1966 Ford Mustang GT Parked for 10 Years Will It Run

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Жыл бұрын

Today I take a look at this 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible and try to get it started after sitting for over ten years.
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This Week With Cars - Episode 0281
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@peteredwards338
@peteredwards338 Жыл бұрын
Getting this great car in working order will be a nice tribute to the previous owner .I'm sure you'll get it done Steve.
@robjw66111
@robjw66111 Жыл бұрын
more please of this car, would love one of these, there fairly thin on the ground in Australia....
@kurtiseschofield
@kurtiseschofield Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an informative video. I especially like your ordered procedure and your calm demeanor. My first car was a 1966 Mustang convertible (not GT and only a 6) so am looking forward to the rest of this series.
@1964FordMustang
@1964FordMustang 2 ай бұрын
Looks like a very clean and original car. Stunning color. Thanks for the insights; very interesting. Well done, it runs. Keep it alive, original and get the Mustang back on the road.
@johnball4826
@johnball4826 Жыл бұрын
Yes, please lots more on this lovely Mustang
@stephenricketts7764
@stephenricketts7764 Жыл бұрын
Speaking for the UK all older Fords had that type of battery clamp and very good it was too. Maybe a lip or angle iron the shape of the battery (so a rectangle) which could then be welded to the existing clamp? I think that would work well if the metal used was strong enough. i would like to see this car fully finished, I think that would be really nice. Thanks Steve, very interesting video.👍👍👍
@richardsims1805
@richardsims1805 Жыл бұрын
DON'T STOP NOW! Great car that needs some good TLC.
@TheChipper1966
@TheChipper1966 Жыл бұрын
Yes please share your progress, LOVE hearing that engine when it’s purring!!
@stefancucos2416
@stefancucos2416 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Steve. It would be great to see if the other systems work now that you have the engine running.
@tomk4199
@tomk4199 Жыл бұрын
Definitely want to see you bring this Mustang all the way back!
@sarah39k
@sarah39k Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! More Mustang!
@CharlieMetcalf
@CharlieMetcalf Жыл бұрын
This will be a good series!
@texasbrand1692
@texasbrand1692 Жыл бұрын
Testing was well done & interesting. A '66 coup hardtop with a straight 6 cyl auto was my first car in 1973. It was already wore out with 86k miles & needed a lot of weekend work for 5 years I had it. My dad taught me a lot about how to work on cars since it was simple under the hood with lots of room to work. It got me through HS & college before selling it for at least 1 dependable drive between me & my wife. It was no muscle car or GT but it was stylish, cool to cruise around & I loved it. And of course it's honestly the only car I wish I still had.
@_Brad_D
@_Brad_D Жыл бұрын
Lovely looking car - more vids on this one please!
@andyrobinson339
@andyrobinson339 Жыл бұрын
I had a '65 Blue convertible with white top and the pony interior. Brings back memories!
@jimringo2569
@jimringo2569 Жыл бұрын
Ditto
@robc5082
@robc5082 8 ай бұрын
Thanks this is really helpful. Just picked up a 65 coupe and am trying to get it running and driving. Everything is there, but it's good to have a step by step. I got spark yesterday, next is fuel.
@celinebrown9577
@celinebrown9577 Жыл бұрын
*Even with the economic fluctuation, I’m so excited I’ve been earning $45,000 from my $10,000 investment every 10days.*
@leilahinds758
@leilahinds758 Жыл бұрын
HOW!!😊 I know it's possible, my sister always get 40K every week, I would appreciate if you show me how to go about it.
@celinebrown9577
@celinebrown9577 Жыл бұрын
@@leilahinds758 After I got up to $300k trading with Mrs Mary Lynn Crawford i bought a new House and I'm now able to send my kids to a better school in the states thanks to her. When someone is straight forward with what he or she is doing people will always speak up for them.
@bettyphilip2673
@bettyphilip2673 Жыл бұрын
Her good reputation already speaks for her last month i invested over $100,000 with her and I've already made over $250,000 profit.
@leilahinds758
@leilahinds758 Жыл бұрын
Oh please, how can someone get to speak with Mrs Mary Lynn Crawford!!?
@celinebrown9577
@celinebrown9577 Жыл бұрын
@@leilahinds758 you can message her
@SierraJohn
@SierraJohn Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it. Definitely continue will the Mustang project.
@geraldharkness8830
@geraldharkness8830 Жыл бұрын
yes please more on the mustang
@bigfilsing
@bigfilsing Жыл бұрын
Look forward to more vids on this gem !!!
