Sliding Ragtop install and Shaved Gas door on the Mustang II
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2023
- I have been wanting a sliding ragtop since I was a teenager. But first I have to tackle some body work, welding, filler, and primer on the Mustang 2 . This project snowballed a little bit, but came around in the end. What a transformation this little junkyard car has made.
Link to the Ragtop company
www.sunroofsource.com/
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Dave, your channel is growing because you provide a diverse content every week.
Thanks. Sometimes it seems to hit roadblocks, but I think slow and steady will win this race
My 1st car was a 75 mustang ll ghia coupe. I am looking for another. Your car is awesome.
The diversity of your channel is what is making it great. You seem like a pretty regular dude doing some awesome stuff.
He's a designer. He's a fabricator. He's a mechanic. He's a show host. He's a body man. He's a painter. He's a driver. The man does it all. Killer job Dave
I appreciate the kind words!!
In my wildest dreams, I never would've imagined a Mustang II that I liked...and here we are. Wow. Achieving the impossible!
I can’t believe it either. I think they are terrible.. but I keep coming back for more
I used to hate Mustang II's, then your project made me appreciate them, now, after this, I think I actually want one.
Don’t do it… they are still ugly
I'm REALLY enjoying the unique quality of this project. Not a lot of people are restomodding or restoring Mustang II's. There's A LOT of mustang builds on RUclips and a lot of them are fox bodies so I really appreciate this unique build. Thank you Dave.
Yes there is your just not looking
@@tylermemyselfandi8077 never said they didn't exist.
Its such a lousy car, but that makes it an interesting project: can you make it worth owning? What does it take?
Thanks for watching. It keeps surprising me too. I can’t seem to leave it alone
Who wouldn’t want to be one of Dave’s 3 friends??
Hahah
Cooler than the other cars at the stoplight 😂
Inspiration right there.
Goals are goals
If you know any switchboard builders, ask them for a few solid copper busbar off cuts. If you hold the busbar behind the holes you need to fill, not only does the weld not stick to the copper, it pulls the heat out of the weld so it doesn't warp the sheet metal. I love this build👍👍
I have used that technique in the past. It’s a good one
We used to smash copper pipes flat
I was thinking old copper plumbing, I've used it. Wast to tool...
is that true??? and get busbar off of what??
I’m here for all the mini trucks and mini cars!!!
Me too!
Never thought I'd ever like that year of mustang..... but you helped me fall in love with it! Turning this car into a cool cruiser! The rag top really is going to set the car off once your done with it!
I’m digging it too!
I'm so glad that you guested on Sent and Bent! I saw that episode and it got me back watching you after watching the entirety of Dirt Everyday from initial airings!
That’s awesome. Welcome back
Great narration and video editing. Thanks Dave. Come on guys….. those who watch this tremendous channel and don’t subscribe. PLEASE hit that button.
Yeah!! Thanks so much
I wish I had half your fab skills, attention to detail and patience. I’ll just have to live vicariously through you with the channel and old DED episodes.
I appreciate your support
If that was my car I would flake the roof so heavy it make a bass boat jealous.
We have similar style
Number of people world wide doing body work on a Mustang II? One! Dave
That’s me
Awesome work man. Yeah that drive was a beautiful one! Thanks for having us a long.
Thanks for watching!
Jesus, I would have failed a thousand times over in this process. Thanks for showing your struggles with the body work. It looks like a shit ton of work.
It was some work! More than I was counting on. But I’m stoked with the end result. I was wiped out by the time i shot primer.
I love your videos, you are the forever optimist. That makes me happy, no Quit in Dave!
Almost to 100k!! Hell yeah.. Keep up the great content Dave😊
Thanks! Spread the word
@@thedirtheadshed Always!
Dave proves with every vehicle he touches, with the right mods anything can be cool and unique. Please keep going with this one Dave! Just keep it ratty enough to still be a driver.
It’ll be a driver. Even if it has nice paint
You are really rad Dave! Thanks for build awesome stuff
Thanks so much for watching
Hi Dave, lve been binge watching your channel since watching your collaboration with Derek over on VGG doing that amazing 4 link set up on his 35.
This Mustang is right up my street, pick something unusual, something nobody else would choose, ratty, tatty, ugly and unloved and make it cool.
Your work is epic l could sit and watch you weld all day (l wish l could weld) already a huge fan keep up the awesome work. A NEW SUBSCRIBER over the pond in the UK 👌🍻😁
I appreciate the support! And I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel
Dang Dave you are a hard working fool. Very stylish addition to the Dave Mustaine!
Thanks! Need to get the paint wrapped up before spring!
had to subscribe!!!! anyone that has that much love for a mustang II deserves it! i thought I was the only other crazy one that loved them
I appreciate it!
Love your work. Even though whatever your working on might not be my thing. I watch every minute because I respect everyone in the game that does things right. 🎉
I appreciate that. Thanks for the support
I'm here for the mustang 2 content. Loved mine before I traded it
I’ve got that in stock
So awesome! Love how that came together and provided some rigidity to that "oil-canned" roof! SICK!
