The Box History to End all Box Histories

[89mercury]

I have factory brochures for the 86 and 89 Mercury Grand Marquis so if you need any info from them I can post it for you.

Not sure you want to add this but, the brochure for the 86 shows that the “Trailer-Towing package” comes with a “3.27:1 rear-axle ratio” and the brochure for the 89 shows that the “Trailer Tow III Option” comes with a “3.55:1 Traction-Lok axle”.

[boXman]

I need a scanner, I have every brochure for '79-'91 CV and GMQ. Only a couple TC ones tho

[LTDMan83]

Nice one Ben!,Definatly a good writeup.Had to save that one in my archives.

[85MercPark]

Here is a PDF for all to view.

Once a final product is created, let me know and I will make it a PDF and possibly make it a web page.

Excellant work by the way.

[Tiggie]

marquisman, what years was the Pucci package available? I remember the name, just not the years.

Overkill, I got the pictures, they are great!

[Jason_GMQ91]

what about the pucci designer series mark VI?lol, not many people remember that one

There are four designer series of mark vi in 1980 model year:

Emilio Pucci
Bill Blass
Cartier
Givenchy

And lastly, Signature Series is a new name for 1980, that was carry-over from 1979 Collector's Series of Mark V and 1978 Diamond Jubilee Edition of Mark V.

But just beware, dont get confused with 1981 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, that was different from 1980 and 1981 Mark VI Signature Series. Because '80-'81 Mark VI Signature Series does have speical features, that where carry-over from collectors series and diamond jubilee.


Jason

[1987cp]

i wish i could read it but my word pad keeps saying illeagle operation and closing before it even opends

What do you expect to happen when using MicroSloth products?

The book said C6. Anyone got an early car and want to crawl under there and see if it sports a C4, C6, or FMX?

My '79 was most certainly equipped with a C4 when I got it, and I have no reason to think it wasn't original.

[Tiggie]

I have factory brochures for the 86 and 89 Mercury Grand Marquis so if you need any info from them I can post it for you.

Not sure you want to add this but, the brochure for the 86 shows that the “Trailer-Towing package” comes with a “3.27:1 rear-axle ratio” and the brochure for the 89 shows that the “Trailer Tow III Option” comes with a “3.55:1 Traction-Lok axle”.

My '87 brochure said there was the Medium Duty towing package (Class-II) with no axle ratio mentioned, and the Heavy Duty (Class-III) with 3.55's. My '82 brochure mentions only the Medium Duty one, which my car has, and it came with the standard 3.08 rear axle. The towing package really changed from year to year. Maybe we can fill in the gaps from what the factory brochures say? Project for Boxman?

I'm still really busy and haven't had time to update it again, but after these next two days things should calm down.

[RugerP97DC]

Nice!

[Tiggie]

Chances are I'll have some time to work on this project this weekend.

Someone around here has to know when roller blocks first appeared in Panthers. Anyone? I'm gonna put 1986 if no one has an objection.

And the two-tone, I'm going to put that it was available at least to 1988.

[Nathan in MI]

I think '86 is right for the roller blocks. I'm told '86 is when Mustangs got roller cams, so I'd assume it was the same for lopos.

Also, I don't know if you're a member over at Fordforums.com or not, but they have a sticky in their Crown Vic section with Panther history info in it, and I think your history would be a welcome and helpful addition.

[OVERKILL]

My 89 TC is two-tone.........

[1987cp]

I think '86 is right for the roller blocks. I'm told '86 is when Mustangs got roller cams, so I'd assume it was the same for lopos.

I'm pretty sure it was '85, but you might want to double-check.

[marquisman]

i have the ford factory manualls and VIN decoding for 81

[Tiggie]

i have the ford factory manualls and VIN decoding for 81

That brings up another good idea. Maybe we could come up with a complete decoder for these cars using factory service manuals. I've got '82 covered. Unfortunatly I can't read my data sticker.

So two-tone up to '89 at least.

Duce, you have an late-'85. Did it have a roller block originally?