Dynacorn Full Mustang Shell vs. Coupe to Fastback Conversion: Which Is Better?
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- Are you a classic Mustang enthusiast torn between getting a brand-new Dynacorn full Mustang shell or converting an old Mustang coupe to a fastback? In this video, we dive deep into the viability of both options, exploring the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.
We'll compare the costs, pros vs cons, and authenticity of a Dynacorn full shell restoration versus the charm and challenges of a coupe-to-fastback conversion. Whether you're aiming for a pristine factory finish or a unique custom build, this guide covers everything you need to know about these two popular restoration paths.
Key Topics Covered:
Cost Comparison: Dynacorn shell vs. coupe-to-fastback conversion
Time Investment: How long does each project take?
Authenticity and Value: Originality vs. modern reproduction
Build Quality: Structural integrity and craftsmanship
Parts and Compatibility: Availability and fitment of components
Join us as we weigh the benefits and drawbacks of these restoration routes and help you decide which is the best fit for your Mustang project.
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07:30 Pros and Cons
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67 68 coupe prices are skyrocketing. The days of decent coupe's for $1500 are gone.
69 coupes are still relatively cheap, got one in September for $1000 with the title
As a former northerner, I was unaware there ever was a day you could buy a decent coupe for 1500
Amen. I can pick coupes up for 4-5k but hey that's the green trash can I talk about haha
i like the convertible 1966-70 ( 🤔68 in light bass-boat blue white pony deluxe or black interior, example at a car/cash-cruise-in show best one sofar ) more than the fastback or notch/coupe but add the extra top's/town-topper's fast + notched for weekend/winter/heavy-rainy/small-light-hale driving ( or 90+mph track-days ) and make it a BEV or hybrid + all-wheel-drive and tail-panel to change the style between base and full-loaded/Shelby and for easier airport experience etc
but it's the wife's 👰👰 ( and dad's/mom's side-parents are ford-fans ) tolerated pick, 🤚🤠🤚im a 60's/2-G charger hemi+Tr6060-etc owner and 80's k1500 😉
Got my 67 Coupe in 1978 in Ca. for $650. Still have it.
I have a 70 Mach 1 that I have owned since 1977… It has a 351c 4v ( 500hp), top loader and 4.30 nodular 9.75” ring gear rear. It is a louvre , rear spoiler and shaker scoop car. But… big but, the body shell is shot, having lived it’s life in New Jersey….
So I will be stepping up to a shell swap… this was a great vid. I will keep you guys in mind when the time comes.
Thanks for following along. Good luck with the 70!!
If you ever ditch that shell I'd like to use the body to make a mold so I can make an entire 1970 fastback mustang body out of fiberglass. where do you live?
Oh i loved the fastback my dad had a coupe my older brother had a fastback.
His buddy had and he bought it new a 67 shelby cobra.
A buddy of mine had the mac 1 that car was very fast
Me if i had the money would buy the shell add a modren v8 with fule injection and spark plug and coil sets electronic ing. Headers flared wheel wells and i would change the dash custom make adding a sound system carbon fiber door panels
Electric lock and windows 5 speed transmission independent rear suspension traction bars dule pipe
No back seat < sound system
Tablet stereo carbon fiber dash.
First place it go is the paint shop
3 coats of silver pearl 5 coats if uv clear.
Led headlights and tail lights
Id build my own wire harnesses.
Ad a turbo ac and intercooler
These ship on a jig doesn't need to be a roller. .
It is life in New Jersey? It is life. : {
@@zavatone will keep you in mind when time comes that I need to hire a typist…. :)
I'm here as one of the 42 people that watch the Unicorn Circuit!
😂 same
You guys are legends! Thanks so much. I was so pumped they opened that on air! I won't lie, I geeked a bit . Thanks again for the click! Cheers
I’m obsessed with doing a fb conversion on a 65 and have been following LSG for several weeks. When Moog lifted up that shirt I severely geeked out! Been a MCM fan over ten years now.
