7.3L Godzilla Swap Continental + Crown Vic Subframe - 1965 Bagged Lincoln Ep. 2

We're really tearing up this slammed 1965 Lincoln Continental this week! Last time this bagged slab was on the channel, you saw us start to prep the car for our massive 7.3L Ford Godzilla motor swap. Well this week we're ripping into the engine bay to try and make it all fit! Even though the front of these Continentals have a ton of room, these Godzilla motors are EXTREMELY tall, and will be peeking out from our hood if we used the original crossmember in this Lincoln. So we're deciding to go the route that many old Ford truck lovers take when it comes to their suspension and swap the entire front of this Continental out for a Crown Vic subframe! Unfortunately for us, we'll be sacrificing a perfectly running Crown Vic to do so. But with one final burnout to say goodbuy, we part the subframe from the Vic and sacrifice it to our motor swap slab! It's not as easy as just bolting it in though. So we brought in our old pal Donny to help us fabricate a custom frame to mash our new front end with our old Continental!
With the new subframe installed we knocked out a huge step in this build, but there's still a very long road until this car is a bagged beast! So make sure to subscribe and turn the notificaitons on so you don't miss a single episode of this build!
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[@willemp6432]

I wish it was longer so I can get it all into my small brain. Thanx for bloody good shit man...

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much for the love! We tried to pack as much as we could into this one for y'all!

[@ralphferguson1]

First, this is some engineering genius going on. Second, this absolutely reeks of bags full of money.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're not driving anywhere in this without a top hat and a pimp cane! lol

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Watched it again !just a pleasure to watch!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much for the extra view! We're glad you liked this episode!

[@b6s4shelter]

Donnie's back.. what!?!? No dance Donnie? Com'on now. let's see those mad skills!

[@michaelrolleri2085]

hes kinda back, it was temp. but he might b e back for another crazy build we have in the planning stages.

[@1973GLH]

Donny coming back is awesome. Even if it is temporary

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's always nice to have him pop on by every once in a while!

[@chuck_machine]

Fella at the end is absolutely correct - the weak points currently are where your new frame ties into the torque boxes AND the lack of support between the inner fender lip and the frame. I would section the torque box and run the rectangular tubing through it and ideally, extend it all the way to the rear torque boxes. For the fender supports, I would run square tubing from the outside of the frame rail up to support the fender. That way, you can close off the rest of the inner fender area with beauty panels that extend all the way down to the frame rails, with the top of the frame rail exposed. Aesthetically, this is probably the most pleasing way to finish off the engine compartment. Great build guys!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for the tips and thanks for the support! We're getting ready to restructure the connecting points on this frame as we speak!

[@nikitakuchura1072]

Good job. Nice project. Greetings from Belarus Republic

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@matthewgirard8164]

Props for going the fab route and keeping with the vision and making it work unlike everyone else taking the easy LS route

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We needed to keep it in the ford family!

[@tezzrterry7485]

Even though it is Ford's big version of an LS.

[@senorspiegel]

Damn, don is a machine. Y'all got a ton of work done in this video

[@red88ization]

love the amount of background knowledge and experience you gents have to make this happen a real treat watching it.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hoofington7866]

Definitely need to tie into the old frame rails! You can't just scab onto the end

[@MichaelSmith-jv7zm]

The width of the tops of those fenders is fn crazy. Love old cars.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

They don't make em like they used to!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Thank you sharing your set up very good

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for watching!

[@quikgt]

Shiz, dudes, I’m on this build! My older bro had a 65 with red interior he bought from an estate in the 70’s. I think that’s one he should’ve kept, it was like driving a waterbed but cool af. I thought the old 430 was big, but the godzilla is huge.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

These things are absolute boats! Glad to have you on board for this project!

[@SideQuestGarage321]

Glad to see Donny in the shop again!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We love Donny, hope he’ll be back soon for another crazy build

[@michaelrolleri2085]

Donnie Boy, Loved having you here last week. can't wait to see you soon brother

[@grantbuxton]

Nice build! This is a cool one

[@SalvagetoSavage]

I'm glad you like it!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Good video ! Great job guys its a credit to you all

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you very much!

[@-Mike-69]

Another great video boys. For the average guy that doesn't know a lot about doing engine swaps. Just because the car is huge doesn't mean that monster of an engine will fit without some major surgery.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Even for us, we're frustratingly surprised with how much work it's taking! lol

[@Petethedeadboy]

Those frame rail patch pieces you made are brilliant! Absolutely amazing work! Satisfying watching it fit like a glove. 👌

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much 😀

[@wyattgardner3552]

Curious if you thought of cutting out a pie shape to then bend parent metal back to itself. That would leaving only 1 seem that would need welded per bend.

