CUSTOM BED FLOOR WITH RECLAIMED WOOD! CHEAP BUDGET F100 CROWN VIC SWAP!

Next project on the channel that is really exciting for us, 1959 Ford F100 Long bed and 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor chassis swap. In this video, we construct a custom bed floor utilizing reclaimed barn wood from ‪@rusticrootsreclaimed225‬ supported by a subfloor of 1"x1" steel tubing. We opted for a step style floor instead of a traditional flat shallow floor constructed on most crown vic body swaps. We were able to complete this custom bed floor for $180 of our budget. This series of videos will highlight how to do this conversion as simple and cost effective as possible. We are shooting for $2000 initial budget to have a running driving shop truck. In the future, we will make improvements after we enjoy it for awhile. Also, you know me, this is staying patina!
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[@billespinosa5088]

Love the series, that's my Eleonor.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! Might want to grab one of these while they're still affordable! Seems to be the last generation to rise in price!

[@mattglandorf9600]

I like the idea of making it a flat bed up higher and having two lower compartments if you open it up.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

I definitely thought about that! At this point I still could!

[@13bttlotus]

Awesome! Im going to go out on a limb and say I wood knot know where to look in a place like that…

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Haha good one!

[@tylerholliday3896]

If I wasn’t already subscribed, the Hillary for Prison sticker would have done it for me!👍 Alex was Right!!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

🤣 funny you caught that! Most people misread it!

[@southernrecreationdovertn1250]

Friggin DIG IT brother 🤘😎

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@AintScaredGarage]

The lighting is nice

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! It's made a big different!

[@adrianrivera7950]

Nice job looks great

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looking good!!!!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@BestDamnShopAround 👍👍

[@pablo.theslumpgod]

turned out sick, i love this truck

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Thats sweet Bro 😎🔥

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@d.collier_8280]

This build project has been great. I would love for someone to body swap my bullnose ford onto a CV chassis.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Go for it! It's not terribly hard, just time consuming!

[@FORDCAMPERSPECIAL]

I like it when people put the name of the truck in the filler panel of the raised bed floor.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Me too, just haven't figured out a name yet.... 🧐

[@farmerandsonsgarage6883]

Great work. Turned out fantastic. 😎

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you!

[@samdavis3813]

Could have done the front down. Kept the back behind hump high for some covered area cubby hole kind of thing.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

I thought the same thing after i finished! Haha next one!

[@samdavis3813]

Nice work as always! I never seem to get anything done this is inspiring

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! It's hard to find the time but it's rewarding when you do!

[@red_fox_flareside]

Dude…… that looks so sick. I love how you followed the contours of the hump and didn’t just build straight across. I think that has a way better look that way. Way cool man.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you very much!

[@SaneCayne]

15:25: Ah yes, the "make-it-fit" tool. One of the most important tools in a wood worker's arsenal.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

The tool we all use but don't like to talk about 😂

[@derrickkoppes4639]

Love it! Really coming out nice in the details. Always feels like the last 10% of the work, takes 90% of the time.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! You're absolutely right! The last 10% seems to drag on forever!

[@SaneCayne]

I'm 100% with you: if you've only got a 4" deep bed, why have a truck?! I guess the flat bed with trap doors would've made for a cleaner look. But again, it's a truck. The idea is you reach over the sides and grab your gear and go. Not open cubbies and such. That's stuff of minivans and SUVs. Love the salvaged wood idea. And your bed floor design is spot-on. Good stuff all around! 👍

[@BestDamnShopAround]

My thoughts exactly! Functional and simple... ish haha thanks for the support!

[@blabaduplatinum1]

“Eight inches of bed” I saw what you did there. lol.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

😂😂 good catch!

[@blabaduplatinum1]

Very cool project BTW. Trash into treasure. Nice work.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@blabaduplatinum1 thank you!

[@mcyclonegt]

You keep saying not beers. Are you guys not allowed to drink in Georgia? Amazing build man.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! We can drink in Georgia but we were once told that drinking beer on KZbin affects the algorithm. So we just made a joke of it haha

[@lukeclark8720]

Dude that dope! What do you think about capping the end grain but joints with hot rolled slats?🔥

[@BestDamnShopAround]

That could be cool!

[@Dms37.]

Flat with 2 boxes for storage would be practical

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

That was the first thing I thought ,too. But then I started thinking about hinges and latches and how much more complicated it would be than what he did, so... Meh?

[@BestDamnShopAround]

That would have been cool as well!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@christopherwedemeyer2993 exactly! It would have been just as much work or maybe even more depending on how nice I made it. This won't be the last one I build so maybe next time!

