The beginning brought me back to being your age and working on my cars with my Dad when they needed something fixed. SOOO many F-bombs and all he wanted to do was go inside and watch TV but he knew he had to help because I didn’t have the money to take it to a mechanic and he had the money but didn’t want to pay it, and he knew he would be teaching me how to do it myself in the future. Kudos to your Dad. And nice work kid!!
You got VERY VERY lucky, not saying your hard work wasn’t good.. there was a lot of reasons for the lowball offers. You and the buyer appear not to be versed in the weak points of mustangs, (cowl, floors,-never mentioned)They don’t call that color “retail red” for no reason. Nostalgia will make u overlook a lot. It’s been said many times..”you make the money when u BUY the car..I commend your fortitude, amd very glad u didn’t get burned.. even if u broke even, you gained the experience
I never new that. It seemed like everyone that lowballed me was hung up on it being an inline 6 vs a v8. I never heard the retail red comment before. The experience of rebuilding definitely added value. I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching the video.
@@cheekyspencer not a problem, in-line 6 is not as desirable as a v8, HOWEVER, a solid non-rusted 6 will always be more desirable than a v8 body needing extensive rust repair.. especially if it’s structure. …also, the market has changed from “numbers matching”, “original” to solid, and drivable. “Retail Red” is the color EVERY used mustang got painted in the 80s/90s because it fit the car! Red on that body looks great! Add the Shelby stripes and BOOM.. car sold!
This is a very respectful reply. I was pretty rude in mine. I should pay more attention to my responses and model them more after yours. Btw it was spot on.
For a first timer - You actually did an excellent job my opinion & made a very decent profit w/ a lucky buyer / timing is everything sometimes. didn't spend a whole lot on refurbishing, only your time with cost $ Zero but a valuable lesson from now on as you mature into other experience/cars in life. one rule of thumb for future reference to knock out the tire kickers/low Ballers is listing your ad w/ all offers by appointment views only. serious buyer will respect & show up. baby boomers - older guys w/cash $$$ like this one are what you are looking for. Gen Z /X / Millennium are to avoid only if they SHOW up! there's more + too long to explain here. just my experience having sold 25+ classics since 80's.
This is good advice! I mentioned in my post to just avoid Facebook marketplace. Anything I ever sold on there was nothing but low ballers and no shows. I was selling a few pieces of vintage clothing and got requests for a fraction of the price. I put the same items on Etsy and sold them full price that day. Marketplace is the worst because it also only attracts people from your zip code. An online nationwide site will advertise to a much larger crowd. As they say, "The medium is the message". He did a great job but nothing beats wisdom from the older, wiser and more experienced!
You did great! Look at the experience you now have under your belt. If you have the passion and drive after this first job, you'll do even better on the next one!
Very well done. Thanks for sharing this. Your reputation is EVERYTHING in life, honesty on what you know or don’t know goes very far. So many folks try to fake it and that never works in the long run. You have great skills in the body work area, this is going to take you far when flipping cars. I am an old Mustang guy, I guess that’s why I found your video and am glad I did. So many Mustang experts are getting older now so grab all their knowledge while you can. I wish you well in your future projects brother….I will be watching for them.
I asked my dad for help to get it started. Very, very good start. Usually... Great job for a newcomer into this tricky business. You didn't immediately jump out too far over your head. Serious patience and attention to the "right details" will save you when it's time to add up all the costs. You can spend a ton of money and get nowhere if you don't follow this simple advice...
@cheekyspencer next time don't worry about the outside appearance of the car so much. Just get it running and make sure the wheels and tires look good then send it lol
Very cool video - great subject matter, engaging story, and well shot/edited. I'm impressed that a 6 cyl hardtop commands so much money these days. Bought my 1st Mustang ('66 hardtop 6-cyl auto) in 1982 for $2,100. I'm embarrassed to say what my '65 289 A-code 4-speed Fastback cost me last year!
I was a mustang buyer and seller for over 30 years. I cannot believe you got $17K! 1966 Was the year they made the most Mustangs. Especially the 6 cylinder models. You got lucky for sure.
Aye man. Awesome video. Thought I was watching a professional RUclipsr until I saw your channel had only 250 subs. Seriously impressive and entertaining. Definitely put in more effort than what that car is worth.
