79:was the beginning of the fox body . Those 302s connected to a standard transmission could get rubber in 2 gears. I worked at a Ford dealer during this time, the 6 cylinder Pintos were quick as well. Love this car !
Kinda sad to see one that is restorable end up being picked a part by the scavengers. Bet when Benny returns to that yard that 77 stang wont be recognizable!
@@harrymiller8538 Yeah. On one hand, it’s hard to see cars get dismantled like that, but on the other, it’s benefiting someone with another car make that one nicer.
Benny I would have liked to see a video of the silver Crown Vic behind it. It was between 1988 - 91. Thanks for the odometer reading. Thank you for taking the time to make the video for all of us.
Had one of these, it was my first car. I was about 14 yrs old and rode my friends around till I wrecked it. Didn’t get another car till I was 18, a 1981 Chevy Citation X-11
In 1977 if you had this 5.0 liter Mustang you had a sporty fast car. But on the other hand, most knew it wasn't as powerful as the Mustangs of 6 or 7 years earlier.
@@moonbeamskies3346 It was "right" for the times, but not for a sports car. The Camaro, Firebird and Corvette all stayed true to form, even during the emission laden 1970s.
One could say "Pinto," but Mustang II really didn't share much with the Pinto. Styling on these was just corny. The "C" in the side panels was really a "kick in the crotch," more than being a tribute, to the original.
@@googleusergp not so DUMMY. I had 2 Ford Pinto's A Red 1976 Wagon 4 speed and a 1980 RUNABOUT 4 speed. And They were GREAT little Gas Sippers for their day. Kept FoMoCo from going Belly Up. Along with The Mabber Dinc..4/4/24 3.21 Pm cst USA DUMMY
I drove a fastback with the 302 once when I worked at a ford dealership in 1981 amd it felt pretty quick (for the time). Really didn't expect to the v8 in this one! Nice video man!
Never cared much for the Mustang II's, but they did sell very well. This one is a great parts car, or a rough restoration candidate, but too late now - it'll get the squeeze unfortunately. Interesting color and nice with the V8. I really like cars from the '70's no matter what they are.
Yep, good at the time. Basically, I like all cars - always have. I grew up in a "Chevy/Buick family", but migrated to Mopar when I bought a used 2 year old '70 Challenger R/T at 18. Wish I still had it. I miss Mopar.
@@oldyellow8120 A lot of them were right at the time. Small V8s, downsized vehicles, stopgap engines, and a lot more. I was fortunate to keep all the good cars I came across. I still have the 1980 Trans Am my parents bought new and added a '79 10th Anniversary 400/4 speed (one of 1,817 made) 19 years later.
I actually quite like this generation. They are more of a reiteration of the first gen Mustangs. Up to 1973 they were getting too big. These handled well too with that rack and pinion steering.
Never liked them and they were a joke in the Mustang lineage. At least the Camaro, Corvette and Firebird stayed close to their lineage during this time.
@@googleusergpOnce again you embarrass yourself here. I just stated these were closer to their original lineage than the previous bloated models which is a fact and you say the opposite.
@@althunder4269 Once again, you prove you don't know squat. They were far from their original lineage. They were based on a Pinto, an economy car and they were around for a whopping four years as a stopgap. Contrast that to the Fox platform that was around for 15 years. Were you dropped on your head as a kid?
@@googleusergpThe first Mustang was based off the Falcon which was also an economy car . The Camaro was based off the Nova II which was an economy car. So that Mustang was based off the Pinto. So what? They were all derived from something else. Your argument is moot.
I remember seeing these! It must have been 20 minutes ago in the garage! LOL. I "fixed" it. No longer does it have the smogged 140hp 302. It has the roller motor from an explorer with trickflow 11R heads and a 240/240 .512 cam, headers and 3" exhaust. Its a T-5 with a hydraulic clutch. Indeed it does have Mustang II suspension. Not what came from the factory, but what came from Summit. I still have to upgrade the wheels and brakes and I need to swap the anemic stock oil pan and put in a locking diff.. Also I need to figure out the AC. I just finished redoing the power steering. I didn't see any parts I need from this. I did observe the code 3 rear end, which was uncommon. I just want it to look right and keep up with modern traffic. So if you get into the DFW area, maybe you will see it too.
I have driven one of these... in the UK! The Mustang II I drove was a two tone color. Blue & Rust! She truly was a Rustang! The vendor wanted about £1000 for it which was about £1000 too much! I did not buy it & I saw the car outside a bar months later. Apparently the owner swapped it for two barrels of beer! Mechanically she was fine as she steered & stopped perfectly but the rust on the body was shockingly bad. Every panel including the hood & trunk were riddled with rust.
