1977 Ford F100 Custom Coyote 5.0 Crown Vic Swap

1977 Ford F100 Custom long bed, Coyote 5.0 swap, MT82 6 speed manual, Crown Vic front end swap, Crown Vic 8.8 rear end, BBK ceramic long tube headers, BBK 2.5” x pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, JLT cold air intake, BBK 85mm throttle body, front leaf spring perch flip and longer shackle in rear, aluminum radiator, Taurus electric fan, Vintage Air AC and heat, power steering, disc brake all around, 17” black Crown Vic wheels with 235/255 55 17’s, 3.27 gears, posi, Dakota Digital Gauges, Bluetooth...

[@nathanmcdonald610]

I love the gauge cluster! So many people go to digital gauges when the do these kinds of swaps, it's good to see it still has needles! There's just something gratifying about watching a needle sweep across a speedometer or a tachometer vs reading a digital numbers climb higher and higher.

[@jmkenny]

Brutally tasteful build, keep the essence of the truck perfectly intact! In my opinion, you put your time & money into all the right places, very inspiring rig!

[@waden404]

Beautiful color and sound. But....thats a "hot air" intake.

[@Kmecha84]

I was thinking the same thing! It's sucking hot air right off the front of the manifold. It would look way hotter with the stock air box back in place on this old truck

[@garyvallone5393]

Exactly!!

[@Model_citizen_]

Probably doesn't heat soak too bad but no isolation box and its not drawing cold air so yeah whatever the under hood temps get to!

[@F1perm]

If u sitting in traffic yes ... 2 minutes at 35mph+ iats aint problem at all ... all depends what u do. Dragstrip closed box 100% , roll racing open box ;)

[@OverlandOne]

First time I have seen an engine swap where the easy route of an auto trans was not taken. Well done and that is a beautiful truck.

[@toddhkennedy]

Nice. Rebuilding a '76 long bed with my dad right now, and an '89 C1500 Chevrolet. These Fords are great trucks

[@waboom248]

I love that the factory trim was retained. Great configuration.

[@yamahaxs6501]

I'm not usually a Ford guy...but that thing is sick! great truck!

[@RamblinAround]

That's awesome man, nice work! My first vehicle ever was a '77 F100 custom, that I got when I was 15.

[@derpimpo3]

Same except it was an F150 custom lol

[@irenejones69]

I have a 74 F100 Ranger long bed and I absolutely love this!

[@bluethunder8034]

Thank you so much!

[@jett-rampartflyer2852]

Had to watch it again, was distracted the 1st time.. excellent integration of the Dakota dash.. and that shot of the wiring panel.. wow! That means alot of work and knowing what you're doing. Love the rim/tire size combo. Straight black steelies.. you bet. Love the manual- I gotta have control of my driveline at certain rpm's, so automatic is out. Great video, I recommend watching it!

[@bluethunder8034]

Thank you so much! I wanted a fast, comfy, and most of all fun driving vehicle. It’s a blast to drive!

[@conradwhite7755]

Nice truck, definitely not a cold air intake though, it’s sucking all the heat from the engine bay.

[@bluethunder8034]

Conrad White Yeah, I have the black plastic filter box that came with the CAI to go in sometime when figure out how to route the air from the grille to it.

[@kramnull8962]

Only at a dead stop. There is enough air flow through the engine bays on the F100's to keep the heat swept away at half and full song... Only reason these old trucks needed a radiator was for stop and go traffic...

[@feellnfroggy]

agreed, only open element intake right now. Youd be better off with a stock intake until you get that CAI box ready.

[@waffles824]

@@feellnfroggy stock intake on these trucks would of been a carburetor filter....stock intake taken from a mustang would still need to be routed like a CAI box would need.

[@wearethebashers]

@@kramnull8962 how come mine gets hot all the time, they have big radiators because of big blocks

[@CJColvin]

Thanks to the Coyote swap F100 I've now subscribed to you're channel.

