I like the new concept I would definitely do it but I will make those new panels that you have of cardboard right now on a hinge so you do still have good access to get in and out of the car and also to remove the backseats Put a hinge and lock
i was gonna comment to make the panels removeable so he can still pull the seats out but your idea with the hinges will solve that problem I thought of is how to get in and out easy, safe, and fast enough incase of emergency.
Exactly do it with some quick release fasteners or some shit so you can still rip the seats out if you need to, or even on a hinge if getting in and out is the concern
Removable for sure. I’d do it so the extra metal on the bottom of the windows pivots on the bottom and can lock back up when you guys are in it. Still easy to get into and it’ll look way better. 🤙🏻
Just binged the whole series. Build it. Build it build it build it. I didn't even consider the safety of shrinking the window holes, but thinking of that F-150, I'd hate to have limbs flying out the windows.
I always looked at this as a functional vehicle so I didn’t really think it mattered much but yes it will make it look better, as long as you can keep the functionality. What I think gives it a slightly quirky look is the upward kink on the hood, it goes up from the bottom of the front window and forward to the front of the car, it may be how a trophy truck looks but imo it looks wierd. Then again who cares as long as it’s a fun ride... and it looks like it is. 😁👍🏻
I love how you're able to remove your ego from this project. You were able to take peoples advice and try out suggestions you disagreed with then admit that you were wrong in some ways (and right in others). Plus you gave yourself an honest report card without rose colored glasses. We need some more of that on UA-cam 😅. Awesome build, even if it's a little ugly being able to give your wife and kid a small taste of your passion makes it an A+++ build in my book. 👍
I just started Watching this series about a week ago and i'm loving it! its amazing about how it transformed as the videos progressed and how it started as a Crown Vic
If you hadn't already figured it out, I'm certain that it's Cleetus McFarlands Crown Vics that probably brought you the views. I just binged the entire build to date and have now subbed.
The front window hatches/panels can flip downwards on hinges, with rubber stops to keep it from moving, and latches both for open and closed (up) positions. The rear panels can flip up on top of the roof, also use rubber stops and latches to lock in place either up or down. The netting only needs hooks like caribiners (locking hooks with a spring loaded part)👍 And yes, paint them orange but add your names as "Driver", "CoDriver", "Navigator" 😅👍
Craziest thing, the only reason i found your channel is because i was looking at a old hyster forklift and the videos on it popped up after a search. Just watched the whole series of this build and i am impressed and look forward to content you put out! Impressive craftsmanship.
Thanks for the nice comment! I am looking forward to getting back to AZ to play with this wagon again. The plan for it is to weld up those doors and window nets and install some stiffer springs so I can see how high I can jump it before things start breaking.
Instead of making that sheet metal, make the lower section of the window netting solid fabric so it still gives the illusion of filling that space! But I think the existing look fits the general ridiculous trophy truck style anyway - filling that space just makes it look like a funky Humvee imo
I just started watching the series. I like it overall. For a budget off roader. That makes me wanna build one myself and follow the steps you did. Keep up the good work!
Awesome project, FWIW I would barrel hinge the bottom edge of the extension panel with an simple internal retaining catch so the top of the ‘door’ sections fold down rather than outwards. Also agree that a bit of orange to the rear would look cool.
The wife is rightfully hesitant, but you should absolutely DO IT!!!! Make them either doors or dinky plastic, or emergency break off... Can you fiberglas in the additions and cut them into full doors?
@@AustinCoulson A FWD mounted like that would be different. One thing to consider would be the transaxle would have a differential in it already so the gearing might be a problem when compounded with the differential in the axle assembly.
Really enjoyed my binge watch of your Fugly😀. I found your production professionally done and drawn me in to watch you fantastic skill set. Got to say I wish I had a space like your work shop but I manage slowly in the street on my Z3M restoration so goes to show with inspiration anything is possible. I look forward to your future projects.
Could you add a few more LED lights to the shop? I binged watched you yesterday and I have to say I wish everyone was as honest as you are and as thero as you are. I was so happy that the Dodge worked out for you. And just because she's ugly doesn't mean she's not the best built trophy truck crown vic out there. Vickey would've a good name too. Anyway thanks for what you do plz leave it ugly
Vickey would have been a great name, I'll save that for a future Crown vic project. I am going to be adding LEDs to the shop. it's too dark and I use my headlamp all the time, and I noticed that in my videos while editing.
I just found your channel when i saw the second episode of this series was recommended to me. I binge watched all of them up until this point and I love it. I honestly don't think it's ugly. You did an amazing job. As for the body mod mock up - I do like that better but the current is fine too. Subbed and overall, I personally give you an A++ ;)
All the random people showing up likely came from the same place I did. A while back Cleetus Mcfarland was doing a lot of Crown Vic content. You had good timing and the UA-cam Gods shined down upon you and put one of your videos as recommended content after his. I added build to watch later after seeing just how many episodes there were. hehe.
Just got to the next video and yeah I do watch cars and cameras so it could have been that. I just assumed it was from the crown vic stuff Cleetus was doing - it's been quite a while since I added it to watch later.
Absolutely LOVE the build. I’ve been watching since the beginning. Congratulations on the large amount of new subscribers you are getting. Almost 600 in 2 days? Wow!