I’m stoked that it’s coming back to life
The last thing I need is another car, but this thing really makes me want something fun, cheap, and low
It check all the boxes!
We never know what you'll be doing on the next episode. Nice work on the body and top!
Thanks !
I call shotgun as part of the 3 new friends of Dave who get to ride in the Mustang II this summer!! ;)
I’ll be cruising around picking up friends
Dave making Mustang IIs rad again
I’m trying
That drill bit thing is a great tip
Glad you got something from it
That’s super rad man, can’t wait to see how this thing ends up. You’re a talented cat man.
Thanks . Itll be fun to see through
great work man. who would of thought a old mustang II could be cool again.
I know! It’s coming around
Dude!!! When shining a turd!!! Is always a good thing!!! Good Job!!!✌️
Thanks!
Dave, great content! Every time I hear the intro music it's like listening to the soundtrack of an old Need For Speed game. Also, don't forget your hard drive, lenses, mod kit, and cords.
I got all that stuff! And cookies
This is pretty awesome. Just a guy having fun with cars and trucks
True that!
More Mustang 2 content Dave, great car, channel and work. Keep it up !
I appreciate that!
Great video. Loved the rag top install. Very cool.
Thanks! Need to get back on that bodywork
That's some shoddy work from the factory the way that roof is installed and the low spots.
Yep. Cheap econo boxes.
Hands down the best automotive fabrication channel on RUclips. You win the internet, Dave.
I appreciate it !
Thanks for sharing Dave. It’s really cool watching you work
Glad you enjoyed it
Man that ragtop did wonders for the roof super cool
It spiced things up!
Bunch of hard work you have done. Going to look killer when it’s done.
Thanks. Still So much to do
3M Acryl Putty (green) has been a life saver for the final coat
That stuff is expensive
@@thedirtheadshed like stupidly expensive. Makes it really hurt when the whole tube dries out.
I've seen a few body shops that used a huge round metal disk that had a flanged edge for stiffness that mounted in a large slow turning machine about the size of an old 1/2" drill that has a metal body.
They ran the disk gently over the oil can, on large body sections like the hood or quarter panel, with only a light pressure. They said that it caused a gentle heating of the material, they pulled the "Flattener" away and let the metal cool. This process caused the metal to gently develop tension which made it stiffer and took away the oil can.
This metal disk is like 5" to 7" in diameter, like the lid on the old glass gallon jars. Like the pickled pigs feet or pickle eggs that used to sit on every bar in the country. Turn that lid upside down, put a stem on it to clamp in the jaws of a 1/2" drill.
A key to it is slow speed. Let the process be gentle to keep warping down.
There are guys making small versions of shrinking discs too. I’ve never used one
@@thedirtheadshed That's the name of the part that I couldn't remember
I had a Street Beat on my Toyota in the late 90’s, that thing leaked out of the box! 😂 Nice to see the quality has improved over the years with the new company.
They were pretty bad back then
Who would get mad at You for giving this Turd a new life? A much cooler life than it's first one. I'm really starting to dig this shit box. Great work Dave, You never disappoint. 😁👌
You get it!! Fun is more important than perfection
You could put all the money into it and it would still be a tarted up Pinto. These kind of car's are cheep to buy & cheep to fix. Fun is affordable with this. That is a great lesson for the hole car community to see. 👍👍
I cannot believe you found a sliding rag! So stoked for you. I’ll have to search the web to find one. I own two 60s beetles. Always wanted one. Britax used to make them in the 90s.
Yep. Check sunroofsource.com that’s where this came from
It really does have nice lines, especially for a car that was so reviled when it was introduced.
Exactly! I didn’t like them myself
I can imagine the whole car pearl white. With blue and purple candy panel job
That would be a good combo!
🦅🇺🇸💪😎👍 . You have definitely put a lot of cool in that little car. Great video as always thank you
Thanks! It’s getting there for sure
Hey Dave, I want to say this before you get so popular that you’ll never see my comment. I think the most popular car shows are of course about the cars, but almost as much so about the friends and buddies aspect - definitely so for original Top Gear, Mighty Car Mods, Matt’s offroad recovery, and arguably DED. Even though you and Fred don’t live close, I think the more collaborations and pals you have involved the stronger your viewer base will be and also maybe won’t require quite so much cranking on raw auto production. Just an observation.
I agree with that
The ragtop is sick Dave. Such a killer style of build for the mustang.
Thanks. It’s taking it well
Dang dude! Looking sweet!
Thanks! I’m geeking out on it
Dude I can’t wait to see where this adventure takes you!!!
Me either.!
Congrats on the subscriber count. Always got to leave you a comment to help the algorithm.
Thanks so much
Great job with the content, appreciate the details of how things work.
Glad you enjoyed it
This is easily my favorite episode!
I appreciate that. I wasn’t sure if it was gonna be good enough
Every episode of this car it's getting better. Roof and quarter panel look amazing.
Thanks! I agree. It’s still weird that a Mustang ii of all things is the one that is keeping my attention
Absolutely loving this build..🎉
Me too
Love your videos! Glad you went back to your original intro
Thanks!