@@jiggyjc5587 Haha we all fuggin geeked out! I'm over here like a little school girl "hehehehehe". But seriously , thanks for following along with us!
Good to hear from people who work with this stuff everyday.
Hey thanks!
Thanks for sharing. New subscriber just came across your channel and because before being sent to Vietnam I owned a brand new 1968 Mustang fastback . Boy I only wish I still had it. Thanks for sharing and I will definitely follow the other videos. Artie 👍
Thanks for following along Artie!!!
Some great detail and information here. Lots of things get forgotten or left out during a build - great to see some run through areas that most people would never think of
Thank you! I hoped it would help
Absolutely loved the video
Hey thanks buddy!
Until recently, I always preferred the fastback to the coupe. I'm not sure of "why" but I just liked it! On the other hand, the coupe has stunningly beautiful lines - the long hood, the short trunk section! The design was revolutionary when it came out! Nothing like it was ever seen before it's introduction!
We'll I just broke down and purchased one of these beauties! The coupe was my ultimate choice! It's a pleasure to drive,. The 289 is mechanical perfection!
Sometimes I'll pull up a chair, grab a beer, and sit in the garage in awe of this beauty! A Raven black, 1965 lovefest!
Thanks for your posts! I always look forward to watching them!
Sometimes ya just need to stare at a stang haha. Thanks!!!
Had a 66 coupe in night mist blue. Loved that car, then kids happened. 🤷🏼
Very good information for those that are considering a coupe to fastback conversion . A lot of little ( stuff ? )cost that usually not thought about .
Always the little stuff
Good video-appreciate the details on the budget. I’d definitely like to see you guys build a car from. Dynacorn shell and then do an update about what it really costs.
Also-your sign off “don’t be a ****” has been my family motto for decades. My personalized plate is DBAD.
Hey Thanks. I think we are getting a 69 shell soon, so I can do an update. haha right on! Seems like a simple concept, but so many people can't grasp it. AMAZING plate haha
I came here after the shirts turned up on Mighty Car Mods, as an Aussie gunna give your channel a tick.
You are a legend! i geeked out a bit i'll be honest. Those guys are just the best. Thanks for the click! Cheers
Dynacorn needs to make Fox era Mustang bodies next...
Nah.....junk
Like any company Dynacorn will address a need/want. If they think they can sell them they will build them. Personally I don't think they will ever make those because people are not willing to pay that price for those cars.
There are still ALOT of very well priced foxes out there though
LOL. You're on crack.
Having been in the business for years it's the same situation both ways. Taking an existing body which could have been put together wrong by Ford or repaired wrong some where along the way in the last 60 years vrs a brand new body that might be put together wrong I would put the odd basically the same. Also I have ordered brand new doors, quarters and fenders that have been off by as much as half an inch before. If you rush assembly you can get yourself into a terrible mess. I think your video was a fair representation and gives good information. Nice to see honest videos on youtube for a change.
Hey Jim, thanks for the input and for following along! I really agree with you. Brand new or old, either way you'll probably have to kick the crap outta it!
I'm glad you made this video... because I've heard it both ways... "they're cheap 💩 made from 💩 forms", and "their fit and finish is better than '60s FoMoCo".
To be fair, both of those can be true at the same time.
Honestly, their panels are very good... COMPARITIVELY . The bar is fairly low haha
This channel should have more subscribers - a lot more.
Thank you! That means alot!
Wow! I didn't think of house delivery, and because i live in a Slope home, drive has a 3.5 foot incline with 10 x 10 foot flat patch with 1.5 degree decline away from home to keep Rain water or Flooding.. Great Share I may not be able to do the DynoCorn Immediately after all.
I had bought a 2022 Roush with the Tremec 6 Speed Manual Transmission, and MagneRide Suspension, with the Intercooled Limited Slip Torsen Rear Differential. The Same as the GT500.
