$4K Crown Vic Trophy Truck Build (episode 1)

[@bentnickel7487]

Never thought about putting a truck body on a Crown Vic frame. I'm amazed. I'll be watching every step.

[@randysgut3214]

motor trend did it first

[@ldm125]

The Crown Vic is the best truck Ford ever made lol

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Certain Fords, Mercurys, and Lincolns have different wheelbases so chose what is needed for your truck...

[@Jim0i0]

My timelapse formula: shoot 1 still frame every 5 seconds and stitch them together in the edit. Your body will be a blur, but the car should gracefully come apart in less than a minute on playback. Extra points for keeping big analog clocks in frame.

[@andrewlewis3429]

“Hell Yeah Brother” ~ Cleatus

[@andrewlewis3429]

“Hell Yeah Brother” ~ Cleetus

[@johnboy2251]

Thank you so much for not adding music that ruins so many videos.

[@AgentOrange859]

Austin Coulson : "I know it sounds crazy..." Subscribed.

[@xyridius516]

That's exactly what I did haha.

[@poccodemexican8693]

Just found this channel and I’m here to stay I love cars

[@kingofsludge7262]

I have quite literally never hit the subscribe button so fast. I didn’t even let the video start before I subscribed just because of how interested in your idea I am

[@nimblybimbly4002]

I was enjoying it but as soon as I saw the pile of wire from when you stripped the wiring harness apart you got an immediate thumbs up. That is crazy.

[@lilibethdoherty295]

117 K on the clock is 1/5 of this cars life span , never again will a car be made to last like the crown vic and the granny marquis!

[@Electrolab1114]

I am a bit suspicious though. 117k? That front seat looks every bit of 300K

[@hobojesus9817]

117k.... And i have 136k on a 2016 Mazda... Something seems off

[@fonhollohan2908]

love it with no music ...looking forward to this! big time. I'm stoked ...can't wait to see the rest of this creation....fantastic to say the least.

[@seanparker3763]

Came here from Cleetus McFarland channel I love it

[@AustinCoulson]

Thanks! Cool to see you are checking out the first episode.

[@Cherokee93]

Same

[@dakotabatman21]

Same

[@jfish9509]

Same here. Cletus needs this in his life!!

[@AddictedtoProjects]

This project is going to be *MEGA* !! Thanks for filming it for us! :D

[@KyleCotton1]

It looks like the KZbin recommendation gods have chosen you! Very entertaining video! That harness thinning is quite a job and it you made it look like factory when you were done! Love the simplicity of no music but either is fine if the music ain't bad imo. Looking forward to watching the rest of this series!

[@jerryhammack1318]

Thank you for explaining some of the details. You covered what I was having a hair yanking headache with. Saves what little hair have left!

[@themonsterfactory2934]

Usually dont have alot of good things to say about people and their channels but you sir are on point !! Im a total FORD guy and I really appreciate the amount of effort you put into showing the "how to's" of a project. Thanks for taking the time to show the do's and dont's. BTW.... yah Im good with no music ! lol

[@AustinCoulson]

Thanks! I'm a FORD guy myself. I do add music in later episodes as people said they were falling asleep to my timelapses but I turn the volume way down so hopefully it's not too annoying

[@themonsterfactory2934]

Haha yea I heard the music now in 1 of your other videos.. No worries. Im a purist , Im here for the content ...no bells and whistles needed for me. :) Dude seriously Ive checked out afew of your vids and dont wanna sound to campy but you come across as an everyday guy building some cool shit ! haha Ive been into the build game for many years and still got stoked watching your videos. LOL had to stop watching for now, getting side tracked from my actual computer work I needed to do... Take it easy brother and Ill be back for sure to check out more !

[@AustinCoulson]

@@themonsterfactory2934 Thanks! I'm also on the computer right now, editing Saturdays video. I would rather be building tho...

