Building a Boss 302 Mustang out of a Cheap Junk Auction Car. Coyote Mustang GT Budget Build

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I bought this Cheap Coyote Mustang GT at the local auction and after tearing it down we've decided we're going to build it into a budget Boss 302 Style Build. We're going to install the Interior upgrade I got on Marketplace for only $200!
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[@Krunsy]

Damn this Adam Sandler guy is killin' it at the Mustang build!

[@sureshotexplodingtargets2928]

🤣

[@dancostello6465]

He is funny.

[@enlightenCA]

comments like that are the reason i read comments lol

[@timcole421]

Sam, to check slab depth get a 1/4" masonry bit and drill through the slab where you want to mount a lift. Use a coat hangar or other metal probe with a finger bent on the end to probe and find the bottom of the slab. Measure length.

[@oldanslo]

Unfortunately, too many guys confuse a measured 3" with 6".

[@jonathangreen4958]

THANK GOD!!! You FINALLY got a way to do a lift!!!!!!!!! 👍😄

[@jesusg607ify]

You’re making the right upgrades in the right places, I’d recommend the rear control arms they really help to get rid of the skittish rear and feel these cars are known for, remember to check the pinion angle since this car is lowered. It may seem like an extra expense but trust me you’ll love the way it handles with a rear axle that’s not jumping all over the place. You may just want to keep this car when you’re done…

[@Diegohall7875]

If he stabilizes the rear end how is he supposed to slide into bystanders and parked cars when he makes a right-hand turn while getting on the gas? Some traditions must be respected!!!

[@jesusg607ify]

@@Diegohall7875 🤣

[@harleyheritagespringer9077]

😂OMG, Sam - I literally lol'ed when you said "I know it's a little bit like shoving socks in your underwear, but - that still looks pretty cool, too"

[@slingbart705]

even better when they're rolled up XD

[@Mattcox250]

Even better when you put the sock in the front.

[@DumbCarGuy]

My teen laughed and said why do I have a sock in my undies. Huh, I dropped my drawers. Daddy Dong is Real I told him.

[@josephpanozzo9873]

I think we learned a “little something” about Sam after that remark😁

[@MrLachrel]

You never showed us the finish

[@suprm4n85]

Since you're painting it anyway, you can always paint it Grabber Blue to match up with the seat stitching (if you care that much about it).

[@cdogsixty-nine2674]

Or make the stripes that color blue or put a nice powdercoat on the calipers to match that blue. I've always wanted to do that on my Volvo R-Design. Powdercoat the calipers to match the blue accents. Subtle, but the car guys totally notice!

[@eckwatson]

@@cdogsixty-nine2674 The subtle stuff is always the best in my opinion

[@JohnathonGxx]

Grabber Blue to match the seat stitching... and black hockey stripes of course..

[@golikehellgr]

You should make it a Leguna Seca Editon that is all black with red boss 302 vinyl.

[@glock22357]

There's more to a BOSS 302 engine than an intake. Still, it looks cool. The most important part to improving the S197 Mustang's suspension is front lower control arms with improved ball-joints. Make sure you rock some of those.

[@mmmmmMuffinz]

exactly! The Boss 302 had forged internals. This car is just gonna be another poser....sigh

[@Rich_BOSS302]

Exactly, I didn't know all of the differences until after I bought my 13 BOSS 302. You can make the argument they are not the same engine, maybe cousins but they are so different then the Gen 1 coyote. A lot of the parts used in the BOSS 302 ended up in the Gen 2 coyotes.

[@jezeski2011]

Another difference was the bore and stroke were different than a regular 302, so adding parts on the 'outside of the engine' like headers and intake just isn't the same.

[@brianwright9514]

They are different engines. The only thing that's the same is the bore spacing and the cam phasers. Kind of like the difference between a 911 and a 911 GT3. They look similar, but they're almost entirely different.

[@DragNetJoe]

@@brianwright9514 Meh, it's a derivative engine. I have a GT350 with a Voodoo 5.2, but I recognize it's really a Coyote at heart, with a lot of different parts including the flat plane crank, but it's not "entirely different", anymore than really the Koenigsegg 5.0 is entirely different. Yea, not a lot of interchangeable parts, but the basic layout and design is the same.