👨🏻🤘🏻🏁🏁🏎🏎🏁🏁🚩🚩
Yeah, I honestly didn't think about it until I was looking at shipping. Stuff easy to get delivered to a shop. House on a slope.... not so much
Love the Lost socket garage logo put the 10mm socket that's the one that always gets lost
Haha thanks. Since we work on classics, it's more of the 1/2 now though haha
Just finishing up my 1968 Ford Mustang coupe-to-fastback project now. The bodywork is all done just finishing up the suspension, glass, doors, paint and brakes. Wiring, motor and transmission up next. BTW mine is a Shelby GT-500 tribute, yes, even more money to accomplish $$$$$. Hey - maybe you can address the various body carts and rotisseries available for this type of project. I had the Mustang Twirler cost about $400 I think that I got from the coupes previous owner. Love to see the various solutions out there for getting a project done. Cheers! (Maybe I'll make a 3 minute video when I'm all DONE!) INITIAL Car price w/floors and extra Sheet metal - $2200, FB body kits pieces $6000, Shelby kit pieces $6000, Legendary Tires/Wheels 17/245/45 $2000, Big Brakes D/D $4000, Engine rebuild $5000, Trans rebuild $1500, Currie 9 inch/31 spline/posi rear (new) $2500, Suspension/Steering $3000, Wiring $1000, Gauges $1000, Fuel tank $200, 8-pt Roll Cage $500, Interior $5000, TCP frame kit $500, Exhaust $1000, MISC parts $5000, Transportation $3500 (long distance/3 trips across CA) Paint $5000+ (Maybe $10K) BTW I got a real 428 FE/ C-block for $500, C6AE-R heads $500, and a 31 Spline BBF C/R Toploader for $1200! 🙂
Sounds like an amazing build. SEND THE VID!!!! haha. Also maybe I will look into a vid on carts, thanks for the suggestion
Great intro bro.
Haha thanks man!
Good info on the numbers $$$
Ya i have $300. T-shirts too.
Got to have the swag
I mean Im sure rich people pay 300 for hats all the time.... So technically we are getting the better deal. Tools annnnnd hats
And to think how many old classics I've owned, I got dirt cheap, sold after losing interest in, could be worth a mint now days haha.....Especially, the '67 fastback I got for $500 in the '90s, working at a Ford dealer. Owners son bought it for $1000, never paid 2nd $500, so owner wanted the car or money. Service manager asked me if I wanted it? HELL YEAH ! bought it on the spot lol Was only missing the engine and trans,and few other small bits n pieces....It even had factory PS and AC even, clean interior, no rust. I ended up selling it to some high school kid for $750 bout a year later. He did what I shoul'da just done, and slap a junk yard engine trans in it and drive it lol......1 year later, I seen the kid running around town driving it (Arizona)
Those are always the ones that sting
finished up a 67 FB last year tons of fab work to even get factory cars to fit started off with a car that was from new Mexico and off the road since 1977 till last year ya don't find that often in Michigan. we reworked everything and lots of one off parts now its a retro stang with 289 turbo and 5 speed ruby red with black accents. crappy part is when ya try to insure them they wanted an agreed value in the 6 figures. But the building was a lot of fun and the history of the cars, this was possibly a playboy pink car but dunno all we know is pink was the first color and found everywhere. on to the next one witch is even more weird grafted a 93 fox body floor and firewall forward to a 67 coupe gotta be different LOL
haha sounds like an awesome build
It would be great to see Dynacorn produce the XB series Falcon 2door coupe (madmax coupe) shell, surely their would be a market.
True, though its hard for them to keep ip with what they already sell haha.
The hat looks goofy. LOL I get the snap on story though. Be easy on me, I'm 72. 8) I have several trailers, pickup not a factor. I could build a "rotisserie" for it in an afternoon w/friends and a case of beer. 8) I wonder if that body could be crafted to a Factory Five Pt_1 hot rod kit? That would be very cool, and solve a lot of problems!! I also never heard of 'Dynacorn'! I'm really curious, a late 60's Camaro is something I could get super excited about!!! Thanks much, great video!! --gary
Not sure on the Factory 5 kit. And labor paid by beer is the best.
I gotta say the dynacorn shell would be the way to go if you wanted to build a 1969 boss 429 that you weren’t afraid to drive. Give me the John Wick paint job and the XAB-411 jersey plate and I’m ok with the price. Plus you can throw on a modern AC unit and have a rare one off super cruiser boss 429 with modern additions like a modern 6 speed manual transmission and be able to run a 3:90 rear end. Modern brakes and suspension would make a civilized big block mustang that people would be flabbergasted that you actually drove.
Sounds like a great build!
still to nose 👃heavy for me, wife's not getting that/v8's ally or iron combos out of me/my-sweat equity as i see a all wheel drive BEV more balanced or iron-boxer-6 or ally-v6 or ally-I6 + 10R80 ( my 2c add the hybrid option to transmission also ) as a better experience but that's my 2c as a 440/hemi+stick/7-speed dodge B-body platform guy, aka bullit-move the charger's got more game 😉
as for the general ideology of driver's experience with repoped rare-classics 👍 as phone-poles/hard-drive's aren't as much to worry about
You can use custom mounts and 50/50 the drive train if you are so inclined. I really don't think running that kind of horsepower is a good idea or responsible for the street. People can get killed. It's a loaded weapon. 😊@richardprice5978
No.
Just saw yall on unicorn circuit, congrats.
Dude!!! I'm geeking out right now! These guys had a huge impact on this shop. Thanks for letting me know!!!! ✌️ chopped baby!
Interesting discussion. Lots of ship of Theseus vibes surrounding this and these kinds of builds. Their is one kid on YT rebuilding a '68 charger and has to replace probably 85% of the sheet metal.
True, never thought of it that way tbh. In this scenario I think the ship is more of an feeling that the car gives you vs. the actual car itself. Eye of the beholder type stuff. Solid reference though
It seems like just building the full thing with a donor VIN number would make the most sense. You have a full new car, upgrade as you see fit. Then there is no guilt of messing up an original car, when that car doesn't really exist anymore.
Just gotta dance around the VIN stuff
Very real dude
Thanks!
Great video thank you Great advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi I bought the first Dynacorn fastback imported into Canada in 2007. It was used to build a Elenore style restomod. I used a 67 as a donor. We did a Shelby kit and used Ford certified front fenders. There was extensive work needed to get stuff to fit. The glass was a nightmare. Gaps were as bad as factory and barely acceptable. Door guts were way off. I think starting with a real car like you do is way better. On the upside I build a killer workbench out of the crate square tubing.
That's the feedback I have gotten too. Haha way to make lemonade!!!
I always liked the coupe better in the first gen.
IIs and Fox bodies, the fastback justifies itself with that hatch, although that doesn't matter as much with a hobby car it's a must for a daily.
I do have a small soft spot for Foxes
I don't like the look of the notch coupes or even the convertible. Fastbacks and hatches all the way!
Maybe I missed it, but it looked like you were comparing having NO donor to having to do a conversion. In which case, I didn't see you mention a hood and fenders. Maybe I missed something but it always looks like the Dynacorn stuff doesn't include the front of the car. Am I right?
I probably lowballed it a bit tbh, but I do cover a bit of that in the video. Yeah, they only come with like a decklid and doors.
Hat sucks. I opened your video because I have been considering a Dynacorn body. Very well explained, thank you. Think I will stick with my older Corvettes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us. Back to the hat....throw it into the trash bin ! Have a great day.
Hey, gotta get some use outta the "free" stuff from snap on haha
Okay, so this tells me to just completely repair my 69 Fastback and not worry with anything else. However I do have a really nice 289 hi-po I really need to get put into a 67 Fastback smdh i soo should have bought the 67 fb shell 20 years ago for $300 who knew what the future held these days its all too damn expensive!
The what ifs will kill ya man. Talk to guys all the time that had shelbys and s codes they sold for 4500 bones years ago
How much is the cost of storage over 20 years. Just saying... A guy that save 98 gt after I crashed it. Finally finished 20 years after. Kids n life bro
I want to put a coyote in one of these make it a race car. I just saw a few old stangs on copart probably a great way to get the vin. 🤔
So just curious about body panels . Why not rig weld body panels instead of not welding them together is it just preferences ? Or cost of machine
Not sure what you mean
Sorry auto correct meant to say why not use a tig welder and spot weld them instead of cutting holes and then welding them with mig wire weld
About the wiring harness, who is dumb enough to use the factory harness from the 60s don't agree with that
But either way this video is definitely made to protect your craft.
i mean if it is still good and you can't spring to replace it, it can save ya dough. If its me, i always replace em. Not sure what you mean by "made to protect your craft" though.
I didn’t get it either, and I e been doing this 43 years.
Do not use an original wiring harness.
@@mikestufano4961 don't get what exactly?
@@todd5082 hey Todd do you build your own harness, or buy the Amazon, eBay or catalog harness, while I think mostly the purchased harness are still an upgrade over factory, we found it remarkably easy to make our own harness for 60s and older vehicles and doing so we can add extra circuits, more grounding, fabric tape, higher heat resistant wiring with thicker jackets ect
Out of curiosity, have you ever been asked to do a convertible to fastback conversion? If so, did you do it? And if you did, what kind of stuff did you run into that was different?
There used to be a hardtop you could buy that would snap in place to make them fastback looking
There are still some floating around, I think they are awesome
I've been asked about this actually. Haven't done one yet (mostly because converts are still fetching fairly good dough) . However theoretically it'd be a great candidate due to the extra structural support built into the convertible.
Good idea though most tent Mustangs are rusted out. Had one here recently and it looked ok,, but look underneath and it was rusty and poorly patched. Personally I never want a car without a roof. Though a good one is worth insane money because many think they are 'cool' Cold in winter and sunburn in summer!
@@lostsocketgarage The extra support was what I was wondering about, but as ldnwholesale8552 mentioned, most of them in "project car" condition (at least here in Indiana) are probably too rusted out for the extra support to matter.
Can't tell you how many $500 coupes I purchased in the 1970's. I paid $1,500 for a fair FB (C-code) in 1992.
Yup now they are 20k for a bucket
This seems like a Ford only website, but i think the Camaro convertible would be a more economical option due to the junk yard front clip powertrain availability and less glass requirement. To me, an interior is a luxury less the dashboard and seats, and even the dashboard could be as simple as a guage cluster until you can source one.
I do love me a Camaro convertible
I got a dynacorn Camaro body in my shop. It’s was twisted. Firewall was off angle and would not mount to subframe, and there is a full list of other crap.
I have seen the tri five made bodies utilizing golden star, it was horrible.
The problem is people that put them together, if you add up the parts by themselves, and compare it to a put together body, there is not a lot of room to do it right. Yes they use jigs, but jigging up roughly stamped panels doesn’t equal quality.
I don’t specialize in one car, I specialize in sheet metal shaping, design and making bodies. I do take on builds but will not take one a prefabbed body anymore without an up charge. The amount of time fixing, going over schematics to correct the several prefabbed bodies is crazy.
It's alot. The Side assembly I showed in the video...its off too
I thought the idea for Dynacorn bodies was to get a roach coupe and use the vin plates and whatever parts you can salvage?
Yeah vin swapping is not legal. It's a very very questionable practice at best. While I do think in a lot of scenarios it totally makes sense to do it, people can get outta hand with it quickly. Hence the law. Does it make sense to just buy a body and vin swap if you are going to have to replace 98% of the donor anyways... yeah of course it does, but is it still illegal... very.
@@lostsocketgarage thanks for the info. I thought they were Ford licensed products, so that gave them a replacement part status. I’m originally from the rusty North and have gotten tired of replacing floors, quarters, rockers, etc.
Yeah honestly its a good question. I believe they are licensed but I do not believe that means its ok to move the vin to a different car. I mean I'm with ya, you should be able to, but that opens the door for the shiesters ya know?