[@themonsterfactory2934]

I hear that ! I hate to say it but this lil world pandemic were havin right now gives me the chance to finally start re-doing some of my toys that I never take the time for.. Doesnt look like we'll be having a big car/bike show season this year and Im sick of always puttin my stuff on the back burner. Time to redo 1 bike and finish up the other...

[@robertordewald8678]

My brothers and I owned a salvage yard. On our first loader, A JD444, it had forks similar to your forktruck. To lengthen them we used 3 by 6 box steel and slid it over our existing forks. The gave us a much longer reach. This would help you when lifting up your residual metal. It was well worth the time.

[@pastalover21]

Love your passive aggression by saying how long you waited for 🤣🤣🤣

[@thesmilinglemon5582]

When that change drawer fills up all the way you should do a “budget drivable” car build with it

[@AustinCoulson]

OMG now that's an idea! I bet if I searched it, I could find a couple valuable coins to help out the budget

[@tristinbrine3744]

This the realist dude out there for not putting time lapse music

[@AustinCoulson]

Don't get too excited I start adding music a few episodes in. I try to keep it chill background music on lower volume.

[@benaspavilonis2101]

Cool keys and coins collection. Nice videos too. 😁👍

[@deadlydonague2402]

No stupid time lapse music and you asked us what kind we would want. Liked and subbed

[@AustinCoulson]

Thanks! I do end up adding music to my time lapses in later episodes but I turn the volume way down and try to use really chill music.

[@jessewamberg4060]

This has been pushed HAAAARD in my recommendations

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

Had to come back. These are really easy and fun to watch videos. (On a different note. 1981 Toyota 4wd, frame rusted just past the cab. Would you 1) look for a newer Toyota frame 1990s, 2) Weld onto the original 1981 frame 3) Fabricate a frame from something else. I ask because what looks super hard to most people seems to come easy to you. )

[@AustinCoulson]

Welding frames seems to create a lot of controversy out there, which seems crazy to me because the frames are welded at the factory all day, every day with no one complaining. My daily driver is the silver F150 you can see in the videos and I bought it from copart salvaged with front end damage that bent the front of the frame. I bought the front third of a frame from Ford and followed their service manual to cut the old frame off and weld the new one and got it within 1/32 of an inch at all 16 measurements. The point is, if done correctly, welding on a frame is a safe repair, but it should not be taken lightly. If you are at all unsure about doing the repair, then a complete replacement frame is a great solution. The good thing about that, is you can paint or powdercoat the frame and take your time moving over the parts and do it the right way from the get go, so you end up with a better finished product. Good luck with whatever direction you go, and reach back out if you run into trouble. I love those older Yota's

[@bentnickel7487]

After watching this video, I subscribed. You seem to know everything about these Vics and that's the way I know the model of car I'm driving. People ask my why I know these things and I just tell them, I'm naturally curious.

[@ChainsawChuckSmallwood]

THANK YOU FOR NOT PLAYING THE HORRIBLE MUSIC MOST PEOPLE DO!!!!:)

[@AustinCoulson]

Don't hate me in later episodes where I play around with light music...

[@growingknowledge]

Outstanding job. Lots of energy. Well done !

[@Tenright77]

Cleetus McFarland has 20 Crown Vics from his PPV race, might be able to get a few more gently raced versions at a good price...

[@cjbales1981]

half of those are totaled already 🤣

[@Tenright77]

It's OK, he's a power fabricator...

[@stevennihipali3607]

Milwaukee tools baby! For the WIN!

[@highdesertworkshop]

This will be fun to watch. my shop beater is a 91 P71. these cars are tough.

[@AustinCoulson]

If you do the preventive maintenance on these things, they will easily go 300k miles even with an abusive driver.

[@eriknulty6392]

JUST MAKE SOME A-ARMS. YOU WILL THANK YOURSELF LATER. MAKE EM' WHILE EVERYTHING IS APART.

