1979 F-350 4X4 Supercab Build (Episode 8)

Transmission and engine install, Vintage air AC system install, and First Start
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[@dozerboy67]

Brother, I gotta say that, and I’m sure that every guy on this feed will agree, you are living the dream, man! To make a living doing what you do, is something that I’ve always dreamed of. Outstanding attention to detail!

[@AustinCoulson]

I appreciate that!

[@PhillipChristiansen]

Sat down with a half hour and a cup of coffee. Happily skipped Netflix and caught up on the build. Loving your work, thanks for documenting it!

[@cartermason3275]

Dunno if anyone gives a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last weeks xD

[@alejandroforest7948]

@Carter Mason yea, have been using instaflixxer for since december myself :)

[@StraightLineCycles]

I feel so blessed, thank you sir for the shoutout. Big plans coming soon hopefully. I always look forward to your videos. 😊

[@elesjuan]

Good luck man!!

[@StraightLineCycles]

@@elesjuan thank you so much!

[@kstricl]

I remember those lovely headlight switches. The first 4 vehicles I had were fords in the range of 77-81. I scratched my hands up quite a bit pulling the knobs off to change dash lights and do other repairs.

[@stephengent9974]

So a common problem then?

[@philofab]

Broncos use double cardans so they can rotate the diff up and not have issues with mismatched angles.They are normally in the rear on Broncos, and the front on F250/F350. The two ujoints in the cardan cancel each other out, allowing the other end to be around 0-1 degree or inline with the pinion.

[@whatcouldgowrong8323]

Excellent! You have a lot of mighty fine skills. Looking forward to see the finished rig.

[@RoadratEddie]

Love your attention to detail and explanations for everything

[@AustinCoulson]

I saw your thumbnail and had to click over to your channel to see if you had any videos posted. Dang, you've got some cool cars

[@RoadratEddie]

@@AustinCoulson Thanks.....Had is the keyword....Sold the Maverick and the Mustang to two friends of mine in NY.......The mustang has been modified beyond belief and competes in Goodguys autocrosses around the country.....Maverick is still terrorizing the streets

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya Prayers 🙏

[@fonhollohan2908]

Enjoying your channel This build so far is awesome and that motor sounds great. I've owned many fords in my day and I miss them. I've got a tacoma trd sport now that has served me well I didn't get a full size truck cause my wife is just a short girl and she wanted to use it as well. But I must say I miss the full size truck. Especially the old F Series. They were good trucks in there day. I don't know about the newer ones other than their way out of my price range.

[@toddmccarter45]

Im pretty sure my dads 78 bronco has the double joints front and rear, I could be wrong there tho too, its been years since ive been under it

[@AustinCoulson]

That would make sense as the fronts are very similar to the F250 and the rear is much shorter

[@rodfatherschopshop6004]

Best bug catcher ever... the red solo cup! My daughter loves to catch spiders in them. 😁

[@elesjuan]

I had a couple 88 Rangers with that crappy headlight switch. What a lovely piece of over engineered crap that was. Random note, my 96 grand cherokee also has a double cardigan joint on the front shaft on the t-case side, then a CV on the axle end. Solid front axle with cv's instead of u-joints. Car companies do weird things.. Thanks for the update video. This truck is going to be waaaayy better than new when you're done! I quite enjoy your attention to detail on so many little things, you're clearly enjoying what you do. Hope all is well with the move to TN and you're getting settled in!

[@dhanmohanraj9984]

engine sounds really good,

[@StraightLineCycles]

I always like the look of exhaust wrap but don't know how well it actually performs

[@MoneymanRome]

Well worth it seriously

[@Phillv8]

In Australia our 70's and early 80"s fords all used that same headlight switch too! You have to put it in the on position to press the release button..... I have a small collection of them now as I know everyone breaks them! LOL

[@AustinCoulson]

You are having better luck than me. I usually have the knob pull off, then I can get better access to the button, then I can give the shaft the ole' wiggle and it pops out.

[@fightzoid]

I like how Ford put the blower motor inside the cab with it sticking out into the engine bay. Unlike Chevy who put it in the engine bay and can be changed without taking half the truck apart.

[@libertyauto]

That really did seem to run smooth right off the bat. (well, after the ignition re-wire?) Thanks for the video.

[@AustinCoulson]

Those Holley Snipers are amazing. The speed at which they self learn is crazy. Can't recommend them enough

[@kevinpelesky5467]

Mopar had the same headlight switch design. My 76 is like that

[@treborupp]

Love everything about this Build. Will we get a cost to build? Asking for a friend.

[@AustinCoulson]

I will update prices in the next video. I mentioned costs in earlier episodes, but forgot to keep reminding as I go

[@ShainAndrews]

Refresh my memory. Why didn't you keep the OEM HVAC? Needed room in the engine bay?

[@kstricl]

The factory 70's system sucks. Needs lots of vacuum hoses, and cables. The Vintage Air is more efficient and the controls are fully electronic, so much easier to place and route.

[@ShainAndrews]

@@kstricl I don't remember any vacuum lines on that unit. All cable operated. I remember them working pretty well too, until it gets plugged up with debris... which raises another question. Does the Vintage Air provide outside air, or is it a permanent recycle? And now another question how do you integrate it with the OEM controls?

