumbs up on your bumper work, the door upgrade was brilliant 👍

  • @projectbumblejeep4190

    To go along with your Nissan latch, I would consider using the outside door handle. I would be just a matter of cutting out the handle area from the Nissan door and grafting it into the Mustang door. Just a thought. God bless and stay well.

  • @AncientAudiophile
    @AncientAudiophile Před rokem +1

    From Mustang to Benstang. 👍 The only one in the world.

  • @cruzramirez6188
    @cruzramirez6188 Před rokem

    No dought people will bow down when they see you roll up V, 💯
    Hope to see it down in Mexico 🍻🍻🍻

  • @MrMarkleuzinger
    @MrMarkleuzinger Před rokem +1

    This was definitely one of your better videos! Really impressive work Ben!

  • @generuf5712
    @generuf5712 Před rokem

    Beautiful custom work on the hinges and bumper 😊

  • @jimwiskus8862
    @jimwiskus8862 Před rokem +1

    Love the bumper mod! Just a thought, can you incorporate the taillight extent to the bumper and make it look seamless? The door latch & seals are nothing short of genius. See you in the next installment.

  • @guinogs
    @guinogs Před rokem

    this episode was special, awesome ideas, looking forward for the finishing touches!

  • @HarryHasAbigWilly
    @HarryHasAbigWilly Před rokem +3

    Gaps are looking MINT! keep it up Ben!

  • @chitonavarro7317
    @chitonavarro7317 Před rokem

    Way to go vtuned! Cant wait to hear that stang roars!

  • @larrytheableguy3441
    @larrytheableguy3441 Před rokem +1

    Usually with a custom build like this you build the whole car, drive it to find the bugs fix them then blow the car apart for body and paint.

  • @srthellcathemi3037
    @srthellcathemi3037 Před rokem +1

    Nice 😁 can't wait for the filler and paint. A popular color for the car would be the choice.

  • @karleck1119
    @karleck1119 Před rokem

    Nice perfect fabrication in the right places. Did a really nice Job. Seriously

  • @karlsklips3268
    @karlsklips3268 Před rokem

    Its the attention to the small details that will set this car apart from the rest Ben. Great job on the bumper, looks snug as a bug with the body work now!

  • @blakebiltwell5
    @blakebiltwell5 Před rokem +1

    Door lock idea is SICK!!

  • @BrunoSantos1x83
    @BrunoSantos1x83 Před rokem

    I'm loving this mustang sentra project. Keep the awesome work!

  • @wayner8888
    @wayner8888 Před rokem

    Awesome job you make look so easy and blending in the bumper looks so much better can't wait to see the end result keep. Up the good work 👏👏👏

  • @Siyadlams
    @Siyadlams Před rokem +3

    Good job on that back end vTuned. It’s starting to look really good 👍

  • @AndreS-zr2fn
    @AndreS-zr2fn Před rokem

    You need to invest in a sand blaster, it would save so much time getting all that surface rust off vs grinding it before painting

  • @iapologizeinadvance4812

    Love the family collaborations!! Y'all have some skillz!!!

  • @melmcclure3710
    @melmcclure3710 Před rokem

    Lots of finessing on that bumper.

  • @jamesstewart3785
    @jamesstewart3785 Před rokem

    Lookin good dude. You did a great job on the bumper. Those door locks are sweet to 👌

  • @bugged120
    @bugged120 Před rokem

    Some solid progress V, well done!!!!!!

  • @davidjohnson8474
    @davidjohnson8474 Před rokem

    Very NICE Ben! You might want to look at the front bumper too! They dont fit that great! With the flares Im betting yo can do a awesome job! Id start with round bar and form it to the shape you want then use some flat sheet metal to go over the round bar.

  • @stevenrobertson9583
    @stevenrobertson9583 Před rokem

    For a future build , look into getting a 1972 Ford Ranchero. The big grill on it makes the meanest looking model. You can put a V-6 Supercharged motor in it or a Boss 302 with fam air induction with a 160,000 volt super coil . With a dual point distributor or go with a super hot modern ignition system. But they make a very good Drift car because the rear end is so very light!

  • @Amxracer
    @Amxracer Před rokem

    Love the work Ben , keep it up the car will be a “show piece “ when it’s all done !

  • @JCBerner
    @JCBerner Před rokem

    great stuff with the door latch :)

  • @garypremo
    @garypremo Před rokem

    Ben, I am happy to see your renewed energy for the Mustang. I love that you are paying so much attention to fit and finish. That is the difference between a good car and a great car. I look forward to the first pulls!

  • @robertmarshall8694
    @robertmarshall8694 Před rokem

    Need to see ya mug (Aussie for face) on the tube again. Love all the videos and really looking forward to seeing some work on the Mustang. Keep the videos coming Ben. best regards from Downunder.