CHEAP BUDGET F100 CROWN VIC SWAP! SHEET METAL FABRICATION
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Next project on the channel that is really exciting for us, 1959 Ford F100 Long bed and 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor chassis swap. In this video, we complete the sheet metal work on the cab as well as fabricate and adapt the original sheering column to be used with the crown Victoria rack and pinion. This series of videos will highlight how to do this conversion as simple and cost effective as possible. We are shooting for $2000 initial budget to have a running driving shop truck. In the future, we will make improvements after we enjoy it for awhile. Also, you know me, this is staying patina!
#ford #conversion #shoptruck
I love that you're keeping the F100 dash and firewall. The plastic modern Crown Vic dash and steering column look so out of place in a classic vehicle.
I 100% agree!
I couldn’t agree more! The factory dash looks so cool!
@@stinkyriderx the crown Vic dash is so deep it takes away from what little cab room we have!
Bearing part number please
@@kevinwilliams7979 Part #: SME 704232 from napa
Subbed, you're quality of work is great. People need to realize that time is money and time is irreplaceable. If a portion of the job can be done right in 30 min. Vrs 13 hours show car style, 30 min. works for me. That's why my vehicles are ratrods or daily trucks. Keep the videos coming, watching from Texas.
I appreciate the kind words and subscription! I totally agree, I would much rather have a fun daily driving style car over a showpiece you're scared to scratch!
Along for the ride…👍🏴
Thanks for joining!
I like how you kept the tunnel from the crown. Cool.
Thank you!
Good job with the sheet metal work, this project is really coming along!!!! 👍👍
Thank you!
@@BestDamnShopAround 👍👍
Thanks for tagging along!
Had to catch up with this whole build!
Thanks for tagging along!
Love to see a Ford build
Thank you! Trying to do something different!
This build got you a new subscriber!!
Thank you for subscribing!
That floor looks absolutely fantastic and really strong too. I love that truck it's going to be really nice
Thank you!
Floor looks awesome. Love the way you reused the crown vic tunnel.
Thank you! It worked out well!
I can tell you take pride in your work and it shows!! Great job.
I do! Thank you!
@@BestDamnShopAround that Ford's gonna be a nice ride when you get finished with it.
@@Tealmoney8571 I sure hope so! I'm excited to share the build and finished product with everyone!
It looks great
Thank you!
Man, it's coming along in a very nice shape...
Thank you!
Looking good
Thank you!
Yes indeed Awesome
Thank you!
One thing I do for sheet metal work is the sand the panel with a DA before I bend or do any bead rolling. That way the panel is easier to prep.
Good call! I usually do it afterwards but beforehand makes much more sense!
Hell ya man! Sunday posts are great! Great progress
Thank you for the input!!
My 59 F100 had the chrome V8 emblem on the hood .and had the large wrapped rest window ..but overall your project looks good
I love the big back window!
Man. I wish I had some help on my 89 f150. I'm down in warmsprings and would love to see what yall can do with my truck. Of course I do love that 59 build
I am also in GA
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Really looking forward to seeing this build come together. I’m doing one on my channel as well, budget build but not doing a full CV swap. Love the video.
Thank you! I'll have to check yours out!
Sheet metal work looks so good!!!
I'm proud of it for my first time!
Love the build, ad I thought that was 59, thats my favorite F100
Thank you! I used to consider this generation the ugly duckling but they're really growing on me!
Greetings from mexico love the videos , keep em coming
Welcome! Thank you!
Window cranks? They are so much more than that. Vise grips, hammer, bailing wire and duct tape is the best tool box🤪
And more!! Hahaha
I like your channel but watching you do the work is more interesting than hearing you talk about what you did just my opinion maybe it's just me
I appreciate the input! I've often wondered whether people would like to see the actual work performed or a brief analysis
I very much like the build and ideas … but being a fabricator/ hot rod builder myself for the last 35 plus years I have a small “critique” I guess, even though it is a budget build the quality of your work should not change… what I guess I’m saying is …if I were a paying customer of yours and you built floor pans that looked like Stevie Wonder bead rolled them using his feet… I wouldn’t be too happy… so you can build stuff on a “budget “ but never alter the quality of the end product… so it takes 5 more minutes to roll a straight bead … big deal, that “ Shop Truck “ is a rolling business card and reflects your experience and ability…
Im passing this advice down from the old timer that told me that 40 or so years ago… and he was absolutely right …Just some food for thought, otherwise I absolutely love the look and general sense of the build…
Keep it up
I appreciate the input! The only way to get better is practice practice practice! What better to practice on than my own shop truck that will get covered with dynamat and carpet!
