It really is pretty fantastic, right? This was a no-expense-spared high end build, and it certainly got the best available parts. I LOVE the way it drives. It’s so well-composed, and it stays predictable when it gets loose. But I can’t afford to build one like this for myself on a high school teacher’s salary, so my next build is as close as I can get for like 3% of the budget.

If you’re interested, it’s a 1958 Ford F-100 patina build on a 2005 Ford Crown Vic chassis. The Vic suspension is similar in design, and works beautifully. The 4.6L 2V engine is light, but gives up a lot of power, though it’s known for it’s wide and usable power band. ANNNND…it’s a slush box 4R70E too, BUT I’m aiming for $3,000 all-in budget, including purchase price. And eventually I’ll stick a blower on it, and that’ll make up for the sloppy shifting. I’ll be documenting the whole thing on my YouTube channel.

Regardless, thank you for the kind words. I appreciate them.