Maybe that's how you ended up in my suggestions. Witch is fine by me. All of my subscriptions are to channels that build cool things with wheels and engines lol.
Leave it the way it is, it looks like the function works great. It is different and you built it which is more than most can do. I can't wait to see more of the Ford resto-mod project.
Like tour wife said it does make it a pain to get in and out but like you said you can make them removable or even maybe put like hinges so that way they just flap open or closed when needed, but regardless, it’s your build, do it how you would want it. Great job 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Austin, I love it the way it is - quirky and forever memorable. But if you do mod it, do everything you can to keep the functionality you have now with the big entrance openings. Therefore, it must be something hinged. Removable panels completely defeats the extra effort as you'll quickly become annoyed with installing them after getting in....... and then you just leave them off. The nets look cool, but the visibility you showed us without the nets was amazing. As your wise better half stated, who cares what it looks like when you're inside it. The view of the scenery going by is the whole reason to be outside. By the way, there's no way your should have got a D in math and science. I guarantee you that your HS teachers would be so proud of you. Glad those crappy grades didn't hold you back from life's adventures you clearly excel in. Joel....
This is your horse we’re just holding the tail you’re the one well you get my drift but yes it does look more aesthetically pleasing you however is it worth your time and effort and it’s going to make it harder to get in and out I’ve been just watched the entire build in one day. Thank you so so much for your efforts love the build love the channel
If it were me, the one aesthetic change I would make would be to lower the front half of the front fiberglass. Picture cutting a ^ shaped cut on each side of the fiberglass just forward of the front axle, then tilting the part the front most part down about 3 inches, trimming the bottom-front edge of the fiberglass by the same amount. The reasons are that it would equalize the spacing between the body on the forward and rearward sides of the front tires, and it would stop Miles from looking like it's sagging in the middle. And as a bonus it would give a little bit more visibility close-in as you approach rocks or other obstacles that need careful navigation.
You’re creativity with the build was amazing🤙. I did see the oddball shape but I wasn’t about to criticize the artist on his motives. I was however shocked at the difference the possible changes could have. They make the overall look so much better 👌. I do like the ideas in the comments about hinges & you could maybe add some soft rubber material to do away with vibration after latching in place from the inside 😎. But 👍 on a awesome build.
Definitely add the lower portion of the sheet metal, I wouldn't add the upright piece to narrow the rear window though. Leave it open to take in the views. I would also leave the window nets off unless you are really planning to get wild with it. But I would definitely add more orange on the side of it. Not just relying on the window nets to add color. I think it would be worth making the new pieces you add not only removable, but hinged with latches, basically funny little doors. But that would still keep the ease or entry, and ability to remove the seats. While still vastly improving the looks of it from the outside. Just my 2 cents worth! I've definitely enjoys the build though.
I like it as it is. The added difficulty of getting in and out, and the safety of exfiltrating in case of a rollover make it hard to justify the amount of time it would take to remake everything. My personal opinion is that as one-off as the vehicle is as well as the functionality make the looks unique, not pure ugly. BUT! If you don't like it, it is your vehicle to make as you like it. I also think that having people inside help fill in the large window void.
I LOVE I-beams. I didn't do it on this because I wanted to test the CV parts and not mess with the steering. I'm sure I'll do TTB on something down the road. I've been thinking about using the Dana 44 TTB that people don't seem to love in a project because I always loved that setup on my Broncos.
@@AustinCoulson I would just imagine putting it on that build. its already built and the hard part is done. just need more travel to make it a absolute ripper. that and more travel would really help its appearance as well,...not to mention how nice it is to just float on pillows thru a rhythm section.
@@eriknulty6392 100%. One issue I do see is that I stupidly moved the motor too far back and limited myself with driveshaft angle. I was trying to make it fun on the street and dirt and shoulda just focused on the dirt.
@@AustinCoulson I see your point. BUT...I think you may be surprised how much travel you could still get out of that driveshaft. given a lot of that travel will be upwards. the droop will be limited. Maybe a c-notch in the frame rails, limit strap the droop and FOR SURE some large hydro bump stops. you could probably wrestle 8'' down and 10'' up travel. for a grand total of 18 inches. if you tinker with the shim stacks in the rear shocks 14''-18'' of travel can feel really nice. my prerunner only has 18'' of travel in the rear and I pre-ran the entire 2018 baja 500 course. its ALL ABOUT TUNING SHOCKS. well that and having triple bypass to give a highly progressive, tunable zones. but I would say in the entire 500 miles offroad I only hit bump stops a handful of times. tune, tune and tune again. when you are working with limited numbers you need to use high quality shit. so forget about your self imposed budget and build a fun trophy wagon you can beat on for many years to come. like I said the hard part is already done.
I'm gonna be the strange dissenter, kinda. Do I think it's kinda ugly? Yeah. Does it really matter if I think that? Nah. Do I like the look of the new design? Yea. Do I think you should do it? Well, that's completely up to you! If you like it enough and want put the time into it, just make sure you record it so we can come along for the ride! 😁👍 Either way, safety nets would be a primary focus of mine, and maybe buy some of those nylon grab handles that velcro on for the top of the cage by the windows? I noticed when wife was driving, you were looking for something up there to grab on.
