Complete Build - Turning A Salvaged Crown Vic Into A Trophy Truck In 19 Minutes

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2022
  • I finally got around to editing a beginning to end video of my Crown Vic Trophy Truck build. Yes, I know it is not a real Trophy Truck. Those cost over 100k$ and don't use salvaged cop cars as their base. This is the closest I could build with a 4k$ budget. If you want to see the individual episodes, there is a playlist on my channel, but honestly, the videos are pure garbage as I didn't know anything about editing back then and am only marginally better now. But hey, if you want to see a terrible 12 minute long time lapse with no music then check out episode one.
    Music:
    Sightlines - Jeremy Blake
    Pray - Anno Domini Beats
    Stars Align - The 126ers
    Not Impossible - The 126ers
    Malmo Sunrise - The 126ers
    Orange - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
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  • @tylerbarrett6652
    @tylerbarrett6652 Рік тому +10

    I saw this pop up in my feed... and I thought, "you mean he did it again and didn't share it step by step like last time?!?"... and then I see this time lapse. Thank you for uploading this time lapse summary. I hope it brings more people to your channel here... it was nice to get a review/reminder of that build. It was fun to watch.

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +1

      Lol, if I did it again, I would definitely make it look better. I've been wanting to do a final time lapse for over a year, but didn't want to do it until it was finished and it really needed the bump stops, window nets and stiffer springs.

  • @tanthalascoxwitt7364
    @tanthalascoxwitt7364 Рік тому +13

    I've been lurking this build for years, and I really gotta say, i hope this channels grows and you get the traction you deserve. Sick build, making the Crown Vic world happy. If you could get out to some dunes with that thing it'd be nuts.

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +1

      I've been trying to get this to the dunes since it was built. Unfortunately I am now like 2k miles from Glamis, so I'll have to find some dunes in WA or OR.

    • @tanthalascoxwitt7364
      @tanthalascoxwitt7364 Рік тому +2

      @@AustinCoulson Well if you planned ahead and maybe tried to time it with the wave of other Content creators (i.e. Boosted BoostedBois, SXS Blog, or Cleetus), it could really help you gain subs en masse. Plus, Glamis is for sure qn qbsolute epic trip, definitely worth the distance to let that thing eat it up!

  • @matterRedd
    @matterRedd Рік тому +1

    Such a cool build. Came here to watch after seeing this on marketplace

  • @Dhips.
    @Dhips. 28 днів тому

    Coolest Crown Vic around.

  • @AGBULLIT
    @AGBULLIT Рік тому +2

    Beautiful fabrication, you are an automotive artist!

  • @jameslawson8193
    @jameslawson8193 Рік тому

    Awesome seeing the family supporting you and even participating. Love the content. You will be at 150K subs in no time

  • @ciobanuvalentinmail
    @ciobanuvalentinmail Рік тому

    I was watching Last year all the movies of The builds.
    Nice moments.

  • @JohnnyAnderson1
    @JohnnyAnderson1 Рік тому +1

    SIIIIICK!!!! your fabing skills are insane! Love the simplistic yet quality architecture!

  • @mrjimjam3057
    @mrjimjam3057 8 місяців тому

    Watched 4 videos so far, absolutely love the channel, it tickles my brain.

  • @michael-michaelmotorcycle
    @michael-michaelmotorcycle Рік тому +1

    Your channel randomly popped up in my feed last night. It was your atlas two post install video. I’m in the process of building at 2500 sqft shop behind my house in AZ. Just waiting on concrete. But I’ve been scoping out lift reviews & install videos.
    But seeing that buggy thingamajig in the background peaked my interest. Then I found out it was a crown Vic. I’m somewhat bingeing that series (on episode 8). Then all of a sudden I see this condensed video pop up.
    Good stuff.
    What a coincidence.

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому

      Oh gosh, those individual episodes are so terrible. I just had to rewatch those to edit this one and it was not fun. Good luck on your building, The first part of this video was my 1500 sq ft shop in Phx and the second part was my new 2700 sq ft shop in Washington. What part of AZ are you building in?

