NEW PROJECT! 1962 F-100 Unibody Crown Vic Full Frame Swap Ep.1

[@JeronWhite]

Cool old truck

[@teejay622]

Heck yeah Matty! I'd be embarrassed to say how stoked I was to see the initial thumbnail for this next build. I did a fist pump and yelled "Woohoo!" The wife in the next room said "what's up?" So I said "Matty's starting a new swap project." She yelled back.. "is it another F100?" I said "Oh yeah! This one is a 62." She said " Call me when he does a 65. Do I need to bring your dinner to you in there or will you be able to separate long enough to eat?" LOL - she gets it! Another frame swap Matt - LET'S GOOOooooo!!

[@robakagyser2300]

Matt, I glad to see another truck build. Looking forward to following this build with you. When I was 16 I bought a 1965 F-100 Custom Cab long bed pickup. I had it for a for a few short year and ended up letting it go. I have regretted this for many years now. I wish I could have another one like that one, and if so I would hang on to it and not let go. I find those Unibody trucks interesting. To me it's like a car that looks and functions as a truck. With the Crown Victoria chassis it is further enhanced. Looking forward to the next videos. -Rob

[@jimschafer9196]

Yes comfort level is important, great share look forward to the build. Mighty fine work.

[@pmr413]

Yes cover the details. And for me please really cover the A/C with parts numbers if possible. I try to answer questions the best I can and direct them to your channel also. The most ask questions I get are for A/C and the engine harness. Looking forward to watching this build. Thanks Matt! ~Pat

[@mountcastlegarage5381]

Really like the start of this project. Much better utilizing the het mounted camera and showing, in real time, the work being done. Excellent video brother. Stay warm out there and tell Elsa to go back to her kingdom.

[@The1LoganT]

Thanks for bringing us along for this project too! I love this channel and I’ll be using your videos for reference if/when I do one of these swaps!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

You had me at Crown Vic! LOL Looking forward to seeing more of this.

[@UniqueTII]

Heck yes, I'm excited to see the whole process.

[@thomasconci3930]

Appreciate you taking time to detail the process.

[@davidm8090]

I really enjoyed your last build, happy to see another one going. After watching the last one I almost tried the swap on my '58 F100 but ended up going in a different direction. Glad to see you are having fun with this one.

[@drewfausett5388]

lookin good sir, your positivity on this build gives me the hope that maybe another one down the road wouldn't be bad.

[@lochnessfox3441]

Dude you’re doing awesome. We love it and give us inspiration to do this ourselves. Thank you for your time.

[@midlifecustoms]

Really enjoyed your first unibody build. After building a couple of F100's myself. I would love to find a 62 unibody to restore. Good luck on the new one.

[@yarkie1]

Great job. I loved your first build. I'm looking forward to watching this one!

[@chriswillet6739]

Heck yeah another River City build.

[@joeyleclaire]

If you’re worried about background noise from the heater, you could use an electric radiator style heater to maintain the garage temp after it heats up. They are very quiet

[@cowfrank]

Really pumped about this new project forwarded it to everyone I know.

[@farmerandsonsgarage6883]

Love seeing you doing another swap. Thanks for the great detail and quality videos that help other folks like me get the courage/inspiration to try to do these swaps ourselves. Looking forward to watching the progress on this one.

[@williamphilippus4700]

Great explanation on wiring harnesses the headache of trying to keep everything is ridiculous. Learned the hard way. Great video. Looking forward to rest of build. Something I did that speeds up progress is I built a jig for body mounts from f100 frame. I set it over vic chassis make all mounts and makes assembly super fast. I also use f100 frame section forward of crossmember helps with core support and bumper mounting. I've done several bump sides. So mains vin on frame. Not sure on the unibodys.

[@thefceUSMC]

Great video!! Looking forward to you working your way through this project.

[@donryan623]

I'm glad you're back with another project. You're editing and audio is top notch. Well done. Keep up the great work

[@lillianisthebest1024]

I dig the shirt! Im currently restoring a 61 f100.

[@rustyrods8535]

Let the fun begin . Are you sure you don’t moonlight at a chop shop ....lol .

[@cccorvette]

Thanks for getting into the details.

[@jss6060]

The blue f100 looks so good. I bought a ron Francis stand alone engine wiring harness on my f100 Vic project. It is so much cleaner. Very pricy but it was set up to where anyone could install in and looks really good

[@gibsonsgarage2003]

Can’t wait to watch, have watched your other series probably 2 times now

[@el_ziin]

just came up from the other channel love the vids man much love keep up the good work mate

[@ozydube5497]

Glad to see you back I enjoy your videos

[@alwardsgarage9614]

A good start. keep up the good work i always look forward on seeing new videos. Your dove blue truck is awsome. I am a vw guy i have a 74 bug and my vife has a 59. Keep up the awsome job!

