What Happened to my F100 Crown Vic Swap?

In this episode I pull the F100 body off the Crown Vic chassis to begin the rebuild and get this bucket ready for the road.
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00:18 Intro
01:39 F100 Tear Down
08:15 Removing the Cab
16:20 F100 Firewall
24:00 Inside Cab
34:53 Complete Firewall
37:00 Thanks for Watching
After the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Caprice, the Ford Motor Company held a near-monopoly on the market for police vehicles in the United States and Canada for over a decade. The conventional rear-wheel drive, V8 power, and body-on-frame construction were considered advantageous for police use. The body-on-frame construction allowed inexpensive repairs after collisions without the need to straighten the chassis. Rear-wheel drive was deemed better for hard maneuvers and more robust than the front-wheel-drive competition for rough driving over curbs and other obstacles in the urban environment.
Although CVPIs were not sold directly to the general public by the manufacturer, they were widely available in North America as used vehicles after being decommissioned. The cars were in demand by taxi companies and others who wanted a safe, durable, and/or inexpensive car, and those who needed a car with a large back seat.
The CVPI came equipped with many heavy-duty parts, such as a revised transmission, and a 186 kW (253 PS; 249 hp) engine. Used versions are normally stripped of any police decals, equipment, police radios, and emergency lights before being sold or auctioned to the public

[@johnbehneman1546]

A GREAT VIDEO LUCKY AND A GREAT EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@luckysgarageshow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@T-bone1950]

John, why are you screaming?

[@terryjones1509]

I'm excited for the a/c Install.

[@jeffebinger1218]

Now this is what I like, seeing Lucky fabricate, this is where ideas and techniques shine.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Appreciate that!

[@TorontoModifiedKarKlub]

We appreciate the level of work you do. Just building Kool cars to be driven.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoy the channel

[@michaeltoone2305]

Great job Lucky, hope to meet you some day…

[@luckysgarageshow]

I hope so too!

[@CharlesWillisBonsai]

This truck was my favorite project you guys did. Nice to see it back and getting some more love.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Mine too!

[@internalcombustion641]

I like the fact you mess with everything, meaning all brands makes of cars that's what the hobby is about to me, variety oddball and mainstream cool, nothing worse than the same old brand X stuff.

[@luckysgarageshow]

👊🏻🏁

[@Joe-z6q2i]

Wish I knew someone like you in my area, the wiring in my car is driving me nuts!

[@barneywing9876]

For the crown vic police car theme, paint the body of the truck black and paint the doors white. Adam-12

[@luckysgarageshow]

🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@garyryan9940]

Boom mat in the doors stops the tinny sound when the doors close

[@luckysgarageshow]

👊🏻🏁🏁

[@dennisgallear409]

Marsh mellow madness🙂

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks!

[@henrybrundage7186]

Love seeing the new videos (shorten the intro please)🙏

[@dennisgallear409]

Respect. Just a dumb movie reference🙂

[@brassknucklecustoms]

Why is putting down sound deadening so enjoyable?

[@luckysgarageshow]

Right!!

[@trnlft]

Why do all the CV swapped trucks have the same wheels? And if they're not black steelies they're Mustang wheels. Is the track width too wide for anything else?

[@scottgalyk8970]

Could you put an old dodge truck body on a Chrysler cop car frame?

[@luckysgarageshow]

Possibly. Its all science

[@troydowning3302]

I had a guy that worked with us he would sit on his roll around stool and if you asked him to do something he would roll around and do it. One morning i wasnt in the right mood it was last day for mr roller.

[@luckysgarageshow]

🤣🏁

[@driftlessjoinery5059]

2x4 = science

[@luckysgarageshow]

💯🏁

[@Dave_Boyer]

My Mobile Tech Lucky shirts are getting a little worn out, I need to order a few, but they are outta stock….:( I’ll keep checking

[@luckysgarageshow]

Soon!!!!!

[@wbraith160]

Hot Rod Garage Crown Hick?

[@luckysgarageshow]

No, its my new project 👊🏻🏁

[@toddclark332]

Need a Godzilla motor lucky

[@luckysgarageshow]

👊🏻

[@gatoreye2000]

Team up with Vintage Air and call it the "ICEBERG"

[@luckysgarageshow]

I like that

[@shanewright6958]

Looking good 👍👍

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

The only problem with watching this channel is that it tends to make me feel lazy.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Lol!!

[@E_JIM3N3Z11b]

Im all about "shop science" lol great work my guy. This build is dope!

[@luckysgarageshow]

Appreciate it!

[@hughmc5419]

What mods are you going to do to the Crown H'ic frame ? You make that look easy. Edit to boom mat time, very nice mods, you are putting custom touches on this. What color are you goung to paint it. AC shop, you got it made.

[@luckysgarageshow]

More to come👊🏻🏁

[@hurstauto]

Wow, such great sheet metal to start with. I still have my 1966 f100. I got it when is was 15 my dad and I put it together with the torch and a wheel barrow of coat hangers. Now that i'm retired its time for another redo, maybe with some crown vic parts.

[@scottgalyk8970]

I'd give someone's left arm to have project x😂

[@tonykemper8896]

Man white ford is coming along quickly! The boom mat is the best. Make the ride inside feel quiet like a modern car only much cooler both physically and visually!! Can’t wait for the next update

[@luckysgarageshow]

Totally agree!

[@terryjones1509]

Let me know when it will be for sale. Please

[@DesignEngineering]

Honored to play a small role in your rides!!! Thanks for trusting our products and all the continued support 🙌

[@luckysgarageshow]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@davidfriedline7525]

Great job , looks so much better Lucky ! Keep on getting it done brother ! Peace !

