I would actually love to see more of these videos. Its not necessarily negetive, it spreads awareness about the type of stuff scammers do

So then the answer to this situation is, take Uncle Tony with you when you go classic car shopping.

What I like most about these videos is that Tony points out the problem(s), explains WHY it's a problem and how to fix and/or avoid it! Invaluable!

It’s amazing that somebody who had the tools to do the work did such an incredibly poor job putting this car back together.

The twelve people who disliked the video are classic car dealers. Lol

In a previous career, I was doing air-cooled VW repair. It was amazing how many parents would buy their kids a "cute little bug" only to discover that under the pretty paint & behind the mag wheels was a Frankenstein nightmare of chop, hack, & jerry rigging. So, they dropped a couple-three grand on the car that ended up needing that much *or more* in repairs to make them truly road-worthy/safe for their spawn. We used to provide a reasonably priced inspection service to prevent someone from getting shafted by sketchy flippers.

From my experience, about 3 out of 5 "classic" cars are spit n polish flips, dealer or privately sold....people need to look past the shiny new paint. I'd rather have an original car that needs some love than a "finished" car from any car flipper

The thing that scares me the most is he got sold a new steering system when it was the frame.

This is not negative it's educational and I'm very interested in being educated on not getting taken .keep it up brotha !

I've had over 245 cars. I considered myself to be pretty car savvy until I worked in a body shop for 10 years. A lot of frame shops are disappearing. Because people no longer straighten frames. Because insurance companies won't pay for that kind of work. Insurance companies will total cars for being keyed. Insurance companies want you to buy a new car, because they want you to pay for new financing, and higher insurance rates. Body men can be very talented. They can cut sections of a car out and replace them. Even the seam sealer looks like it's factory? You can order front clips, rear clips, pillar sections, cabs, beds, and quarter panels, from dismantlers. The quad cab Duramax valued at $28,000 has been totaled. The Body Shop buys the totaled vehicle for $1500. For $3,700 in parts the truck is torn to the frame and reassembled with parts from an auto dismantler. That truck sales with a salvaged title for $18000. This takes up slack time in the shop. Sometimes we would even repair bad work done by other body shops. Shops that claim they use all OEM parts. There are honest body shops out there. You have to know what you're looking at. Floor panels should be put in with a flanger. Not all unibody cars are created equal. The Mustangs were notorious for having tiny subframes, compared to Chevrolet Camaro subframes. The shock towers on the early Mustangs needed bracing, so did the Falcons. The frame rails on the Mustang we were looking at were uneven in height, and judging by the elongated frame holes, the body had been diamond. The right hand A-pillar must have been bent back so far that bent metal in the lower part of the A-pillar had to be cut out, the remaining part of the pillar heated up with a torch and pulled forward, so you had something to hang the door on, and then reinforced, Which is probably where you lost your vent holes. Choppy. Hard to hang sheet metal on a rhombus. Sometimes it looks straight from the outside. But the inner wheel wells are off. The left front wheel well is arriving a little early. The car must have been hit in the right front. I have seen some beautiful body work. You can't help but wonder what's underneath it? There's nothing like a nice rack!

Chuck: "I'm not quite sure what to do with my hands"

I've only watched a couple of your videos but I've already learned so much about buying older vehicles. As a family of classic car lover's, we are finally in a place where we are looking at buying our dream cars in the next 2-3 years and these tips and tricks you have shown on how to "see" what we're actually buying is priceless. Thank you for your work and all the effort you take in educating people. I have subscribed and look forward to watching your videos.

I really do love how your videos are shot in real shops or in the field. Really shows how genuine and BS free everything is. The best people seem to work in slight chaos.

Please keep doing these videos about buying used cars. Since watching your videos I am noticing a lot more of what to look for. Huge props to you !

Omg fiberglass and Bondi on a floor,, god that car was in a massive collision

This video made me feel like I had a cicada in my room 😂

I wanna hear Chuck say "What we have here is a failure to communicate"

I know this isn't the fun part of classic cars, but you are saving a lot of guys new to things a ton of misery. Thanks man, it's appreciated.

I've learned more watching 2 of your videos about what to look for, than I've learned in like, my whole life!

Exactly why if I am looking for a “gem” I continually find myself gravitating towards the turds I fix myself . It’s funny how people get pissy when you do catch the flaws and scandals. Very informative, thank you guys .

The way this car was repaired to flip made it a death trap in a wreck. Some people have zero conscience.

So who's worse,the guy that sold it or the POS that sold them a rack and pinion install for it?

I can't believe all the hours of paint and body work they put into that just to rip somebody off.

I knew someone who was a snake flipper & he always painted his cars “resale” red .... he said the emotional hit was the selling point.

Dealer knows all the problems when they get the car in. They play stupid to get your money some are truely vile lots.