[@losrodriguez4212]

Any updates on the mustang?

[@Schnitzer325ci]

The lift is the most exciting addition to the channel. Honestly tired of watching clips at awkward angles. Thanks to BendPak and all the subscribers for getting this prioritised. M539 has portable lifts. You can definitely get it done Sam 👍🏽

[@ndubgolfer]

Sam, the idea you are working on a Mustang in a horse barn is fantastic.

[@trbstang]

Don't forget the Ferrari too! My idea of the perfect use for a horse stable.

[@billclinton6040]

Be careful using the edge of a slab as an indicator of how thick it is in the middle. Very often the perimeter is a footer and is significantly thicker than the interior.

[@brianfarine2192]

Just get a 4post lift. Don't have to bolt down and can be moved. Bendpack has it

[@Samcrac]

Yes but it will take up much more space in the horse barn

[@brianfarine2192]

@@Samcrac from auto auctionsrebuilds his isn't huge

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

Love where you’re going with this build, Samual!

[@HelvisCamaro]

Those bits you used to remove the stripped bolt are bur bits. They're used in a foundry setting where iron molds are poured for example. In the finishing process at a foundry, those bits are used to grind off metal burs on the casting before they're shipped off to a tooling machine shop. An example of what iron foundries produce are electric motor casings, engine parts for our vehicle manufacturers. However, grinding metal burs off in the foundry finishing process makes it easier for the machine shops tools to machine that part down to the specs required by the manufacturer of that particular product. Then those parts are applied to your car, motors, air conditioning units etc.

[@CharlesTrains99]

Sam, love the content whatever you are working on. Ford, Chevy, Ferrari or BMW it's great fun watching things come together. Thanks for sharing.

[@clintondavid525]

I love the feel of the work space. The barn is so sick! Get yourself a lift my man!

[@dantheman9395]

I do all my work like you are now. So it’s definitely inspiring to watch you work the same way. Yes to the hokey stick stripes

[@sheaarnold]

Sam I feel like you have been knocking it out of the park lately. This mustang series has been outstanding. The quality of the video, your explanations, and yes even the jokes have been top notch. Thank you!

[@RogerM88]

You should get a 4 point lift. It would be handy for most works. And use jacks for suspension work. Or build outside an inspection hole. Since the horse stalls aren't be using, you could remove some of them for parking storage.

[@kmg501]

I like the inspection hole idea.

[@RogerM88]

@@kmg501 they're very handy and a more affordable alternative to a lift. Also an inspection hole could be raised with a ramp, so minor digging is needed.

[@BuzzTec]

Awesome job Sam & Sage 👏🏼, sweet ride 🔥. This is one of my favorite Samcrac builds. 🐎 #ponycar #v8 #musclecar #boss302

[@ryan_thegreat]

Where's the rest of the build? Seems like an easy enough and cheap enough build you could finish it easily.

[@s2000.]

I think a nice lift that can easily be removed from the floor (as you said in the video) is a good idea. Keep the barn, it makes your videos stand out and feel more DIY like.

[@aumetalmental8403]

Really enjoying this build, and I'm not a Ford fan. It's the spirit of the build. You have a lot of "cool" for very good prices, that you've added and good fun doing it.😎✌️

[@aelaan12]

Remember that if the concrete is not thick enough, you can always pour footings for the posts.

[@buggerlugz6753]

Or have a 4 post lift and spread the mass.

[@rogerthewrestler]

I think the hockey stripes depend which color combination you are going to go with in my opinion. Can’t wait to see the rest of the build!

[@Carder97]

You nailed it @17:50 .It is very relatable

[@jamesmedina2062]

I love you Sam. You just motivated me to go work on my 71 Mustang

[@silverbulletS197]

I would recommend adding the hockey stick down the sides to get the Boss 302 vibes! Build is coming along good abd might be something I might do for my sin for his 1st car!

[@superscort57]

great content and info never knew about getting those calipers that cheap

[@leesbassment6393]

Get a four post lift that doesn't bolt down at all. Then you can put it in the new space when it is built.

[@Hacker4life]

Glad you're getting a lift, sir!👍

[@s3an6]

I’m liking the tutorials in today’s video. The car is coming along. 👍🔧

[@Mpowerurmind777]

Honestly just freakin love this channel. Love how you do this part of market and show the start to finish while adding humor as well. That was a deal for those seat covers. Who cares about the roush stitching !! Love the channel and thanks for the content !!

