Finished up the metalwork on the cab and mounted it for what I hope will be the final time. Next up is fabbing a connection between the F-100 steering column and the Crown Vic steering shaft, and then I can start reinstalling the rest of the controls. I’ll put a link to my latest video (new today) in the comments for anybody interested.
I’ll put a link in the comments if anybody is interested…
My process in a minute.
Leave a comment if there’s any aspect in particular that you would like to see covered.
This was a YT Short, so obviously there’s no link to be clicked, but it’s a fairly concise update on how I’ve decided to mount the cab on my project. Getting to this point was a bit of a struggle. The posts have been more popular here than they have on YouTube, but some folks are getting REALLY angry at me for posting here, so PLEASE, don’t watch this video if you aren’t interested in the project. 🤷♂️
Since you guys enjoyed the last clip I posted, here’s another which gives a better look at the chassis I’m using. Look, I’m not complaining, but I’ve seen a fair amount of negative feedback from F-100 groups, and I get that these Vic Swaps are being done to death right now, and many of them are poorly executed, but allow me, if you will, to paint an alternative perspective. I just got done installing a $30,000 Roadster Shop chassis with a $10,000 crate motor and $3,000 crate transmission into a Classic Mustang (for a buddy, I don’t have that kind of dough). That was $43,000 in PARTS alone! Now, that car is BAD A$$ but technically it isn’t THAT MUCH BETTER of a foundation than an early 2000’s Crown Vic. I’m all for high dollar builds, but for 10% of that budget, you can still put a modern production full frame and chassis under your classic truck. And honestly, getting the F100 cab sitting on the Vic chassis wasn’t THAT much more work than installing Roadster Shop’s “engineered” solution… 🤷♂️ Once again, I’ll drop a link to the full video down in the comments. You have my unending gratitude for clicking it, and sharing it with anyone else who might appreciate the content. 🙏🏼
Making patterns for sand casting is my favorite use of FDM 3D printing. And sand casting is easier than you might think. This is just a quick video I shot for Instagram, but I figured I would share it in hopes of inspiring someone to think outside the box.
New Video is LIVE on UTüb for anyone interested (I’ll put a link in the comments). This is what it took to put a 1958 Ford F-100 pickup cab onto a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria frame and chassis. My goal is to drive it to work on the first day of school, where I teach auto shop, in just 4 weeks. Thanks in advance for those curious enough to check it out.
This S-spring install was the trickiest part, but this tip makes it easy. I’ll drop a link to the full video in the comments in case anyone is interested in checking it out.
YES this is a “F100 Swap”. It was wrecked. Hit me up if you want a link to the full video…
Hello Friends,
I’m mostly a long format creator doing automotive how-to and project car content, incorporating technology like CNC and 3D printing. I’ve been watching my general engagement decline for the better part of 2026, and I’ve wondered if my content just sucks, or if the platform is to blame. I post shorts every few of days in between my weekly long format video posts, and they get about 1-3k views on average. I’ve got just less than 6,000 subscribers on YouTube and average about 40,000 total monthly views. I’ve got 1,600 followers on Instagram, and I’ve recently started posting more Reels over there, and I seem to get WAY more engagement on that platform. While this is reassuring that my content isn’t “lame”, it’s also frustrating because my long format YouTube videos are what I’d like to drive.
I’ve heard people say YouTube is a dying platform, but I always feel a bit like that’s a cop out. Can anybody offer any advice. I’ll link my channel in the first comment.
Thanks,
Crazy Casey
Link to full video:
Here’s a few more (and a video link in the comments).
After 2½ years of work, this 1968 Mustang Fastback finally lives again!
What began as a freshly painted Mustang hiding serious structural problems became one of the most challenging vehicle reclamation projects I've ever undertaken. Beneath the shiny exterior was a compromised unibody, extensive rust damage, and a poorly executed Mustang II suspension installation that left the car unsafe to drive.
Rather than start over, I carefully performed major structural surgery without damaging the paint, repaired the hidden issues, and transformed the car with a Roadster Shop SPEC Chassis and a 415-horsepower Blueprint Engines power plant. The result is a modernized Fastback inspired by the legendary Bullitt Mustang, completing a 2½-year reclamation of a car that was far more compromised than it first appeared.
This project belongs to my friend, actor Louis Herthum. A lifelong Bullitt fan, Lou has often said that watching Steve McQueen in Bullitt inspired his journey into acting. When Lou decided to build his dream Mustang, it was my work as a content creator that led him to reach out.
I am a high school Auto Shop teacher by day and a builder, fabricator, and content creator whenever time allows. Projects like this are why I started sharing my work online in the first place, and seeing this Mustang finally completed has made every challenge along the way worthwhile.
Thanks for following the journey.
Since you folks so enjoyed the pictures of this car last week, I figured I would share a short video of the story and the process on this 1968 Mustang Fastback build. Thank you SOOO much for all of the kind comments. It really made my weekend!
This one is for a buddy of mine who let me run wild with the parts budget. It was in REALLY bad shape (UNSAFE) when it came in here, and got a ton of rust repair, a Roadster Shop SPEC chassis, a 400+ horsepower Blueprint Engine, and a bunch of custom fabrication. I’m pretty proud of how it came out.
I’m getting ready to body swap an old F-100 onto a Crown Vic chassis, and with an 8’ ceiling garage, I wanted something to allow some more lifting height. I went out and bought this StrongWay 1 ton gantry crane, as well as their matching trolley and chain hoist via Northern Tool’s Amazon store, and while it wasn’t all roses and unicorn farts, it was still a pretty decent purchase. If you are so inclined, I will link the 14 minute long review video here: