Watch Classic Car Restoration

2005
5 Seasons

Get step-by-step instructions on maintaining and restoring vintage cars, including everything from engine enhancements to upgrading suspension components and more.

Classic Car Restoration is a series that ran for 5 seasons (27 episodes) between January 29, 2005 and on

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10. 1965 Mustang Part 10

February 24, 2007

The Fastback is ready for its finishing touches. Steve upgrades to 17-inch wheels and tires, and explains how color sanding can save the enormous expense of a typical restoration paint job. Then it's time to take the fully-restored beauty out for a spin.

9. 1965 Mustang Part 9

February 17, 2007

Steve tricks out the Fastback with modern gadgets that won't compromise the car's classic styling. Upgrades include a digital version of the original dash cluster, a modern entertainment system, halogen headlights and easy-to-install LED taillights.

7. 1965 Mustang Part 7

February 10, 2007

Steve Magnante uses some cool tools and special tricks to match paint colors and restore body chrome and glass. While reinstalling the fender, trim and exterior accessories, he shares secrets on how to tell reproduction parts from the originals.

6. 1965 Mustang Part 6

February 3, 2007

Steve Magnante gets the inside scoop on using reproduction parts to replace the Fastback's missing or damaged components, then reveals the secrets of upgrading to modern air conditioning while still preserving that classic Mustang styling.

5. 1965 Mustang Part 5

January 27, 2007

Steve visits a cool salvage yard in Southern California looking for rare parts that he can use on the Mustang Fastback. Returning to the build, he removes the stock exhaust manifold and installs a performance dual-exhaust system.

4. 1965 Mustang Part 4

January 20, 2007

Sparks fly as the restomod project continues. Steve replaces the 40-year-old harness with modern high-performance wiring, adds some superior chassis components and converts the rear drum brakes to state-of-the-art disc brakes.

3. 1965 Mustang Part 3

January 13, 2007

Steve adds some "wow" factor to the factory 289 V8, transforming a vintage pony into a modern-day stallion. Performance upgrades include an aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor, upgraded water and fuel pumps and an electronic distributor.

1. 1965 Mustang Part 1

January 6, 2007

Steve Magnante starts a new project with a 1965 Mustang Fastback. He'll evaluate the car, go over plans for the restoration, take a look at the Mustang's storied history and begin the actual work by upgrading the master cylinder.

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