Definitely looks way better with the construction paper side, but you definitely need to think of the ol’ lady, always keep her happy. Personally I think that the shapes or body lines could be overlooked if there was orange on the rear wheel flares and under the “side scoop” area
i would leave it as it is. Functionality over form. Ease of access is what you need with something like this especially when you using it with your family as passengers. I vote with your lovely wife. Definitely fit the safety netting.
looks way better!! I think it continues then doors with the hood line. Before it seemed like the hood was to tall to me but after the window fix it really looks mean!
I love it. It is one of a kind. I watched your videos. I own a crown Vic 4.6l I love the engine on my car. I think my car is a race car lol. Good job on your build.
I really like the proposed body mods. Congrats on the increased traction your channel has gotten. I knew it was just a matter of time before you got some notoriety. Keep it up! Can't wait for future projects.
I’m digging the idea of building a bronco. Do it! Anyway remember smiles per bounce bro that’s what matters. I’m loving seeing you and the family playing in the sand just like you wanted so happy for you. Again thank you for sharing all your hard work with all of us.
It's not all that ugly. But then I think the war plane "Warthog" is beautiful. It looks great and if the guy that built it and takes his family for a ride I'd bet it's safe. Drive on! T.
I’d give you an A! Gives Crown Vics a whole new life! I like the new body lines, looks very Hummer H1! Solid, hinged or consider upper jeep half door drop in with the netting.
I know you might think it's ugly but I think it's I think it's artwork I think it's beautiful you took some from scratch and you made it to a pretty cigar honestly I think the reason why I called ugly it's so different than other cars you see you made an artwork the cars beautiful honestly
I'm in my mid 40's now, and I'm not as agile as I once was, So the wide open easy access windows win hands down as far as I'm concerned. :) One thing though, You seriously NEED to fit some grab handles to the bars above the windows. When going for it on rough ground it's way too easy to brace yourself by grabbing that bar with your fingers around the outside of the roll cage. If you start to roll it takes a huge amount of will power to let go of that support, and many people have lost fingers/hands because they kept hold of the side of the roof when the worst happens. Having grab handles removes the temptation to have your hand outside of the safety cage.
Suggestion. Leave it as is for the summer and enjoy it. Then over winter do a new body and shift the engine forward maybe 10 inches (and the other small thing associated with that). Awesome project I think I watched every episode over about a week.
Awesome build. I watched every video. I drive a Vic and wish it was your car. I would want a lexan windshield and change the doors like you showed. Thanks for all the tips. My oil filter adapter is leaking, I thought it was from the pressure sensor. You helped me out and I Thank you
I wish him luck in his new career. I was lucky to serve on the HMCS Athabaskan in the Canadian navy for two years of my 20 year career, and loved the comradeship.
I wouldn't add the door panels to make it look nicer. If you did add them could you still call it Fugly Miles if you added something that wasn't functional? Also in the event of a rollover it would take longer to escape the vehicle. I know you're thinking about what others think, however they aren't the ones having to contort themselves in and out of it. Beautiful build and I (along with many others) am quite envious of you're build. Keep up the great work!
This is kind of a catch-22, it would take longer to get out, but it would also help keep your arms and head inside with the netting. Overall it would be a net plus for safety since it already has a fuel cuttoff switch in a rollover or impact
@@AustinCoulson of course, you're crushing it. Maybe let me know next time you go out so I can make sure I have a good mechanic available when I try out the sand rail. ;)
I agree it does look like its bent in the middle. I like the look of the construction paper, but think the back window is small. I think you should remove the square paper but leave the lower paper for the back window. It is a cool build either way!
As of this comment, I haven't seen the vidfeo, but gotta say, I've loved the entire series! I binged it in two days lol, but I've loved watching it, and I've learned a ton, never having worked on a car before, and I loved the editing and everything! I'm definitely subscribed now, and I can't wait to binge and follow other series and see what's to come!
Wow, thanks for the kind words. I'm a little surprised that this would be interesting to anyone who doesn't work on cars, and I was embarrassed by my lack of editing skills but comments like this keep me motivated to keep going!
@@AustinCoulson I love cars and I've done go-karting for 8 years, but just haven't ever worked on a car lol. The lack of editing makes it feel more 'authentic', plus you get to see more of the work! Can't wait to see more of your videos though! :D
Just watched all the videos, cool build and that k you for sharing. I like the new design, what about Gul wing half doors with a hydraulic shock to hold them up when open and a quick release latch to hold closed. Easy to remove and still easy to get into.
You could add a rub rail like on a dirt race car so she can step up higher to crawl in and out. It looks great with the new windows and window nets !!!
As long as you are willing to, I think you should add the new body parts and make them removable. Also, I think the hydraulic bumpstops would make your life easier.
I say do it! The doors ended up so short because of how much got cut off the bottom. I always like the fastback look but that’s probably more trouble than it’s worth!
Wifey is right 100% - its not a huge difference appearance wise & IMO more importantly- being able to easily get into and out of the cab will become more of a pain if you raise those door/window lines. IF you are going to make permanent changes with tubing and sheet metal work added to the fiberglass body just for "looks" why not make the front door area (between the A & B pillars) hinged to open like normal truck doors? I know it would be a lot of modifying and additional fab work, but very useful and practical. & yes to adding in the window nets whatever you decide to do - as you saw in your trip with the red f150 down in that gulch, roll overs can happen in a blink- gotta keep that family safe! To your comment on the travel of the front Coil-overs; Have you considered making custom long travel front control arms ?