    • @michael-michaelmotorcycle
      @michael-michaelmotorcycle Рік тому

      I’m up in Wittmann on 2 acres.

  • @akjohnny5997
    @akjohnny5997 Рік тому

    really cool project. monumental amount of work

  • @Thehelpfulcontractor
    @Thehelpfulcontractor Рік тому

    This was such a fun build to watch! I love it

  • @HyRkt
    @HyRkt 8 місяців тому

    What anawesome build. So glad I found your channel.

  • @AustinLWright
    @AustinLWright Рік тому

    This channel needs to blow up.

  • @Drunken_Hamster
    @Drunken_Hamster 6 місяців тому

    You put the engine in the same spot as an ole water-pumper buggy. That's probably the coolest thing about this, but I personally wouldn't want that hot mother-hubbard right next to my legs. Not to mention if a piston or rod comes flying out the side of the block to shatter your fibula and give you second-degree coolant burns.

  • @fixit5897
    @fixit5897 Рік тому

    For such a young man he seems to have a vast amount of knowledge.

  • @bensbobbershop33
    @bensbobbershop33 Рік тому

    Looks awesome!

  • @levidbateman5174
    @levidbateman5174 Рік тому

    The popsicle!! “Sure is yummy!” 😂

  • @rangefreewords
    @rangefreewords Рік тому +1

    Excellent work! I was really blown away by it all. After reading the budget, it's awesome that you left it for the tubing and steel, shocks, seats, wheels, exhaust, radiator, locker, and tires...
    That's an insane amount of work knowing that three things were stock: engine, transmission, and axles.
    Really loved how you mixed the bead rolling and panel bending into the project!
    Since posting this video:
    Would you have any recommendations on tear-down that would make the next build quicker?

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +2

      Oh my goodness, there is so much I would do differently. I had a background doing more traditional restorations and resto-mods at the time and before that I built off road trucks and I wanted to try something really wacky. I will never use fiberglass again for a personal project and I would spend a lot more time planning the exterior. That being said, although this truck looks ugly imo, it is really well balanced, super reliable, and way faster than expected.

  • @Noble909
    @Noble909 Рік тому

    I see you're selling this guy! People of Spokane, this is your chance.

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +1

      Correct. Hopefully it goes to someone that will beat the hell out of it in the dirt

  • @Kevin-oc6iq
    @Kevin-oc6iq Рік тому

    Beatiful and second temp...

  • @hollandduck79
    @hollandduck79 Рік тому

    hello from the Netherlands .
    Happy New Year and hope to see you again in 2023
    thanks for the video .
    Sincerely Hollandduck

  • @robertjohnson7728
    @robertjohnson7728 Рік тому

    A very nice affordable trophy truck. That's If you're a skilled fabricator and mechanic like Austin. If not it will cost you a little bit more. Awesome machine.

  • @jerrygreene7139
    @jerrygreene7139 Рік тому

    Mad Max called and he wants his truck back!

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina Рік тому

    I just watched this entire build, but your original videos. Awesome project across the board. Really dig it. You should check out SV Seeker if you want to gain A LOT of knowledge on welding and fabricating. It was a couple of years ago, but when you were welding up your exhaust, you put up a pinned note asking about aluminum welding and how most people do it. Check out SV Seeker's channel when Doug is fabricating his aluminum tender boat. They go into a lot of detail on welding setup and settings on that, and a lot of experts from all over the world went to help him build his Chinese junk sailboat (now he's out in the Gulf of Mexico on that thing. Amazing.) Anyway, man, I love your content. Thanks.
    Edit: If the windows still stick out to you, you could get some of those ribbon or strap style race car window nets and cut it down to only fit the bottom half of the windows, then you could unsnap that to get in and out, and it'd make it look better.

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the reference, i'll check out SV Seeker.

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina Рік тому +1

    You know he got the "I'm gonna use my cool-guy machine today" from his mom: "Hey honey, you gonna play with your cool-guy toy that mommy bought you today?"