Hey bro that was great video loved it , the fact you wasn’t a professional and feeling your way around in the un expected made it really good to feel your journey with you , you worked hard and I respect you bro thanks again love from Birmingham city uk 🇬🇧 i
Really nice job. I’m inspired. I bought the same car just last December. Same color, same year, same engine but mine has a manual transmission and I paid a little less than your initial cost. I was looking for the right car for the last couple of years. Mine looks great from about 10 feet away and the interior, trunk and engine compartment are immaculate but mine will need a full paint job and a couple of areas of bodywork to look like yours did when you sold it and I have some engine work to do.
It will be worth it once you finish it. They are awesome cars. If I were to keep one I'd prefer a manual transmission like yours. It's more fun to drive.
Cali is insanely priced! It's so nice though. Anyhow, good video...please though, anything but a Mustang next time. 1970-72 Montes are an excellent flip.
Oh, how inflationary prices changed in the last 50 years. In 1975 I bought a Mustang hardtop from the original owner for $550. It had the 225 HP 289 V8, dual exhaust and 4-spd. trans. The exterior paint was signal red. The base interior was black. The only defects on the car was some minor rust on the front bumper and a small dent in the trunk lid. I guess I'm just out of touch with prices, as I would have laughed in the face of the seller when he/she told me they wanted $9,500 for a six cylinder Mustang that needed so much work. That being said, you did do a nice job bringing the stang back to it's original condition.
The entire market is being Distorted by these crazy prices. These less desirable cars are being dragged up because the really special cars are selling for insane prices. Sad thing is that old rich guys are buying them and parking them in a garage. They are trophies. Not what the car hobby needs. Most people are being priced out of the hobby.
@@mlynch001 I'm helping my husband shop for classic Mustang and this is what we are seeing. He originally wanted a 350 or 500GT and what we are seeing is that something that needs a lot of work is 150k and a full restomod that can be a daily driver is over 300k. So now he's cool with a 66-68 hardtop but the prices are all over the place. From 20-60k. So the price of the one in this video seems cheap to me, lol. I agree the rich old guys who can pay ridiculous prices and then never drive them are driving the cost up for someone who wants to actually drive and use the car.
Great video. I'm glad the V8s are so pricey, makes the 6 cylinder easier to acquire for me and the 6 is a fine engine. The V8 is more expensive purely for ego of having a V8 IMHO and good for those who only buy V8s.For what its worth, I've have lots of muscle cars, so I don't need the ego boost. Maybe it's a boomer thing, but 16K seems like a good price for that car with all the work you've done on it. Easy to say now, but I would love to find a car like that for 16K. I'm in my late 70s and don't have the time and energy you have, young sir, so I open my wallet. Again, great job!
These mustangs take years. Dont ever sell them you will regret it later. Its about the struggle and accomplishment. The look on people's faces when you drive one down the road is priceless.
You could drop the welder and spray gun from your costs since you'll keep them and use them on other projects. Your numbers look a little better that way.
Should have found a basic 289 or 302 V8 with a c-3 tranny to swap out that 6-cylinder. I had a 66' 6-cylinder Mustang back in high school. I sold it and bought a 67 Mustang with a 289. Way more fun!
@hughphillips-diy Actually you're the one that is wrong. Ford does have a C-3 transmission. A lot of them went in the Pintos and some went with the V-6's.
Swapping in a V8 requires a different rear end to handle the extra power. The correct rear will have 5 lug bolts. The 6 cylinder rear is 4 bolt so you have to change the front spindles too. The V8 had larger brakes too. I flipped a 67 6cyl, car that I got for $3k It needed floors and quarter panels as well as a lot of interior work. I had more in parts than you did but I think I had 7K total in it when finished. I sold it for $15K to a guy from England. He brought it back a week later and wanted me to change it to a V8. It cost another $20K to change it over. He wanted power disc brakes, Power steering and a Tremec 6 speed transmission. He bought a 302 engine from Summit for $4K and another $4K for the trans. He could have bought a Shelby for what he had invested in a 67 coupe. Most of that work was documented on my you tube channel. I restored my 65 fastback before I was on you tube and people thought I was a Mustang expert, so I got a lot of rusty Mustangs to restore after that. Mustangs are easy to restore because there's so much aftermarket stuff available, but I've done my last Mustang. I sold my 65 recently so I can afford to restore some of my other projects. The C3 transmission was in 289 AND 302 V8s. The C4s were behind the big block engines.
I hope the new owner never sees this video. He'll be kicking himself for years for not doing due diligence. Still, you have some more experience in restoration, but suggest you learn from a pro next car as the next buyers will likely be a little more clued up. Good luck.