[@tommydanger2564]

“The gantry crane got held up.” 😂😂😂👍😉

[@deathrider1974]

KEEP up the details i plan to do this myself id like to see as much as i can thank you!

[@biglakehotrods381]

Looking forward to the build. I’d really like more details on the ac. I’ve got a 63 falcon that I’d like to be able to install air and maybe save a little by using some Vic parts. Loving the blue on the other pickup.

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

Heck yeah . I’m looking forward to this I believe there are services now that will pair you harness down for you and flash your ecu with a hotter tune for a reasonable price .

[@kerrydolan8050]

Hey Matt; Could you tell me the size of your garage? And did you have it built or the house came that way? Its impressive for a home shop. Thanks. Great videos and content.

[@samiam7]

Also interested to hear about this

[@rivercity3908]

Hey Kerry! The garage is 2,200sq ft. The house came this way, the guy that we bought it from was a custom cabinet maker so when he had the house built he designed the massive garage (and I'm so glad he did!) for his business. That also means the garage is wired independently from the house with LOTS of 240v outlets all around. I'm blessed to have it for sure. When the wife and I looked at the house I knew it was "the one" haha. Luckily she loved the house part as much as I loved the garage part. Thanks for tuning in!

[@Stevexnycautomotive]

Nice farm truck.

[@richcaseaxon]

It seems like this build is going to address many questions posted on prior builds. I'd like to see how the wipers are hooked up, many builds seem to not run wipers. I am so looking forward to this build, but why isn't your buddy in there wrenching with you??!

[@andrewbrink7418]

I'm doing a 1955 f100 to a lincoln town car in Chariton. Please break the wiring down. But other than that looking forward to the videos.

[@alexsale1569]

yes please break down the wiring, even how you just go about it.

[@garyhumphreys5742]

Is it possible to shift the CV fuel tank forward to the front of the box/back of cab to reduce the size of the hump in the box floor?

[@hammertimeharmer]

From what I understand, it wouldn't help much only because of the watts link suspension. I was thinking about running a flat fuel cell for the same reason, then realized I was only going to gain me a couple of inches.

[@etsonbarentine1223]

What years will all work on a Crown Vic body? I have Vic in great condition for swapping but I don't know which unibody F100 to pick from for my area.

[@robroten6446]

Looking forward to this build!!! Just curious, how many hours did it take you to get to this point?

[@ATCNUT22]

Remind everyone to keep the fuel control module behind the passenger seat!

[@alexlopez8897]

Is ther anyway I can get in contact with u wanted to c the final process on the tail light gas tank fabrication of ur chevy truck I hve a 71c10

[@45llc97]

I have my pen and pad bro. I have one I thinking about doing the same with. 👍💥

[@davidbrumfield158]

How big is your shop

[@_Heights_]

awsome

[@kenco593]

Liked and subbed 👍

[@thetater6752]

What state do you live in

[@breannasmallwood3689]

Please show the wiring process

[@rivercity3908]

I got you Breanna! Filming it now

[@CarlsonsCustoms]

Hey Matt, Hopefully I'm not too late, but if you watch Episode 3 of my channel at about 3:12 you will find what I consider the easiest way to remove the CV/GM body. : )

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

I don't get why people want to turn trucks into cars. I have a '62 Unibody and I use it hard as a truck. To each their own I guess.

[@rivercity3908]

To each their own indeed, but to be fair, the Crown Victoria isn’t your typical modern car. Tough as nails with great handling to boot. That’s awesome you’re actually using your Uni, a very special truck indeed. Obviously I’m a fan of them, and I totally understand the folks that aren’t crazy about this swap, but in the end we’re all having fun and getting these things back on the road. Hope to see yours one day, always love seeing an original that actually gets used!

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

​@@rivercity3908 Not knocking you at all, I had a Crown Vic a Highway Patrol car, and they are great cars, you can beat them to death.

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

Obviously I'm a fan, I'm a subscriber to your channel haha. That blue paint job came out great BTW.

[@rivercity3908]

Oh no worries brother! I truly appreciate you and your support. Hope you didn’t think I was taking your feedback personally. I learn so much from folks that have a different point of view of mine, and that’s invaluable. If we all thought exactly the same way about every aspect of this fantastic lifestyle it’d sure get boring quick. I’m blessed to have you aboard.

[@SpeedandChromeTV]

@@rivercity3908 Now with my '63 C10 I'd love to get that truck to handle like a sports car. I'm still kicking around ideas for that build. They make a ton of after market parts including entire chassis.

[@davidbrumfield158]

I bet you wish you would have pressure wash that engine bay area it's dirty