Hey Benny I appreciate you checking that crown Vic for a rear sway bar! I had to laugh at the end of the video when you said oh by the way this car has no rear sway bar. By the way nice video on the mustang thank you!! 🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁😎🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Looks like a good car ! Needs some cleanup obviously but it's in the same shape my 79 notch was when I got it, a bit of elbow grease and fixing a few issues typical of a car that hasn't run for ages, and she was a daily driver passing the french inspection. Not a fan of those but there's hope.
Whoa Nelley, 1977 and going to Heaven. Ahh, yes, the "Phony Pony". Nope, never liked these, you got that right. My uncle had one new and he too never liked it. Correct, Kozelski Ford, which today is Sykora Ford at 519 S George Kacir Drive West, TX 76691. It became Sykora Ford in 1984. We got the VIN, we win: 7 for 1977 model year, F for Dearborn, MI assembly, 02 for Mustang base two door hardtop coupe, F for 302 CID V8 with two barrel and the rest is the production sequence. The Dearborn, MI facility assembled Mustangs from their start until the 2004 model year. No, as others have mentioned, the 1979 model year is the first year for the Fox platform Mustang. However, the Fox platform DID start with the 1978 model year (Fairmont/Zephyr) so maybe that's what you were thinking. Yes, those front ends were indeed the hot ticket for many years for hot rodders. Not anymore though. Looks like the First State Bank of Texas still exists, but possibly not that branch. We got the tag, we can brag: 2R for Bright Red exterior paint, 52 for Dallas, TX sales district, 60F for Mustang two door hardtop coupe, AD for red interior trim, 08B for Tuesday February 8, 1977 production, 3 for 2.79:1 rear axle ratio, non-locking, W for C-4 automatic transmission, and A for factory installed air conditioning. Whoa Nelley, this pony has always been a phony. The horse will soon be glue, and that's it for you. Mustang took its last ride and you can't save its hide. That's it, time to quit. Mustang II and it's through. Motorcraft needs a life raft. C-4 soon to be out the door. Going to be flat and that's that. Painted Bright Red and going to bed. Going to get squished and you guessed it, even in February of 1977, no one was even remotely that pissed.
It's really sad that someone decided to put this into hospice. Most of these were sadly equipped with either a 4 banger; and v-6's.. Hard core Mustang guys always hated this series that began in '74.
@@ClassicRideSociety yeah I noticed that after I made the Comment 😄 I Rode in a Hatchback Version That Had a 351 Crammed in You Talk about a WILD PONY 🐎🤣 IT WAS SCARY 😳.
I do collect them but not for souvenirs. They have saved my butt a few times. I lost the keys to my 70 executive. went through my stash of keys and found replacements for the ignition, truck and door locks. have also found replacements when I buy steering columns from the junkyard that dont have keys
1979 fox body. 1978 last year for those models. that little would have been saveable for a daily summer driver. b4 visiting the yard. and now a future date with TOYOTA JAN!!
was RUclips even around in 2003? I thought you meant when.i started making videos. if youre asking when I made a RUclips account, I really don't remember as its been a long time
@@ClassicRideSociety Yes, 2013 is when you likely started with a You Tube account/screen name. I didn't post for years with YT, only the past few years.
Pretty much it look like that Mustang for the most part this needed a good cleaning Ford engines turn on to be pretty reliable so I'm surely she would run only thing I would do with that car replace the carpet and get me some nice set of rims and tires it would make one nice Mustang.
The lowest point was the 73 model year, The car was the biggest and ugliest and slowest compared to all previous. It was over blown and sales were pathetic..It was almost as big as a midsized car...and so detuned..no power...a dog........the 74 was the rebirth and when the car started it's come back....385,000 sold in one year...had the 74 not come along, the Mustang would have died for ever.
These "Phony Ponies" were "right" for the times, but not for a sports car. They were terrible, slow and ugly. Add in Ford "quality" of the 1970s and it makes for a very disappointing experience. While everyone was doing "Sticker Muscle" back then, at least the Camaro and Firebird had some performance (and handling) to back it up.
Worst Gen of the Mustangs ever! "1974-78", In 74 you couldn't even get a V8!, I have to say this one's not too bad!, BTW 1979 was the first for Fox bodys except Fairmont and Zephyr in 1978
79:was the beginning of the fox body . Those 302s connected to a standard transmission could get rubber in 2 gears. I worked at a Ford dealer during this time, the 6 cylinder Pintos were quick as well. Love this car !
Be worth saving by someone. Not many left around and not in the worse shape. Thank you for the tag-a-long!