I have a 1966 mustang coupe I’m working on now,it has a 200 inline 6,it doesn’t look nearly as good as yours but it runs like a new car I’ve drove it everywhere,and I’ve had offers of around $10,000. People like mine because of the 6 cylinder I guess it depends on the area you live,where I live classic cars are a big deal,but if you find the right person you’ll be surprised
Yes, good point. I'm in Cali and everything is pricey. Mine didn't run the best when it was cold out though. When I was getting offers, everyone knocked mine for being a 6 and not a V8.
Nice job, I've got a question, what strain is the plant @ 9;31, looks like a thin leaf sativa, Lol Keep the content coming youngblood, you have mad skills
thank you very much for responding. I love American cars from the 60s - 70s. I'm 54 years old and I live in Belgium. I bought a 77 Corvette 3 years ago in Ohio for $11,000 and it is in very, very good condition. I would have bought a 66 Mustang this year too :-)@@cheekyspencer
Had a 66 6 cylinder in HS we share it, really cool car for the time. My dad traded in for a 1970 Ford Maverick, I bought a new 1969 Shelby GT 350, still have the car.
Yes it has been a project for years, and now it is the interior being done, black to white, and acapulco blue to gulfstream aqua with gold stripe. Will get it truly on the road soon.
I will never make someone a low-ball offer before I've even seen the car up close. To me that's insulting. I won't make such an offer and I won't ever respond to one.
Good job and an entertaining video, but I can't help but wonder if $9500 wasn't a bit too much to pay for a T(?)-code coupe with so much work required. To me that was more like a $6000 car, tops.
possibly could have found a screaming deal for 6000. Alot of cars for 6k in Cali are all rusted out. California prices seem inflated. Especially since the automotive prices skyrocketed from 2020
Just paid $36K for a 64 1/2 mostly restored, no rust, with 289. C4 auto, convertible, and factory AC. Should be a good long term investment, and the wife lives driving it.
Have to wonder how many commenters on here have actually kept track of 6-cyl values in recent years. TL,DR: they're not as dirt cheap as they were a decade ago...
exactly. I'm in the process of shopping for a classic with my husband. Prices for any body style are extremely high. Whether it be for a house or car, I've found that unless someone is currently in the process of looking, they don't really know what things cost and they WAY underestimate it. If they ever start shopping, they are in for a surprise.
yes it is, 289/302 (drop straight in)or 351 (tight fit), c4 auto, 9 inch and front Grenada disc brakes is the cheapest way. No cutting or welding needed, it all bolts straight up.
@@craigmorrell1052thanks so if you bought a restored 6 cylinder 'Stang, did the reversible V8 swap and kept all the original 6 cyl equipment protected in storage to sell with the car someday, you could have the fun of the V8 for quite a bit cheaper than buying a restored original V8 car.
@@cheekyspencer spindles and the rear axle are beefier and would give you five lug wheels anyway. Maybe the unibody and suspension are the same? the 289 weighs about 80 lb more than the 6 so maybe front springs? Swaybar?
Your first mistake was paying 9,500 for a poor condition 6 cylinder Mustang... Thank your lucky stars you found a Sucker to pay 16k....That car was maybe worth 11k on a good day....
You paid 9500 for a beat up 6 cylinder 66 coupe... you really bought wrong... you pulled a golden horseshoe from your a$$ breaking even much less making any money...
@@cheekyspencer if you want, I will be your automotive spiritual advisor... I'm sorry if I was too harsh in my criticism of your mustang flip. But for real, I own a restoration shop and have a very keen knowledge of these older cars and will gladly help you pick winners if you want.
@@scottford1091Damn you seem like a nice guy. I wish you were in California I'd sign up to be your pupil. Sold all my other cars ('63 Galaxie 500XL 406, Shelby GT500, etc. etc....the wifey and I are now focusing on our '65 Mustang and I am absolutely loving it. Have a good one sir 👍
@@IrishMike22 Thanks! I used to live in Redwood City for a couple of years. I love when a real California car comes into the shop. They are usually very clean with little rust. Just wrapping up a c code 4 speed 67 coupe project that came from SanDiego. The only rust was the right floor pan where the heater core had leaked for years... factory red oxide primer was still on the bottom of the floor pans.
Hi @cheekyspencer, this is Alex from Spain. I am thinking to buy a Ford Mustang v6 1966 like this appear in your video restoration, and I would like to talk to you because clearly you ar ean expert, and I bet you could help me. It would be possible?
I just paid 10,000 for a all original still working no major issue 1966 289 coup in Florida. 17,000 lol. No offence but damn you ripped that guy off but i guess you are in CA. Good for you though that guy was an idiot.
