1957 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 Coyote Swap and Custom Chassis Part 2 V8 Speed & Resto Shop V8TV

[@V8TV]

Reach us at www.v8speedshop.com for your restomod or swap project!

[@jamesvelie8541]

I love the work I have a 55 with chevy drive train.More performance and reliability then stock. I also have all new custom frame and custom interior. I have to say if I could of got one with a coyote being a performance guy if I could afford it that's the way I would go.

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Good to see a Ford engine being installed in the classic T-Bird.

[@DelEast740]

The baby bird is an underrated car. Looks aggressive. Looks sleek and timeless. A true classic those 55-57 baby birds. 3,100 pounds from the factory. Tons of room under that hood for boost.

[@robertdake594]

Excellent Choices & a Great Job !

[@ModernDrivelineInc]

Consistently turning out top quality resotorations, modifications and great looking cars. These are the professionals you want working on your classic.

[@V8TV]

Wow, thanks @Modern Driveline! We appreciate the kind words and appreciate the opportunity to work together!

[@deltabloo]

That last clip driving down the road sounded awesome!

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

What a sound of the power plant! Just a Thunderbird with the thunderstorm under the hood! Very impressive, V8TV guys.

[@harryfairman9766]

Sweet very nice rebuild

[@ReneStover]

What a Prize!

[@charlesdalton985]

The clean presentation, as in how original it looks while still modified, hides the complexity of the work to make it happen. Outstanding craftsmanship! And congratulations on 100K as well.

[@V8TV]

Thank you very much!

[@jameshutchins3396]

Just about perfect. Hope the owner loves it

[@xyrzmxyzptlk1186]

A good restomod eliminates all the drawbacks of owning a classic, mechanically obsolete musclecar. I love the fact that these things just seem to get more popular every day. Unless it’s something ultra rare and valuable, bone stock is not for me. Nice work Kevin. 🏆

[@V8TV]

Thanks for the kind words, you sum this car up nicely!

[@robertwright2451]

I saw aT bird years ago at good guys In Scottsdale with a 427 sohc engine. The car was really clean.

[@cyclonekevin6199]

Congratulations on the 100k.

[@V8TV]

Thank you!

[@chisel83]

👍awesome as always

[@V8TV]

Thanks!

[@chisel83]

@@V8TV can’t wait for part two!

[@V8TV]

@@chisel83 I think you mean part 3... this is 2.

[@chisel83]

@@V8TV yes thanks 🙏

[@chrisn.4136]

If you did it again, would you have chosen a different (smaller) motor?

[@V8TV]

This is a great question, Chris, and there are several things to consider. The power, performance, drivability, and economy of the Coyote is really hard to beat. Especially when you consider the interest of others when you pop the hood open. Can similar power be made with a 302 or Windsor V8? For sure. You could probably even do it with a turbo Ecoboost 6 cylinder if you really wanted to. But it's more than just the numbers. The low weight of the Coyote along with the factors listed above make it a great choice even if it's a bit wide in the hole. And besides, there's something about the lineage of Ford Overhead Cam V8s (like the 427 SOHC) that is pretty cool all on it's own. We'd happily do another, and actually have several lined up. Thanks!

[@stevieray6216]

As much as I acknowledge the excellent craftsmanship, I’m feeling very ambivalent about restomods. 🤨Nothing wrong about subtle upgrades but if taken to extremes, it’s basically an evisceration, keeping nothing but the car’s outer shell. In my mind, true appreciation of classic cars comes with a certain sense of responsibility for preserving and maintaining all of it, not just the shiny, convenient parts. It’s like saying “I adore cute minks and foxes so much! 🥰That’s why I had them made into a fur coat for me.”

[@Gershwin48]

You didn’t put an engine turned plate on dash controls for A/C? Tell us about steering column.

[@dougmarshall6198]

Hello, Can you guys tell me what coil rates you used as I am currently doing a 55 Bird with coil overs? Thanks...nice build!

[@evasilvagni5304]

Seems a Panhard rod would help in the back.

[@renelugo2166]

How much does a project like this run? Ballpark?

[@V8TV]

The best way to look at these projects is to add up the projected parts list first, which comes directly from the customer's performance and feature requirements. We then inspect the vehicle to see what repairs & parts it will need in addition to the modifications. Once these lists are made, we can start to apply some hourly estimates to the project. This is a vague answer, but without a conversation about expectations and an actual car to look at, it's impossible to say what a custom build will cost. Give us a call or fill out the contact form and we can learn more of what you're envisioning and chat about the parts and time required. We love these conversations, it's always fun to chat about dream cars! www.v8speedshop.com 314.783.8325 Thanks for the question!

[@tonycarrubba8946]

WHAT SIZE TIRES AND BACK SPACING

[@sorshiaemms5959]

HEY WHERES THE Y BLOCK I WOULD LIKE TO BUY IT

[@V8TV]

The original chassis and engine have been sold to a person restoring a '57. Thanks for asking, however!

[@sqr2024]

A beautiful car and a strong powerful motor what could go wrong. However it sounds like he’ll as most mustangs do. Am not fond of this ford power plants sound. Which it sounded like a Hemi.

[@joshuas8258]

I’m a millennial and this is like painting over a Monet bc it’s faded. The original is a piece of art and I think the modernization butchered the car. I’m well aware the wire wheels aren’t original either but they looked 100x better than the new rims. Baby birds aren’t meant to be customized bc they’re perfect as is.

[@V8TV]

The wire wheels are in fact original to the car. Ever drive an original?

[@joshuas8258]

@@V8TV my dad has 3 and has restored hundreds. The wire wheels aren’t original…they’re reproductions of the 62/63 M-Series Roadster. 57 only had full wheel covers or hubcaps. 55-56 had full wheel covers, hubcaps or wire wheel covers…the ONLY ones that were original. I’ve driven dozens of 55-57 birds

[@jamesvelie8541]

I get great compliments on my custom T bird 55 changed eng drive train wheels frame popper doors . It looks more like a muscle car which is what I think it should of been. Now I have performance to back it up too.

[@rosswalker9789]

I wish

[@patmason7276]

Sweet. Glad they didn't ruin it with a Chevy engine.

[@stevestunning3326]

One less original third.

[@georgetaylor1063]

The wheels ruin the look. Very disappointing!

[@V8TV]

The nice thing about wheels is that they are easy to change and personalize to the taste of the owner. What kind would you put on?

[@rosswalker9789]

I wish