No Rust 1972 F250 Arizona Viewer Build COYOTE SWAP

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Hello everyone! The garage is in full swing with two builds happening at once. We of course have the 1960 International METRO Van thing, but a month ago, a You Tube Channel viewer shipped his truck from Arizona to us, so that we could stick in a 5.0L Coyote engine and 6 speed auto box! That's nearly 2,000 miles away!! 

People were asking for a little more detail on the builds, so we started a video series on it. Definitely trying to keep it fun and interesting, so if you'd like to follow along, I'll post video updates on the super awesome RR board, and as always, feel free to like, share and subscribe to the channel anywhere you see fit.

Building this 1972 F250 has it's own set of challenges as you'll see in the videos- the front suspension being the old "I" beam type, for starters. Join in, follow along and thanks for motivating us to build crazy cool stuff!

Video One in the series

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Right now we are working on the third video in the series. If you liked the first installment, here's a "what came next video" in Part 2.

Hope you enjoy and if you have suggestions both good or bad- go ahead and voice them here! We're trying to make better videos with better content. It really is a lot of fun building and filming. It's like having a TV show but with no deadlines, no talent, no producers and no money hahaha Enjoy !

[minininjarob]

It would be nice to post some pics up too as I generally look at this site at work in breaks or on mobile phone, first place I can't watch videos and it'll eat up data on my phone!

Love 250's!

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I will get some pictures together!

[darrenh]

Jul 13, 2017 7:46:33 GMT minininjarob said:

It would be nice to post some pics up too as I generally look at this site at work in breaks or on mobile phone, first place I can't watch videos and it'll eat up data on my phone!

Love 250's!

agree, as much as i respect the effort that goes into videos, editing, voice overs, and the work on cars, i find VLOGs frustrating

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I know, forums are best suited for write ups with pics. It's less intrusive than a video. I wanted to post about this build, but really hadn't taken many pictures of the process because it was moving so fast! I'll shoot some over the weekend and that will probably be easier to take.

The channel is starting to hit with over 300,000 combined video views. Somebody is watching the stuff, the response seems good, even though I know I'm basically a Yob with a camera and a dream lol



I'll get some pics!

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Hello everyone! I had a root around in my phone and I dug up enough pics to help explain this 1972 F250 Build without the pain of having to watch the videos. Crazy, some people like videos and I'm glad about that- it's hilarious the whole You Tube thing.

Anyway, here's the pics of one of the current builds:

A You Tube Viewer sent us the truck from Arizona--


I took the engine out of it--









I made it back to the garage in the nick of time to accept the Coyote delivery!




Made the Coyote lump FIT into the 1972:








Then I pulled it out, totally rebuilt the steering assembly and painted everything.




Yes, even the auto box...





I'm waiting on the driveshaft and the wiring loom assemblies, then it's fuel and FIRE IT UP!


I'll be sure to keep up on this thread and pics from now on- I made a special folder in my server for it. Also- the You Tube channel is growing, 1650 subs and climbing daily. Love it or leave it, people make money from You Tube and I want in.

Below I'll post two videos- One is the F250 build update and the other?? It's the blue 1968 F100 Coyote truck and a 6.4 HEMI Challenger with straight pipes and a 6spd manual box. Yeah, burnouts.

F250 Coyote Build Update:


Old Blue 68 and the Hemi Challenger Video:

[georgeb]

Thanks for the photos. Like others, I enjoy the videos, but my connection often isn't good enough to watch them, so yes, if you can add a few pics like this as well, it's great. Thanks!

[jollyroger]

Fantastic update as always. Much appreciated.

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This post about this F250 Camper Special with a Coyote swap was almost forgotten! It was placed on hold because of back ordered parts. Well- I didn't forget about it and when the parts arrived- I started working on this thing again!



Here's the video update on the F250 Build:

[Speedle]

Damn! I need an engine like this in my Ranger! Awesome stuff I shall defiantly be checking your youtube stuff!

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Thanks! We're starting to really enjoy ourselves around here... Let's hear some of that UK based Country Rock!

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Oct 24, 2017 14:48:41 GMT Speedle said:

Damn! I need an engine like this in my Ranger! Awesome stuff I shall defiantly be checking your youtube stuff!

I just checked out your band! I swear, it's like I was in a bar, right outside of Nashville TN. You guys are good. Can't even hear the accent, you guys might be more American than me lol

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[Speedle]

Thank you sir! That's high praise indeed I'm sure the boys will be glad to hear all the hard work is paying off Appreciate you taking the time to check us out.

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All day Saturday, my son and I worked on the F250 Camper Special and the Coyote 5.0L swap. The engine and transmission are bolted permanently in place and next up, is the shift linkage, driveshaft and lots of plumbing and wiring.

This job, is finally getting CLOSE.

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Pfft.
Where's the rust???
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Nov 7, 2017 12:33:58 GMT @quickrack1 said:

Pfft.
Where's the rust???
:-)

hahaha Right? They'll be plenty of rust on the Studebaker build, coming next! I'll have pics on this F250 update later tonight.

[Speedle]

Please come to the UK, with one of those engines and plonk it in my ranger, pretty please!

Awesome work so far love it!!!

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Power steering lines made, will secure them later.



Transmission linkage connected at the gearbox, column and shifter.






Drive shaft/Prop installed.