[@AustinCoulson]

That's a good question I didn't really address. You are correct there were no vac lines for the climate control on that model. I went with the Vintage air kit because it is more efficient and designed to work together. I have done R12 to R134a conversions in the past and I don't prefer them to the VA Gen IV setup.

[@robertstiles626]

What ac kit did you go with vintage air. Thanks great videos

[@robertstiles626]

Who makes your headers that you used on that motor thanks Rob.

[@anomamos9095]

That light switch is not just on Fords GM and Chrysler used them too.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

That style of push button release headlight switch goes back to at least 1960 on the Falcons, Fairlanes, Mustangs, etc. One you learn the secret handshake, they are pretty easy. Most guys try to push the button, then pull the shaft out of the switch. Wrong. Pull the shaft out to headlight on position, then push the button, then pull it out the rest of the way.

[@AustinCoulson]

I just came across a older ford here in Tenn that I had to pull the switch on and it worked just as intended. I wonder if the AZ heat has anything to do with all the problems I had with them

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

@@AustinCoulson It's all metal, so probably not. But one method or the other will surely work.

[@joehall1114]

You could always have the headers ceramic coated so they match.

[@AustinCoulson]

That is what I will do if they have to come off again

[@mycontinental3611]

I made the same mistake on my first c6 install.Destroyed trans,Torqe converter was not in all the way.

[@AustinCoulson]

Expensive mistake but you are certainly not the only one to do that.

[@mycontinental3611]

@@AustinCoulson That was about 30 years ago.I deffently learned my lesson.

[@7thstreetgarage196]

I always thought the stupid trapeze on the throttle linkage

[@nich1067]

What did you think of that ac system? I am thinking of putting a system in my 79 bronco but I am worried about the fan noise

[@edciasiii3308]

“That’s a problem for Future Austin”. LMAO

[@The1toro]

How did you modify the second gas tank? Did you do anything special with the fuel pump to make it work with the EFI?

[@AustinCoulson]

I had to add in tank electric fuel pumps to both tanks and a selector switch and valve from a modern diesel superduty

[@whatcouldgowrong8323]

I was waiting for you to say, damn I forgot to put gas in the tank.

[@AustinCoulson]

Hahahah, that has happened before

[@joshcj78]

With that brake set up, did u get rid of factory valve bolted 2 the frame?

[@AustinCoulson]

Yes, the built in adjustable proportioning valve eliminates the need for the frame mounted PV

[@ronnieallen4697]

Austin, Im looking for this brake set up on Summit and struggling . Any chance you have a part number? Thanks

[@AustinCoulson]

No problem, here you go. I LOVE this setup: SUM-760113 MAST CYL KIT ALUM BLK ADJ 1.25 SUM-760125 BRAKE BOOSTER ROD EXTENSION KT SUM-760167 BOOSTER POWER BRAKE

[@ronnieallen4697]

@@AustinCoulson Youre the Man. Thanks so much

[@iowahooch]

I love this build! I have a question well not for me but foranother channel I follow . Motion Raceworks. They are on the Rocky Mountain Raceweek 2.0 and they are racing a couple cars but one is a stock 2000s grand marquis and they are close to getting it to 12 seconds in the quarter. They have ran into a limit. 99mph speed limit in the computer. Do you know a way to get around this? If you do head over to their KZbin channel and give them some info. I thought maybe with all your crown vic experience you might knoe a trick Thanks man and keep up the good work

[@AustinCoulson]

They can swap to a PI computer. Only change would need to be also swapping the airbox to a PI or Marauder. Other benefit would be an 11hp increase over the non-PI intake setup. I'll check out their channel

[@lanegachupin6497]

I was wondering Tire and Rim size.? Really like the old school look

[@AustinCoulson]

37X12.5R17

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

👍🐒🇺🇸

[@jennBourne]

Haha, you obviously haven't worked on a bunch of old vehicles. All of the ones that I've worked on (GM, Ford, Dodge) with that pull style light switch had the same switch and the shaft came out the same way. It isn't just a ford thing.

[@AustinCoulson]

This is the first vehicle i've ever worked on. Plz don't tell anyone

[@lostintime8651]

It this video a repeat?

[@AustinCoulson]

No, but I showed clips of it as a preview in a previous video

[@timerickson7056]

As a mechanic with a half century of experience. The headlight switch you complained about was universal gm Mopar and even Japanese cars used them . As far as STUPID engineering ford is right up there in ass hole shit $2000+ to replace a water pump on focus and the head gaskets designed to fail at 100,000 miles that actually lasted 60-70 thousand miles are a couple Biggie's

[@AustinCoulson]

Is that one of those water pumps that is driven by the timing belt? For some reason, I never had the same issue with the GM or Japanese switch knobs, those seem to pop off just fine. The Ford ones always fight me

[@timerickson7056]

@@AustinCoulson yes it is . Also gm Chrysler and Japanese cars used the same switch it was because they had dash dimer switch integrated . Japanese manufacturers went to light switches integrated into the signal light years before the big 3 . But I have cussed them all. I THINK the switches were cost saving. So all. Manufactures used them until Japan started taking over. Like torx screws gave the manufacturers free torx screws and tooling . Because they knew they'd be selling a new set of torx bits to every mechanic.

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

I seriously dislike peg board :)