I think the wagon deserves a shot at a frame upgrade, you can work around the different gas tank.
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Last edited by BlackVic_P71; 12-08-2014, 06:14 PM.1989 Country Squire - Twilight Blue, 347 stroker
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now to get that modular piece of shit out of the way for a proper motor, and you're good to go.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Seconded.Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
In other news, my money's on the beige '85 coupe. Of all the boxes in your fleet, that's the one that's most in need of handling improvement. New frame + new suspension is right up its alley. Plus, you can follow what Serge did (interior dimensions, relocating of things like the exhaust, steering shaft, and so on), and skirt the issues with the wagon gas tank.'89 Grand Marquis "Ebyt", '85 Grand Marquis "Eva", '94 Caprice "Kira"
'84 Town Car "Stacy", '79 New Yorker “Anita", '93 Town Car "Kelly"
'80 Mark VI "Allie", '94 Grand Marquis coming June, '79 LTD-S "Oksana"Comment
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Put a Coyote in there.
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I'll be using everything from the 04', from the frame, engine, trans, all the wiring, everything. However, the interior and exterior will be 100% box. I can't afford any neat engines, I'll use what I have.
The one thing I refuse to use is a whale dash. It's no longer a box if it has a modern dash. Since I do need to use the 90+ style steering column, I'll have to use a 90-94 GM dash or 90/91 Vic dash. I'd even settle for a 92-94 Vic dash or maybe an aero towncar dash.
As for the car, It won't be the Tudor, that car is pretty much already sold.
I've thought about the 91 wagon as it would make the dash part of the swap easier, but then it would no longer be the battle wagon, plus it's a beater.
I was planning on originally doing this swap on the 87 CP, but I'm really not sure. I'm thinking of dropping the HPP box's everything in it instead, and turning the HPP box into the Sport Box.
As for the front tires, the original rims had been sold off the car, and it was rocking 98-02 steelies, but I was afraid they'd be too wide for my buddies tow dolly so I just went and grabbed some 03+ steelies at the JY. These shot 17's were the only ones I could find. Oh well, good cheater slicks.
More tear down,
Nothing left of the interior:
Entire body wiring harness removed, all 70lbs worth:
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2005 Grand Marquis GS - Marauder sway bars, Marauder exhaust, KYB's
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You could always mod the steering shaft and keep the stock dash.Comment
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Do it different! Do the wagon!!Comment
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Let's hope the peer pressure sets in..Originally posted by Stidman View Post
Ain't sporty without a clutch!__________________________________________________
1985.03 Crown Vic. Coupe "CVGT" Build thread - china whirlybird, burnout machine.
The only 6 speed box on a late model frame.
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I wonder if those window motors fit the older aeros. If you wanna part out some of that, if it'll fit aero regulators (93 specifically), I'll buy the driver rear off ya.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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It'd be cool to do the 87 CP but the hot rod in me says do it to the lightest car you have. Are 2 doors the same weight, assuming same options? They have the same frame and length so I'd think so but maybe not. But yeah, lightest car plus 5 or 6spd swap.88 Town Car (wrecked, for sale)
Walker OEM duals with muffler deletesComment
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wagons have a longer wheelbase
nice project mang!
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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I didn't know this - is it the same wheelbase as the Town Car? The rear wheel arch cutout in the back doors looks the same, so are the wagon rear doors longer?Originally posted by Lincolnmania View PostRyPow
1987 LTD Crown Victoria LX sedan - The "Sand Box" - 73K, towing package
1987 LTD Crown Victoria LX Tutone Tudor - '96 Explorer 5.0 + 5spd swap in the works
1985 Lincoln Town Car Cartier - previously owned by "navguy12" from thelincolnforum.net
2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited, 102k, daily driver
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, 115k, winter beats
1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car, 42k
2012 F-150 5.0L 4x4, HD payload pkg (towing/hauling)
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I believe the rear floor area is longer. The rear doors are different on a wagon. Might be the same as the Townie wheelbase.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Comparing images of the 2 cars the lengths look the same.Comment
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