[@Old.Scratch]

You're a better man than me. I would've just looped Rick Astley on a loop. This is an awesome build, btw. I'm sad that I'm three years late to the game, but this is the exact route I'm staring down as we speak hahaha! Thank you for sharing!

[@AustinCoulson]

wait wait wait, you are planning building a crown vic trophy truck? Only a crazy person would do that.

[@Old.Scratch]

@@AustinCoulson great minds think alike, i suppose lol

[@AustinCoulson]

@@Old.Scratchepisode 22 or so I go over all the things I did wrong so that should be helpful. Other than the quirky body I love how this thing turned out.

[@Old.Scratch]

@@AustinCoulson thank you! Any wisdom is appreciated!

[@jamesinkeys]

Thinking ,...Mad mechanical genius ...First time viewing... : )

[@williamsanders468]

He says this while he has an AMAZING MUSTANG IN THE BACKGROUND

[@AustinCoulson]

I love that stang, but sadly it wasn't mine, I was just finishing the build that a few other shops were stumbling through

[@bpc1003]

Great episode! Looking forward to the rest of the series

[@rapboyz89]

Lots of amazing details. Just watching u breakdown a car like that, inspires confidence in any upcoming mechanic gone wild, or a newbie trying to explore his horizon. Thank you sir. you deserve so many many many more subs and likes. It's so peaceful to sit and watch you so the work, no bullshit, no hype. Just wonderful work.

[@AustinCoulson]

Thank you so much for the kind words. My goal is to inspire people to try new things and just keep learning and comments like this keep me going!

[@JacksonGarage]

This is so damn interesting, you have good detail. Thanks.

[@bxmachine]

Great film Austin, looking forward to the next instalment😎😎

[@timwegman5776]

Sweet I can’t wait to watch all the videos. Oh that ford pickup look amazing you obviously know what your doing.

[@cheezwhizvids]

Thank you for not adding annoying music

[@adamdruecke1831]

Great video, love the detail provided. How about a shop tour video?

[@AustinCoulson]

Great idea on a shop tour, been thinking about that.

[@fightfanian]

Timelapse music is absolutely grating. Thank you for understanding this, from the bottom of my heart.

[@AustinCoulson]

Don't hate me when I add it to later episodes. I'm still trying to find a consistent style that I like.

[@fightfanian]

@@AustinCoulson, hate? No. Whine and throw a tantrum? Maybe. It's your channel man, maybe you find the perfect mix. Just none of that, Mcm, techno-pop fluff, promise me that?

[@coleallen8657]

Just found your channel, and started watching your build , dam cool, I was going to do this with a 68 caddy. Well got sick of life one day and sold car for 500, ran good . Working on 91 S10 blazer putting 1 ton axles on it, gearing down to 5.38 , going to put 49" tires on and building as low as possible, lots of cutting, thanks for the great project

[@AustinCoulson]

That sounds like a fun project. I like the idea of 5.38 with 49"s. Most guys don't go low enough with the gears and are missing out on all that torque needed with big tires and rocks, but it sounds like you've got the right setup. Thanks for the kind words on my build and good luck with yours!

[@tbonney648]

Who else was happy to see that visor go hahah

[@Nightstorm241]

am I the oly one that noticed the Factory Five Racing Shelby Cobra Kit

[@graybearsgarage1223]

Got a new subscriber from this video. Great content. Looking forward to seeing some more of your videos!

[@2litrepeter.]

This is great. No music is perfect mate. Looking forward to watching this. 😎👍

[@greghercher2068]

I enjoyed your video and the approach you took to show everything. As for music, the mighty car mods guys have an amazing format for how much music to have in the video. (One of them is a music producer or something)

[@craigjones6929]

I did get a kick out of it and guys definitely tag ol cleetur in this

[@scootergem]

Good job. Kudos. Very ambitious project. Love this kind of build.