Good work sir!
Thank you!
This thing needs to go to a cleetus and cars
I'd love to take it to one!
Great video. What radiator are you using
Thank you! I'm using the stock crown Victoria radiator. Didn't even break down the cooling system during the swap!
Thank you for that info
@@antwanwilliams6893 any time! 👍
I apologize if I missed this. What brand weld threw primer did you use? How did it work in your opinion.
No worries! It's made by Dominion sure seal LTD. It's called copper weld-through primer. Part number 24080 It worked well, seem to dry faster than other brands I've used in the past. Just be sure to let it fully dry before we start to weld, if not it will make it splatter.
Not an easy task. We did the swap as well.
Not easy but totally worth it!
I have a 55 ford mainline I thinking about frame swapping it to a newer crown Vic frame and power train any tips?
I've never done that particular swap. But like with any major project try to plan it out the best you can, take your time, and take safety into account when fabricating!
You did a great job!! Just curious, would a plasma cutter be ok for cutting this 18 gauge sheet metal? I don't think it will warp it? If so please straighten me out! Appreciate the video!
Phillip Hall
I think a plasma would work fine but I'm not positive, I've only ever used one to cut out old metal. I'm not experienced enough with one to cut new metal, it would be crooked as a mountain road with me cutting lol
@@BestDamnShopAround
lol I understand, I might would wind up with the same results you just described! 😁
Thanks for you good videos!
Phillip Hall
@@PhillipHall01 You're welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback and subscribing!
@@BestDamnShopAround
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Can y'all do the NASCAR side pipes under the door?
Not on this one but it will be getting a single pipe side exit exhaust!
@@BestDamnShopAround all right but on a build in the future?
@@chanceyscreations232 for sure, i love them!
Do you have glass over the lense ? Looks like a double glare.
It got a crack half way through filming and i didn't realize, it's fixed now!
@BestDamnShopAround no worries still love the channel and the project! Amazing work.
@@MrTwinklypig thank you!
What vin do you title it under? Any issues?
It will be titled under the truck vin, no problem here in Georgia!
Where do you guys call a fuel tank of fuel a fuel cell that sounds so ridiculous gas tank is a gas tank
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Can I pay you to do this to my car?
As far as floor pans yes, but we're not taking on any customer projects of this size at the moment, sorry!
I'm in Hall County, too lol
Looking for a truck body like this for a similar frame swap. Know of anyone selling?
Small world! Which body style are you looking for?
@BestDamnShopAround
Fords: anything 57-66 in project form, kind of like what you guys started with.
That or a Sweptline Dodge. Budget is 2k or less so I'm not expecting perfection lol
@@TorquePowerVideo I know of a couple if you don't mind cutting down a long bed!
@@BestDamnShopAround I can do that!
@@TorquePowerVideo I'll check to see if they're still available!
You gonna duck tape that seat? Right?
We ended up using a f250 king ranch rear seat!
I am however looking to sell my 75 Lincoln Continental Mark IV , if you guy's happen to be interested..
I'll keep it in mind!
The link will show you the pics n vids ,
I literally just found a 59 short WB big back window 4x4 , for $2500 needs a paint job and engine rebuilt.. California truck
@@DragonsBreathe72 sounds like a good deal! I LOVE a 4x4 fridge!
I like your channel but watching you do the work is more interesting than hearing you talk about what you did just my opinion maybe it's just me
I appreciate the input! I've honestly wondered whether people preferred to have a longer video watching me do the work or a shorter video explaining what I did and how I did it.
@@BestDamnShopAround get a car that everyone can get behind get help from everyone naming it kinda like how Cletus name's everything plus you can brand behind it . people like to feel connected to stuff kinda like a athlete you know what I mean... have a great day and I hope you don't talk this the wrong way.
@@jayburrough4308 not taken the wrong way at all! I love new ideas and constructive criticism!