[@Thingswithwheels1]

I've been watching these out of order so I maybe I've missed it: did you protect the wood after the job was completed? If not, I suggest a clear low-gloss spar varnish. It will protect the wood from the elements and and will enhance the grain even more.

[@Thingswithwheels1]

By the way, nice work! A pet peeve of mine on CV-based trucks is the essentially useless bed! You've got plenty of room there for cargo.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Sure did! I opted for teak oil which gave it a vintage look. It's in the oil and clear coat video!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@Thingswithwheels1 agreed!

[@Thingswithwheels1]

@@BestDamnShopAround heck yeah awesome! See now I'll watch another video!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@Thingswithwheels1 thank you!

[@weekendwarriorpowersports]

Gotta put some sealer on the wood right, or is it not needed?? I think that was 1000% the way to go!

[@BestDamnShopAround]

You're right! it needs some type of sealer, just haven't figured out what I need to use. It will most likely get teak oil or something to that effect. Thank you!

[@justinphillips6136]

That looks good. Gonna clear coat it by chance? Or let it weather

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Thank you! The truck itself will get a satin clear. The bed wood will get some sort of sealer, just trying to figure out what will be the best!

[@oswynfaux]

Part of me is wondering how much space could be gained by removing the hump and relocating the gas tank

[@derrickkoppes4639]

Not just the tank, still dealing with the spring buckets, shock mounts, top of the diff etc. Also where does the tank go? She's already squatting, not much real estate left. Risk vs reward.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

A little bit of space could be gained but not as much as I would like. The tank and sheet metal only sit roughly 3 in above the top of the frame rails, so the bed floor still wouldn't be able to be completely flat unless the body and bed was mounted much higher on the chassis.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@derrickkoppes4639 agreed! If this was a much higher budget build things might be different but it works for this one!

[@oswynfaux]

@derrickkoppes4639 shocks can be moved or reoriented, or changed to leafs, gastank can be moved to front of bed in vertical position, and the diff is not that big, could gain 6~8 inches of bed depth. No risk, no reward.

[@mmdesigns22]

This is the episode I get to judge you 😈😈

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Haha i bet it will make a cabinet maker cringe! Lol

[@mmdesigns22]

Hahaha all good!

[@maxspurlin2002]

When will you be giving this away ?

[@BestDamnShopAround]

If I have enough interest I'd do a give away!

[@lostviking2226]

Maybe some used motor oil as stain

[@BestDamnShopAround]

Not a bad idea, but how much does that change the color?

[@lostviking2226]

@@BestDamnShopAround It will make it darker for sure. Maybe give it a try on some scrap first. You will get different shades from different wood types

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@lostviking2226 I'll have to try it!

[@randy6350]

May I ask how hard it would have been to use the back half of the original frame to have a stock flat bed floor? I really wouldn’t want a truck without a partially useful bed. Now I’m not talking about a construction truck but something to use for trips to HomeDepot, CostCo etc.. I hope you understand plus I would treat or seal the wood with something.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

The bed wood is definitely going to get some sort of sealer, just trying to do my research to see what is best suited for this reclaimed wood! I see what you're saying! There has been people that have done the swap without modifying the bed floor, you would have to move the fuel tank as well as sit the cab and bed six- seven inches higher. If I wanted to keep a stock bed floor with this ride hight I wouldn't use the front half of a frame, but rather use a kit that allows you to bolt in the aluminum front crossmember with all of the crown Victoria steering components into the original frame. That way you don't have to worry about cutting the frame and reinforcing the structure. But still the rear axle would have limited range of travel with a stock frame at this ride height. Just kind of a thin line with this particular body style!

[@randy6350]

@@BestDamnShopAround First thanks for your reply it’s greatly appreciated and secondly I really like your work & your attitude towards dummies like me! Anyway I thought this was to be a “Shop Truck”. My *personal* opinion is it’s just a bit to low for my taste. But some like black & others like white. Me I would like the tires to tuck no more than an inch into the fender well. When a truck is dropped as low as you have there’s no way it has a stock drive train… Again just my worthless .02 cents. I wish I had your knowledge and skills… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@randy6350]

Damn, can’t edit Grrr… Dip the wood in thinned out boiled linseed oil.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@randy6350 never thought you were a dummy, just clarifying! I guess I use the term shop truck loosely, if I need to haul an engine or a pallet of cinder blocks I have a bone stock 2500 Dodge for that. This particular version of a shop truck is more for running back and forth to harbor freight, paint store, parts store, etc.

[@BestDamnShopAround]

@@randy6350 That's a good idea!

[@nobiden3134]

HARD PASS on the Crown Vic swap..😕

[@BestDamnShopAround]

To each their own!