Yes I made the mistake of buying a V8. Definitely would have gotten 20k+ if it was a V8. As you said much more desirable. As for how many hours it took? I couldn't tell ya... Just know it was many many hours. I'm confident my rate was below minimum wage.
The beginning brought me back to being your age and working on my cars with my Dad when they needed something fixed. SOOO many F-bombs and all he wanted to do was go inside and watch TV but he knew he had to help because I didn’t have the money to take it to a mechanic and he had the money but didn’t want to pay it, and he knew he would be teaching me how to do it myself in the future. Kudos to your Dad. And nice work kid!!
Sounds exactly like my Dad. Great Dads think alike. Love it!
You got VERY VERY lucky, not saying your hard work wasn’t good.. there was a lot of reasons for the lowball offers. You and the buyer appear not to be versed in the weak points of mustangs, (cowl, floors,-never mentioned)They don’t call that color “retail red” for no reason. Nostalgia will make u overlook a lot. It’s been said many times..”you make the money when u BUY the car..I commend your fortitude, amd very glad u didn’t get burned.. even if u broke even, you gained the experience
I never new that. It seemed like everyone that lowballed me was hung up on it being an inline 6 vs a v8. I never heard the retail red comment before. The experience of rebuilding definitely added value. I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching the video.
@@cheekyspencer not a problem, in-line 6 is not as desirable as a v8, HOWEVER, a solid non-rusted 6 will always be more desirable than a v8 body needing extensive rust repair.. especially if it’s structure.
…also, the market has changed from “numbers matching”, “original” to solid, and drivable.
“Retail Red” is the color EVERY used mustang got painted in the 80s/90s because it fit the car! Red on that body looks great! Add the Shelby stripes and BOOM.. car sold!
This is a very respectful reply. I was pretty rude in mine. I should pay more attention to my responses and model them more after yours. Btw it was spot on.
Excellent. Great job, great solid car.
@@robaxelsson530ngl, I'd be hung up on the straight 6. Why buy a muscle car with no muscle.
For a first timer - You actually did an excellent job my opinion & made a very decent profit w/ a lucky buyer / timing is everything sometimes. didn't spend a whole lot on refurbishing, only your time with cost $ Zero but a valuable lesson from now on as you mature into other experience/cars in life. one rule of thumb for future reference to knock out the tire kickers/low Ballers is listing your ad w/ all offers by appointment views only. serious buyer will respect & show up. baby boomers - older guys w/cash $$$ like this one are what you are looking for. Gen Z /X / Millennium are to avoid only if they SHOW up! there's more + too long to explain here. just my experience having sold 25+ classics since 80's.
This is good advice! I mentioned in my post to just avoid Facebook marketplace. Anything I ever sold on there was nothing but low ballers and no shows. I was selling a few pieces of vintage clothing and got requests for a fraction of the price. I put the same items on Etsy and sold them full price that day. Marketplace is the worst because it also only attracts people from your zip code. An online nationwide site will advertise to a much larger crowd. As they say, "The medium is the message".
He did a great job but nothing beats wisdom from the older, wiser and more experienced!
You got any tips for haggling a price?
You did great! Look at the experience you now have under your belt. If you have the passion and drive after this first job, you'll do even better on the next one!
Very well done. Thanks for sharing this. Your reputation is EVERYTHING in life, honesty on what you know or don’t know goes very far. So many folks try to fake it and that never works in the long run. You have great skills in the body work area, this is going to take you far when flipping cars. I am an old Mustang guy, I guess that’s why I found your video and am glad I did. So many Mustang experts are getting older now so grab all their knowledge while you can. I wish you well in your future projects brother….I will be watching for them.
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, all the old guys are fading out. It's mindblowing how smart some people are on certain models of cars.
I asked my dad for help to get it started. Very, very good start. Usually... Great job for a newcomer into this tricky business. You didn't immediately jump out too far over your head. Serious patience and attention to the "right details" will save you when it's time to add up all the costs. You can spend a ton of money and get nowhere if you don't follow this simple advice...
A thorough inspection before purchase will let you evaluate your expected repair estimates. Great job and I look forward to seeing more flips.
thanks!
@cheekyspencer next time don't worry about the outside appearance of the car so much. Just get it running and make sure the wheels and tires look good then send it lol
Very cool video - great subject matter, engaging story, and well shot/edited. I'm impressed that a 6 cyl hardtop commands so much money these days. Bought my 1st Mustang ('66 hardtop 6-cyl auto) in 1982 for $2,100. I'm embarrassed to say what my '65 289 A-code 4-speed Fastback cost me last year!