Most classic car lots today only sell this type of car. There are still a few highly reputable dealers around but they're few and far between. I've actually been asked to leave by several dealers over the years when I went with a friend to inspect a car for them! They hate people like us that know what they're actually looking at. When they see me inchworming my way around & under the car they usually freak out. I've seen several $50k cars with worse issues than this car. Like others have said, try & buy your classics from close friends or family where the entire history of the car is known or buy a unrestored car that has never been butchered. People should also consider barn finds as long as the barn was dry. I've bought several cars that way cheap, Don't be afraid of dirt & bird poo! The car might smell bad but it's also honest.

My girlfriend's mom went and bought her a 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L. My girlfriend's dad is a mechanic and really knows his stuff, taught me a lot. So my girlfriend's mom who knows nothing about cars bought a Jeep with a completely rotted out frame for $2500...... Long story short, she had a guy come pick it up and bring it to the junkyard for $150.... Always use your resources people, and Tony is one of them.

No way a 55 year old car has been repaired, worked on and the last 55 years, it's not perfect I would have never guessed.

Some " fuckery is a foot"

Hell thats a half a million dollar car on Barrett Jackson what are you talking about lol

It's called "Lipstick on a pig". I once saw one classic car scam with another Mustang where the frame rails were actually made out of paper machete that had been bondoed over and painted. The seller disappeared as soon as the check cleared and the buyer ended up having to junk the car because it would have cost more to fix it than it would be worth when done. Buyer Beware!

Must be summer them damn cicada are going nuts

He got what he deserved for buying it without driving it....now hes gonna buy it again after the repair bill for this mess...at least he didn't kill himself or someone else with that deathtrap... Years ago I looked at a mustang like this at a dealer for a friend of mine...it vibrated so bad at idle that I didn't even take it out on the road....a few years ago at The Carlisle Pa corvette show. We heard somebody bitching that they bought a car sitting in the field, and upon trying to drive it home, it handled so bad as to be undrivable.. another emotional buy. .. all you new guys to the classic scene, listen to Uncle Tony....him and his friends know their business

Take a magnet, flashlight and a measuring tape with you when you look at ANY car. Pre arrange a lift to be available to get it up in the air also.

I'm from Wisconsin. I thought this was how every Mustang looks underneath.

I love your videos on bad cars. every time I see a car I might want to buy I go back to your videos. I am a MOPAR guy and was looking at a 66 Charger but I am too leery now to make a purchase. Keep up the great informational videos. I wish there was a guy with your knowledge around here.

A car has a life expectancy from the manufacturer of around 10-12 years. The reality is these classics that we love have been cheating the scrap man for decades. It's no wonder that so many of them are little more than nicely painted parts donors. It's too easy to get caught out when you don't know what you're looking at. The more time you spend around classics the more you can start to tell the difference between a car that is honest and one that isn't.

A friend of mine was doing the same thing when he looked for a classic Porsche. He took his brother with him, and his brother knows Porsches inside and out. I was also on this, and his brother told him after taking one glance at an 87 911, "Don't buy it, this thing's a rat." And the car looked nice. But, when his brother pointed things out, it didn't look as nice. His brother later told us he figured that the car had been wrecked and that whomever had fixed it wanted to cover it up. Said he noticed what looked like a slight bend to the car. Told us later he felt the frame, and it didn't feel right. Dude wanted 25k for that car. My friend's brother said it wasn't worth 2500, because it would probably cost between 10-15k AT least to fix.

As a small dealer I agree with you. I was a mechanic for so long and after I got my dealer license I only buy stuff I'd drive across Texas with. I know a few dealers around here don't give a damn. My mechanical background has helped me sell cars because they trust my opinion. Haven't had an unhappy customer yet!

Uncle Tony is the best! He actually imparts knowledge, he's a teacher. The other guys are entertainers. They tend to leave out the stuff you want to know. They're skimpy with the info and long on personality and opinion. Mostly it's stuff that you already know. These tires are flat (they are?). You get to meet their dog (he seems nice). It's more like a sitcom ( guys in the shop kiddin' each other).

Just expect that everything you want to buy has a problem. Find the problem, and negotiate. Else walk away.

Wisely was it written: "chrome don't get ya home." Same philosophy applies, here.

I remember looking at classic car dealers about 10 years ago when I went to buy my classic car. I did a google search on complaints about dealers and it really opened my eyes. So I ended up buying a barn find 66 GTO for 15k and put 40k into a frame off restoration. Whatever parts they took off, I replaced them with new from Ames. Got it back in about 9 months and no problems with it.

At least he got it to somebody who knows how to fix it and for all that great information we salute you.