  • @halfwaydecentmechanics814
    @halfwaydecentmechanics814 Рік тому

    Loved it! What’s the quick release steering wheel hub you used. Looking to put one on the 93 f150 and want to reuse the steering wheel backing plate with the splines in it. Thanks

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому

      This was almost three years ago and I got it on eBay so I don't have a link, but the best way to find one that will work is to find the steering wheel you want to use, then search eBay for an adapter that has the correct bolt pattern on the steering wheel side and a standard 6 hole on the other.

  • @metalelementru
    @metalelementru Рік тому

    ОГОНЬ ПРОЕКТ!!!!!!✨✨✨✨✨

  • @asbjrnkvisle5831
    @asbjrnkvisle5831 Рік тому

    I like the truck, even if I'm not sure of the looks 😄

  • @arjankraaijeveld9587
    @arjankraaijeveld9587 7 місяців тому

    Noticed the old Citroën 2CV in the background. Are you planning anything special with that?

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  7 місяців тому

      I sold that a while back. I do have a bunch of videos on it if you scroll back on my channel

  • @adhamthecaesartariq1253
    @adhamthecaesartariq1253 6 місяців тому

    Nice build bro
    But one question
    Why T.F make the engine set next to you?

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  6 місяців тому

      Weight balance. It started off like 72/28 on the crown Vic and ended 48/52 on the buggy. Otherwise it would have been terrible off road.

  • @StoopidJeep
    @StoopidJeep Рік тому +2

    Is that 7 Mile ORV park?

  • @abergethirty
    @abergethirty 7 місяців тому

    Seeing how little was left of the original frame why didn't you just weld together you're own?

  • @kelenefta
    @kelenefta Рік тому

    I saw this Currently listed for sale at 6k on Facebook marketplace.

  • @joem.miller1441
    @joem.miller1441 Рік тому

    What type of tubing bender do you have?

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому

      This is a Gen II speedway motors setup, but it's basically the same as a bunch of different ones on the market like the Eastwood or jegs bender. I love it, but it takes some getting used to

  • @irregulargorilla8217
    @irregulargorilla8217 Рік тому +1

    You should definitely list this, or upload an improved version on your channel, these "Building a _____ in X minutes" videos are actually pretty popular, and I'm sure people would love to see it. I know I did
    ETA: Also, being in AZ myself, I really need to figure out where those dirt spots you took it to are. Gotta go have myself some fun

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +1

      The first test was at lower sycamore creek on the 87 on the way to Payson from Phoenix. The end is actually in Washington State where I moved, although it looks just like Northern AZ

    • @irregulargorilla8217
      @irregulargorilla8217 Рік тому

      @@AustinCoulson Ah damn. That flat dirt looked fun as hell. Oh well, guess I'm taking a trip to Sycamore Creek next time I'm in East Phoenix

  • @hunterwagar2965
    @hunterwagar2965 Рік тому

    Why use all the upgraded shocks when you're keeping stock arms and it still has the same amount of movement

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +1

      It has about double the travel because the old coils and bumpstops limited up travel and the old shocks limited down travel. I kept the stock arms because this was an extreme budget build and I had to keep costs low. Replacement uppers are like 30$ and the lowers are like 70$ but I haven't broken one yet.

  • @rjc198756
    @rjc198756 8 місяців тому

    Good 👍 im korea se jong my name is cheol lee

  • @tomgalczynski6767
    @tomgalczynski6767 Місяць тому

    id take your truck over that raptor.

  • @christhompsonphotography6783

    This is ridiculous.

  • @OriginalMomo
    @OriginalMomo Рік тому

    I’m sorry, I was following until you move the engine inside where you’re supposed to sit. That was stupid. You would’ve been better off putting it in the backseat. Why didn’t you just leave the engine and transmission up front? Plenty of trophy truck still have the engine upfront

    • @AustinCoulson
      @AustinCoulson  Рік тому +2

      The top three reasons I moved the engine back:
      1. Weight balance
      2. Weight balance
      3. Weight balance
      It couldn't be moved farther back without switching to a transaxle and this was a super low budget build. Actual Trophy trucks have the engine up front but still behind the center of the front suspension for weight balance.