Wow! I cant imagine the fastback. Those are in high demand. You have practically been a mustang owner for life.
I was a mustang buyer and seller for over 30 years. I cannot believe you got $17K! 1966 Was the year they made the most Mustangs. Especially the 6 cylinder models. You got lucky for sure.
Luck was on my side that day
I can't believe he paid 9K for a 6 cyl
Aye man. Awesome video. Thought I was watching a professional RUclipsr until I saw your channel had only 250 subs. Seriously impressive and entertaining. Definitely put in more effort than what that car is worth.
Thanks for the kind words. I plan to stick to it. More videos are on the way. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
Way to go brotha! Well done! That's an excellent return on your investment.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Hey bro that was great video loved it , the fact you wasn’t a professional and feeling your way around in the un expected made it really good to feel your journey with you , you worked hard and I respect you bro thanks again love from Birmingham city uk 🇬🇧 i
I appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
Nice job on the video (content, editing, sound, etc)! Well done!!
Appreciate the praise! Thanks for watching.
Agreed. Loved the special effects with a bunch of "you" working on the car at the same time.
Also, you really earned that profit. Well done!
@@joeh8268 Thank you!
Love watching a young gun jumping into old cars
Thanks! Soon to get another oldie car. Hopefully a Bronco :)
Nice job on fixing the Stang. But 17 grand for a 6 cylinder mustang - I guess there is an ass for every seat.
I will admit I got a awesome deal. I am really happy with it
If it's show ready original matching numbers 17k is low
A factory v8 car will sale farster. Now days, automatics trans will help sell also. I own 2 1967 mustang coupes. Good build and break down of costs
You're totally right. V8s are way more superior. Thanks for watching!
Really nice job. I’m inspired. I bought the same car just last December. Same color, same year, same engine but mine has a manual transmission and I paid a little less than your initial cost. I was looking for the right car for the last couple of years. Mine looks great from about 10 feet away and the interior, trunk and engine compartment are immaculate but mine will need a full paint job and a couple of areas of bodywork to look like yours did when you sold it and I have some engine work to do.
It will be worth it once you finish it. They are awesome cars. If I were to keep one I'd prefer a manual transmission like yours. It's more fun to drive.
Spencer great video i subscribed. paint turned out great, looking forward to your next flip
Thanks, been looking for one the last few weeks. Trying to do vintage cars.
I was impressed you did all that bodywork and paint at home
Cali is insanely priced! It's so nice though. Anyhow, good video...please though, anything but a Mustang next time. 1970-72 Montes are an excellent flip.
My time with Mustangs is finished; don't you worry. Looking for something right now. Stay tuned!
good job! great video and honest about the actual effort required to flip cars...or at least get them drivable.
Thanks!
Very well done video. The car looked great when finished.
Thankyou!
Awesome flip! Is there anything u can't do? The video turned out great! Ur really getting good at editing❤
Nice video. Kudos to you, we all started small. No one is born knowing everything and those who say they do, are lying
Continue to grow and learn. Thats the goal. Thanks for watching.
best time of the year when cheeky spencer posts a video
:)
You did a great job!
Oh, how inflationary prices changed in the last 50 years. In 1975 I bought a Mustang hardtop from the original owner for $550. It had the 225 HP 289 V8, dual exhaust and 4-spd. trans. The exterior paint was signal red. The base interior was black. The only defects on the car was some minor rust on the front bumper and a small dent in the trunk lid. I guess I'm just out of touch with prices, as I would have laughed in the face of the seller when he/she told me they wanted $9,500 for a six cylinder Mustang that needed so much work. That being said, you did do a nice job bringing the stang back to it's original condition.
What a time to buy back then. How cheap so many of those classic cars sound now compared to back in the day. But as you said inflation sucks
ignore the haters dude. Good job and 17K was a good price whether its a 6cyl or not. Ppl forget to realize just a paint job these days is 17K
Thanks. You're totally right. A lot of people forget or don't know how much things cost to get fixed by "professionals" nowadays.
Thanks for the video. Nice job.
I think you did a great job and personally for a driver i would rather have the straight 6 than a V8
the part where you edited multiples of you working was cool
First it’s a six cylinder coupe.Not a desirable car.You did well,and great body work.
Thanks, I appreciate it. Had to do a little wet sanding for the first time on the hood. Definitely was out of my comfort zone on that task.
You got lucky to find a buyer at $16k, especially with the 6 cylinder.