[@SicSemperBeats]

The lift/anti-lift war against Sam still rages on. Bendpack had to get intervene with war rations for Sam, little did he know…this was just the beginning

[@YellowYammaha]

Neat Sam! And while I'm here I like all of the build's super cars cheap sports cars all of them! Use your best judgement. I like all of it. Thanks' and keep up the good work.

[@gw3extreme254]

At 12:35 that diff cover is for a watts link application. I truly recommend you to get a watch linkage for the rear end since these only have a live axle this will act as an independent suspension.

[@BogusQuacky]

no. a watts linkage is to keep the axle true to the frame (prevent torsion about the plane normal to the center axis of the axle).

[@mauricepaes1439]

Hi Sam, The Barn is great and different than a normal shop. I like the setting as is. Love the content om the mustang! Greets from the Netherlands!!

[@MaikoMarthijs]

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[@mattfavor2940]

I think u can get 2-300 for a good cat at a scrap/metal recycle center. At least down here in the south. U could most deff get a good chunk of ur money back but I don’t think you’d get all of it.

[@craigurciuoli6994]

Sam, glad to hear about the lift. But if you are planning on moving the 2 post lift in the near future I would get a 4 post lift as a solution for the horse barn. With a 4 post lift at least in NY you don't have to bolt it to the floor and you can get roller attachments that makes it easy to move. You can also turn it into a substitute 2 poster by getting the jack attachment that Bendpack has or what I do with mine is I use QuickJacks on the ramps to lift all 4 wheels off the 4 post lift and work on my cars. I have nothing against 2 post lifts but in my case my primary use case is car storage. Once you build the future garage you can put 2 posters in there and move the 4 poster there as well and you wont have to deal with the bolts sticking up in your horse barn floor. Love you channel.

[@daryltom3183]

Thanks for showing your projects! Keep it up!

[@michaelpereira2888]

I learned something at around 10:30 ish. Wrote it down in my journal. I’m looking to get a used new edge gt in a couple months. ✌🏾💪🏾🤘🏾

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Bendpack is one heck of a good company. I had used a couple of there lifts and they were like tanks. I have the shop, and the more than solid concrete, but being retired it's taking me a bit to save up to get me a 2 post lift. I may have to break down and just get one of the china ones.

[@jonhightower3505]

Hey Sam, cool your finally getting the lift. And as for your question on the stripes, yes of course, a Boss 302 has the stripes mate. That's it, thanks for the content.

[@philbunt3870]

hockey stripes a yes, but perhaps subtle, so if staying a dark colur, go a lighter shade for the stripes, or just have the outline of the stipes pinstriped on.

[@toneybradford3338]

Can’t wait to see end result of this car.Love these videos Sam keep it up brother.👍👍👍

[@jimbeck4317]

Love the Lube locker gaskets and the drake cover !

[@JConnollystudio]

Benpack 4 post have ones on Wheel's . I love it. I put the car on jacks on the ramp lift. Having a rolling jack on the rails is great to drop transmission

[@rohan8611]

Congo sam on the lift it was long overdue and glad finally Bendpak reached out to you.

[@chrisdooley6468]

This is the type of build I can relate to. I like the exotic stuff but this might be something I could put some money in to. Great video Sam

[@tonybrinson564]

I have had lifts in 2 different garages with floors formed using 2x4's and never had an issue . My current lift has had my el camino sitting on it for 2 plus years with no issues. I have checked torque on the anchor and no movement.

[@porschmn]

Yes, to the hockey stick side strip, a must have with the Boss 302 theme.

[@gordonhenrichs]

I absolutely love this series!

[@rafaeltorovip]

There is nothing better than enjoying a video like this on a Sunday. Entertaining, relax, very nice video. Thanks. 👍

[@vincealcorn629]

dyi fix is to cut out the area u want to install the stands and dig out and prep and rebar to make base footer that is strong enough for your stand, u can set ur anchor bolts in the concrete.

[@paullevy561]

Sam, get a four post lift like AAR. Spreads the weight out, and still allows access to pull transmissions. A sliding air jack allows you to pull wheels/suspension parts.

[@thebeatuppony6432]

I’ve always been told the boss 302 intake is good with boost and the c/j is better with n/a

[@S197_Team]

Great build; can’t wait to see paint!! Following closely

[@lkt4893]

Big fan Sam and I wanted to thank you for the great videos. Please make sure to make sure that foundation is not going to be compromised. I worry about you buddy. I had a 2006 Mustang that was my pride and joy but, had to sell it due to Covid. Carless at the time but, one day!! Once again thank you for such great content buddy!

[@frankn2080]

Hey Sam, that may just be a thickened edge on your slab so definitely confirm the thickness where your lift will go. Often just the perimeter of the slab is thicker.

[@MikeJohnson-qk9wr]

Hey Sam, are there any updates on the Mustang you could share? I'm excited to see the end result as it looks like a great build

[@Dukefazon]

I kid you not, I was had some crawing for a some Samcrac video, so I started to re-watch your Lamborghini series. I'm on episode 3 after watching the vTuned's 2 episodes as well (so basically episode 4 out of 8). And voila, here's a brand new video from you! :D That Lamborghini series is so much fun, makes me want to do something similar (my favorite right after the two Corvette C6 repairs). "Wohooo!" I'm literally shouted this one out loud when you said you're going to get a lift finally :D Just get a safe one, maybe a 4 post one is safer for your concrete floor. I'm so glad that you are finally doing it :) Yeah, havin a lift is going to make your job easier but I think it doesn't take away from the DIY aspect of the channel, you're gonna do stuff on a budget still. So I say go for it!

[@morestupidforms]

Lovely project. look forward to seeing it finished! haha

[@Alien590]

Your channel is the only one I've enabled notifications for 💛

[@HuntsChris]

Hockey stick stripes and the bonnet stripe would be awesome, hopefully it gives it a boss retro look. Ford boss red, orange or yellow (orange would be my preference)

[@muskokamike127]

By the way, you can get rid of the blue stitching with a black sharpie...once dry it won't ever come off on your clothes......

[@jbeutell]

Great idea

[@1jasonrl]

I like the 1969 classic Boss 302 "hockey stick" with the extra swoosh at the top. Very cool paint scheme Sam. Can't wait to see what you have in store. Bumblebee yellow or the orange looks cool with the all black hood.

[@theonedj80]

Yes finally getting the lift it's a safe way to work. And yes you need to stripes on the boss

[@bluescitygarage]

You ever going to finish this?

[@BrianMacMusicVideos]

Just re found you on Utube.. Enjoy the builds.. Looks like you have a great worker in Sage.. Keep it up.. Cheers.

[@Justin666i]

You definitely have a lot of positive vibes makes it much cooler to watch, top 5 channel for me.

[@superbear617]

Yeah, go ahead with the stripe. I'm usually not a fan of it, but it is what you expect to see on a Mustang like you are building. Glad you decided to get a lift, but I would not assume you have an adequate foundation. Your garage cement pour likely was not consistently thick enough. But, as you said, there are work arounds. Good luck with it!!

[@muskokamike127]

haha just thinking, you should do a HOSS 302 version, you know, since it was built in a stable lol

[@getchasome6230]

Well it IS a pony car lol

[@tedkennedy9886]

It definitely should be a " HOSS 302 " . That way its not a fake boss302 . I have no use for fake or sticker cars . I have the right to say this ...... I own a real 03 cobra 700rwhp , an o8 Bullitt thats like brand new , and Boss 302 in gotta have it green ,and a 21GT pp1 premium in twister orange . HOSS 302 would be the bomb dignity!!!!!!

[@muskokamike127]

@@tedkennedy9886 wow 08 bulllit? they are SWEET. My dad used to deliver cars for Ford and he phoned me one time, "listen to this" and held his phone out the window and let er rip. He loved them. I told him "so buy one, you worked hard all your life" he never did. I have to say I like them better than the new ones. They capture the "look" of the original much better I think.

[@muskokamike127]

@@getchasome6230 haha good one! I never thought of that lol

[@The_journeyy]

I hope you end up giving this a nice looking mustang paint job 🔥

[@roberthatley7415]

Absolutely loving the content Sam!! Brings me back to the days when I had my s197!!