These videos have helped me walk away from so many half ass cars. Especially with the dusters

At 1 time I worked as a condition report writer , most sellers did not like the report when they received it but the buyer was thankful , every nut , bolt , weld , pinch welt was gone over ,. The jest to stay clean was not to speak to either buyer or seller, .

Samcrac would take great pride in those floor pan repairs 😂 It's nice to watch videos of people who understand the right and wrong way to repair a car👍

Thanks again Tony! We appreciate everything that you do. God bless you and your family!

advertised as "grandmas one owner car" im sure

Negative to keep us in the positive, which is why we need to be skeptical ,Thanks for your perspective

I always enjoy the look on your face and the shock that's written all over it, when you tackle these issues. Simply priceless, Tony! I wish, I had you up here in the Great White North. Lots of scammers up here. They take recycled junk and give it a shiny paint job and then flog it to some dipstick - like ME!!!!Greetings to Chuck as well!

These videos for classic car buyers are truly a godsend. Im at a point in life where Im fixing to buy a classic car ir truck and while I know there are dirtbags out there, these videos truly open your eyes to see theres no limit to this malpractice by both individuals and dealers. Thanks Tony!

The big takeaway is know BS from the real thing. How do they teach people how to spot counterfeit bills? The teach them what the real thing looks like, feels like, smells like and even taste like. At that point it is easy to spot a counterfeit. It requires you to do your homework. Thanks uncle Tony for another great video.

I think frame machine is being generous and giving too much credit to the "last guys"... more likley a solid oak tree & a truck to do some tugging.

Great video! My brother in law learned the hard way buying through EBay on a deal I told him was too good to be true. Keep these videos coming! Thanks!

Tony, I'm glad you're shining a spotlight on some of the shady car dealers out there. Purchasing a bad car is a buyers worst nightmare, that Mustang is a prime example.

Bondo, aka fender in a can is our friend. Keeping myself and my colleagues in business since WW2. Pay attention or pay cash!

I look at these things I talk to them the sales people get excited then I put the side of my face on the quarter panel close one eye look down the side & look them in the eye & they are not happy any more . There is a price for a pollished turd it should be sold at that price . Thanks for the info you & your friends are doing a good job

I am not lying. I have just started learning. Everything you guys have pointed out I have noticed right away. I look at it and it looks rough and out of place from other Stangs I've seen. I love learning, I always wanted to learn about cars, nobody or no cars around to teach me though. We got good mechanics like you, thank you!

Love the videos, everything is awesome and I dont see this as negative since it can be a valuable learning tool for others. I've been screwed from used car lots a few times... its what made me start wrenching myself

In many ways, honest, obvious damage is better than superficial beauty.

here in Denmark we call this "et sminket lig" in English a dead with make-up....

I wish I knew this when I bought my 79 Camaro, to be fair I did buy it for the sole purpose of rebuilding it, the car was beautiful and it drove awesome. Then I started the tear down,rust everywhere, Bondo everywhere, riveted patches in the floor, pieces held together with electric tape... more then I had bargained for but it will be worth it all when I'm finished.

I watched the duster video before buying my used 1998 Volvo c70. im new to automotive everything. these are the type of videoz that are teaching me. its been 3 months and i know so so much more than i ever thought i would know about cars.

The term 'Lipstick on a pig" comes to mind. Thanks for sharing.

I hope people listen to you. Buy with your head not your heart.

An honest, knowledgeable mechanic is one of the greatest human beings on the planet.

The best line in this video is "these dealers will polish a turd, then send it on down the line." This is something everyone should try keeping in their heads to help keep their emotions in check. All types of car dealers play on your emotions. Great video guys. Thanks.

Sad thing is. My Aunt bought a 67 Mustang brand new. In the late 70's she had the tires balanced at a shop. Driving the car home, the right side front wheel came off. (Yes she wasn't a bright driver, every car she owned she would drive until the brakes fell off the car, then tell my Dad something is wrong with the brakes) Anyways something as simple as that wheel coming off, the car never drove straight again. Well until my cousin ran it through a shallow ditch and the frame had to be straightened. Just shows how easy it was to warp the frame on these cars.

I feel bad for the person who purchased this car. Thanks for a very important reminder Uncle Tony when looking at classic cars( and newer ones as well).

It's pretty awesome that you have Tom Sizemore to go over your vehicles for you, he seems to know a lot about classic cars ;)

Man I wish I had a small fraction of your knowledge, skill, and know how. Great videos! Thank you.

looks like chuck was staring into the sun

That should be criminal. Someone could have died in that. Your buddy sounds like the actor in cool hand Luke. He needs to say. “What we have here is failure to communicate” 😎😂

Thanks! With you trying to give some guidance on buying classic cars, I feel more brave. Got sure I'd always hire someone to check any classic car.