Very lucky. 10 to 12k tops over here
I am in Northern Cali, what I have seen on the market things are more expensive.
Indeed
The entire market is being Distorted by these crazy prices. These less desirable cars are being dragged up because the really special cars are selling for insane prices. Sad thing is that old rich guys are buying them and parking them in a garage. They are trophies. Not what the car hobby needs. Most people are being priced out of the hobby.
@@mlynch001 I'm helping my husband shop for classic Mustang and this is what we are seeing. He originally wanted a 350 or 500GT and what we are seeing is that something that needs a lot of work is 150k and a full restomod that can be a daily driver is over 300k. So now he's cool with a 66-68 hardtop but the prices are all over the place. From 20-60k. So the price of the one in this video seems cheap to me, lol. I agree the rich old guys who can pay ridiculous prices and then never drive them are driving the cost up for someone who wants to actually drive and use the car.
Damn nice car friend! You did well.
thanks
got mine out of storage been paid a lot less then you did and it's west coast. so no rust
think you for sharing
Very forward with the editing and the experience 🤙 I sub go for another project!
thanks. another project is on the way ;)
Great video. I'm glad the V8s are so pricey, makes the 6 cylinder easier to acquire for me and the 6 is a fine engine. The V8 is more expensive purely for ego of having a V8 IMHO and good for those who only buy V8s.For what its worth, I've have lots of muscle cars, so I don't need the ego boost. Maybe it's a boomer thing, but 16K seems like a good price for that car with all the work you've done on it. Easy to say now, but I would love to find a car like that for 16K. I'm in my late 70s and don't have the time and energy you have, young sir, so I open my wallet. Again, great job!
thanks
These mustangs take years. Dont ever sell them you will regret it later. Its about the struggle and accomplishment. The look on people's faces when you drive one down the road is priceless.
I have never met anyone that said "the best thing I ever did was sell my Mustang/Camaro/GTO/Road Runner egc."
You could drop the welder and spray gun from your costs since you'll keep them and use them on other projects. Your numbers look a little better that way.
That's a good idea for next time
5000 isn't to bad for being a first flip of an old car.. Great job..
Nothing I love more thank cheeky spence builds
hehe
Good job bud you’re younger then me but learned quite a bit
thanks
Great Video
Thanks for watching. Happy new year!
Should have found a basic 289 or 302 V8 with a c-3 tranny to swap out that 6-cylinder. I had a 66' 6-cylinder Mustang back in high school. I sold it and bought a 67 Mustang with a 289. Way more fun!
I bet it was. That is a good idea. I believe that's the plan of the owner who recently bought the Mustang.
@hughphillips-diy Actually you're the one that is wrong. Ford does have a C-3 transmission. A lot of them went in the Pintos and some went with the V-6's.
@@anthonykendrick1418 clearly you know your Mustangs
Swapping in a V8 requires a different rear end to handle the extra power. The correct rear will have 5 lug bolts. The 6 cylinder rear is 4 bolt so you have to change the front spindles too. The V8 had larger brakes too. I flipped a 67 6cyl, car that I got for $3k It needed floors and quarter panels as well as a lot of interior work. I had more in parts than you did but I think I had 7K total in it when finished. I sold it for $15K to a guy from England. He brought it back a week later and wanted me to change it to a V8. It cost another $20K to change it over. He wanted power disc brakes, Power steering and a Tremec 6 speed transmission. He bought a 302 engine from Summit for $4K and another $4K for the trans. He could have bought a Shelby for what he had invested in a 67 coupe. Most of that work was documented on my you tube channel. I restored my 65 fastback before I was on you tube and people thought I was a Mustang expert, so I got a lot of rusty Mustangs to restore after that. Mustangs are easy to restore because there's so much aftermarket stuff available, but I've done my last Mustang. I sold my 65 recently so I can afford to restore some of my other projects. The C3 transmission was in 289 AND 302 V8s. The C4s were behind the big block engines.
Nice work!😊
Thanks!
You did real good on the rehab my boy 🧒 🙏❤️🇺🇦🙌🏾👏🏿🐐🇲🇽
thankyou
I hope the new owner never sees this video. He'll be kicking himself for years for not doing due diligence. Still, you have some more experience in restoration, but suggest you learn from a pro next car as the next buyers will likely be a little more clued up. Good luck.
That old dude don't know whats coming in 2 years when that paint begins to lift and flake off😆🤪
I have a 1966 mustang coupe I’m working on now,it has a 200 inline 6,it doesn’t look nearly as good as yours but it runs like a new car I’ve drove it everywhere,and I’ve had offers of around $10,000.