@patrickmurawski3549
@patrickmurawski3549 Жыл бұрын
I had one in the 1960s, when I was much younger. Brings great memories! Love to see more! Thanks!
@TigerDominic-uh1dv
@TigerDominic-uh1dv 2 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this Video Thanks 😊
@thomaswykes3647
@thomaswykes3647 Жыл бұрын
This is a timely reminder. Get those projects finished before your life expires. Don't put them off
@ajafferji91297
@ajafferji91297 Жыл бұрын
More videos Steve soon
@ncdave4
@ncdave4 Жыл бұрын
More vids on the Mustang please.. drove across country in a 66 Fastback GT... great car
@aldo5658
@aldo5658 9 ай бұрын
I really emjoyed how u explained everything as you went along. Really loved the video
@nevilleeastough1496
@nevilleeastough1496 Жыл бұрын
Yes i would love to see this car completed and driven on the road
@bmwoutlander
@bmwoutlander Жыл бұрын
Get it up and fully going.
@henryrodier8024
@henryrodier8024 Жыл бұрын
More of this type of content I really appreciate your approach to getting them back to useful cars
@bobmanzi7712
@bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын
hell ya, great stuff thanks
@danielsingleton3576
@danielsingleton3576 5 ай бұрын
Amazing content!
@mironeko3820
@mironeko3820 Жыл бұрын
More, please.
@brentonmanser7350
@brentonmanser7350 Жыл бұрын
would be good to see the car fully finished
@flycatchful
@flycatchful Жыл бұрын
You are so methodical and a first rate instructor/mechanic.
@oleukeman
@oleukeman Жыл бұрын
Nice looking car.
@maryrafuse3851
@maryrafuse3851 Жыл бұрын
A dream car for so many people. What a beauty.
@jamesfreal1427
@jamesfreal1427 Жыл бұрын
Can we all agree that Steve is the Jay Leno of Iowa?
@sbhd3465
@sbhd3465 Жыл бұрын
Heck yes for more videos on this car!
@rob5944
@rob5944 Жыл бұрын
UK viewer here. Pretty cool car, even cooler gadgets to help get it running...now Subscribed 👍
@johnshrader1655
@johnshrader1655 Жыл бұрын
Definitely more mustang.
@Ran_G
@Ran_G Жыл бұрын
YES!!!
@MrDunky48
@MrDunky48 Жыл бұрын
You never cease to amaze! What is your long term plan for all these cars? Sale of some ? Surely you can’t simply carry on collecting?
@dwilliams8365
@dwilliams8365 Жыл бұрын
Could not get power brakes with GT package (front disc brakes were only manual) I bought one in April 1966 and still have it
@christopherdoty7032
@christopherdoty7032 Жыл бұрын
Good video
@tassietony1226
@tassietony1226 Жыл бұрын
Yes please more of the Mustang
@davidlyon1899
@davidlyon1899 Жыл бұрын
At 12.20 there is a serious leak under the connector of your temporary fuel supply.
@andyhiskett3797
@andyhiskett3797 Жыл бұрын
Please what a beautiful car.
@user-xu8ys7zd6r
@user-xu8ys7zd6r Жыл бұрын
good job, have you ever thought about getting a Mk111 english ford Zephyr?
@kevintaylor8122
@kevintaylor8122 Жыл бұрын
Nice and methodical. Would definitely love to see more videos on this car!
@surpriseletsplay
@surpriseletsplay Жыл бұрын
Im not sure which is more attractive! You or the car! -Cassie
@michaelstevens6002
@michaelstevens6002 Жыл бұрын
more please!
@kevinbrown1368
@kevinbrown1368 Жыл бұрын
The battery tray from the 67 Mustang fits like a glove and has a much better tie-down that keeps the battery securely in place- change the tray as you're ability to find a 24F with the side shoulder is only going to get worse!!!
@kevinbrown1368
@kevinbrown1368 Жыл бұрын
more videos of this 66 Mustang please!
@afmajor322
@afmajor322 Жыл бұрын
Having a “C” code in the vin number brings into question if the car is a factory GT or made into a GT. In 1966 a factory GT would of had an “A” code or “k” code for the engine code.
@AtlasCroc
@AtlasCroc Жыл бұрын
Agreed, to be a true GT it would have a 289 4V - 225 horse, or the 271 horse HiPo. It doesn't have to be a GT to have those engines, but a GT did have those engines.
