Sorry, I didnt think to take many before shots, I was kind of antsy.
After we brought it home we started the project of freshening Blue up. We started up front by pulling the front clip and drivetrain. As we tore the engine down we started noticing some major issues internally. A hard life of many miles on Penzoil had left the modified in sad shape to say the the least. At this point we didn't have the time or the money to continue the project.
So typical story, the truck has set for all of these years awaiting the right time for her reemergence. In 2013 my little brother and I set conversing over the bed of dust covered Blue in the shop, he then says "let's finish this thing!" So here we go!
A couple years ago my grandpa decided he was tired of paying insurance on his 72 F100 that he never used, so he gave it to me. It was a long bed with a LOT of rust in some critical areas but it did have a jewel under the hood, a 351 Cleveland 2v. He said he pulled it from a 70 Torino when the orignal 302 laid down. I decided at that time I had found Baby Blue's new engine. I won't even tell you what happened to the rest of the truck but I had no choice, I even shed a tear when I did it.
On to happier events! I had heard all of the hype about this Crown Vic ifs fitting so well on the F100s. After filtering through the forums and builds I decided that this was something that I could make happen with support from my wonderful wife and help from good friends and family. Next step, find that Crown Vic!
I did just that. One of the nearby small police departments had several Vics that were setting out in field. I could tell by the rear antenna on the passenger fender and the shiny plastic wheel covers that one was an 05. Bingo! So I did some tree shaking and found out that a local shop had purchased most of the cars including the 05 at public auction. I went down 3 blocks from the P.D. to a little shop where I found the owner inside. I asked him about the cars and what his plans were. He said he got them cheap enough that he was just going to scrap them all to make a little money, so I began to plead my case. We finally came to an agreement where I would pull the parts I needed myself for $250 and he would scrap what was left, but they were going to the scrap heap in three days soo I had to hurry. The next day I assembled a little crew and some tools and we went to work.
Here is what we found when the shop owner thankfully made our job super easy by using a tractor to flip the vic. Jackpot!
The front and rear out of the vic. I do plan to use both by the way. He even loaded them for us!
Just the front suspension.
I think I have bored you guys enough for now. I will continue the story of Baby Blue a little latter. Thanks for sticking with me!
How did I miss that..... Thanks for the heads up! Your build is one I have looked to many times. Sweet truck!
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