People like mine because of the 6 cylinder
I guess it depends on the area you live,where I live classic cars are a big deal,but if you find the right person you’ll be surprised
Yes, good point. I'm in Cali and everything is pricey. Mine didn't run the best when it was cold out though. When I was getting offers, everyone knocked mine for being a 6 and not a V8.
Nice job, I've got a question, what strain is the plant @ 9;31, looks like a thin leaf sativa, Lol Keep the content coming youngblood, you have mad skills
No idea, the big bush is rosemary though
Good job, looks good!
Thank you! Cheers!
great video
good work
I might order one of these days
David from Belgium 😸👍
They are nice cars. My preferred muscle car is a 69' charger. I'm manifesting I will make a video on it for the channel one day.
thank you very much for responding. I love American cars from the 60s - 70s. I'm 54 years old and I live in Belgium. I bought a 77 Corvette 3 years ago in Ohio for $11,000 and it is in very, very good condition. I would have bought a 66 Mustang this year too :-)@@cheekyspencer
Enjoyed the video. Might have missed it , but did not see how many hours did you work on it ?
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I ended up not tracking my time worked on the car. It was a darn good amount of time. I would guess 50+ hours?
Ur dad is funny as hell
u be flipping cars like how spoongbob be flippin patties behind the grill YO!
WOw that turned out great
Had a 66 6 cylinder in HS we share it, really cool car for the time. My dad traded in for a 1970 Ford Maverick, I bought a new 1969 Shelby GT 350, still have the car.
I'm glad you ended up buying another Mustang. Your 69' is as good as it gets. I'm sure its a lot of fun to drive.
Yes it has been a project for years, and now it is the interior being done, black to white, and acapulco blue to gulfstream aqua with gold stripe. Will get it truly on the road soon.
@@mrjuvy49 Cool, Get er done!
inspirational
You got super lucky you found a sucker to pay that much for a 6 car.
wow..16k with a 6 cyl, good job..
Thanks!
The question is how much works did you put on that ? 120 hours, more?
Around there. Investment of my time was not in my favor
3:31 no way in HELL was that a "daily driver" with all the noise it was making 😂😂
Lol, it wasn't short on unique sounds
I will never make someone a low-ball offer before I've even seen the car up close. To me that's insulting. I won't make such an offer and I won't ever respond to one.
it is annoying when trying to sell a car now a days on FB marketplace
Good job and an entertaining video, but I can't help but wonder if $9500 wasn't a bit too much to pay for a T(?)-code coupe with so much work required. To me that was more like a $6000 car, tops.
possibly could have found a screaming deal for 6000. Alot of cars for 6k in Cali are all rusted out. California prices seem inflated. Especially since the automotive prices skyrocketed from 2020
How much will a 1964 1/2 cost? I am interested.
Not sure. I believe that year is more valuable since that model was more limited.
Just paid $36K for a 64 1/2 mostly restored, no rust, with 289. C4 auto, convertible, and factory AC. Should be a good long term investment, and the wife lives driving it.
What was different about the V8 radiator that made it not fit? The length of the straight six?
it was thicker which didnt allow it to sit properly and the routing for the rubber hose was on the opposite side
My opinion you could have found a 289 car in that shape for 9500 and your profit would have been much higher when sold
Yes true but I am naive, foolish, and still learning :)
@@cheekyspencerand honest apparently 😂. Great content . I enjoy your channel
this is awesome!!!
thankyou
Money is usually always made on the buy. Too high in this example so you did very good on the sell price.
Yes next time ill have to buy cheaper. Thanks for the comment I appreciate that
This Mustang needs work. Must be done with the right parts ‼️
Have to wonder how many commenters on here have actually kept track of 6-cyl values in recent years.
TL,DR: they're not as dirt cheap as they were a decade ago...
exactly. I'm in the process of shopping for a classic with my husband. Prices for any body style are extremely high. Whether it be for a house or car, I've found that unless someone is currently in the process of looking, they don't really know what things cost and they WAY underestimate it. If they ever start shopping, they are in for a surprise.
How many hours did you put in to the car?
too many. I would say alot more than 48 hours.
dent pulling tool?
just got it from Harbor Freight - "CHICAGO ELECTRIC Stud Welder Dent Repair Kit"
You gotta make more restoration videos you just might make me by one too😅😅
😂 love it, I plan to do another soon
Team underrated👇
Is it possible to convert to a 289 without doing irreversible mods to an original 6 cyl car?
yes it is, 289/302 (drop straight in)or 351 (tight fit), c4 auto, 9 inch and front Grenada disc brakes is the cheapest way. No cutting or welding needed, it all bolts straight up.