[@Grggeorge]

Not really it’s a show room thing now so it’s pointless a real flex would be thicker frame steel not some junk on the frame

[@andrewmc679]

Glad it's you guys not me on this one but what a beast it's going to be love watching every episode

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@cosmofloody5680]

Very impressive engineering

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@netteriv]

yes! y’all are doing the damn thing! it’s so good to see donnie working in the shop. 🙌🏽

[@SalvagetoSavage]

The don is back!

[@79series]

Wow even setting up the table and front bracing was a skilled effort. Great vid

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We definitely broke a sweat getting it all together! Thanks so much for the support!

[@PowerHousePerformanceLLC]

Love this swap. I've done a bunch of Coyote swaps but looking forward to a godzilla swap someday. Can't go wrong with gusseting and strengthening the frame. Biggest weak point will be where new section meets existing. Tying up to where the fenders mount is good idea plus gives you structure to fab some engine bay skirts. Keep up the good work!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

thanks so much!

[@thomaschandler4831]

This such an EPIC build … I need like a 20 min longer video …. Wow … so enjoyable to watch… you guys are top Gs …. Wow what awesome FKG work !!!!!! 🏆👍👍

[@y2kc0wb0y]

Well done guys - I felt a bit let down when the episode ended as I wanted to see the frame's finish line. :)

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're not done just yet! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss us finishing it out next time!

[@minter_fab_mafia]

Thanks for documenting this well. I've got a continental being dropped off at my shop today that somebody started this process and did not do it at all correctly. So now I get to start by completely removing everything and starting over. This looks like the way to go

[@nimblybimbly4002]

That Crown Vic did better burnouts than some of your finished projects. OOOOOOH SNAP! lol 🤣 Just giving you a hard time. Keep up the good work. It's fun having Don back.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

hey hey hey! The travelall and the 62 really smoked up those tires! lol

[@darrelleaf]

Wow, I'm gonna have to watch this episode a few more times just to take it all in. You guys are really getting into the details of your builds that's awesome. Great to see Donny in for a guest appearance and add his skill and experience to an already great crew. As always guys, enjoyed your video and can't wait for the next step. Nice job

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you enjoyed it! It really means a lot to us that you like the stuff we're building!

[@metalmisfits]

SO bad ass to just cut the frame out... Like EHH... we got this!! I cant wait to see more of this build!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

The trick is to cut the frame before you figure out how hard everything is going to be. That way you HAVE to figure you a way to put it all back together! lol

[@JoeZelensky]

That is seriously impressive.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@deancwhmackinnon6547]

Nice work mate.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oldman7452]

Chassis Fabrication....Measure 3x cut and weld 1x especially when you're doing a massive engine swap and trying to make it fit like factory! Looks good so far0

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It definitely wasn't easy! Thanks for the support!

[@notold37]

How the hell did you get hold of a Crown Vic, without Cleetus McFarland finding out, great video MEN, cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Andrew's had this one in his yard for a pretty good amount of time!

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Anyone need a crown vic just lemme know?

[@notold37]

@@jasoncampbell4723 I'm in Australia mate, I'm right for a Crown Vic, and the cost to ship it here is a little more than I can afford 👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘

[@jasoncampbell4723]

@@notold37 well I have 2 rolling chassis just sitting around, a stack of 4.6L mod motors and a few 4R75W needing homes.

[@willkarney3920]

​@@jasoncampbell4723 my transmission is starting to go out how much for a trans?

[@nonameisthename138]

OMG!! I felt like i was watching a movie, that was too short. You guys work is phenomenal!! 💯👍👏👏👏👏

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much 😀 We should have some updates on this build coming really soon!

[@therealbadbob2201]

My Pops friend dropped z police interceptor crown vic front end, rear axle and engine in a 1940 Ford pickup. It all pretty much bolted in like it was made to fit in the frame. It turned out just beautiful.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's exactly why Andrew had that crown vic in the first place. He was going to do the bolt in IFS on a 95 F150. But it ended up being a perfect donor for this project!

[@Billyspacerocket]

Super nice work boyz 👍👍

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much 😀

[@airatahmetshin]

Love this car Lincoln 1965 ❤❤❤❤

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Love to hear that!

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Very cool work! Nice to see Donnie back, thanks Andrew, sweet burnout! Mike, some triangulated 1” of .125 wall tubing from the new frame rail to the fender mount should stiffen up the unibody , a couple to the firewall will firm it up. See you next week. Thanks again

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the input! We'll definitely take note of that!

[@richardharvey8939]

Really great work

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@Jack_Oneder]

cool idea guys custom-made subframe in Lincoln, looks reliable, but I think a lot of frame rigidity !s needed, because 7.3L can twist in front!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're definitely going to be stiffening up the frame before it's all said and done!

[@cogboy302]

Nice update using the Crown Vic front clip. Keeping it all FoMoCo.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!!

