T.A.'s 83 CV Police

[tamalpass]

Hello,

Well, it's home and I got a bunch of pics.

Here's the skinny.

1983 Police LTD Crown Victoria S
119,000 Original Miles
351W
Power Windows
Everything is original from what I can tell except tires, exhaust, and the "ticket light" (which needs to be replaced)

Recent Paint (Maaco?)

Rear Windows are inop. Fronts work fine.
Dash pad needs replacing.

AC Clutch needs replacing.

Exhaust looks new, but it was converted to single.

Car was asigned to a state school, which one, I don't know. It was bought by the elder gentleman who traded it in, from the state in 1989 with 89,000 miles. So, that means only 30,000 miles in 10 years.

Engne runs good and tranny shifts good. Shocks are gonners. Looks like the rear differential might have a slight leak.

My 14 yr old daughter says "It's OK" She wanted to drive it around the yard. We have a 6 acre front yard so we had a good drive.

Be another week before I put tags on it. No hurry.

Here be pics, some you've seen, some you haven't. Comments and ideas welcome.

Not looking to go radical, just make it more efficent, safe, and comfortable.

[tamalpass]

More pics

So, $550.00 still a good deal

[gadget73]

Looks nice, not too gooey underneath either.

Might be the rear windows are simply unplugged inside the doors. Wouldn't surprise me on a police car.

[85crownHPP]

looks like she's all there!

[tamalpass]

Here's some info from the VIN
VIN Code: 1FA
Assembly Country: USA
Make: Ford
Body Style: Sedan
Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position
VIN Code: B
Restraint: BELT, ACTIVE
Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions
VIN Code: P43
Vehicle Line: Crown Victoria
Series: LX
Vehicle Type: Car/Minivan
Engine Type - 8th Position
VIN Code: G
Engine: 5.8 L
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Model Year - 10th Position
VIN Code: D
Model Year: 1983
Assembly Plant - 11th Position
VIN Code: Z
Assembly Plant: ST. LOUIS: ST. LOUIS, MO
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th
VIN Code: xxxx
Prod Sequence Number xxxx

[79lincolnlover]

Built in the USA? Cool!

[tamalpass]

Built in the USA? Cool!

About darn time, too. Even the truck is Canadian. Gotta check the 91 Wagon VIN. Might be I have two cars built in the good ol' USA.

[85crownHPP]

I think they started making them there permanently after some year in the 80's...

[1987cp]

I like, I like, I like, I like, I like! And I want your front yard ... I think.

Too bad Tom scooped up that pair of blue bucket seats that one guy had for sale .... but no biggie if you like benches.

Techless tip: '98-'02 steelies look really good on black slicktops (not that I would know ... )

[Lincolnmania]

nice vic! you stole that thing
iirc they were all built in st thomas ontario somewhere around 1985

[87gtVIC]

Very Nice. Congratulations!

May i suggest adjusting the hood bumper on the passengers side, as well as harvesting some trunk carpet out of a civi Crown Victoria. It will spruce it up a bit more.

[neums]

Very nice car. I probably would have bought it if I had seen it first! It would have saved me $73 a year on license plates. In Illinois, we can get antique vehicle plates for cars 25 years or older for $5 a year. I still have a couple of years before my '86 turns 25.

[tamalpass]

May i suggest adjusting the hood bumper on the passengers side, as well as harvesting some trunk carpet out of a civi Crown Victoria. It will spruce it up a bit more.

Will do on the hood and great suggestion for the trunk!

[tamalpass]

Very nice car. I probably would have bought it if I had seen it first! It would have saved me $73 a year on license plates. In Illinois, we can get antique vehicle plates for cars 25 years or older for $5 a year. I still have a couple of years before my '86 turns 25.

I was thinking the blue interior would make things a bit easier for what your are doing, but your car is so much nicer and clean than this one.

I thought about reselling this one, but, my daughter likes it and I've already developed a connection to it. I wasn't looking for one of these, it just fell into my lap. Dealer had four calls on the car Monday after I had stopped by in the morning. No money changed hands, just a handshake. Don't find that much anymore.

Whoops, I'm starting to ramble.

[tamalpass]

[QUOTE=1987cp;449369]I like, I like, I like, I like, I like! And I want your front yard ... I think.

Too bad Tom scooped up that pair of blue bucket seats that one guy had for sale .... but no biggie if you like benches.

Techless tip: '98-'02 steelies look really good on black slicktops (not that I would know ... )
QUOTE]

Thanks! The yard is great! I got 15 acres with 8 clear. Had to buy a 66 inch hustler to cut the darn thing. Also got a giant pickle shed with about a 100 x 100 concrete and loading dock I plan to turn into a shop. I could probably have a car show in my front yard LOL.

On the bench, I'd kinda like to stay original, but my daughter is 5'2" and when she pulls up to reach the pedals, my knees are jammed up to my eyebrows. I'''m just going to have to personalize this thing, I reckon.