@@craigmorrell1052thanks so if you bought a restored 6 cylinder 'Stang, did the reversible V8 swap and kept all the original 6 cyl equipment protected in storage to sell with the car someday, you could have the fun of the V8 for quite a bit cheaper than buying a restored original V8 car.
You don't need any extra bracing? The only thing you would be upgrading this was is brakes?
@@cheekyspencer spindles and the rear axle are beefier and would give you five lug wheels anyway. Maybe the unibody and suspension are the same? the 289 weighs about 80 lb more than the 6 so maybe front springs? Swaybar?
Dad's the best we just fucking started it 😂 he's cool as shit
How much does it cost
I do a cost breakdown at the end of the video
All but $100K ? Wow, is that the going rate these days ?
How much for it
$9500 sold for $16000
Did you pay yourself any labor
No, I did not. Next time I do this I will need to track my hours to get a better idea of efficiency.
I don’t know what happened, but I can’t remember a thing before watching this video.
You have a talent for what you did, so go get another car! Experience, sweat and knowledge will make a profit
Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. Looking for a new car (project) next. Stay tuned….
flipped a straight bodied mustang that turned over wow
yes good sir
good job , tax free money
yes a nice benefit
uh oh, you better watch it there. Uncle Sam will now expect that you claim that as income!!! @@cheekyspencer
we are forever enslaved to Uncle Sam@@HardDeck
I love American house garages .. so big .. not like the shitty house garages we have in the uk 🇬🇧 that you just about squeeze out
Needs A 302
Your first mistake was paying 9,500 for a poor condition 6 cylinder Mustang... Thank your lucky stars you found a Sucker to pay 16k....That car was maybe worth 11k on a good day....
Im not sure about that. From what I see Cali has different market $$
Fastback project time.
I don't think I have enough money for that sort of project. They are expensive.
You paid 9500 for a beat up 6 cylinder 66 coupe... you really bought wrong... you pulled a golden horseshoe from your a$$ breaking even much less making any money...
Yes still learning. Fair take though.
@@cheekyspencer if you want, I will be your automotive spiritual advisor... I'm sorry if I was too harsh in my criticism of your mustang flip. But for real, I own a restoration shop and have a very keen knowledge of these older cars and will gladly help you pick winners if you want.
@@scottford1091Damn you seem like a nice guy. I wish you were in California I'd sign up to be your pupil. Sold all my other cars ('63 Galaxie 500XL 406, Shelby GT500, etc. etc....the wifey and I are now focusing on our '65 Mustang and I am absolutely loving it.
Have a good one sir 👍
@@IrishMike22 Thanks! I used to live in Redwood City for a couple of years. I love when a real California car comes into the shop. They are usually very clean with little rust. Just wrapping up a c code 4 speed 67 coupe project that came from SanDiego. The only rust was the right floor pan where the heater core had leaked for years... factory red oxide primer was still on the bottom of the floor pans.
@@scottford1091 Where are you located now sir?
Hi @cheekyspencer, this is Alex from Spain. I am thinking to buy a Ford Mustang v6 1966 like this appear in your video restoration, and I would like to talk to you because clearly you ar ean expert, and I bet you could help me. It would be possible?
I just paid 10,000 for a all original still working no major issue 1966 289 coup in Florida. 17,000 lol. No offence but damn you ripped that guy off but i guess you are in CA. Good for you though that guy was an idiot.
The buyer will turn it into a fastback.
Fucking awesome video!
Thanks! :O
Lmao, will it turn off, why is it smoking, something my son would ask me 😂.
Newbie questions from myself
Got you a sucka for 16k being a 6cyl. Good on ya
How many hours did the crew spend fixing it...what was the hourly wage ? Next time pick a V8 MORE DESIREABLE
Yes I made the mistake of buying a V8. Definitely would have gotten 20k+ if it was a V8. As you said much more desirable. As for how many hours it took? I couldn't tell ya... Just know it was many many hours. I'm confident my rate was below minimum wage.
@@cheekyspencer i think this one is a good buy at 20k..i hve enough cars..with ur skills it would be great project
good job son. It's not easy to make a buck in this world.
Thanks
Those are wise words - I'm sure throughout my life I will learn that more and more.
Personally I wouldn't bother with a 6-cylinder Mustang. There's just too many of them out there.
I wouldn't either in the future.
@sidviscous5959 More like there too many coupes out there, fastback all way.