Had to add a couple more things to the computer, Started the engine. Sounds good and has great oil pressure. Got the master cylinder, booster and brakes hooked up. The wiring I still have to tidy up when I do the rest of it.

Looking good sir

Building a truck from scratch. Man that is IMPRESSIVE.

I could not do it myself.

You said this was going to be a long truck project. You’re moving right along very efficiently. Nice work.

I actually started this in Feb. Doing this makes you appreciate what the pros do restoring cars. This is going to nowhere be of that quality. But I can say I did it myself.

It's looking good Don k, take your time and enjoy the project. I have friend from school whose husband does restoration work and he is an absolute artist. He has a shop dedicated to it and has been doing it for 40+ years.

Getting the shifter in. Also got the CV drive shaft shortened and fitted to the Explorer rear end.

Very impressed don I ll need to see it in person come November

Sweet build!

Keep on keeping on.

Changed the filter in the transmission, Hooked up all the water hoses, put on the serpentine belt, hooked up the power steering and transmission coolers. Jacked up the rear end and started it. Amazingly everything works. Brakes work, transmission works in all gears, power steering works and so far no leaks. Only thing that did not work is the fan for the radiator. May just not have gotten it hot enough. Supposed to come on at 180 degrees. Have to check on that tomorrow.

Making great progress Don....

I bet that's the first ever floor shifter that a Crown Vic has ever had. Amazing progress by your lonesome. How about some more pics....a smokey burnout?

This is an awesome thread. Inspiring to say the least. I've got no excuse. Thank you sir. Looking forward to a video of her running down the road!

Looking good sir

Much respect for Don. To be his age and still accomplishing goals & doing stuff. Pretty awesome.

Got the shaft from the steering column to the Crown Vic rack and pinion done. A lot of cutting and fitting to get it clear of everything . Got the tilt steering column secured in the cab. So far everything to do with the steering works good. As you can see from the second picture I had to do some cutting and repositioning with the brake pedal. The brake booster and master cylinder would only mount in a certain area of the firewall and where it was positioned the brake and gas pedal where too close together.

Amazing progress Sir!

Looking good Don.
I feel like Jebediah Nightlinger when it comes to these kind of projects

Looks Good

This!

At his age and doing stuff? I will only be 75 in November.

I got the brakes working. I got the engine working. I got the transmission working. I got a seat semi in it. I thought why not see if it drives. So I drove it down to the county road and back. And it didn't quit or break down or have any leaks. Amazing.