I love this project , it’s always great when uncool becomes really cool 👍🏻. Nice work Dave
Thanks. Those are the best ones
I love this project!
Thanks! Me too
Couple years and you will be at a million for sure. You got all the ingredients. Thank you for all the awesome content!
Thanks for the support. All of it is what will keep things moving forward
Sooooo stylin", congrats it looks great!
Thank you!!
Completely changed how I feel about these cars. This is so good!
Same here
This project is turning out super cool Dave 🤘🏼
Thanks. I’m enjoying it
You deserve all the subscribers Dave! You are super talented and cool to boot! You'll be at 1 million before you know it!
That’ll be wild if it goes that far. Thank you
I didn't think that thing could get any cooler! Then Dave steps up his game. Good stuff bro!
Still uncool…
Couple months ago thing was sitting in a farm field.
Great video! Great combination of detail with a variety of stuff covered. That mustang is a great project and im enjoying watching it change. Keep it up Dave!
Thanks! Will do!
On road, off road, or no road Dave delivers content that meets the needs of many. Thanks Dave!
-=Doug
Thanks Doug! I like to mix it up
Like others have mentioned, you are a true gear head! Always in awe of your skills and vision. 🤘🏼
Thanks! I’m still not a big engine guy though
2.3 Turbo Intercooler Swap, oh and some led bulbs for those gauges, tails, and headlights!!
I can afford gauge bulbs, but that’s pushing it
dude your videos make me wanna get in the shop, exciting to see the progress!
Right on! That’s the goal
man of many talents. thanks for sharing . it going to be a really cool old car
Thanks! I’m hoping so
Pretty sweet build man.
Thanks! It’s a fun one
You made me really like those Mustang II
Nice!
I had my doubts about the lil Mustang II but after this I’m really starting to dig it! 👍🏻
Me too
Man you have to put some kind of 70s paint scheme on it to complete the look! Loving it so far!
I’ll get there!
Showing off those bodywork skills! Quarter panel and gas tank lid looks straight and factory now. Strong work, keep up the momentum 100k is in sight!!
I appreciate it! Back on bodywork today
Rag in the stang is sick! Really diggin it. Now you need another one for the. mini!
I know. But I want to make sure it’s not a leaker
Great episode, found it ironic that it was snowing outside and you are cutting the roof for a rag top.
Right! I’m always a little off on my timing
Love the 4x4 / off-road content, but this one took me back. In the mid 1990s I had an F350 with a 40x40 slide back rag. Love the channel.
Nice!! Baller
I watch other sites like "make it custom" and the way he does body work is so mush more "show car" quality. I watch what your doing here and this is the way I like to do it, ya it might not win at gambler but it really looks good when its all done. Great content Dave keep it coming...
Thanks! I would love to learn the Best ways to do things. But I’m ok with just getting it done and enjoying the ride
Mr. Dave I’ve been a long time fan and have of course been watching the dirt head shed since it started just wanted to take the time to say your intro is probably the coolest in automotive RUclips. Love the music and cuts!
Thanks so much. The good editing only comes when I have help from my friend Cameron. Otherwise it’s simple and no music when it’s just me
Love this project! I can see it laid out with a fresh blue flake on it. I hope you keep the seats pimp white to match the other bits. Lots of potential on this unique build. Thanks again for the excellent content!
Thanks. Your vision is the same as mine
Historic build in the Mustang and custom worlds, honestly. Coolest one ever done so far. I want it so bad.
I appreciate that. It’s getting there!
Man I new you was going to put some love in to it.
I can’t help it
I love this car
Me too
Dood, just when I think that little rig couldn't get any more gangster...super cool!
It’s gonna be pretty rad by next spring
I get it, goes great with the slam look, its totally rad!
Thanks!
I love the safety glasses on top of your head but shutting your eyes and using your hands as a shield while welding. The Miller shield on the trunk the entire time. This is reality tv folks.
Love the build.
It’s real. Sometimes you just get wrapped up in getting the job done
Looks like how my projects go. Just a few loose tiles in the shower turns into half up the wall down to the studs and a week later my shower is back better than ever haha. Thanks for the video Dave !
They always get out of hand. Thanks
That turned out really well👍 It has to have gained a couple of wife approval points by now !?!?
Not yet…. Maybe with more body work
man, as many bodies I have seen you destroy on Dirt every day, I have never seen you do body work. Great job, looks great from my Computer.
Yeah. I only got to show half of my hobbies on DED
Another great video. I love canvas ragtops!! I am a hack so I would have totally just masked the chrome and left it in place. But of course, you’re doing it better. Well done!
I probably should have gone that route
I would be stoked if you could show us a lace paint job some day. Great content - thanks!
One day. I’m a big fan
The Musturd just get keeps getting cooler! This has to be your favorite car in your fleet? Way to go Dave!
Thanks . Yeah ,for some reason I can’t stop working on it
Heck yeah man. I'd love to get a rag top for my dual cab rodeo minitruck
Order one up! Sunroofsource.com