I've thought a lot about custom a-arms and I might do it, but so far I have enjoyed seeing what I can get out of the stock arms. If I do them, I'll do the uppers first since they are my limiting factor.
You need a shield in front of the engine and electrics to protect them from rocks and branches that flick up and take out the wiring or belts . The sound on the trail videos has a lot of metal on metal noise like there are no bushes in the suspension.
They call remote control cars trophy truck's at least you have something more substantial then that. I think you did an awesome job for the way you built it on the fly and under $5000. They only way really to improve it would have been to designed it first. Great work
I like it man. It's different and how often do you get to say that? A lot of people just try and copy this or that and everything just looks like a generic knock off of something else. This looks like nothing I have ever seen. Friggen amazing.
Like everyone else is saying: add hinges so you can fold the added panels down/back when you want to get in or out, then you can pull them up for more wind resistance and safety and looks
It's your vehicle. It's not made for production or even a show truck. It's like Ricky Nelson said in Garden Party, "It's all right now. You've learned your lesson well. You know you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself."
Back window a bit wider, ditch the piece of paper to the rear of the net. Put new sheet metal/birdcaging on hinges so they fold down for getting in and out.
I just watch all of the vids in a row. and I will say that if I was building it the looks would been different. but that said even if it is ugly, its why you built it that really is the choice. if you made it for you or for the audience. What I am not a fan of is the light blue paint. I like the orange. but I would have camo painted this beast and made it as a hunter that has orange on his vest and hat so keeping some orange. now understand that I an not a Blue oval fan and I watched it all. you are a talented man. and your son will have great memories. now what if you made mini doors? so they open to have the opening. and yet when in use they would look better. a bar one a hinge that is covered in fiberglass. keep the nets. as for a window. I would make one for the times you are in a group. so you don't eat dirt. and can be removed with ease. I think you should have added some storage under the seats so you could have a cooler to hold water bottles. out in the desert like that. you would appreciate some water if you had a long walk.... That bump stop you need to fix it with a non bullet shape unit. what happens is that it rolls off the edge. you need something flat. Things you done right. light colors on the roof. as it does keep it cooler by 30%. don;t forget your open roof like that is like a wing. it can add lift or push down. In dirt race cars an old trick is to not welt the roof down so in the corners you get some lift from the air pressure switch so to turn more on a dime. them side wall on the back will also act as fins like and airplane. you should be aware of the belts also catching rocks on the front of the engine.
I think the vehicle looks great either way each in its own way, without the new panels it reminds me of a wacky races truck which I love but the window size being smaller makes it more proportional.
Build a hinge where the new sections can fold down, so you can still get in and out. Best of both worlds shouldn’t be hard to fab a hinge and latch
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i’ll speak for the people when i say the new window design looks way better but this is ur vehicle, do what works for you
agreed
I like the new concept I would definitely do it but I will make those new panels that you have of cardboard right now on a hinge so you do still have good access to get in and out of the car and also to remove the backseats
Put a hinge and lock
i was gonna comment to make the panels removeable so he can still pull the seats out but your idea with the hinges will solve that problem I thought of is how to get in and out easy, safe, and fast enough incase of emergency.
I hundred percent agree especially if he has kids a quick latch pop the brackets down plenty of space to get in the fast
No way, it looks so much better. =D Do it, but removable.
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Exactly do it with some quick release fasteners or some shit so you can still rip the seats out if you need to, or even on a hinge if getting in and out is the concern
Removable for sure. I’d do it so the extra metal on the bottom of the windows pivots on the bottom and can lock back up when you guys are in it. Still easy to get into and it’ll look way better. 🤙🏻
Do it! Maybe put it on hinges and latches so you can quickly open them up, hop in, latch it and go.
Leave it like it is it looks better that waysomething happens and you got to get out of that thing fast you going to need the bigger windows
That’s exactly what I was thinking hinges
I was thinking the same thing
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I'm in favor of window netting for safety but access in and out would be paramount.
Screw the people, function over form, you are the one who has to live with it and make it more comfortable for your wife and kid.
Wow that’s Nice I like the Trophy Truck With A Column Shifter inside.
Definitely do it!!! Make it removable!
Looks way better as is. Especially as a passenger in the back. Much better view. The weirdness is what makes the project.
Put hinges on the metal pieces so its kinf of like a door w the net on it
Exactly what I was thinking - make them hinge and removable 👍🏼😁
It's not ugly, it's awsome 4 wheeler
By the way, congratulations to you & cousin on being a navy 👍🏼
Make it removable!
It looks so much better with the additions, just make them hinged/removable. Amazing how small additions make a huge difference. 👍🏻👍🏻
Just binged the whole series. Build it. Build it build it build it. I didn't even consider the safety of shrinking the window holes, but thinking of that F-150, I'd hate to have limbs flying out the windows.
I always looked at this as a functional vehicle so I didn’t really think it mattered much but yes it will make it look better, as long as you can keep the functionality.
What I think gives it a slightly quirky look is the upward kink on the hood, it goes up from the bottom of the front window and forward to the front of the car, it may be how a trophy truck looks but imo it looks wierd.
