# '72 F-series project **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [January 10, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441 "2015-01-10T18:45:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/21 "2015-01-12T08:28:19Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > I was joking… > > Serious question though, you’re planning on replacing a newer truck with this? Is your current truck 4wd? I’m assuming this one will be 2wd when built? Not judging your choice. I’m just genuinely curious as to whether there is option to build something like this with 4wd. > > edit: on second thought, if you’re using a crown vic front end, then this is definitely not going to be 4wd. current truck is indeed 4wd, it’s my first 4wd truck and while it’s nice to have…I’ve only actually had the need to turn it on maybe 10x in three years. I can make do with this 2wd truck with some weight in the back if I do end up putting it through winters. I’m considering selling the Focus to get into something I won’t mod or care about for daily duty. I’ve had my fun with the focus and can move on comfortably. > [@LZ](#): > > How much does that thing weigh? and what rear end gears? stock curb weight was around 3800 lbs. rear end is currently a Dana 60 rear axle with 3.73 ring&pinion gears stock. I am probably going with a 3.73 LSD disc brake rear axle from an expedition in it’s place. ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2015, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/22 "2015-01-12T08:43:16Z")
Well, shit. This should be able to get out of it’s own way with “only” a 4.6 and a stick given that it’s only 3,800 lbs. A Crown Vic weighs in at 4,100 give or take. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2015, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/23 "2015-01-12T08:46:16Z")
> [@piratemosh666](#): > > Well, shit. This should be able to get out of it’s own way with “only” a 4.6 and a stick given that it’s only 3,800 lbs. A Crown Vic weighs in at 4,100 give or take. that’s why the mpg’s are so decent with that swap into this truck. I’m guessing once the suspension is swapped for the aluminum crown vic parts and the 4.6 motor is in I’ll likely be down more towards 3500lbs, which is actually lighter than my focus. ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2015, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/24 "2015-01-12T08:53:50Z")
Forgot you mentioned the front end swap. Even more better… I think it’s pretty silly that what we used to consider as big old heavy cars and trucks, really aren’t all that heavy now, as compared to…well, your Focus for example. My '66 Galaxie weighed in around the same as this truck. This should be pretty damn cool. ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2015, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/25 "2015-01-12T09:54:59Z")
^^^the extra wiring bs in new cars makes up for the thinner metal they use now. someday ill be doing a modern drivetrain/old truck swap. only way to go that makes sense these days. ---
**Author:** ![Birdman64](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c37758/32.png) [@Birdman64](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Birdman64)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2015, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/26 "2015-01-12T10:44:57Z")
Ugh I have a LQ4/T56 in my garage that needs to find a home in a 67-72 Shortbed Chevy this makes me want to move along on that :tup: always impressed with your work! ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2015, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/27 "2015-01-12T13:06:58Z")
I would manage to get 26 mpg or so out of the auto Vic I had. A 5 speed 4.6 babied should be able to do 26-28 mpg no problem. After all that work I wouldn’t drive it through winter. Sweet swap, it’ll be cool to see the updates. ---
**Author:** ![bamfapotamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc79bd/32.png) [@bamfapotamus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bamfapotamus)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/28 "2015-01-13T03:58:05Z")
why no coyote v8 swap? reliable… loads of power… good mpg ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/29 "2015-01-13T05:59:02Z")
> [@bamfapotamus](#): > > why no coyote v8 swap? reliable… loads of power… good mpg because cost. my current truck has the coyote, the one I mentioned getting 13mpg. ---
**Author:** ![bamfapotamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc79bd/32.png) [@bamfapotamus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bamfapotamus)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/30 "2015-01-13T06:02:04Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > because cost. my current truck has the coyote, the one I mentioned getting 13mpg. =( that’s a shame… I thought about doing one in my rover… still might… ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/31 "2015-01-13T06:03:58Z")
> [@bamfapotamus](#): > > why no coyote v8 swap? reliable… loads of power… good mpg too much $$$ ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/32 "2015-01-13T06:19:38Z")
Gas monkey does this and front end swap on a lot of stuff ---
**Author:** ![B5Swag585](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/b5swag585/32/6237_2.png) [@B5Swag585](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/B5Swag585)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2015, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/33 "2015-01-13T12:17:06Z")
Very nice! always wanted a modular v8 swap 60-80 ford pickup, since motor prices are so cheap you can’t go wrong. look forward to seeing this finished! ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/34 "2015-01-25T13:33:04Z")
So I’ve held onto the $600 from selling my 390/C6 until today… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/focusinprogress/0D143E55-4F2C-495F-A31E-2B34A2E7BBD0_zpssxcgg0ue.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/focusinprogress/0D143E55-4F2C-495F-A31E-2B34A2E7BBD0_zpssxcgg0ue.jpg) @pirite and I drove to Geneva to pick all this up for $800. Running 4.6, t45 trans, drive shaft, full harness, key, ecu, manual pedal box, brake booster, and a bunch of other parts just pulled from a wrecked 98 mustang gt. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/focusinprogress/06FD3D25-4875-437D-AA7E-F61DDD8BC409_zpsmo4pbzne.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/focusinprogress/06FD3D25-4875-437D-AA7E-F61DDD8BC409_zpsmo4pbzne.jpg) I also found a guy in Lockport with a wrecked 2003 Mercury grand marquis and I’m going there probably saturday to snag the whole front suspension for $125. Should be everything I need to complete the swap by Saturday then. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/35 "2015-01-25T14:06:51Z")
Nice! I didnt see you even got the manual trans. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/36 "2015-01-25T14:24:16Z")
Glad it worked out ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/37 "2015-01-25T17:11:47Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Nice! I didnt see you even got the manual trans. Yeah, I found this ad by accident…I couldn’t find a trans anywhere for under $500 so the amount of stuff I got here for $800 has me pretty ecstatic. If I were to go to m&m every time they got a mustang to check if it was a 5sp v8 that would’ve gotten old real quick… ---
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2015, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/38 "2015-01-25T21:29:28Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > Yeah, I found this ad by accident…I couldn’t find a trans anywhere for under $500 so the amount of stuff I got here for $800 has me pretty ecstatic. If I were to go to m&m every time they got a mustang to check if it was a 5sp v8 that would’ve gotten old real quick… and we didnt have to fucking pull this. thank god. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2015, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/39 "2015-01-26T03:55:46Z")
Wish i would of thought ahead. I could use a C6 right about now. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2015, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/72-f-series-project/271441/40 "2015-01-26T05:39:41Z")
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