Currently working on a 68 firebird convertible with dynacorn body. It sucks nothing is exactly right and if you push on the a pillar you can bend it forward and back by hand. So much so the windshield wouldn’t go in. We grabbed it by hand and were able to pull the a pillars forward. Body shop called them to see if this was normal and the guy said “ WHAT DO YOU EXPECT OT WAS MADE IN TAIWAN” ……..
ha thats damn nuts. I mean the bodies are assembled here. The metal though.... not so much haha
@@lostsocketgarage i’m doing the Upholstery on the car so I’m repeating what the painter told me. I did see the a pillar issue though as it was an issue adjusting the frame of the convertible top to fit correctly. It’s actually a little more disappointing to find out. There are assembled here. I would’ve thought with that being the case they would take more time to locate the brackets and things better.
My brother has 67 fastback he’s interested in selling. Small block car. Has 428 with 2 Fours and super T10 four speed . Fresh engine and transmission. New full pans , Shelby glass hood and Deck lid , new.
There are some really good nationwide Classic mustang groups on FB. Bet it would move quick on there!
I believe that the repro bodies are a life saver for convertible owners that dont have the skills to do structural work.
Very fair point
Thanks for the information, but most shops will kill you in labor for a conversion. Where I am at they want 20K for a conversion and to fix small floor pan rust, the rest is straight and no rust.
Yeeeeeah, we are alot less than that haha.
@@lostsocketgarageEver come across a Raodster shop chassis mated with a Dynacorn body? Would that work? Several folks have done it, but it's not a simple bolt-on project.
@@lostsocketgarage what am I looking at to convert a 1965 coupe?
Where and how do you get a vin or title for the new bodies?
They usually come with a title but you have to apply for a VIN. Classic industries sells them too and they're supplied with an Oklahoma state title.
Great info!
Depends on the state. I would contact your DMV
Dynacorn talks about it on their site.
Should make it a kit all set up for an LS Chevy wiring harness and all
That'd be nice
I like coupes and fast backs
love em all
Try buying the parts from Golden Star, they fit a lot better. We buy all our 66-77 Bronco parts from them.
Problem is, now we know how to make DC stuff fit. Scared for another learning curve if we switch haha
@@lostsocketgarage You will have a shorter learning curve 😏
They don’t sell individual - looks good but… I’ve built a whole 68 ground up on and existing body - coat not effective
The snap on tax is very real lol
Amen 🙏
Thank you for that. For now Dynacorn does not make anything I want full shell wise. Maybe someday.
Mr GT in Tiawan makes lots of different bodies,, you tube has videos of his company,,,,
Dont blame you
Ill have to check him out
I wish they made coup bodies!
Coupes right now are generally cheap enough to grab and fix for less
Worst thing, is most state definitions of the finished car. Even if it's a replica or "continuation" car... it falls under "specially constructed vehicle". In most states, this means heavily restricted use.
This is true. In Utah, you can register it as a "classic vehicle" but it has mileage restictions
... did I miss something, or you didn't include fenders/hood? PS: Why am I just finding you guys now,,, (someone else has the car)
Kinda included it in Misc, but yeah I probably low balled it a bit.
in todays inflation, them prices really aint that bad for a brand new fb stang. and yall be sure and watch the video on the Taiwan company thats stamping these body and body parts, they are really trying to make quality stuff, it was impressive.
Ill have to check it out
What Taiwan company?
@@TeddyRumble CHL auto parts
I would love a dynacorn 69 camaro body
Well I have used some Dynacorn repop 69 Camaro stuff before.... It fits kinda ....well lets just say their Ford stuff is much better
I have a 66 coup got it in79 for 75 bucks 6 cyl 3 speed std been 4 speed 4 bolt wheels finding Meg wheels was impossible now it's 302 Force speed out of a 77 Granada
Awesome!!!
5k for engine, trans, fuel system, and exhaust system? Also no source wheels and tires.
Dynacorn: Make mine 11ga stainless,thanks
Haha good luck!