Hello from Tennessee I love the '74 -'78 Ford mustang 2 I know there not that popular great find ✌️
That’s actually in somewhat “nice” (for a forty-seven year old car) shape. Restorable.
Agreed
Kinda sad to see one that is restorable end up being picked a part by the scavengers. Bet when Benny returns to that yard that 77 stang wont be recognizable!
@@harrymiller8538 Yeah. On one hand, it’s hard to see cars get dismantled like that, but on the other, it’s benefiting someone with another car make that one nicer.
That mustang is worth a restoration 😮 not bad for a 47 year old car ,nice one Benny.
'79 was the first year for the Fox Mustang, that looks very restorable sad that it's in the yard
that was good Benny, I like that little Mustang 👍
Benny I would have liked to see a video of the silver Crown Vic behind it. It was between 1988 - 91. Thanks for the odometer reading. Thank you for taking the time to make the video for all of us.
Verry cool benny 😊
Had one of these, it was my first car. I was about 14 yrs old and rode my friends around till I wrecked it. Didn’t get another car till I was 18, a 1981 Chevy Citation X-11
In 1977 if you had this 5.0 liter Mustang you had a sporty fast car. But on the other hand, most knew it wasn't as powerful as the Mustangs of 6 or 7 years earlier.
Like the Charley Angela cars!!😂
A fancy Pinto.
I had a friend who had a fastback 77 model 302 4 speed
At the time people thought it was sleek and fast, no?
@@moonbeamskies3346 It was "right" for the times, but not for a sports car. The Camaro, Firebird and Corvette all stayed true to form, even during the emission laden 1970s.
One could say "Pinto," but Mustang II really didn't share much with the Pinto. Styling on these was just corny. The "C" in the side panels was really a "kick in the crotch," more than being a tribute, to the original.
@@tomwesley7884 Sure they did. They were both heaps of crap.
@@googleusergp not so DUMMY. I had 2 Ford Pinto's A Red 1976 Wagon 4 speed and a 1980 RUNABOUT 4 speed. And They were GREAT little Gas Sippers for their day. Kept FoMoCo from going Belly Up. Along with The Mabber Dinc..4/4/24 3.21 Pm cst USA DUMMY
I like it🎉. I would drive that everywhere.
This car has a lot of potential. I hope somebody saves her.
Unfortunately its gonna be parts only until they crush her
I drove a fastback with the 302 once when I worked at a ford dealership in 1981 amd it felt pretty quick (for the time).
Really didn't expect to the v8 in this one!
Nice video man!
It was common to see a V8 in these. It was a popular option and probably the best engine to get if you were unfortunate enough to buy one of these.
Never cared much for the Mustang II's, but they did sell very well. This one is a great parts car, or a rough restoration candidate, but too late now - it'll get the squeeze unfortunately. Interesting color and nice with the V8. I really like cars from the '70's no matter what they are.
agreed
They were right for the times, but really a laughing stock.
Yep, good at the time. Basically, I like all cars - always have. I grew up in a "Chevy/Buick family", but migrated to Mopar when I bought a used 2 year old '70 Challenger R/T at 18. Wish I still had it. I miss Mopar.
@@oldyellow8120 A lot of them were right at the time. Small V8s, downsized vehicles, stopgap engines, and a lot more. I was fortunate to keep all the good cars I came across. I still have the 1980 Trans Am my parents bought new and added a '79 10th Anniversary 400/4 speed (one of 1,817 made) 19 years later.
As bad as a lot of people thought these cars were they were affordable and did not use much gas which is what was needed at the time.
I actually quite like this generation. They are more of a reiteration of the first gen Mustangs. Up to 1973 they were getting too big. These handled well too with that rack and pinion steering.
I agree, I always wanted one as well.
Never liked them and they were a joke in the Mustang lineage. At least the Camaro, Corvette and Firebird stayed close to their lineage during this time.
@@googleusergpOnce again you embarrass yourself here. I just stated these were closer to their original lineage than the previous bloated models which is a fact and you say the opposite.
@@althunder4269 Once again, you prove you don't know squat. They were far from their original lineage. They were based on a Pinto, an economy car and they were around for a whopping four years as a stopgap. Contrast that to the Fox platform that was around for 15 years. Were you dropped on your head as a kid?
@@googleusergpThe first Mustang was based off the Falcon which was also an economy car . The Camaro was based off the Nova II which was an economy car. So that Mustang was based off the Pinto. So what? They were all derived from something else. Your argument is moot.
