Slick 60's

I've been doing quite a bit of reading and researching, and I think I may have decided on a direction to take my 63 Short/Wrong build-a full Crown Vic/Gran Marquis/Town Car frame swap. I love the concept of having a modern chassis with power disc brakes, a 4+ inch drop, modern 4.6/5.4 2 or 4V FI motor, AOD trans, Coil over/4link suspension and all the brake/fuel/wiring done for me for a reasonable amount and in a package that fits very well under the truck.

What I'm wondering is who else out there has done with swap? I am wondering what the major stumbling blocks are, what people would do differently if they did it again and any helpful hints and info they have. Even if it's just a link to someone else's build, please post it up-looking for forge ahead with this project ASAP!

I am in the process of getting my shortbed frame prepped and ready for a CV swap in a month (hopefully). The only obstacle I can see with myself, is making sure the wheelbase is measured and set correctly. Im doing mine with nothing but a bare frame right now. I've seen most people do theirs with the cab still on the frame.

Here is a link to a post on Jalopy Journal to kind of help explain more, and If I missed anything, others please fill in
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/grou ... ionid=1749

Check this build out,

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18525

Trav_450R wrote:I am in the process of getting my shortbed frame prepped and ready for a CV swap in a month (hopefully). The only obstacle I can see with myself, is making sure the wheelbase is measured and set correctly. Im doing mine with nothing but a bare frame right now. I've seen most people do theirs with the cab still on the frame.

Here is a link to a post on Jalopy Journal to kind of help explain more, and If I missed anything, others please fill in
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/grou ... ionid=1749

I like it...interesting the way they tied it into the stock frame-I have seen it done differently with the 03+ bolt in crossmember

Kid wrote:Check this build out,

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=18525

Love that build, it is one of the ones that made me believe that I could tackle this project!



This is basically my plan, except on a Crown Vic frame and motor.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11045 ... assis.html

Trav_450R wrote:I am in the process of getting my shortbed frame prepped and ready for a CV swap in a month (hopefully). The only obstacle I can see with myself, is making sure the wheelbase is measured and set correctly. Im doing mine with nothing but a bare frame right now. I've seen most people do theirs with the cab still on the frame.

Here is a link to a post on Jalopy Journal to kind of help explain more, and If I missed anything, others please fill in
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/grou ... ionid=1749

I can't find this thread over there. Is it in the 61-66 user group or the main board?

The link is for a thread in The 61-66 Ford F100 Alliance, which is under social groups, not on the main board........

dotcentral wrote:

Trav_450R wrote:I am in the process of getting my shortbed frame prepped and ready for a CV swap in a month (hopefully). The only obstacle I can see with myself, is making sure the wheelbase is measured and set correctly. Im doing mine with nothing but a bare frame right now. I've seen most people do theirs with the cab still on the frame.

Here is a link to a post on Jalopy Journal to kind of help explain more, and If I missed anything, others please fill in
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/grou ... ionid=1749

I can't find this thread over there. Is it in the 61-66 user group or the main board?

I wrote user group, but meant social group. What is the name of the thread please? The link doesn't take me there?

Sorry I'm just seeing this, the name of the post is

Uni Progress- Crown Vic IFS

dotcentral wrote:I wrote user group, but meant social group. What is the name of the thread please? The link doesn't take me there?

Doc you may need to be a member and sign in to go to that group, rather than the main site. Link works for me but I'm a member.

dotcentral wrote:I wrote user group, but meant social group. What is the name of the thread please? The link doesn't take me there?

Doc you may need to be a member and sign in to go to that group, rather than the main site. Link works for me but I'm a member.

Foodstick's posts will be of particular interest if you wish to do a full frame swap. Since you have a '63; he can give you accurate info as to what is required on the early cabs. Mine is a modified Town Car (same as CV, Marquis) clip grafted onto a short bed 64 frame, but I much prefer his path.
Paul