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Introducing the "CoyoTBird" - a 1955 Ford Thunderbird being built in the V8TV shop!    This '55 is being retrofitted with a new 412 HP Ford Racing 5.0 Coyote crate engine, backed by a Richmond 6 speed manual transmission to give this old 'Bird new wings.    Follow the build to see the transformation on V8TV!

We also want to point out that the original engine and transmission were LONG gone on this car.    We're also taking a conservative approach to the build, so that some day, it could be returned to stock should the owner wish to do so.   

Good to see some video up.  Been looking forward to this one. 

Excellent choice for a power plant , I have one in my f150 and it hauls , should be a blast to drive

The motor we are using for our Thunderbird is the new Coyote 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang. In this video we'll show you some of the cool features of the 5.0 motor. We also get the motor mounted between the frame rails and install the Turn Key Engine Supply Road Runner power steering pump and pulleys.

To improve the steering of our 1955 Thunderbird we decided to install a Flaming River Rack and Pinion Cradle Kit. We also used a Flaming River Steering column to finish off the steering system. Next, Trevor modifies the brake/clutch pedal assembly to work with the Hydratech brake assist booster's new location on the firewall.

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Title: Re: 1955 Ford Thunderbird "CoyoTBird" Build Thread
Post by: Qball on April 10, 2012, 07:12:09 PM

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My goodness!  What an amazing amount of fab work.  Trevor sure seems to know his stuff.  Great work, man.