1972 F-100 Project 4 Kids 4 Projects

**Crestronwizard** · 10-01-2015

Hi All. Well, my second child turned 16 so of course we need to build him something. This one wants a real driver. Something for everyday. Starting with a 72 F-100 Short Bed. Getting a Coyote Engine, 4 Speed auto, Coil Over Front, Custom Wheels and a paint job. Don't plan to get too crazy with this one.

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**Crestronwizard** · 10-07-2015

Drivetrain Arrived

Took the truck apart

Crown Vic Front End to Install

**MichaelUser** · 10-09-2015

Originally Posted by Crestronwizard

Drivetrain Arrived

Took the truck apart

Crown Vic Front End to Install

Love it. I will be watching...

**Crestronwizard** · 10-09-2015

Thanks. This is the nicest base vehicle I've ever started a personal project on. Kinda weird to not have months of rust repair first. We're trying to have this one done by Christmas, which would make it the fastest project completion too, lol.

**HotRod47** · 10-09-2015

I have a 70. They are great trucks, looking forward to your progress.

**Boxjohn** · 10-09-2015

interesting.

What 4 speed auto are you going with, how will it bolt up to the Coyote, and is there a reason beyond budget you're going with it instead of a 5 or 6 speed auto?

**Crestronwizard** · 10-09-2015

Originally Posted by Boxjohn

interesting.

What 4 speed auto are you going with, how will it bolt up to the Coyote, and is there a reason beyond budget you're going with it instead of a 5 or 6 speed auto?

It's the 4R70W. Bolts up no problem. There isn't a controller out (yet) for the 6 speed auto. Only a couple of people have made the 6 speed work and I'm not interested in adding the time and complexity to make it work.

**Crestronwizard** · 10-09-2015

Crossmember is out. Should have the IFS one in next week and set the drivetrain to see what we're working with.

**twosaturns** · 10-10-2015

are you putting a crown vic from end in it?

looking forward to this; I had an '83 F-100 from my father in law when I first got married in '95. always wanted to put a 5.0/T-5 combo in there but funds wouldn't allow it at the time.

**Crestronwizard** · 10-10-2015

Yes Crown Vic front and a Lincoln MK 8 IRS should be fun to drive.

**Motown 454** · 10-10-2015

Nice clean truck. This should be a fun truck when your done with it.

**sdg0080** · 10-10-2015

That will be one hell of a first car... lol should be a great running truck.

**Tincup** · 10-10-2015

Very cool....

**Crestronwizard** · 10-14-2015

Getting the I.F.S. in place

**Alwhite00** · 10-14-2015

Love that style of truck - My dad had a couple back in the day but no short boxes. :( - Keep ub the good work and keep the pics coming.

**cbpldc** · 10-14-2015

That will be an interesting beast. Should handle well with proper setup.

Chris

**I_make_oil** · 10-14-2015

Great project. subscribed. .

**c91x** · 10-15-2015

Originally Posted by Crestronwizard

It's the 4R70W. Bolts up no problem. There isn't a controller out (yet) for the 6 speed auto. Only a couple of people have made the 6 speed work and I'm not interested in adding the time and complexity to make it work.

HP Tuners can now disable PATS... so you could use the stock ECU to control the 6r80

**DrFraZZy** · 10-15-2015

Subscribing... Keep posting up the pictures! I have a 1994 f150 lightning.. I want to do this to. I need to find a reliable shop in Maryland that knows what they are doing with IFS crown Victoria swap and how to wire up coyote engine into my truck.

What does it take to get coyote to fit in the CV IFS?

**Crestronwizard** · 10-15-2015

I'll know soon

. Looks like if we use the mounts off a 2011-2014 5.0 F-150 then it will bolt up. The Mustang mounts are too wide.

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