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thank you!

[@daleyhanson5889]

Weekends made for Bucket List " sounds good Lucky,,,.my bucket List will be from Kentucky Fried,,,😅

[@luckysgarageshow]

👊🏻🏁

[@Telephony954]

This one had some real help, boxing in the bottom of the cab, strengthening up the cross members, and the fancy firewall. As per the usual, above standards. Be well. I fell off my bike, hard to wipe.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thank you

[@marksearcy9708]

What did was good enough for them. Now your just doing the refinements you want. When you get some more Mobile tec Lucky shirts pleas get some grey one's. I will buy a couple. It is humid her in the south and black is super hot.😁👍

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks for watching!

[@waynemurphy8363]

Finnegan once stated in a Road Kill episode. Stubby Bob is a giver. But that was after they "acquired" the float valves from his carburetors!

[@luckysgarageshow]

👊🏻🏁

[@shawnfrantz6220]

Consider a repo plastic chrome 66 dash bezel and put the crown vic gauge cluster in it. I did it on my 63 unibody- vic swap. Looks super classy .

[@luckysgarageshow]

Not a bad idea. Thank you!

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

Morning Mr. Lucky. Like the new intro music much better than that old stuff y'all had. Always have some amazing projects in the shop. Have fun can't wait to see the smoke release shake down run.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Really appreciate the feedback!

[@dennisgallear409]

Morning Dew Hickey

[@luckysgarageshow]

Morning!

[@michaelteasdale2919]

Hi from Australia... Is there still heaps of VICs and cop Impalas on the road there still?

[@luckysgarageshow]

Yes!

[@roylyle4339]

Great video to wake up to. Always enjoy your videos.we'll see you soon

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks 👍

[@Fritter70]

Can I buy that tshirt you have on in this? Not the actual one you are wearing, that would be creepy. 😂

[@luckysgarageshow]

😂👊🏻🏁

[@derekmatirne2625]

this is me. as usual you have to tease me with showing the wagon.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Lol!

[@hurstauto]

Wow, such great sheet metal to start with. I still have my 1966 f100. I got it when is was 15 my dad and I put it together with the torch and a wheel barrow of coat hangers. Now that i'm retired its time for another redo, maybe with some crown vic parts.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Is it my old eyes. Or does it look like Lucky is using a new camera. 6=8.

[@dennisgallear409]

Dynamat? Dyna Mutt cuts

[@gregsmith9457]

👍👍👍

[@BroncoNegurski]

I'd like to see this truck in 1958 Chevy/ Honey Beige paint. A really gorgeous color... It's like if you took a Ford Wimbledon White and gave it a light butter or vanilla undertone. Enjoying the details of this re-work. Guy completely shazzam'ed the cross members... Lol.. made me laugh.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thank you

[@roywhitman7109]

Whitey Ford! Outstanding! I'm old. I remember Whitey. Great ballplayer! Will this be a tamer version of the Crown Hic? Stay safe!👍

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 👊🏻🏁

[@henryg683]

Coming out amazing as usual Lucky!!! Can’t wait to see you ripping it through the streets and getting the looks from everyone!!! See you in the next amazing adventure with you!!!

[@luckysgarageshow]

Can't wait!

[@johnlee8231]

Looks like Lucky can get a job a spacely sprockets right alongside George Jetson now.

[@luckysgarageshow]

👊🏻🏁

[@marklynders613]

Great work, Lucky … project is looking good!

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks!

[@marksearcy9708]

Once again great fabrication skills!😁👍

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheSaxon25]

Looking good Lucky. Im digging your intros🤙🍻

[@luckysgarageshow]

Much appreciated

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU, DEI, AND BOOMAT!!!!

[@luckysgarageshow]

👊🏻👊🏻🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@hedrives]

Lucky, Whitey Ford is a great build. Totally envious, thanks for sharing. Cheers from Basalt, CO.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks for the support!! 👊🏻🏁

[@hedrives]

@@luckysgarageshow Lucky, you don't know me, but I've always felt like you were a guy I could hang out with. Sending that level of camaraderie to your viewers is a talent. Plus, you build cool sh*t.

[@aliciaANDanthonySandoval]

Lucky fried chicken 🍗 🐔 😂

[@luckysgarageshow]

😂

[@James-r8y4o]

Looks great 👍 lucky

[@luckysgarageshow]

Thanks 👍

[@rogermullinax1320]

I can't believe Motortrend actually pays you to "work on" vehicles.

[@luckysgarageshow]

What are you trying to say?

[@chevylevy_]

@@luckysgarageshow I think he’s saying he’s jealous you get to have fun and get paid for it

[@br549200]

Good times in the shop!

[@luckysgarageshow]

Yes it was!

[@coreysweigart4290]

Buckets for the weekend, for the win!

[@luckysgarageshow]

Next Tshirt!

[@coreysweigart4290]

I'm in!!!

[@user-ut4vw6qp3o]

Hey Lucky. Just my 2 cents. I may be old school but I really don't care for the grunge music. I prefer just you saying hi.

[@luckysgarageshow]

👍

[@jonnygoat15]

Dude, not making fun or disrespect. Seeing it called grunge just threw me lol.

[@PennyTrayshun-u8u]

Put your pennies back in your change purse and hurry up and get back outside, there’s some kids on your lawn to yell at.

[@justingould7348]

You should stick to stamp collecting. 🙄

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

Dude just dreams of joining the Corvette Club someday. 👴🏼