She was nice back in the day
I know everyone hates those cars but I like them when done right,Or done in a way that appeals to me
I'll take the Mustang II and the white Escort EXP sitting right next to it!!! Nice example. It does have the standard interior. I prefer the deluxe.
my first car,, thanks
....The transmission in that car is a hard to find item if I remember? I think its got a smaller case/bell housing....might be wrong though
I remember seeing these! It must have been 20 minutes ago in the garage! LOL. I "fixed" it. No longer does it have the smogged 140hp 302. It has the roller motor from an explorer with trickflow 11R heads and a 240/240 .512 cam, headers and 3" exhaust. Its a T-5 with a hydraulic clutch. Indeed it does have Mustang II suspension. Not what came from the factory, but what came from Summit. I still have to upgrade the wheels and brakes and I need to swap the anemic stock oil pan and put in a locking diff.. Also I need to figure out the AC. I just finished redoing the power steering. I didn't see any parts I need from this. I did observe the code 3 rear end, which was uncommon. I just want it to look right and keep up with modern traffic. So if you get into the DFW area, maybe you will see it too.
Oh wow and I remember that my uncle had a blue one that he only kept for 15 years.
I have driven one of these... in the UK! The Mustang II I drove was a two tone color. Blue & Rust! She truly was a Rustang! The vendor wanted about £1000 for it which was about £1000 too much! I did not buy it & I saw the car outside a bar months later. Apparently the owner swapped it for two barrels of beer! Mechanically she was fine as she steered & stopped perfectly but the rust on the body was shockingly bad. Every panel including the hood & trunk were riddled with rust.
302 verry plus rocket 😊
I knew someone that had a blue one❤
Glorified Maverick
Correction, its a reskinned pinto
You are correct.
Pinto @@falconman9554
Neither! Though inspired by Pinto, Mustang II was a unique model.
Most beautiful Mustang made
The turn signal worth some cash. Those motor mounts and the oil pan were specific to the MII you can get a good price for those.
I actually like the Mustang 2.
Not in bad shape.shame it wound up in the scrapper.
Hey Benny I appreciate you checking that crown Vic for a rear sway bar! I had to laugh at the end of the video when you said oh by the way this car has no rear sway bar. By the way nice video on the mustang thank you!! 🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁😎🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Charley’s angels
turning 16 and getting my drivers license in 1977. April 6th. 1977
Except for the gas tank, that guy could probably run, and drivable. I saw one small dent on the left rear. That's in really good shape.
Looks like a good car ! Needs some cleanup obviously but it's in the same shape my 79 notch was when I got it, a bit of elbow grease and fixing a few issues typical of a car that hasn't run for ages, and she was a daily driver passing the french inspection. Not a fan of those but there's hope.
A little restoration and go ahead.. A coyote v8❤
😎cool find Benny had two of these pulled the engines one was a white Cobra like on Charlie's Angels then sold the body guy put a 302 in it😅
Poor old mustang 2 she needs to be saved
Whoa Nelley, 1977 and going to Heaven. Ahh, yes, the "Phony Pony". Nope, never liked these, you got that right. My uncle had one new and he too never liked it. Correct, Kozelski Ford, which today is Sykora Ford at 519 S George Kacir Drive West, TX 76691. It became Sykora Ford in 1984.
We got the VIN, we win: 7 for 1977 model year, F for Dearborn, MI assembly, 02 for Mustang base two door hardtop coupe, F for 302 CID V8 with two barrel and the rest is the production sequence. The Dearborn, MI facility assembled Mustangs from their start until the 2004 model year. No, as others have mentioned, the 1979 model year is the first year for the Fox platform Mustang. However, the Fox platform DID start with the 1978 model year (Fairmont/Zephyr) so maybe that's what you were thinking. Yes, those front ends were indeed the hot ticket for many years for hot rodders. Not anymore though. Looks like the First State Bank of Texas still exists, but possibly not that branch.
We got the tag, we can brag: 2R for Bright Red exterior paint, 52 for Dallas, TX sales district, 60F for Mustang two door hardtop coupe, AD for red interior trim, 08B for Tuesday February 8, 1977 production, 3 for 2.79:1 rear axle ratio, non-locking, W for C-4 automatic transmission, and A for factory installed air conditioning.
Whoa Nelley, this pony has always been a phony. The horse will soon be glue, and that's it for you. Mustang took its last ride and you can't save its hide. That's it, time to quit. Mustang II and it's through. Motorcraft needs a life raft. C-4 soon to be out the door. Going to be flat and that's that. Painted Bright Red and going to bed. Going to get squished and you guessed it, even in February of 1977, no one was even remotely that pissed.
the fastback versions look good
78 last year of this body style, 79 first year of the Fox Body
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I remember you did a video on the last ford like that one
That's a shame...it could still be on the road.
