Summary

Award-winning Jason Graham build on a REVO Roadster Shop chassis, powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote engine. Title branded exceeds limits (72)/MS.

Details

This custom 1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 XL is powered by a 2017 Ford Coyote 5.0-liter engine with aluminum block and heads that sports custom valve covers turned out by One Ten Machining. Resting between these valve covers is a VMP Performance supercharger that features a custom-built air intake system. The ECU that controls the engine is linked by a Ron Francis Wiring harness that receives it "juice" from an XS Power AGM battery. The exhaust system is based on 1.875-inch stainless-steel headers that run back through Borla 3-inch stainless tubing, then through a pair of Borla Pro XS mufflers. Maintaining the engine's cooling is a custom aluminum radiator from Brice Thomas Radiator, that is itself cooled down by a pair of GS Cooling electric fans. From here, the 5.0-liter Coyote is backed up by a Ford 6R80 transmission, running through the gears via a Lokar shifter, and is cooled through a remote transmission cooler with an electric fan. The Roadster Shop REVO custom chassis features a 3-inch-wider front track width, allowing the 5.0-liter Coyote engine to sit lower in the frame. Strapped to the frame is a 26-gallon custom aluminum fuel tank made at JGHR&CC. The chassis is outfitted with an independent front suspension featuring large-diameter upper and lower control arms, 1.25- and 1.625-inch, that are fully TIG-welded. The independent front suspension also features AFCO coilovers, Baer Pro+ 14-inch drilled and slotted rotors with brushed-nickel 6-piston brake calipers, and a Flaming River manual rack & pinion with a Flaming River Microsteer electrical power-assisted steering system. The car is also equipped with a Strange Engineering Ford 9-inch rear end, 31-spline axles, 3.70 limited-slip differential and a splined sway bar, and an aluminum driveshaft from the Driveshaft Shop. Additionally, it has Penske coilovers, Pro+ Baer brakes, 12-inch drilled and slotted rotors with brushed and nickel-plated 4-piston calipers, and a four-link setup. All the brakes benefit from the EBS electric power assist. This custom chassis rides on a full set of custom one-off wheels designed by Eric Brockmeyer, turned out on a Norberg CAD program and produced by One Ten Machining. From here Mr. Speed powder-coated the wheels with brushed nickel hoops, accenting the nickel calipers, with 19x9.5 fronts and 20x12.5 rears, each wrapped with Federal high-performance radial tires. This two-door fastback has had some body modifications done, paying particular attention to fit and finish. The rockers were extended 1 inch lower, meeting up with the frame rails and then boxed. It also features a rear belly pan with heat screens, acting as heat vents for the mufflers. More CNC work is found in the custom grille, while there are several subtle custom metalwork changes. It also features a pair of 3-inch-wider custom wheel tubs, also from JGHR&CC. The interior panels, rear seat, center console and trunk panels feature Moore & Giles Carlyle leather, which was used as it is a South German material and is a semi-aniline leather that offers uniform color and a soft touch to the hand. The seating, center console and panels were tweaked to professional standards before applying the foam and stitching. Hiding under the carpeting is DEI Boom Mat to keep things quiet. **TITLE BRANDED EXCEEDS LIMITS (72)/MS**