Mod Box - 85' Grand Marquis

[Mr Bean]

I picked up a pair of SN197 Mustang buckets last week as I was never happy with Marauder seats. Today I worked on installing the driver side. It was pretty straight forward. Had to remove factory brackets then fab up some new ones. No big deal.



And they fold forward allowing access to the rear seat.

[sly]

That works. Whatcha gonna do with the 'rauder seats? Deck chairs?

[Mr Bean]

That works. Whatcha gonna do with the 'rauder seats? Deck chairs?

Not sure, might flip them or keep them for spares for the 03' when those wear out. There is also an option of putting them into the 91' but that's highly unlikely.

[87gtVIC]

Looking right at home in there.

[Grand Marquis GT]

Love to see progress on this ride!

How often do you take it out for a spin?

[Bobcat]

Serge copying my Ideas!

Not bad, I still don't really like the way they look in my car. They're still not really what I'm looking for but I plan to use mine for awhile at least.

[Mr Bean]

Things are getting serious.

[sly]

More chooch. Gonna put the wreedom spinners on that?

[Grand Marquis GT]

Navigator power!

I was amazed at how many of those I saw in the St. Louis yards.

[Mr Bean]

I guess I haven't posted any updated in a while. This is what I've been up to. If all goes according to the plan I might start pulling the motor this weekend.




Anyone know a good place to source OEM bolts other than the dealer. I want to replace all the bolts that hold the timing cover in place as most have rusty heads. I thought about cleaning and painting them but won't look the same.

[sly]

LMR? (though canadia shipping would probably suck... maybe ship to Zach or Ryan and take a jaunt across to pick them up?)

[Grand Marquis GT]

In the states we have a place called "Fastenal", but I don't know what you have up there.

[Bobcat]

Order them online from a hardware dealer. Maybe even McMaster Tool.

Glad to finally see an update on the forums.

[89TownCar]

In the states we have a place called "Fastenal", but I don't know what you have up there.

Fastenal exists here, they supply the place I work at with vending machines that have various tools and utensils in them.

[Mr Bean]

I'll have to check those guys out.

The last couple of days I stripped and painted the valve covers. They were partially oxidized and peeling and I wanted to make them match the intake. I used VHT high temp wrinkle paint followed by a misting of Ford Corporate Blue. I think they came out alright. I plan to repaint the intake as well.