Then again who cares as long as it’s a fun ride... and it looks like it is. 😁👍🏻
I love how you're able to remove your ego from this project. You were able to take peoples advice and try out suggestions you disagreed with then admit that you were wrong in some ways (and right in others). Plus you gave yourself an honest report card without rose colored glasses. We need some more of that on UA-cam 😅. Awesome build, even if it's a little ugly being able to give your wife and kid a small taste of your passion makes it an A+++ build in my book. 👍
I love the idea of making it removable. Looks way better. Not that it looked bad, it just looks way better. Edit: Congratulations Robbie!
Literally looks so much better the way it makes everything looks proportional it’s your truck do what you want at the end of the day.
Leave it alone and just enjoy the fun it has to offer.
Leave it..too much time and expense for too little of an improvement. And just makes it harder to get into.
I just started Watching this series about a week ago and i'm loving it! its amazing about how it transformed as the videos progressed and how it started as a Crown Vic
If you hadn't already figured it out, I'm certain that it's Cleetus McFarlands Crown Vics that probably brought you the views. I just binged the entire build to date and have now subbed.
That's how I found it. Popped up a couple times and I took the bait.
The front window hatches/panels can flip downwards on hinges, with rubber stops to keep it from moving, and latches both for open and closed (up) positions. The rear panels can flip up on top of the roof, also use rubber stops and latches to lock in place either up or down. The netting only needs hooks like caribiners (locking hooks with a spring loaded part)👍 And yes, paint them orange but add your names as "Driver", "CoDriver", "Navigator" 😅👍
LEAVE IT!!!!!!! It's a fun ride for you. The smile on the wife's face say's it all. Enjoy
Leave it!!!! Comfortably beautiful, man!!! It's your creation! Don't change it!!! PLEASE???
Craziest thing, the only reason i found your channel is because i was looking at a old hyster forklift and the videos on it popped up after a search. Just watched the whole series of this build and i am impressed and look forward to content you put out! Impressive craftsmanship.
Thanks for the nice comment! I am looking forward to getting back to AZ to play with this wagon again. The plan for it is to weld up those doors and window nets and install some stiffer springs so I can see how high I can jump it before things start breaking.
Leave it. The "boss" said she is happier the way it is. I love it either way
Instead of making that sheet metal, make the lower section of the window netting solid fabric so it still gives the illusion of filling that space! But I think the existing look fits the general ridiculous trophy truck style anyway - filling that space just makes it look like a funky Humvee imo
I just started watching the series. I like it overall. For a budget off roader. That makes me wanna build one myself and follow the steps you did. Keep up the good work!
Film it for the rest of us to see, and don't make the same mistakes on it that I did.
Awesome project, FWIW I would barrel hinge the bottom edge of the extension panel with an simple internal retaining catch so the top of the ‘door’ sections fold down rather than outwards. Also agree that a bit of orange to the rear would look cool.
The wife is rightfully hesitant, but you should absolutely DO IT!!!! Make them either doors or dinky plastic, or emergency break off... Can you fiberglas in the additions and cut them into full doors?
Alright I know I’m not the only one interested in the custom 4x4 Bronco
Would you rather see a traditional 4x4 layout or see a FWD engine/transaxle mounted sideways in the middle making it a mid engined 4x4?
@@AustinCoulson A FWD mounted like that would be different. One thing to consider would be the transaxle would have a differential in it already so the gearing might be a problem when compounded with the differential in the axle assembly.
Really enjoyed my binge watch of your Fugly😀. I found your production professionally done and drawn me in to watch you fantastic skill set. Got to say I wish I had a space like your work shop but I manage slowly in the street on my Z3M restoration so goes to show with inspiration anything is possible. I look forward to your future projects.
I like that you share with your family your hobby.
Wish you all the best.
Could you add a few more LED lights to the shop? I binged watched you yesterday and I have to say I wish everyone was as honest as you are and as thero as you are. I was so happy that the Dodge worked out for you. And just because she's ugly doesn't mean she's not the best built trophy truck crown vic out there. Vickey would've a good name too. Anyway thanks for what you do plz leave it ugly
Vickey would have been a great name, I'll save that for a future Crown vic project. I am going to be adding LEDs to the shop. it's too dark and I use my headlamp all the time, and I noticed that in my videos while editing.
Absolutely do it. It looks 10 times better. Hinge the panels so that you can drop them down for entry/exit.
I just found your channel when i saw the second episode of this series was recommended to me. I binge watched all of them up until this point and I love it. I honestly don't think it's ugly. You did an amazing job. As for the body mod mock up - I do like that better but the current is fine too. Subbed and overall, I personally give you an A++ ;)
All the random people showing up likely came from the same place I did. A while back Cleetus Mcfarland was doing a lot of Crown Vic content. You had good timing and the UA-cam Gods shined down upon you and put one of your videos as recommended content after his. I added build to watch later after seeing just how many episodes there were. hehe.
Just got to the next video and yeah I do watch cars and cameras so it could have been that. I just assumed it was from the crown vic stuff Cleetus was doing - it's been quite a while since I added it to watch later.
Keep it, give it a '70's George Barris theme! Green metal flake paint,yessss!
That would be on point.
Absolutely LOVE the build. I’ve been watching since the beginning.
