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    98-up frame

    is it possible to get the 88-91 body on a 98 & up frame? i was thinking of using it for the rack and pinion. it's just a bench racing idea, but i really am curious...

    thanks gentilmen!
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    another random question, but is there anything that will interchange without too many mods from a 67 Galaxie 500?
    79 ford fairmont futura 2dr Boss 347/ C4
    89 crown vic 5.0L HO AOD SD
    90 grand marq
    95 Mustang Cobra R
    67 Galaxie 500 2dr fastback R code

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      #3
      Uh, 03 and up are rack and pinion. 98-02 are recirculating ball, just like the 79-01. In fact the 98-02 steering box is a common upgrade for the older boxes.
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        #4
        It would be easier to modify the crossmember for a rack then to swap frames
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          #5
          lol... rack and pinion steering


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            #6
            Originally posted by jonzo77 View Post
            another random question, but is there anything that will interchange without too many mods from a 67 Galaxie 500?
            Only if the Galaxie has a 289 or 302 and a C4 Transmission. I thought of putting my 428SCJ in a Panther but I ended up getting a 69 Montego instead. Much less work and less weight.
            What kind of extra Galaxie parts do you have?
            Last edited by Mercracer; 01-22-2011, 12:04 PM.

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              #7
              Originally posted by jonzo77 View Post
              is it possible to get the 88-91 body on a 98 & up frame? i was thinking of using it for the rack and pinion. it's just a bench racing idea, but i really am curious...
              The best thing to do is to pick up a frame and start taking measurements. There are/were several 2003 and newer bodies in bone yards from Oshkosh to Green Bay.

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                #8
                I was always thinking about putting a box body on the 2000 + frame, after removing the body off of a running 2000+ vehicle... Another words, use the entire chassis for the swap... Engine, trans., rear end, suspension... sort of a complete update on the box...


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                  #9
                  Originally posted by trwp72 View Post
                  I was always thinking about putting a box body on the 2000 + frame, after removing the body off of a running 2000+ vehicle... Another words, use the entire chassis for the swap... Engine, trans., rear end, suspension... sort of a complete update on the box...
                  might as well set it on a marauder chassis.
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                    #10
                    That would be good too.... Imagine when a mechanic looks under the hood.... (Like at a Ford dealer) That would be funny!!!!


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                      #11
                      Originally posted by trwp72 View Post
                      That would be good too.... Imagine when a mechanic looks under the hood.... (Like at a Ford dealer) That would be funny!!!!
                      if it happens and you're able... get a pic of that expression :p

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by rick99601 View Post
                        might as well set it on a marauder chassis.
                        I remember about 4 months ago or so that someone bought a Black '86 Grand Marquis and wanted to swap in a Marauder driveline and whatnot into it. I haven't heard anything from that thread lately. But somebody has to do this shit, otherwise, we'll never know if it works or not. Same thing with independent rear suspension!

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                          #13
                          This was brought up on CVN and I thought someone had actually done it.
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                            #14
                            how about puttin a 80s frame under a 98-02 body? i got a 02 towncar and wanna put a 80s towncar frame under it for the rear suspension. plus i know i can get a 80s frame a lot cheaper then a 98-02 frame. its gonna be a lowrider so i wanna reinforce the frame with 1/4" steel

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by LoPar View Post
                              how about puttin a 80s frame under a 98-02 body? i got a 02 towncar and wanna put a 80s towncar frame under it for the rear suspension. plus i know i can get a 80s frame a lot cheaper then a 98-02 frame. its gonna be a lowrider so i wanna reinforce the frame with 1/4" steel
                              Why would you wish to do that? The rear suspension is better in 98-02. The chassis parts are easier to get. Why would you use 1/4" steel for anything? The weight gain is significant and not necessary.

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