@1CITRADREAM
@1CITRADREAM Жыл бұрын
A or K 289 hi po or 289 premium fuel
@jordanschultz2232
@jordanschultz2232 Жыл бұрын
Those old battery trays are funny.. definitely let my 66 battery bounce around for a couple hundred miles before i got her tied down
@davidnelson6893
@davidnelson6893 Жыл бұрын
Yes for sure
@Derf1313
@Derf1313 Жыл бұрын
Very nice survivor, hope its as sound as it looks! It'll be interesting to see it all, as you go thru it. Thanx !
@TigerDominic-uh1dv
@TigerDominic-uh1dv 2 ай бұрын
I'm Looking for a 1966 , That was my first Car in 1972 Live in Arizona now 50 years. Looking for a Stock, not Modified I'll take a 6cyl and Automatic. 😊❤
@johnoldonekanole602
@johnoldonekanole602 Жыл бұрын
More vids on mustang . Thank you for sharing.
@My_Op
@My_Op Жыл бұрын
Your voice is very hypnotizing! Almost every time I fall asleep mid-video.
@batterymakermarkii2654
@batterymakermarkii2654 Жыл бұрын
It's as old as me, but I dare say it looks to be in better shape
@dwilliams8365
@dwilliams8365 Жыл бұрын
Has extra brackets under hood ( not stock) has dual master brake resolver ( not stock) pretty sure you could only get GT package with 4 barrel or hi- po engine
@machbill1743
@machbill1743 4 ай бұрын
yes, gt 66 : code A or code K
@areidskyraider1966
@areidskyraider1966 Жыл бұрын
Great work on the 289 engine fuel check. Can you tell me where you get the remote start unit? Thank you!
@ThisWeekWithCars
@ThisWeekWithCars Жыл бұрын
I made it in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLqnrKqGyNm1h3U.html
@paulnapoli7325
@paulnapoli7325 Жыл бұрын
Very nice car c code non GT car
@johnjuarez8005
@johnjuarez8005 Жыл бұрын
I believe only 289 D and K codes were GTs.
@manytrickpony695
@manytrickpony695 Жыл бұрын
Sure is a pretty machine. Yeah, I hope you go through it... thesame way you go through your British cars.
@JuMaSa63
@JuMaSa63 10 ай бұрын
Nice Mustang, but as a C-code car it's not a GT despite those fog lights and GT badges. Should be either A- or K-code to be a real GT.
@tihspidtherekciltilc5469
@tihspidtherekciltilc5469 Жыл бұрын
What I do with batteries like that especially using smart chargers is after topping the cells off is I hook a jump pack that's not a smart jump pack and the battery charger all together. Then I'll apply ever increasing loads with the charger unhooked and repeat. The reconditioning function of every charger I've used hasn't worked so I do this instead.
@petterandersson7429
@petterandersson7429 Жыл бұрын
More videos 4 sure.
@hughbishopnh
@hughbishopnh Жыл бұрын
We most certainly want to see all the videos of you getting this nice Ford back on the road.
@chadbailey7038
@chadbailey7038 Жыл бұрын
So informative. Thank you! What a great find 🙌🏾
@reijerlincoln
@reijerlincoln Жыл бұрын
Yes - more vids plz!
@kevinb158
@kevinb158 Жыл бұрын
Yeah it Sharp looking stang
@Johnathan_Waters
@Johnathan_Waters Жыл бұрын
Hell yes i want to see more!!
@kennethbowry1521
@kennethbowry1521 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car, crying shame the owner did get to finish it more videos on this Dream.
@craigwiest772
@craigwiest772 Жыл бұрын
Kudos to you for taking on this project. I hope there is someone there to pick up the pieces if my time ends before I get my cars back together. Built one of your starting boxes and used it to start my MGB engine after assembly. Worked great. Totally enjoy these videos and learn something every time.
@SB-vb8ch
@SB-vb8ch Жыл бұрын
Thart battery is scrap - don't waste your time or the energy to try & charge it. Anything that has been sat much less than 50% for any reasonable length of time will be damaged. Something that has been totally discharged & allowed to sit will be totally sulfated. Even if you can get old batteries to chrge they will generally have a fraction of theur rated capacity, high internal resistance which means basically zero cranking performance & more worryingly the sulfation actually results in mechanical expansion which can lead to internal shorts which result in best case high self discharge & worst case a short which can result in some fairly nasty results including explosion.
@MrTombo-gg4bq
@MrTombo-gg4bq Жыл бұрын
Absolutely YES! I want to see you completely go through the Mustang. Show us everything! We love your videos Steve, keep up the good work.