[@ws8061]

That crown Vic is mint 👌

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

Im going to have to stay tuned on your channel. I also have a vic (p71) Idea. You are (for sure) going to help me see a few things to make my vic go easier. So, THANK YOU in advance.... I ALSO HAVE A 71 MUSTANG SR 351C2V. (Seen a fastback in the background) its 98% rust free and is able to run drive.. but it's got to be sold. Sold house, wife left. The whole world is upside down. time to build my 79 F150 rc, sb.. and travel. Thanks for this.. it's going to be cool.

[@AustinCoulson]

Thanks for the kind comment. It sounds like we have similar taste in vehicles as I made a video about a bunch of mechanical upgrades I did to a 71 mustang for a buddy of mine. It's not a great video because I was new to filming and editing but here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4bVpq2wfMZjoZY Also, this Saturday I'm releasing a new video series where I restomod a 79 F series. What are the odds? Good luck on your projects!

[@mudmakerbydesign5424]

@@AustinCoulson ok.. this is weird.. im selling my mustang.. and have already bought a 79 shortbed. Got it last sun. If your willing.. please go to my IG @shortbedlife We need to get together and talk a min... I may have an idea for your next build. Thank you. Wait till you hear my p71 vic idea... lol hope we can talk one day.. I think after you see my profile pic on ig. It will pull a heart string if you have ever loved a 73-79 f series. Holla.

[@Vegeta_SuperSaiyanGod]

drum and bass music is always good for a time lapse. most of the artists of the genre would love you to use their music as long as you credit them in the description. there is a sub genre of DNB(drum and bass) called jump-up or nuerofunk thats hype and works perfect. i would love to hear that if you would take my input

[@John-jp7hn]

Very interesting! Fun to watch.

[@ExStaticBass]

First time I"ve seen your channel. Found it as a suggestion from Cars and Cameras video. Not bad man, subbed. Not sure how I feel about the whole music thing. It's fine if the original audio is included. I'm not too hot on the music choices other channels make either. It's usually the same lame chill groove that's copyright free on KZbin. As such, it's a little lackluster usually. I can appreciate that you did it without. That said I think you could get away with some low level background music. Quiet enough that we can still hear the other sounds in the room, sped up or not but enough that it distracts us from the passing of time. Too many people don't know what it means to keep it tasteful. I appreciate you man.

[@noahpaulette1490]

Watch emplemons videos about copyright smuggling

[@jorgeherter]

Best bit is the Broncos hat.

[@AustinCoulson]

SB50

[@jorgeherter]

@@AustinCoulson Vonny Football robbing Cam all day!

[@Newman81964]

From your video title, I figured you were going to modify the body too into becoming a truck. Didn't expect to see you bring it to the salvage yard. So now, the only thing that is left a Crown Vic is the frame.

[@AustinCoulson]

She is getting a fiberglass race truck body over a tube frame

[@metoo478]

We did something similar. ‘69 VW bug on a shortened S10 frame, V8 383strkr, drive it from the back pretty much sitting on the rear axel ....driveshaft, if I recall correctly, was 14”~16”length4 5/8” dia. Funfun

[@AustinCoulson]

I bet that ripped

[@danbob1650]

That trans oil is life is up

[@AustinCoulson]

130k miles with no change will do that

[@who7056]

No music is great!!!!! I was so happy to have one of your awesome videos without that. I sometimes have to keep decreasing the volume on my TV because the music is too loud for the speakers and then I have to increase it again to hear you. Thank God the music you choose to use isn’t that crap music. Thank you for that!!! However, some vids without would be just fine for me. Could be just me, but since you asked...☺️ I’d like to know what other people think about having just you and some solitude in watching. Either way, I’m watching because you are a beast at your craft. Thank you for all you teach!

[@remcovanvliet3018]

Cool project! If I wanted music, I'd be watching Mtv.

[@recyclebills]

Those cars are literally tanks. I have a '98 Marquis. It was hit head on by a Dodge. There was some body damage, and the bumper support had to be replaced, but I drove it home. The Dodge was scattered all over the highway. And as the Marquis was parked when it was hit the air bags didn't even deploy. I'm still driving it.