Congratulations on the large amount of new subscribers you are getting. Almost 600 in 2 days? Wow!
Thanks! The influx seems to mostly be from the CarsandCameras crew and their Trophy Cart series, which is an awesome project
Maybe that's how you ended up in my suggestions. Witch is fine by me. All of my subscriptions are to channels that build cool things with wheels and engines lol.
Leave it the way it is, it looks like the function works great. It is different and you built it which is more than most can do. I can't wait to see more of the Ford resto-mod project.
You owe her a handle on the passenger side. ( Amazing build Mr. ). I agree with your wife on the changes. Leave it be. Form follows function.
Well worth the extra effort! could even make the extra hinge down with the window netting for easy access.
Absolutely do it. I thought it was destined to be hideous, but tgose small alterations make it look so much better.
Like tour wife said it does make it a pain to get in and out but like you said you can make them removable or even maybe put like hinges so that way they just flap open or closed when needed, but regardless, it’s your build, do it how you would want it. Great job 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Austin, I love it the way it is - quirky and forever memorable. But if you do mod it, do everything you can to keep the functionality you have now with the big entrance openings. Therefore, it must be something hinged. Removable panels completely defeats the extra effort as you'll quickly become annoyed with installing them after getting in....... and then you just leave them off. The nets look cool, but the visibility you showed us without the nets was amazing. As your wise better half stated, who cares what it looks like when you're inside it. The view of the scenery going by is the whole reason to be outside. By the way, there's no way your should have got a D in math and science. I guarantee you that your HS teachers would be so proud of you. Glad those crappy grades didn't hold you back from life's adventures you clearly excel in. Joel....
This is your horse we’re just holding the tail you’re the one well you get my drift but yes it does look more aesthetically pleasing you however is it worth your time and effort and it’s going to make it harder to get in and out I’ve been just watched the entire build in one day. Thank you so so much for your efforts love the build love the channel
One day?! You're gonna start hearing me say "pretty straight forward" and "hey, guys" in your sleep now
If it were me, the one aesthetic change I would make would be to lower the front half of the front fiberglass. Picture cutting a ^ shaped cut on each side of the fiberglass just forward of the front axle, then tilting the part the front most part down about 3 inches, trimming the bottom-front edge of the fiberglass by the same amount.
The reasons are that it would equalize the spacing between the body on the forward and rearward sides of the front tires, and it would stop Miles from looking like it's sagging in the middle. And as a bonus it would give a little bit more visibility close-in as you approach rocks or other obstacles that need careful navigation.
You’re creativity with the build was amazing🤙. I did see the oddball shape but I wasn’t about to criticize the artist on his motives. I was however shocked at the difference the possible changes could have. They make the overall look so much better 👌. I do like the ideas in the comments about hinges & you could maybe add some soft rubber material to do away with vibration after latching in place from the inside 😎. But 👍 on a awesome build.
Definitely add the lower portion of the sheet metal, I wouldn't add the upright piece to narrow the rear window though. Leave it open to take in the views. I would also leave the window nets off unless you are really planning to get wild with it. But I would definitely add more orange on the side of it. Not just relying on the window nets to add color. I think it would be worth making the new pieces you add not only removable, but hinged with latches, basically funny little doors. But that would still keep the ease or entry, and ability to remove the seats. While still vastly improving the looks of it from the outside. Just my 2 cents worth! I've definitely enjoys the build though.
I like it as it is. The added difficulty of getting in and out, and the safety of exfiltrating in case of a rollover make it hard to justify the amount of time it would take to remake everything. My personal opinion is that as one-off as the vehicle is as well as the functionality make the looks unique, not pure ugly. BUT! If you don't like it, it is your vehicle to make as you like it. I also think that having people inside help fill in the large window void.
I-BEAM AND 4-LINK TIME!!!!
I LOVE I-beams. I didn't do it on this because I wanted to test the CV parts and not mess with the steering. I'm sure I'll do TTB on something down the road. I've been thinking about using the Dana 44 TTB that people don't seem to love in a project because I always loved that setup on my Broncos.
@@AustinCoulson I would just imagine putting it on that build. its already built and the hard part is done. just need more travel to make it a absolute ripper. that and more travel would really help its appearance as well,...not to mention how nice it is to just float on pillows thru a rhythm section.
@@eriknulty6392 100%. One issue I do see is that I stupidly moved the motor too far back and limited myself with driveshaft angle. I was trying to make it fun on the street and dirt and shoulda just focused on the dirt.
@@AustinCoulson I see your point. BUT...I think you may be surprised how much travel you could still get out of that driveshaft. given a lot of that travel will be upwards. the droop will be limited. Maybe a c-notch in the frame rails, limit strap the droop and FOR SURE some large hydro bump stops. you could probably wrestle 8'' down and 10'' up travel. for a grand total of 18 inches. if you tinker with the shim stacks in the rear shocks 14''-18'' of travel can feel really nice. my prerunner only has 18'' of travel in the rear and I pre-ran the entire 2018 baja 500 course. its ALL ABOUT TUNING SHOCKS. well that and having triple bypass to give a highly progressive, tunable zones. but I would say in the entire 500 miles offroad I only hit bump stops a handful of times. tune, tune and tune again. when you are working with limited numbers you need to use high quality shit. so forget about your self imposed budget and build a fun trophy wagon you can beat on for many years to come. like I said the hard part is already done.