So the big question is how much for labor??
For a shell to turn into a completed FB? I mean All the math Im doing is if you are doing the work yourself. There is quite a bit of labor that goes into it.
@@lostsocketgaragehow much?
need to add front suspension hood front fender tires rims and shocks
Yup, Actually forgot to add wheels and tires to it haha.
Where is the stuff made?
Overseas somewhere.
You want one project? I got 5. Various stages, from not running, to no floor boards, to running...ish LOL
haha we have a few too, but if you are giving em away?...haha
Great video Thx for it , Nice Hat and I know what it cost from paying my tool bill every month when the snap-on guy stopped off at the shop and had to tell the wife that sofa she wants has to be put off , um and to stop reminding me every 6 months i remember
Hahaha right?! "Stop living in the past Honey!" gosh haha
@@lostsocketgarage yup you finaly saved up enough to get that 89.99 something with half down go home an the wife says go to kmart get diapers we are out an there goes your coffee truck payment 🤣
I think a coupe to fastback conversion is just as bad if not worse than a vin swap. I've been looking for a while and when I see one for sale I walk away. I also feel like the cons are a little over exaggerated. I don't have a skin in the game. I live in Nebraska and a kit car vin is easy and cheap. I would be very worried buying a converted car from out of state because every out of state car MUST be inspected and yikes if they catch it or care .... you are screwed.
Sometimes it can be a crap shoot if you don't know what to look for.
Like the hat
There are two other ways to go. The ultimate? A bespoke Revology '67 Fastback, everything absolutely brand new, better than original, stuuning, built the way you want...$325,000.
OR...Buy the Dynacorn, call up Roaster shop and get a roller chassis, mate the two, do all of the other stuff, splurge on paint, put a crate engine and transmission, you're talking about $100 grand. And up. Not including labor.
Yeah definitely good options if ya have the scratch
@@lostsocketgarage $100k is in my price range. $325,000 is not.
Should have been an electrician.
Well you can build a damn nice car for 100k though
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It's a good price, I'll be honest haha
But my 68 Fastback CJ was eaten up no troque boxes left
Sorry for your loss?
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As a car builder with over 40 years in the business I will say that nothing will ever fit as well as a factory panel will fit!
Amen!
I hate that they only make the mustang while they make 5 chevy models. :(
Demand I guess is the big thing here
Look arround alot of unfinished projects for sale as this economy is unloading,..
yeah they still spendy though.
Expensive, but mostly all new. If Ford was smart they would make them again like they use to .... I paid $3500.00 for my Fastback in 1990, California car it's entire life....
Damn thats a good deal! I wish Ford was smart enough to repop them
I'll give you $3,600
😅
Do yourself a favor and buy the new body! I sunk $48K into my coupe to have results I'm not happy with. Lesson learned.
Damn, sorry to hear that
Dang dude...sucks 😞
Why not order a fastback mustang from dynacorn
That's what the video is about
@@lostsocketgarage okay 👍
If you build one from the ground up I take it you get a certificate of origin ?? to title it ? here is the problem I had I built a hardtail and the state gave me a title . But since it was not of a known manufacturer such as Harley Davidson My insurance writer for all my trucks house shop and trucking biz would not touch it even just liability ! NO insurance company would touch it !! citing If something failed on the bike and caused a crash and they were sued they after paying out Would go after the builder to recover their loss If it was a HD they could do that But being I built it they could not do that .
That is a really good point. I do not think you get a cert with it, but it'd be something to look into. Never thought about insurance.
@@lostsocketgarage BTW Most of those bike builders we saw on build off were not DOT approved so buyers of them had problems I asked my carrier about some others Only NESS and OCC were DOT builders ! I did find that Progressive would give me liability But nothing else and it was very expensive .
What about hardware? On a dynacorn you have nothing. Even on an existing resto if you have missing part things add up fast when you have nothing to start with. Nuts, bolts, clips, clamps, trim ECT will $20 you to death!