[@mikecernick5575]

I really like the simple fresh vibe this truck expresses very well thought out . Be fun to tag along side you and rip it up in mine .

[@vegasfordguy]

I owned a beautiful 1977 Ford F150 Ranger long bed. It had the factory two tone white and tan paint. No dents, no rust, absolutely beautiful truck. It had a factory 302 with auto trans, even had working factory A/C. Just a super clean truck inside and out. I should have never have sold it, but 8 mpg and with not driving it that much I decided to let it go. I sold it to a guy in his 50's who swore up and down he'd take care of it, etc. Broke my heart to see it full of dents and engine and trans tore apart a few years later. It turns out he had started to use methamphetamine and the rest is history. Don't use methamphetamine!

[@bluethunder8034]

Poor truck. That is sad. I get attached to vehicles and want to see them taken care of even after I sell them. My truck with the old 390 also got single digit mpg, had mid 200’s for hp, and ran 15.7 quarter miles. Now the mpg is double (or more), the hp is double, and the quarter mile should be in the 12’s. Plus it’ll cruise easily at 80 mph with the ac on. I love it!

[@scaven09]

I honestly didn’t like it... til you started it. I love it now.

[@SoI_Badguy]

From a chevy guy, beautiful truck.

[@leeorsborn8842]

Nice build. Classic pu. I have 2 4x4s, Ive been hanging onto over 30 yrs. Always new they can be gold.

[@bossmanht]

I want this! And I'm not even a Ford guy.

[@damonhappy9049]

That truck is perfect for a daily driver. That's a very nice truck I want it

[@robertradcliff3254]

I like that body style , I like the round head lights and grill . I owned a 73 of course mine was nothing like yours . I don't like the square head lights . That is a nice truck...

[@RussellBrosGarage]

LOVE the truck! We are building a '77 Flareside 2wd with a 351 - C6 & and 9"

[@jza80king]

I respect this even more because you kept a Ford engine in it.... If this were a Chevy C/K pickup I would expect an LS motor.

[@MARedleg]

Reminds me of my dad’s. His was a 76 F100 with the 360 v8 and 3 speed auto. I wish I had that truck now to fix up nice like this one.

[@boyertb]

That is one crispy truck. Love it.

[@manbearpig2164]

I'm in love with that truck

[@svtar15]

Great build man! Wish I had my '80 back! Exactly how I'd build it.

[@MrClockRocket]

Im sure you can pick a 80 up for dirt cheap... especially if your gonna build it from the ground up.

[@iancraig5471]

That truck is a masterpiece.

[@norman_sage2528]

The straight six with three on the column is my favorite F100 Custum.

[@BLACKLACDTS]

Viking Child that’s the same as driving a lawn tractor.

[@norman_sage2528]

@@BLACKLACDTS And what's wrong with driving a lawn tractor?

[@BLACKLACDTS]

Viking Child zero balls.

[@sethanderson2179]

That gauge cluster though. Gorgeous

[@mustangguy8622]

That’s cool. I’m thinking of doing that to my 74 long bed. Coyote swap.

[@abelcerrillo2162]

U did a good job on BLUE THUNDER, I Likes.

[@zanekubicek2186]

I would kill for this truck, I’ve always wanted a 76 ford pickup preferably a 250 or 350 but with being a college student haven’t had the money to get one but mark my words I will buy one before I die and will keep it till death

[@markcrawford8876]

Not a ford guy, but that is a fine build. Rubber stereo antanae says it all! Looks like its seen some prevailing winds! Nice

[@hank1556]

thats about the coolest truck on the east and west side of the Mississippi

[@dannymyers5345]

That truck is absolutely gorgeous bro

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Love that color man!! Kinda similar to the Blue Flame Metallic in the newer trucks. It’s so blue it almost hurts your eyes lol. I like Red Chevys and Blue Fords! Chrome would really make the blue pop but hey different strokes different folks 👍🏼

[@bluethunder8034]

I’m really happy with the color as well. I don’t know the color name but I’d call it Super Blue.