I'm gonna be the strange dissenter, kinda. Do I think it's kinda ugly? Yeah. Does it really matter if I think that? Nah. Do I like the look of the new design? Yea. Do I think you should do it? Well, that's completely up to you! If you like it enough and want put the time into it, just make sure you record it so we can come along for the ride! 😁👍
Either way, safety nets would be a primary focus of mine, and maybe buy some of those nylon grab handles that velcro on for the top of the cage by the windows? I noticed when wife was driving, you were looking for something up there to grab on.
Definitely looks way better with the construction paper side, but you definitely need to think of the ol’ lady, always keep her happy. Personally I think that the shapes or body lines could be overlooked if there was orange on the rear wheel flares and under the “side scoop” area
Definitely do it!! That will put it over the top on looks. Also put some decent mufflers so you don’t need to wear the 🎧
i would leave it as it is. Functionality over form. Ease of access is what you need with something like this especially when you using it with your family as passengers. I vote with your lovely wife. Definitely fit the safety netting.
looks way better!! I think it continues then doors with the hood line. Before it seemed like the hood was to tall to me but after the window fix it really looks mean!
I love it. It is one of a kind. I watched your videos. I own a crown Vic 4.6l I love the engine on my car. I think my car is a race car lol. Good job on your build.
I really like the proposed body mods. Congrats on the increased traction your channel has gotten. I knew it was just a matter of time before you got some notoriety. Keep it up! Can't wait for future projects.
I’m digging the idea of building a bronco. Do it! Anyway remember smiles per bounce bro that’s what matters. I’m loving seeing you and the family playing in the sand just like you wanted so happy for you. Again thank you for sharing all your hard work with all of us.
Leave it as is... eBay and fund that new concept!
I agree. See how much you can sell it for (8-10K+?!?!) and use that as the budget for the Bronco concept!
It's not all that ugly.
But then I think the war plane "Warthog" is beautiful.
It looks great and if the guy that built it and takes his family for a ride I'd bet it's safe.
Drive on!
T.
I’d give you an A! Gives Crown Vics a whole new life! I like the new body lines, looks very Hummer H1! Solid, hinged or consider upper jeep half door drop in with the netting.
I know you might think it's ugly but I think it's I think it's artwork I think it's beautiful you took some from scratch and you made it to a pretty cigar honestly I think the reason why I called ugly it's so different than other cars you see you made an artwork the cars beautiful honestly
I'm in my mid 40's now, and I'm not as agile as I once was, So the wide open easy access windows win hands down as far as I'm concerned. :)
One thing though, You seriously NEED to fit some grab handles to the bars above the windows. When going for it on rough ground it's way too easy to brace yourself by grabbing that bar with your fingers around the outside of the roll cage. If you start to roll it takes a huge amount of will power to let go of that support, and many people have lost fingers/hands because they kept hold of the side of the roof when the worst happens. Having grab handles removes the temptation to have your hand outside of the safety cage.
100% on the handles. Maybe even 1000%
Suggestion. Leave it as is for the summer and enjoy it. Then over winter do a new body and shift the engine forward maybe 10 inches (and the other small thing associated with that). Awesome project I think I watched every episode over about a week.
Awesome build. I watched every video. I drive a Vic and wish it was your car. I would want a lexan windshield and change the doors like you showed. Thanks for all the tips. My oil filter adapter is leaking, I thought it was from the pressure sensor. You helped me out and I Thank you
Felpro 70415 gasket. I buy them in bulk since the factory ones all leak
Yes leave it. It's more cool with no doors I think. Less work too. Looks like lots of fun. Crown Vic truck build sweet. I would enjoy it
I wish him luck in his new career. I was lucky to serve on the HMCS Athabaskan in the Canadian navy for two years of my 20 year career, and loved the comradeship.
Definitely fix it up with the new doors/ windows! Also don't forget the skid plate and a grab handle for the front passenger. :P
I’d give you an A on every aspect. You are a great craftsman!
Where were you when I was in high school failing all my classes?
I wouldn't add the door panels to make it look nicer. If you did add them could you still call it Fugly Miles if you added something that wasn't functional? Also in the event of a rollover it would take longer to escape the vehicle. I know you're thinking about what others think, however they aren't the ones having to contort themselves in and out of it. Beautiful build and I (along with many others) am quite envious of you're build. Keep up the great work!
This is kind of a catch-22, it would take longer to get out, but it would also help keep your arms and head inside with the netting. Overall it would be a net plus for safety since it already has a fuel cuttoff switch in a rollover or impact
I agree with your wife, looks difficult to get in and out and if they're removable they could rattle I like the netting though! Great video!!
Thanks! Good to see you commenting here, I just watched your video on your truck!
@@AustinCoulson of course, you're crushing it. Maybe let me know next time you go out so I can make sure I have a good mechanic available when I try out the sand rail. ;)
I agree it does look like its bent in the middle. I like the look of the construction paper, but think the back window is small. I think you should remove the square paper but leave the lower paper for the back window. It is a cool build either way!