@GT350RRR
@GT350RRR Жыл бұрын
All GT’s were A or K code. Not an original GT as this is a 2bbl C code.
@jetcobobful
@jetcobobful Жыл бұрын
You're very fortunate to find a Rustang in such great shape. I call them that because ev1 I've ever owned had the metal worms attack it. I live in Illinois, so I know of what I speak.
@kapekodbob
@kapekodbob Жыл бұрын
That is one fine looking 'Stang. You could epoxy clips to a new battery usinf JB weld I am surprised you hit the starter without first being sure you could turn it 360 by hand ! By the sound it has a tight spot and puting some lube down the spark plug holes would have been a good idea to possibly save from breaking a ring.. Your tutorial on the remote start is great but why not show the viewers that you also checked to be sure there was oil in the crankcase befor turning it over. Some yougsters at home may need tha knowledge. I would have removed the plugs and cranked it over to build up oil pressure and put the feul line to the carb in a bucket to see what came out. Ten years is not so long if the gas was treated or maybe had no ethenol in it. With all that rust you think is stuck to the tank will start to break of you should have put a see thru filter just before the carb. Great start up, can't wait until the rest of the "Will it Run" 😊😊😊
@ThisWeekWithCars
@ThisWeekWithCars Жыл бұрын
I actually saw a video or post where someone modified their battery with epoxy and then ground it down to look like it should. A battery is very heavy though and I’m not sure that solution would be strong enough for anything more than a show car.
@EricsUnfinishedProjects
@EricsUnfinishedProjects Жыл бұрын
Nice car, even if it’s a GT clone (C code). I’ve always loved the color of yours and it appears to be pretty well done! I have a Candy Apple Red 66 GT convertible with a 4 speed and Pony Interior option. Yours is a Dearborn manufactured car, while mine came from San Jose. I look forward to seeing more on this car!
@j.w.3345
@j.w.3345 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think that’s a true GT. Still, very nice.
@nicholasbishop3300
@nicholasbishop3300 Жыл бұрын
Nice car Steve Nick Australia
@dinsdalepiranah8759
@dinsdalepiranah8759 Жыл бұрын
Love all the problem solving... and the gadgets you've got/made to make that process easier (will be looking at your remote ignition panel next). Looking forward to an update on the battery.
@stephensim5839
@stephensim5839 Жыл бұрын
I choke the carbie with my hand while the motor is turning over, the vacuum pulls the fuel through. Works every time.
@peetjepoo
@peetjepoo Жыл бұрын
yes more please👍👍👍
@keystonekid7451
@keystonekid7451 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Steve!! Wanna see more! Nice job!
@warrencarter665
@warrencarter665 Жыл бұрын
heck yeah, get it running
@lrcb40
@lrcb40 Жыл бұрын
Steve, I think someone actually makes batteries to look old school. I did see that some place, but not sure where they are located.
@ThisWeekWithCars
@ThisWeekWithCars Жыл бұрын
I know there are Autolite cover you can place over new batteries but the new battery would have to have the tab on it.
@stevefamfive
@stevefamfive Жыл бұрын
Let’s see more on this revival. As always your presentation is top notch.
@steves9905
@steves9905 Жыл бұрын
Good looking little mustang. A shame the owner never got to enjoy it
@anthonybrau7399
@anthonybrau7399 Жыл бұрын
Great barn find Steve. Beautiful car!!
@glinleyt
@glinleyt Жыл бұрын
Steve, you can quit asking us if we want to see more videos of "xyz" I think I speak for most viewers by saying it's a YES across the board! LOL Thanks for another great lesson in methodical mechanical troubleshooting.
@48920jeff
@48920jeff Жыл бұрын
Nice piece of Mustang history. Glad you got the chance to save her.
@daveshongkongchinachannel
@daveshongkongchinachannel Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see more of this.
@garygross6849
@garygross6849 Жыл бұрын
Nice car to have come into your life. Keep up the good work
@paulhall170
@paulhall170 Жыл бұрын
Oh, ,Steve, you've got to get the lovely green jewel back to its former glory. If I lived in the States I'd make you an offer!
@abchaplin
@abchaplin Жыл бұрын
That's an interesting specimen. I look forward to following your progress.
@johndavey72
@johndavey72 Жыл бұрын
Great find Steve ! Did you find it locally or was is a long haul ? Dennis Collins missed this beauty ! Thanks Steve .
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