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Ep. 9 1969 FORD TORINO STATION WAGON PARTS CAR “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install

In this video I was showing the 1969 Ford Torino station wagon I got for the crown vic frame swap of the 1968 Mercury Montego station wagon. I really needed the wagon as I needed […]

1968 ford torino measurements for 2 door conversions

4 door to 2 door conversion measurements for 68 Ford Torino

I was asked to help with some measurements of the 1968 2 door Ford Torino. The measurements should help with the 4 door to 2 door conversions. I made the picture below with all the […]

crown vic frame swap with frame sat on

Ep. 8 CUTTING FLOORBOARD FOR FRAME INSTALL “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install

In this video I cut out all the parts of the unibody Mercury Montego wagon floorboard to get the crown vic frame swap to fit / tuck all the way in. I had to cut […]

Ford 8in / 9in Ring and Pinion Gears Install. With Pinion Preload, Gear BackLash, Pinion Depth Tool

I was installing new ring and pinion gears into an 8in rearend, for a 1968 Ford Torino GT, and decided to film the 3.80 gear swap process. Its basically the same procedure for a 9 […]

Ep. 7 Car Mockup … Digital Stance “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install

Just wanted to do a quick video of the car mockup I did to test different stances for the car. I think this helped a lot, because doing this has possibly changed my mine on […]

5.4 DOHC 32v engine sitting on engine stand in garage.

Ep. 6 Planning 5.4 DOHC 32v Engine? “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install

  I was going to keep the 4.6 2v engine, and decided to get a F-150 truck intake manifold for the PI engine to help drive torque better. It would also have a forward facing […]

Ep. 5 Removing Front Subframe & Talking Fitment. “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install

In this video of the crown vic frame install into a 1968 mercury montego station wagon. I finished cutting out the front subframe and was able to get a better test fit. Also finished cutting […]

Ep. 4 Bracing Install for floorpan Removal. “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install

In this video and pictures below of the crown vic frame install into a 1968 mercury montego station wagon… I will be mostly focused on the Installing of bracing for the subframe and floorpan removal. […]

Ep.3 Crown Vic Frame Swap with 68 Mercury Montego Station Wagon Frame Test Fit Project Redneck

Finally fully decided on project redneck for the wagon. Its had the redneck windshield banner for about 16 years, so it seemed fitting. Plus the goal is to use all parts from different vehicles, and […]

Project Redneck Ep.2 Crown Vic Frame Swap with 68 Mercury Montego Station Wagon Prep / Disassembly

In this second Crown Victoria frame swap video I will be showing the prep and disassembly of both the 01 Mercury Marquis, and the 68 Mercury Montego. This is basically the process I went through […]

Crown Vic Frame Swap

Project Redneck Ep.1 Crown Vic Frame Swap with 68 Mercury Montego Station Wagon Introduction

Basically I’m taking a 1968 Mercury Montego MX Station Wagon Unibody that has been damaged / unsafe to really drive, and then Installing a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Ls Frame and powertrain in it. I […]

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  • Ep. 9 1969 FORD TORINO STATION WAGON PARTS CAR “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install
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  • Ep. 8 CUTTING FLOORBOARD FOR FRAME INSTALL “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install
  • Ford 8in / 9in Ring and Pinion Gears Install. With Pinion Preload, Gear BackLash, Pinion Depth Tool
  • Ep. 7 Car Mockup … Digital Stance “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install

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Recent Posts

  • Ep. 9 1969 FORD TORINO STATION WAGON PARTS CAR “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install
  • 4 door to 2 door conversion measurements for 68 Ford Torino
  • Ep. 8 CUTTING FLOORBOARD FOR FRAME INSTALL “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install
  • Ford 8in / 9in Ring and Pinion Gears Install. With Pinion Preload, Gear BackLash, Pinion Depth Tool
  • Ep. 7 Car Mockup … Digital Stance “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install
  • Ep. 6 Planning 5.4 DOHC 32v Engine? “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install
  • Ep. 5 Removing Front Subframe & Talking Fitment. “Project Redneck” Crown Vic Frame Swap / Install
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