As of this comment, I haven't seen the vidfeo, but gotta say, I've loved the entire series! I binged it in two days lol, but I've loved watching it, and I've learned a ton, never having worked on a car before, and I loved the editing and everything! I'm definitely subscribed now, and I can't wait to binge and follow other series and see what's to come!
Wow, thanks for the kind words. I'm a little surprised that this would be interesting to anyone who doesn't work on cars, and I was embarrassed by my lack of editing skills but comments like this keep me motivated to keep going!
@@AustinCoulson I love cars and I've done go-karting for 8 years, but just haven't ever worked on a car lol. The lack of editing makes it feel more 'authentic', plus you get to see more of the work! Can't wait to see more of your videos though! :D
Just watched all the videos, cool build and that k you for sharing. I like the new design, what about Gul wing half doors with a hydraulic shock to hold them up when open and a quick release latch to hold closed. Easy to remove and still easy to get into.
Keep it the way you want man, its your beast.
You could add a rub rail like on a dirt race car so she can step up higher to crawl in and out. It looks great with the new windows and window nets !!!
As long as you are willing to, I think you should add the new body parts and make them removable. Also, I think the hydraulic bumpstops would make your life easier.
100% on the Hydro BS
I say do it! The doors ended up so short because of how much got cut off the bottom. I always like the fastback look but that’s probably more trouble than it’s worth!
Wifey is right 100% - its not a huge difference appearance wise
& IMO more importantly- being able to easily get into and out of the cab will become more of a pain if you raise those door/window lines.
IF you are going to make permanent changes with tubing and sheet metal work added to the fiberglass body just for "looks" why not make the front door area (between the A & B pillars) hinged to open like normal truck doors? I know it would be a lot of modifying and additional fab work, but very useful and practical.
& yes to adding in the window nets whatever you decide to do - as you saw in your trip with the red f150 down in that gulch, roll overs can happen in a blink- gotta keep that family safe!
To your comment on the travel of the front Coil-overs; Have you considered making custom long travel front control arms ?
I've thought a lot about custom a-arms and I might do it, but so far I have enjoyed seeing what I can get out of the stock arms. If I do them, I'll do the uppers first since they are my limiting factor.
I like it just fine the way it is. I wouldnt change a thing.
Reminds me of Barris' Monkeemobile
You need a shield in front of the engine and electrics to protect them from rocks and branches that flick up and take out the wiring or belts .
The sound on the trail videos has a lot of metal on metal noise like there are no bushes in the suspension.
They call remote control cars trophy truck's at least you have something more substantial then that. I think you did an awesome job for the way you built it on the fly and under $5000. They only way really to improve it would have been to designed it first. Great work
I like it man. It's different and how often do you get to say that? A lot of people just try and copy this or that and everything just looks like a generic knock off of something else. This looks like nothing I have ever seen. Friggen amazing.
Like everyone else is saying: add hinges so you can fold the added panels down/back when you want to get in or out, then you can pull them up for more wind resistance and safety and looks
Also, it’s not that ugly. After you fix the window proportions, I think it will look more like a hummer H1 than a bronco
You're being too humble with your report card... Top-notch work man!
I love how that truck looks it’s very unique leave it function over form every day. Trophy trucks looks funny anyways.
Live it as it was don't mess with new addition. you will save time and money. For what it worth I'm 60 life is too short' enjoy your ride. Kick Ass
Can’t agree I think you built a bad ass buggy i actually love the look and if you want a bronco get a bronco 😂
It's your vehicle. It's not made for production or even a show truck. It's like Ricky Nelson said in Garden Party, "It's all right now. You've learned your lesson well. You know you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself."
Leave it fugly!
i wish i had your energy for vehicle building, great work and updates. Dino `in F. Hills
Looks better,
But getting in and out is going to be a lot harder. Especially in an emergency situation
Congrats Robbie. Thank you two for your service
Back window a bit wider, ditch the piece of paper to the rear of the net. Put new sheet metal/birdcaging on hinges so they fold down for getting in and out.
I just watch all of the vids in a row. and I will say that if I was building it the looks would been different. but that said even if it is ugly, its why you built it that really is the choice. if you made it for you or for the audience. What I am not a fan of is the light blue paint. I like the orange. but I would have camo painted this beast and made it as a hunter that has orange on his vest and hat so keeping some orange. now understand that I an not a Blue oval fan and I watched it all. you are a talented man. and your son will have great memories. now what if you made mini doors? so they open to have the opening. and yet when in use they would look better. a bar one a hinge that is covered in fiberglass. keep the nets. as for a window. I would make one for the times you are in a group. so you don't eat dirt. and can be removed with ease. I think you should have added some storage under the seats so you could have a cooler to hold water bottles. out in the desert like that. you would appreciate some water if you had a long walk.... That bump stop you need to fix it with a non bullet shape unit. what happens is that it rolls off the edge. you need something flat. Things you done right. light colors on the roof. as it does keep it cooler by 30%. don;t forget your open roof like that is like a wing. it can add lift or push down. In dirt race cars an old trick is to not welt the roof down so in the corners you get some lift from the air pressure switch so to turn more on a dime. them side wall on the back will also act as fins like and airplane. you should be aware of the belts also catching rocks on the front of the engine.
I think the vehicle looks great either way each in its own way, without the new panels it reminds me of a wacky races truck which I love but the window size being smaller makes it more proportional.