[@landcruiserintervention9443]

Dang nice build.. I bet that is whole lotta fun drive. Bet you've surprised a lot of people out on the road

[@mjthepatriot5741]

Thats 1 badass truck. Beautiful

[@bluethunder8034]

Thanks man✊

[@timb1762]

Clean build! Love it!

[@stevecooper8121]

Nice build dude ! Love to take her for a ride 😀

[@Innvctus]

my dads doing something similar for his 56' F100. He's gonna use Gran Marquee suspension though with a 408 Windsor. Nice build though. One of my favorite body styles, besides the 56'.

[@bluethunder8034]

Xx Cobrazz xX Thanks! I love a nicely built 408. A good set of aluminum heads and that thing will rock.

[@frankvega9695]

nice truck buddy...great color..👍

[@rmdo5583]

Simple yet so powerful awesome truck man👍

[@bluethunder8034]

Thank you!✊

[@GlynRobinson]

Love the gauge cluster! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@joshualonshores8794]

Incredible truck on planet...

[@mikeking9777]

Caught my eye, used to have a blue 76 with black wheels. Nice, i like it.🖒

[@robertohernandez1364]

Very nice. Very simple. Luv it.

[@vegasfordguy]

Beautiful truck! I really like seeing people fixing these older Ford's up. Not a cold air intake though.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Oh well their goes 2 hp.

[@vegasfordguy]

@@tumbleweedking5668 yeah, just a few ponies.

[@kramnull8962]

These old F100's didn't even need a radiator except for stop and go traffic. Plenty of air between the wheel wells...

[@bluethunder8034]

Yes, the engine compartment in these trucks are massive.

[@Contreras-z4e]

Chevy camp here we all want this 🥰🥰🥰

[@joshro1923]

Cool truck. I have a 76 f100 I love to drive.

[@CJColvin]

Sounds awesome brother.

[@badad0166]

Piss moan, piss moan. Ok, the headers seem low, but keeeerishtz guys, it's a pretty piece. Word Up. Enjoy your effort, Mr. Blue Thunder dude. Congrats.

[@bluethunder8034]

Thanks man! There’s a lot of haters in the world. I figure many people are unhappy and just try to bring others down with them.

[@init2winit53]

Nicely done. Looks great!

[@thefarmtruckshow2546]

Such a sweet rig brotha!

[@highplainshollarhomestead3188]

Not big on crown swaps, because I like my trucks factory height or slightly lifted. However, this truck is very awesome.

[@bluethunder8034]

Thanks man! I’ve always liked lifted trucks better myself. I’ve got my Jeep to fulfill that “need.” My truck handles like a race car compared to the old I beam suspension that came out.

[@1CITRADREAM]

Excellent build

[@superflashXXX]

Wow. I wish you woulda drove it. Cool up to there.

[@sidefx996]

Wow, absolutely love your truck. Must be a blast to drive. And wherever that is my girl and I want to move there lol.

[@bluethunder8034]

Thank you, it is such a fun ride!! Haha, GA is a great place to live. 🤘

[@speeddemon_1369]

Not bad at all i really enjoy the older vehicles compared to this new plastic filled crap they make now at today's standards it just seems to me that the older cars and trucks last a hell of a lot longer than the new ones always remember this "they are built not bought"

[@l-ringer3050]

not a Ford guy, but I can dig this....

[@mrpistonrecaro6483]

Sir I approve 💯 !! this are real trucks!!

[@bluethunder8034]

Mr piston Recaro Thank you so much! I’m loving driving this thing.

[@gman9035]

Good gosh that truck is awesome

[@rmdo5583]

Nice gauces good build

[@genius-no5sl]

Sweet ride !

[@jamesbrand987]

True sleeper

[@jerryvelasco1474]

Super nice truck. 👍

[@markraven7316]

Love the simple bad assness

[@bluethunder8034]

Thank you! I was really going for a simple understated look with good sound, mpg’s, handling, and speed.

[@jasonjgr8580]

Nice truck, sounds great.

[@johnholtz1205]

That truck is sick

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Nice truck!

[@Zach-ju5vi]

Damn I want those guages for my truck.

[@markwilliams3148]

it's not a cold air intake when it's sucking hot air from inside the engine compartment

[@rhsuejdjehej]

Mark Williams don’t be a dumbass it’s just called a cold air intake because it does in fact suck in colder air compared to the stock intake.

[@vegasfordguy]

@@rhsuejdjehej Not at all. You are incorrect on every level. Stock or factory intakes do in fact allow for cold air to enter the intake through either the front grill area or through the fender area. An open filter under the hood doesn't allow for any additional power and actually will end up costing power. Cold air allows for a denser air charge. It would be nice if people would use facts rather then making things up. Now, it's not going to matter much to really worry about it on that engine, however facts are facts and BS is just that.

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

Nice ride. Needs more rubber in the front.

[@anthonycach4301]

TheKiltedYaksman1 needs better rims

[@kramnull8962]

@@anthonycach4301 Keepin it sleeper...

[@redbug3485]

Whole Lotta Ford!

[@michaelmorris6575]

Beautiful! Well done.

[@danielmeza2926]

Beautiful truck!

[@madcook1936]

OMG this is one Beautiful Truck 👍👌

[@billymadison8036]

That dash is dope

[@guwop-1017]

looks hella clean all minus those rims

[@kennypowers17]

What a dream! Nice!

[@shadyman6346]

Damn, that’s fine!

[@wldwst22]

Awesome truck!

[@BRad-qy6xi]

NICE!! The low exhaust makes me cringe just because I wouldn’t want anything to happen to such an awesome truck. #FordPower 🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@bluethunder8034]

B Rad Thanks! The low exhaust will definitely be getting fixed. It bothers me way more than it bothers all of you guys.

[@kauaihawaii5836]

Beautiful truck man!!! Bad ass!!

[@gregoryolson1782]

Absolutely Sweet

[@Dannyjoemustanggt]

That is a gorgeous dentside

[@candmcarr]

Sweet truck man.

[@pauldavis7962]

Nicely done !

[@eliasgarcia-ou3pd]

Awsome truck

[@fastdraw30]

Now I know damn well that yote motor will melt those rear tires slam off the wheels...lmao

[@jessehernandez3113]

Nice truck reminds me of my grandfather's truck the same color too bad I don't like Ford I'm a Chevy Guy 💯

[@Bandit93gt]

Nice build . 💪🏾

[@bryanblood7063]

Man nice truck I wish we could have went for a ride

[@BLACKLACDTS]

Love this truck.

[@jtravis30]

Freaking awesome truck man

[@droppedf100]

Sick truck man. I bet it’s fast and food on gas

[@jett-rampartflyer2852]

Man, the exhaust is almost on the ground.. must be because of the headers dropping too far.

[@kylestewart8049]

Jett-Rampart Flyer ya. need to put shortys on there asap.

[@bluethunder8034]

Jett-Rampart Flyer Oh definitely. I will be getting shortys for sure. Believe me, it bothers me more than it does you guys.

[@jett-rampartflyer2852]

@@bluethunder8034 I bet. I only saw it from a couple different camera angles (great video, btw 👍).. & I was like 'Whoa, those dang headers could knock the head clean off a grasshopper, while zipping down the highway.. lol 🤔' It's not THAT bad but I feel your pain. Had a Ford truck that low once.

[@jaybeezy8039]

Thought I was the only one that seen that. Exhaust hanging a little low

[@brspeedysgarage]

Nice build, Wheels need caps thou

[@Mixwell1983]

That is a clean ass truck. Fucking bad ass.

[@marioangiepeerman7487]

Nice truck man hope too get my truck like this one day

[@ls1_cammeroh]

Man I wish I could do this to my 72