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    Originally posted by VicCrownVic View Post
    Insta-Clear windshield.
    First clue was the box on the driver side inner fender, which lead me to see the 100 amp alternator, and finally the gold line along the outside of the windshield in a later pic.
    Never heard of that! Interesting option.
    1987 CV LX 5.0

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      I have Insta-clear on both my 89 and 90 Colony Parks. In 89 one switch turns on both the Insta-clear windshield and the rear window de-icer. In 90 they have separate switches. WagonMan
      89 Colony Park
      90 Colony Park
      70 HEMI Daytona Convertible

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        Originally posted by WagonMan View Post
        I have Insta-clear on both my 89 and 90 Colony Parks. In 89 one switch turns on both the Insta-clear windshield and the rear window de-icer. In 90 they have separate switches. WagonMan
        Can you notice the grid or wires at all? Do they still work?
        1987 CV LX 5.0

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          The windshield doesn't have a grid. There is a copper film in the glass that heats up when power is turned on. There are 3 hidden wires at the base of the windshield. The rear glass does have a grid. Yes they still work! WagonMan
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          Last edited by WagonMan; 02-16-2021, 02:49 PM.
          89 Colony Park
          90 Colony Park
          70 HEMI Daytona Convertible

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            A heated windshield would be absolutely lovely in Finland, too bad that's only really on Fords. And I'm not getting a damn Mondeo for just that.
            Or a box for that matter.

            Do aeros and whales have instaclear?
            1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, "Maisa"
            2005 Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel

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              Originally posted by Arquemann View Post
              Do aeros and whales have instaclear?
              Sadly it was discontinued with the end of the Boxes in 1991.


              My Cars:
              -1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
              -1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser

              -1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
              -1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
              -1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)

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                Originally posted by WagonMan View Post
                The windshield doesn't have a grid. There is a copper film in the glass that heats up when power is turned on. There are 3 hidden wires at the base of the windshield. The rear glass does have a grid. Yes they still work! WagonMan
                That is totally bad ass!!!!
                1987 CV LX 5.0

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                  Originally posted by WagonMan View Post
                  The windshield doesn't have a grid. There is a copper film in the glass that heats up when power is turned on. There are 3 hidden wires at the base of the windshield. The rear glass does have a grid. Yes they still work! WagonMan
                  Good to have a spare TPS with you huh?
                  ~David~

                  My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                  My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                  Originally posted by ootdega
                  My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                  Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                  But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                  Originally posted by gadget73
                  my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                    Not a Panther but I'm a fan of the glass headlight Escort and I would love to park this next to my Country Squire.
                    1990 Country Squire - under restoration
                    1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater

                    GMN Box Panther History
                    Box Panther Horsepower and Torque Ratings
                    Box Panther Production Numbers

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                      Originally posted by Tiggie View Post
                      https://www.ebay.com/itm/194147221367

                      Not a Panther but I'm a fan of the glass headlight Escort and I would love to park this next to my Country Squire.
                      Very nice. Even fully loaded, it’s a very simple car. I miss that simplicity in automobiles.
                      —John

                      1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
                      1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS (POTM March 2017 & May 2019 - gone, but not forgotten)
                      1995 Mustang SVT Cobra coupe (cream puff)
                      1966 Mustang coupe (restoration in-progress)

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                        Here here. Pod cars are a dime a dozen and lack simplicity and orginiality.

                        That stearing wheel and cluster took me back to my manuel five speed escort, big whiff of nostalgia. Bet it sells for more than $3000.
                        Last edited by Grand1; 05-22-2021, 08:00 AM.



                        1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

                        1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

                        1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

                        1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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                          Bound to be on derby guys radar. I suspect it may be a little crusty but maybe could be patched up.

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                          1990 Country Squire - under restoration
                          1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater

                          GMN Box Panther History
                          Box Panther Horsepower and Torque Ratings
                          Box Panther Production Numbers

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                            Very cool, thanks for the pic of the switch, wagonman. I've only read about and seen the folklore of Instaclear from a distance. I am surprised that option didn't become more popular- especially by today.
                            1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
                            1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge

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                              New OEM 1988 & Up Ford Seatbelt Seat Belt Buckle Kit Set E8AZ7461200B



                              This is for a wagon by the part number. I would have bought this when I added shoulder harnesses to the rear of my 88. But I didn't know it existed! Says 88-89 but I bet it works fine for earlier cars as well.
                              1990 Country Squire - under restoration
                              1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater

                              GMN Box Panther History
                              Box Panther Horsepower and Torque Ratings
                              Box Panther Production Numbers

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                                The unusual 2150 with AOD provision. Still available on RockAuto, but significantly more than this one.

                                1990 Country Squire - under restoration
                                1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater

                                GMN Box Panther History
                                Box Panther Horsepower and Torque Ratings
                                Box Panther Production Numbers

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