[@gkanderson92]

You guys always get the impossible done and get it done well.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!!

[@Paulster2]

65 Continental ... coolest Ford product ever made ... S2S making it cooler with modern go bits ... looking good Mikey/Andrew/Donny!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much!

[@MrWoodyBalto]

That was awfully nice of Cleetus to leave one Crown Vic on the market for you guys buy.

[@michaelrolleri2085]

Andrew just happen to have this car back yard

[@mtnbikeman85]

6:28 opens garage door "oh shit it's the po"

[@no_lft_shft]

I'm 38 and I want to learn how to weld. I think I'm going to go back to school lol. That shit is so cool

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Hell yeah! We love to hear that!

[@Siyadlams]

Good progress is being made on this build. I can't wait to see the final product. Good job guys

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Slowly buy surely she's getting done!

[@Jeezey]

I’m doing something similar with a 1950 Ford car, using Mustang 2 suspension parts. No $30k custom frame in my future, thanks for keeping it real

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's awesome! We've built cars are pre-fabbed chassis before, and it's nice when everything goes together so easily, BUT its definitely not as cool as telling people that every part of the car that didn't come from the factory as been welded and shaped by your hands! Thanks for the support and good luck on the project!

[@robbiehoughton4382]

Really interesting how you made the new frames rails bend out and up to meet with the Crown Victoria suspension and original bodywork.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you very much!

[@hermyherm365]

All You guys are super talented love this channel ! Much love guys

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you for the support!

[@NotoriousMoshii]

i wish i had the ability and knowledge to do what you guys do. sick

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's all just time and patience!

[@Troy_Audi0]

Great work never seen your videos before I enjoyed this for sure too work. I agree with dude on adding vertical supports

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Welcome to the channel Troy. Hope you go and check out some of our older episodes!

[@syafiqaiman6579]

I like this car, it reminds me of the movie Green Hornet

[@kayejaye261]

Say this everytime. Lincoln may be my fav so far. All of your work amazing. No half ass. Hurry and get it done. Just do it right. Hard to find these days. Great day when I c vid post.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much for all the support! It means a lot to us!

[@jimcondray4632]

How in the world are you guys under 200,000 subscribers? Ya'll killing it each and every video! Swapping subframes isn't easy and ya'll make it look logical and straightforward! Enjoyed this video!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Man, that’s such a great compliment! Nothing better then positive feedback!! Ithe channel is growing, very organically and slow 🤣

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I love how you guys pay such attention to detail like thinking 10 chess moves ahead!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you so much!

[@freesexyew]

I love it guys! Its awesome to see the thought process and reflection on things to readdress for the better. Big fan. I loved seeing the process of aligning the subframe

[@joshwooten7044]

Sell the rest of the crown Vic to Cleetus for freedom factory. I’m sure they could use it lol

[@mikegarcia3288]

😂

[@TheObsidianwolf1105]

I am so stoked for this. I will own a continental one day. The prices for these cars are getting wild, so I guess I better hurry...

[@SalvagetoSavage]

They just keep going up and up!

[@NaturallyaspiratedJJM]

Other than watching hundreds of these build videos, I don't know what I'm talking about but these guys seem to know their stuff! Great pace to the videos as well. Pretty rad they were open to people giving them some input as well.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much! We really only know what we've done before, or have seen others do! So any input or insights are helpful. Even if the suggestion may not work or may not be correct, it may spark another idea that could really help us!

[@papawpaul]

This build 🙌 makes me cry tires of joy 😊

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Love to hear that!

[@AMGPilot]

Great work so far! I think Mike is correct and you need to go through the box at the rear of the sub-frame and connect to the original frame.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That's most likely what we're going to end up doing next episode!

[@streetzyskater]

Ever since this motor came out I thought about how cool it would be to put this in my 63. After watching this video I now understand this will never happen 😂

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's not as easy as we thought either! lol

[@michiganracer1181]

New front sub looks fantastic, I definitely concur on getting some material sleeved to the original end. The torque from that motor is going to be to be tied down tight 😎.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're definitely going to be pulling that panel off and going right to the OG frame!

[@tonyknight1272]

Amazing fabrication work. Always look forward to your uploads. Keep up the awesome content guys. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you very much! We appreciate the support!

[@chrispy104k]

So much going on here. Great episode and nice to see Donny in the mix again.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you liked it!

[@enricodigenova8112]

Great job guys love the build 👍👍

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!

[@George-zq2sk]

this is a really cool project! this reminds me of the LS turbo DMC! incredible work!

[@MarioFunk]

Love the attention to detail with all the fabwork, especially with the frame rails. Making them from one piece and then adding the plates over the welds? Awesome stuff. Adds a ton more strength where others would have just made the rails from 5 different pieces, welded, and called it done. Nice to see it done RIGHT!

