1974 Mercury Capri (2005 Mustang Engine Swap) 24 Hours Of Lemons Race - 2021 High Plains Raceway, CO

A year's worth of build work, plus highlights from the race itself, condensed into 21 minutes. When a frozen motor and extensive rust sabotage initial plans, a wrecked 2005 V6 Mustang presents an opportunity to give the 1974 Capri a second life in the 24 Hours of Lemons race series. Novice mechanics and crew manage to pull the build together in time and keep the car on the track for the full 24 hour race. A big thanks goes out to: Keaton Davis Elizabeth Davis Annette Davis Rick Barns Cindy Barns Ken Powell Janet Powell Clain Udy Jennifer Udy Ryan Farris Robert Kennard Cassi Kennard Brain Githens Emily Coons Dallin Coons Calvin Coons 24 Hours of Lemons Tech and Organizing Crew The helpful staff at High Plains Raceway, Colorado For more info about 24 Hours of Lemons see:    / @24hoursoflemons   See more detailed videos of this "build" at: Video #1 - 1974 Capri Engine Evaluation and engine removal:    • 1974 Mercury Capri (24 hours of Lemons Pro...   Video #2 - 2005 Mustang Engine removal :    • 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Engine Swap - 20...   Video #3 - 2005 Mustang Wiring Harness and Computer removal:    • 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap - 2005 Must...   Video #4 - 2005 Mustang Rear Axle, Front Suspension, and Misc. Body Section Removal. 1974 Mercury Capri moved back into garage:    • 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap - 2005 Must...   Video #5 - Interior, dash, front and rear suspension removal from '74 Capri. Trial fitting of major components from donor Mustang:    • 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap - 2005 Must...   Video #6 - Rear axle, front subframe and engine fitting - 2005 Mustang to 1974 Mercury Capri:    • Video #6: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap -...   Video #7 - 2005 Mustang front subframe, brake booster, master cylinder, and pedal assembly adaptation to 1974 Mercury Capri:    • Video #7: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap -...   Video #8 - Mustang front struts grafted into the Capri. Steering linkage sorted. Car sits on all four wheels for the first time in several months:    • Video #8: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap -...   Video #9 - Adapting the Mustang power steering rack to the narrowed subframe. Rust repair prior to roll cage work:    • Video #9: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap -...   Video #10 - Starting on the roll cage. Transmission mounts:    • Video #10: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #11 - Rear axle install, Engine wiring harness install, roll cage work:    • Video #11: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #12 - Roll cage and Fuel Cell installation:    • Video #12: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #13 - Fuel line and electrical trouble shooting... Mustang engine runs for the first time in the Capri!    • Video #13: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #14 - Brake lines, Race Kill Switch Wiring:    • Video #14: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #15 - Transmission tunnel, shift linkage, radiator fitting/brackets:    • Video #15: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #16 - The CapriStang runs and moves under its own power for the first time! Engine issues uncovered include a broken timing chain tensioner guide bolt and a leaking rear main oil seal:    • Video #16: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #17 - Last minute engine issues (broken timing chain tensioner guide bolt and a leaking rear main oil seal) repaired. Successful mile and a half test drive. Many things remain to get done before leaving for High Plains Raceway in Colorado and only a couple days to get it all done!:    • Video #17: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...   Video #18 - Scramble to get to High Plains Raceway on time. Last minute work prior to Tech and BS inspection. We pass both inspections! Straw failure, lights failure, sleep exhaustion, exhaust failure... but we manager to keep the car on the track for the full 24 Hour race and take home an Organizers Choice award. Not bad for a team of rookies!:    • Video #18: 1974 Mercury Capri 2.8 V6 Swap ...