[@AustinCoulson]

I love these things. So cheap and so strong.

[@stephenhenderson7277]

Both seats are torn because they couldn’t get in the driver door lol

[@fishtanknoob3833]

Imagine building a trophy truck body but real low low...from then thumbnail look rad AF

[@AustinCoulson]

I was trying to keep the center of gravity super low and make it where the tire were super tucked at full compression so it looked much lower than a normal TT, but if you haven't seen the rest of the videos the fiberglass and body work got out of hand and it turned into a mutant...

[@fishtanknoob3833]

@@AustinCoulson it turned out great and fun too!!! But i meant that the thumbnail from that vid...i would love that front,cab and the section of the bed...but being made into a lowrider mini truck l...with them wheels tucked all the way up

[@chucksgarage7165]

I had a similar idea. Looking forward to this build.

[@AustinCoulson]

Just took a look at your channel and I'm looking forward to your build as well. Perfect father/son project!

[@scoobertdoo4223]

Interior is pretty tear-able

[@jblue8436]

my first car was a crown vie my second car a crown vic both with the police intercepter pacages i put both cars pure teenage abuse donuts for days loved those cars very strong cars

[@futrellgarage9153]

Great video!

[@johnvineyard67]

im speachless...cant wait to see more..

[@mrgregory322]

So cool to know you before you were famous.

[@AustinCoulson]

Episode 2 is live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5m5maqkpNt8grc

[@lancet-kinzhal-sarmat-su57]

Not music - is best videos

[@ManBearPig3]

KC and The Sunshine Band would bake some good tunes for the fast forward

[@Sammy_The_Cat]

Cool collection of keys and coins 😂 I actually collect keys. nice video! I can’t believe how torn up the seats were. That’s insane. Looks like either the windows were left down for a long time, or they had a dog in there.

[@c50ge]

Nice tires too!

[@ChristianWTR1]

Love me a crown vic of any sort

[@kevintucker3354]

The clatter at startup is the damn cam timing chains and their hydraulic chain tensioners. Make sure you run the right oil and filter or you’ll soon be pulling the front of the engine apart.

[@AustinCoulson]

Correct. I use Mobil 1 and Wix and send in every oil change sample to Blackstone for analysis to determine when the chain guides are worn enough for replacing

[@alansherby4046]

How much fun, you get to tear apart a car and build something no one else would even think to build

[@headcheck100]

A cheered a little bit when that door finally came off

[@AustinCoulson]

I still have nightmares about that door. I needed the jaws of life for that.

[@eformance]

$10 says it was grandma's hoopty and the grand kid tore it the heck up.

[@Loganl1980]

Haha when he said "let's see if the AC works" I said "NOPE, there were no lines on the condenser fittings!"

[@mikemchaney1003]

This being 3 years old now, I only question the use of the forklift the way he did. Seems like an easy push of the frame and body out into the yard and fork lift it from the side through the cab to take the body off.

[@jaxonlocken2056]

I feel like a ford ranger would be better tbh “danger ranger”

[@AustinCoulson]

It'd probably look better

[@chrisc2920]

But a ranger is already a truck

[@IncredibleMD]

I've seen a lot of stuff that toed the line. I've seen someone LS Swap a Continental. But you, my good sir, have done it. You have crossed the line. This is a sin.

[@TheScheidecker]

Looks good

[@hectorherbert6585]

The chassis & mechanical parts of this car looks amazing ,clean ,no rust ,no gunk & ugly fluid leaks ..seems like it has been well taken care of..and 'slept' in a dry garage..??

[@AustinCoulson]

Thats just the norm for Arizona. Just about every Crown Vic I picked up out there looked like this

[@hectorherbert6585]

@@AustinCoulson I guess extra dry & hot weather keep those cars free of 'winter rust'..not wet salted icy roads..!!..Is there any plane graveyards in Arizona...,!