[@chancemccloskey5665]

If you havnt ordered an aftermarket intake be sure to get a PMASS intake, they are the best on the market but still pretty affordable

[@garrettabcdefg4602]

While a lift would be convenient, I do like how you have held true to your word over the years, and does make it more relatable

[@CarFul]

Love the project and I enjoyed your video a lot Sam👍😀

[@rajithadasanayake3843]

Finally you getting lifts Most satisfying news 😌 🙌 👌

[@steptoeandson3554]

My mate had a two post lift installed in his workshop, his slab was approximately 6 inches, he had to excavate and pour a cubic metre of concrete for each post and wait a month before drilling.

[@williamduhamel7726]

I’ve mentioned this before. If you don’t want it becoming a killstang upgrade the suspension( especially the rear). You can call BMR suspension, order over the phone, and pick up at their sligh ave facility. They have a cash discount. Putting a Holly Sniper throttle body would work on that intake and I’m sure Holly would like the shout out.

[@jackpalczynski7884]

A more DIY and easy to install solution is a 4 post lift. I bought mine in a group buy with a bunch of factory five cobra guys and paid only $1580 for it. Assembly was done 100% by myself. It's easy to put up and it's working well 15 years later. The lift has casters that can be installed to move it. You drop the lift on the caster arms and it lifts itself off the floor. Sure, it doesn't fold up and get out of the way, but it has been a great aid to work on cars for me or store cars up in the air with another one under it. A 2 poster is certainly nice because you can do wheel and suspension work but the 4 poster is nice and safe because you can't do the Lotus Elise thing where on a 2 poster, if you pull off the front wheels, the car will fall off the back.

[@bendino9016]

this intro is so funny!!! you should do car stand up!!!!

[@dionrau5580]

Black with gold, like the Hurst rent,race and wreckit special from back in the Day.🏁

[@andrewward4246]

School Bus Yellow but with the Matte Black Graphic Hockey Sticks!

[@rkoz55]

Vice Grip Garage has Wildfire Lifts, they are four post, but have casters and you can move it around.

[@robertlarsen5979]

When you have a loose 13mm bolt, you could use a 12.5mm wrench (1/2 in). Those old American sockets still have use.

[@marksantos2276]

Sam lift, or no lift, the videos are always relatable because of YOU. You, and the chickens and cows, make them that way, not whether you are lying on the ground working or not. They are great

[@James-rn7dx]

No hockey strips, I like keeping the sides of my Mustangs looking clean and you should go with the original color. My last Mustang was painted in the same Stearling Grey Metallic and it is an awesome color, doesn't show minor imperfections and stays looking cleaner for longer compared to a darker color.

[@timcollins2693]

BendPak makes great lifts. Don’t sleep on Wildfire Lifts though. Wildfire makes a great non-anchored lift you can move around. VGG and Mustie1 both use them. It’s time. Whatever brand you choose, get yourself the lift.

[@rick3090]

another thing too is alot of the cement pads that are poured are done as a monolithic style pad meaning that the middle is thicker than the edges , so i agree that finding an out of the way area to drill a hole and check depth that way , who knows you might be in luck for thickness.

[@grandmackdady]

there is a lot of building stuff here in fl. where i live i have seen 30-40 homes get built and more being built. plus i know i'm north of you

[@ACHVACTAB1]

I recall my 1970 Camaro : rebuilt eng an trainsmission: also had $50 hand painted pin - stripped on whole body - - looked great

[@semillion1]

Awesome….Always waiting for the next video!!.. and……FUKKKEN LOVED IT!!

[@damolin77]

Great video Sam you need to get a metal 3d lazer cutter for making brackets and small car parts.

[@burtonray9259]

The best way to figure how deep your concrete is, drill a hole where you think you may put a support pole and then mark the drill bit with tape once you go through it. That will give you a better idea .

[@nofear1999]

You can do builds both ways. Use a lift for some projects and use jacks and stands for others.

[@jacobhumble6759]

I love hodge podgy mustangs, I've got cobra parts, saleen parts, parts from different generations, mustangs are so fun to make your own

[@danielwolk3576]

5:40 as i see the split in his shorts... classic. i love this channel.

[@getchasome6230]

Yeah his stepmom needs to sew them