Amen to this, I low balled this math
There is a company I can't think of the name of it right now but with a little bit of research you can probably find it and they have kits from original build sheets for just about any car you can think of that will give you every correct nut correct bolts correct clamps excetera excetera excetera
@@izzynutz2000no such company.
Plus Dynacorn says they are licensed by Ford. A shame their quality control is so poor.
5k for an engine and trans?? That seems optimistic...
I like to be optimistic from time to time haha
@@lostsocketgarage I paid 17 😭
Yeah double that, but you can get in the sub 10k range. Lots of guys rebuild engines or pull a 5.0 liter out of a Ford truck or suv.
Hat makes you look like Cletus W. Doofus
Damn he must be handsome too!
You can still get a 67,68,69 for no more than $5,000 on market place. A conversion will save you more than just “a little” it will be significantly less expensive.
Send those to me cause I never see em haha
Me either. They are all too far gone or someone used the title as bird cage liner.
Donor car is 200% better in bolts and nuts only
Agreed
These repo bodies aren't Fords so how can you title it...
As a kit car. State provided vin basically
It is possible. Calif is so used to the car culture in SoCal it can be done.
Why destroy an existing car?
To make a new prettier one.
A 60 year old car from snow country? Not much left of it.
Doner cars are a NO GO because most are gone & what's left is trash. These need to be built from scratch. We've had Mustangs & they're CRAP from the factory. Look nice but that's about it. You got to practically rebuild the damn thing to work on a road coarse.
Yeah, hand built cars are hard, but sometimes you find a good one
They’re only original once.
100% !
I guess when the available supply of coupes gets used up, Dynacorn will start reproducing coupes too 😂😂
Probably. I just have to buy up all the coupes I guess haha
Considering you have to spend 20k on a completely rusted out pile of garbage? Yes dynacorn bodies sound like a GREAT idea! Especially if you want to build a "hot rod" and dont care about restoring a rare car
In certain situations, it does make sense yeah
The hat is ok
Haha thanks
It's not a VIN number, it's a VIN. The N means number. A Dynacorn body will never be a Mustang. To some, that's no big deal. You can never, legally, put a Mustang VIN on a Dynacorn body. Also, realize and remember that Dynacorn does not make or manufacture parts. Repeat, they do not manufacture parts. They are an importer of parts. All the parts they use or sell, are available from other suppliers as well. They do have the parts assembled for a complete shell and sell them. The shells need a lot of work. And I mean a lot. If you think you buy a shell, and start bolting parts on to have a Mustang . . LOLOLOLOL. I've been in the Mustang business for over 40 years . . . trust me.
"trust me"
LOLOLOLOL
I mean Ive heard people working at the DMV call it a VIN number, but yes technically you are right, my bad. I agree with the rest, that's really why I wanted to make the video. To show it's not as cheap as people think
@@lostsocketgarage You know better than to judge anything done by DMV workers are accurate :)
@@lostsocketgarage and I'm glad you made this video
To build a running car is going to cost you $50K. Or stick to building plastic models.
It's an expensive hobby
Bad video
Mkay, thanks!
He means, Hadassah video
Are these made in Asia?
Not sure, but I believe so
The sheer lunacy of 25 percent of the cost revolving around a paint job is what I consider unacceptable. It should never cost that much to paint a fuckin car one color.
Obviously you have never painted a car or you have low standards.
@@richardbauer3327 I have painted a car and I have reasonable standards. And no, painting a car is not worth that much money. The skill set isn't that valuable or unique.
It is very expensive yes. However a quality paint job is art. And it is haaaaard work. It is the most visible thing on your car. 100% of people that see your car will see the paint. It is the first and last thing you'll see on the car. So if you blow a couple grand on a maaco paint job, there will be regrets. Guess its personal preference . I gotta disagree with you though, the skillset is very unique and valuable. Once you see it done correctly, or have to do it (correctly) yourself, you get more of an understanding
Still, that's lot of dough for paint.
But it is a skill. I refinish cabinets.
I have no need of a Chinese reproduction of a Mustang.
Good for you!