O you read my My mind lol on the Crown Vic
My friends 77 is a show car with the t tops 4 speed and hatch its a beautiful car
It's really sad that someone decided to put this into hospice. Most of these were sadly equipped with either a 4 banger; and v-6's.. Hard core Mustang guys always hated this series that began in '74.
Great little Car to drop a V8 in.
it already has one
@@ClassicRideSociety yeah I noticed that after I made the Comment 😄 I Rode in a Hatchback Version That Had a 351 Crammed in You Talk about a WILD PONY 🐎🤣 IT WAS SCARY 😳.
@@robertvance1873 Yup, someone added that, as the 302 V8 was the top option in these during that iteration of the "Phony Pony".
where is this yard
BYOT in Elm Mott Texas
What was the skeleton on the floor board?
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩🍩☕️☕️👀😎👍. Not a fan , but it would make a nice cheap driver. ⚰️🪦⚰️🪦
hey Benny, do you collect the keys for a souvenir ? just asking...thanks for your time.
I do collect them but not for souvenirs. They have saved my butt a few times. I lost the keys to my 70 executive. went through my stash of keys and found replacements for the ignition, truck and door locks. have also found replacements when I buy steering columns from the junkyard that dont have keys
1979 fox body. 1978 last year for those models. that little would have been saveable for a daily summer driver. b4 visiting the yard. and now a future date with TOYOTA JAN!!
look close the 8'' third member could be a posi i found one at junk yard in dallas
Based on the door jamb label, this had a 2.79:1 non-locking axle.
I went under your channel name it says December 2003 when you started RUclips is that right?
was RUclips even around in 2003? I thought you meant when.i started making videos. if youre asking when I made a RUclips account, I really don't remember as its been a long time
@@ClassicRideSociety You started Friday December 6, 2013 according to You Tube.
I wish I had stsrted making videos back in 2013. You can look on the channel at the oldest video and look at the date is was uploaded
@@ClassicRideSociety Yes, 2013 is when you likely started with a You Tube account/screen name. I didn't post for years with YT, only the past few years.
where can i find mustang 2 tail light kits what junkyard was this
this car was at BYOT Auto salvage in Elm Mott Texas
Looked like old V8 badge on front fender
1979 fox body 1978 was mustang 2
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Funny how the ZX2 next too it looks like it could be the late 90's successor to the Mustang ll
And just as bad. LOL.
@@googleusergp Lol
@@emeyer6963 Both heaps. LOL.
This looks to be ready for action with a small amount of bucks invested
agreed
A small fortune and not really worth it. In the end you'd have maybe a $5000 car at best. LOL.
78 fox
O what do u do not fan of pinto stang not bad has keys lol 😊
Pretty much it look like that Mustang for the most part this needed a good cleaning Ford engines turn on to be pretty reliable so I'm surely she would run only thing I would do with that car replace the carpet and get me some nice set of rims and tires it would make one nice Mustang.
With a 302?? Call Ripley,s!
Nah, fairly common to get a 302 in one. They were always and option except in 1974 as I recall.
Bet that 77 would out live a tesla or any car after 05
Stick a Coyote drive train inside 😀
While purists may not like these cars that much. A little slow and perhaps less sporty. Fords sales numbers on this generation were very good.
Solid V8 rarer
4:37 is that a partial skeleton of some small rodent or something driver side floor? 🤔
years ago my sister she had a 74 mustang 2 geia it had a 2 tone color.but it got in a wreck.poor thing.but it is what it is.
I hope you are going to pay for the keys when you leave.
always 😄
No 1979was 78 last for the 2
That's driver quality. Easily could be put back on the road. Should NOT be in the Junkyard. And I don't like Fords
The lowest point was the 73 model year, The car was the biggest and ugliest and slowest compared to all previous. It was over blown and sales were pathetic..It was almost as big as a midsized car...and so detuned..no power...a dog........the 74 was the rebirth and when the car started it's come back....385,000 sold in one year...had the 74 not come along, the Mustang would have died for ever.
These "Phony Ponies" were "right" for the times, but not for a sports car. They were terrible, slow and ugly. Add in Ford "quality" of the 1970s and it makes for a very disappointing experience. While everyone was doing "Sticker Muscle" back then, at least the Camaro and Firebird had some performance (and handling) to back it up.
I actually like the 73. James bond drove a 71
Worst Mustang ever loader up Crusher engage
Worst Gen of the Mustangs ever! "1974-78", In 74 you couldn't even get a V8!, I have to say this one's not too bad!, BTW 1979 was the first for Fox bodys except Fairmont and Zephyr in 1978
Correct, 1975 was the first year of that the Phony Pony got the V8 option.