[@LuisRamirez-ts3rp]

This is the best part of the day ty guys🔥🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We love hearing that! Thank you so much for the support!

[@fishpony1211]

Dude this is such a cool as hell build. Loving the progress. Why does Donny look so familiar. I feel like ive seen him on youtube or tv before lol

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Very familiar for a guy who just wandered in off the street to help us out for an episode! lol

[@-Mike-69]

I guess those Ford engineers 60 years ago couldn't anticipate this engine swap ?

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It seems very short sighted of them! lol

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Conversion is like shooting fish in a barrel

[@Axial_Andrew]

S2S and the stinkin' Lincoln!!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That sounds like the title for a Hardy Boys mystery! lol

[@BrainsofFrank]

@@SalvagetoSavage I read all the hardy boy books. Ima nerd. I love this build and all the builds so far. I love the joking you guys do

[@AidenSimila]

id love to work for a shop like this, beautiful work thats awesome

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks so much! You can always send in a resume to us if you're in the SFL area!

[@CrankAddict]

I like how you guys built that frame. I've never seen someone pie-cut it like that. Another tip for you: when you fill those pie cuts, try to split the angle equally (make an isoseles triangle) instead of a right triangle) and you'll have a neat "double angle bend" between each straight section.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks for the tip!

[@alk3myst]

"modern" front ends are restorod game changers.

[@jedhancock5611]

How fun!! Great video, nice to see Donnie

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xisleprez]

BADASS

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!

[@christophermacier]

I feel robbed that we didn't get to see you guys disassemble the coilovers

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We couldn't go and promote what we did off camera! lol

[@jamesbarnes2165]

Run some 1.5 tube from the front of the new frame rails up to the firewall area in between tire area and fender aprons to help stiffen up front end similar to the front bars in a 12 point cage. This would also be hidden allowing you to make nice apron panels.

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

I cant wait to see this one done!!! Holy shit its going to be sick!!!

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's not even close to done and we already want to do burnouts in it!

[@marciomenegolo]

You guys need to build an Italian car! It would be amazing. 21:36

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That would be sick! Maybe some day!

[@marciomenegolo]

@@SalvagetoSavage here in Europe everyone is looking for American cars, we don't have many specialized workshops, but it would be really cool!

[@MissionRestomod]

Slightly less work if you can pie cut the inside of the frame rail bends. This thing is badass.

[@nicolelongneckergallery]

S2S!!!! first in. Great call on adding strength for the core support and connection to main frame rails. That will help with the door alignment. Those are known flexi-flyers in stock form.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We'd rather have this thing a bit over engineered than falling apart when it's ripping down the road!

[@yurisantos2190]

Parabéns, o trabalho está ficando ótimo nesse carro lendário.

[@joseluisnba1]

Grate job 🫡👊✌️😎

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!

[@DuminguMphande]

A lot of work

[@SalvagetoSavage]

And we're not even close to being done!

[@MrWoodyBalto]

Put a Godzilla engine in a '65 Lincoln... It'll be Fun they said...

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Us: "The engine bay is so large!" Godzilla: "lol idiots"

[@michaelrolleri2085]

I said the same thing lol

[@scottmacdonald3438]

That transmission is probably the size of my engine in my Subaru.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

We're thinking we might just have to go another route to get something that fits better than that massive trans!

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Buy the back bracket for bottom a arms from outcast save time and time plus upper frame mounts

[@pickledbabies]

I died laughing when you said" it hits everything! I can relate....oh the joys of custom car building . keep killin it guys

[@SalvagetoSavage]

It's never as easy as you think it would be!

[@cannondevin]

Sheesh not only is the fab work amazing. But y’all are also mathematicians lol.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thank you!!!

[@josephglazier3286]

Awesome! I crown vic swapped my 56 f100, share the air ride info when it comes in! what are you guys going to use to control the Variable Assist Power Steering solenoid? I used a PWM module so I can control it as i like... I used my factory inner fenders, but trimmed them up nice and rolled the edges, not sure if you can do the same...

[@pshort8086]

🤘🏽

[@avobass]

Dope

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!

[@Lazerchicken69]

Y'all this thing will be a beast. Every video I'm amazed how good y'all are. My favorite series next to the Chevelle 😊

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Well we got some good news! We got another Chevelle episode coming out in two weeks! The wait is almost over

[@Lazerchicken69]

@@SalvagetoSavage oh snap hell yes I'm stoked for that

[@rontforrest]

I'm inspired, I have a 65 mercury I have been thinking about something like this.

[@SalvagetoSavage]

That would be an awesome swap! Good luck with the project!

[@souliskaripidis6061]

The best

[@SalvagetoSavage]

Thanks!