Great Video! "Uncle Tony" is OUTSTANDING! A true, "OLD SCHOOL" Mechanic, with sharp mind, incredible experience and the highest ethics and honesty!

It’s amazing how people suspend their judgement when they emotions get involved.

Attorney Steve Lehto spells it out...the dealers can LIE to you and tell you ANYTHING with impunity in almost every state. When you sign the papers, unless it is stated within the "4-corners" of the sales agreement, anything they told you means NOTHING WHATSOEVER. They can tell you it's 1-owner and in perfect shape and never been in an accident......doesn't matter unless it is in the sales agreement. Cars are sold AS-IS unless a warranty is indicated in the sales agreement (OR purchased separately, of course). BE WARY!

What? No heater in the hand? 😂 Great video, this guy is always trying to inform you on these classics. I enjoy the invaluable information.

What a great couple down to earth guys. Glad you’re making videos

Thanks for always keepin it real Uncle Tony. I'm always mesmerized by the wealth of knowledge.

Many years ago I almost bought a 1964 Impala convertible that was basically the same thing. Drove it, put it up on a rack and walked away. Pay attention to the little things and keep your eye on the ball. The point is to buy a good car, not a shiny POS. If you don't know, take it to someone, you trust, that does know. The classic car market is very hot. When something is selling and in demand the scammers come out to play. Too many guys trying to turn a quick buck. Worst part is the cars are normally as is where is. Once you hand over the cash it is yours regardless of what is hiding under that nice resale red paint job.

When I was about 20 I bought an old Monte Carlo. It looked good, drove good, and even had cold air. It wasn't long till I figured out the body was mostly bondo over rust. The car used a bumper jack. After the first flat tire it was minus 1 back bumper.

I had this happen to me. 68 Camaro bought out of NC. I poured a few bucks into it, got it right then sold it for what I'd initially bought it for. Lost money but it could have been worse I suppose. It's hard for us honest car guys to understand how somebody could consciously do that to somebody. Glad you made this video.

This is why you look at it as a business transaction because once you get emotional and let the purchase become personal you lose all objectivity. With that said that’s why you get an expert (like Uncle Tony) who will tell you straight up if it’s a pass or fail.

Just don't ever buy a vehicle online. If you can't afford to go look & drive. You probably can't actually afford it. Either in time or money. Love your videos Tony. Nothing negative about saving people from scammers.

I worked for a private collector back in the 80's, he was so proud that he found a "Mint" 53 Corvette,..it was beautiful. He brought it home and I put it up to inspect it, only to break his heart to show him that it was 3 different 53's glassed together (not even well). It was sad, he cried and never went out on his own without one of us again.

Buddy's restore shop had a old mustang in there shop. Was so rusted out that when you pushed in the clutch the door cap would separate from the door gap. Was crazy. Car got restored and looked and was done Right.

The minute you said u turn I said bent frame. Its been hit hard right side. And I ain't half way through this yet. Damn,this being old and seen it ,done it. I was right again.

This is a common problem with classics. And the buyer getting burned. I’ve seen this myself numerous times. Great Video ! 👍

Well done guys, you have pointed out what could be disaster for a buyer. If you watch any auto "restoration" shows they are working with old or rusted not "damaged or wrecked" specimens. Big difference. Being able to spot past collision damage not always easy. My guess is the Mustang suffered a big collision on the (R) front well in the past.

Probably only one of the only guys on KZfaq who works on cars that i could probably enjoy building a project with.

Wow. Price of car just doubled. A friend bought a corvette that had a rotten frame. Previous owner went out of his way to conceal it. Lost in court,he ended up paying 18 grand. Plus safety depot was held accountable too.

It's sad, to see people getting taking for a ride (or to slaughter, in case of a crash) by these "Flipper" dealers, who's only main concern, is taking the customers cash. Thank you Uncle Tony for exposing these business practices!

I went with a friend to buy an old 60s Shelby from a Classic car dealer and they actually made him sit in the car and drive it then put the car on a lift and look at it with a tech to make sure that everyone knew what the car was. The whole process took over an hour and that's a sign of a good dealer.

This pony has had a twisted frame, no wonder the thing was trying to do straight line "Doughnuts"

Good info, beware of scammers that hack a car together in a month for a quick flip. Listen and take this info seriously

Sounds like you're filming from a viper's den.

My dad told me something many years ago. buyer beware.. because if something seriously wrong with it and you purchase it you own it. The person that's selling the car . The first thing they're going to say to you you should have checked it out first before you purchased it . I don't even own that car and it pisses me off. Why people can do this to their fellow man. God bless each one of you guys I appreciate your awesome show and for your KZfaq teaching Channel. God bless Brothers

It is BS! LoL. I cant tell you just how much I enjoy your channel. This type of video demystifying the trade for the buyer are a gem. Keep up the good work!