[@AustinCoulson]

@@hectorherbert6585 as a matter of fact one of the largest aircraft boneyards is near Tucson in Southern AZ: www.airplaneboneyards.com/davis-monthan-afb-amarg-airplane-boneyard.htm

[@hectorherbert6585]

@@AustinCoulson cool !! thanks for the link..any chance you could buy and include airplane parts for a future 'crazy' build..!!😃

[@markbithrey3635]

Great work you know your shit very interesting build

[@ryans413]

I’m glad you didn’t put music in your time laps I find them annoying so thank you

[@matman999999]

Inspiring

[@scottmccluremcclure3916]

You should do a video on bypassing the headlight control module and the wiring harness Please

[@AustinCoulson]

This is the 5th request on doing a complete how-to on Crown Vic wiring and I will be doing that within the next few months. I'll bypass the lighting control module, the steering control module, airbag module, etc. These old Crown Vics deserve to live on in other projects!

[@bryanroupe8646]

You should do a full video on the wiring. A buddy and myself have been thinking about this swap for a while but neither of us are any good with wiring etc.

[@AustinCoulson]

I started to do a video that was showing how to clean up a crown vic harness for a swap into another car, but it was taking forever. I didn't think anyone would want to see it, but I've got another CV I am pulling for something else so that might be the time to do it. It's very straight forward, but can be intimidating the first time.

[@bryanroupe8646]

I mean it would definitely help me lol. This is becoming a popular swap that I believe will be even bigger soom. They are just so cheap and have a really good platform to begin with imo. I had a p71 that I Drifted for two years and everyone I let drive it couldn't believe how well it did totally stock. Basically just a e-brake.

[@skipbreakfast]

I'm VERY happy there's no music.

[@vancemacd6315]

I love this idea but think you may need to build longer control arms. There are videos of people building a arms for a low rider might help for reference.

[@AustinCoulson]

I may end up building new ones in the future, just didn't have it in the budget on this build and I really wanted to test just what I could get away with on the stock CV arms

[@lazylizard6532]

Subbed because I’m thinking of something similar. T-100 with CV front suspension and rear axle. Street beater with a little off road capability. Complete new frame from 2x4 120 wall.

[@AustinCoulson]

That sounds like a fun project

[@iannorton4463]

Please play some euro chilled house music on the time lapse. Many thanks from England ✌️😎

[@slv4421]

You got a new subscriber!! Cant wait

[@AustinCoulson]

Thanks! I'm editing episode 8 right now, should be live in the am!

[@hectorherbert6585]

As soon as you showed what you got for the body at the scrap-yard ,I looked up used & new part prices for the Ford CV...(head lights 88$ ) ,rear lights ,even bulbs..and many other small parts ,...I know it takes time to take care of that stuff but you could have made a few hundred dollars worth of parts by selling them yourself..

[@AustinCoulson]

I did search ebay to check the prices before I scrapped anything and this build was 3 years ago so the prices have changed, but the value of used CV parts was very low because there are so many cheap new parts available for them. Generally I will look up a part and if the value after taking into account boxing up and paying for shipping is less than 20$ I will just scrap it, or make a big pile of parts and put it up for free on craigslist so someone else can sell them.

[@metoo478]

Ya got 4000+ Likes🎉

[@jappiemoto]

That ford mustang tho ❤️ 🔥

[@AustinCoulson]

That was the only car that's ever really scared me when I punched it. It had mid 550 hp on pump gas and 735 on e85, and a custom tube frame. I didn't build it, I just finished it.

[@Mikey-jm3dc]

I vote for the Benny Hill show music for the time lapse

[@BIGFOOT-ENT.]

I partied with the grandson of the first ceo of co part haha

[@kevintucker3354]

I’ve had a couple of Town Cars and you can’t be the panther for a comfortable get around car!