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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.
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Originally posted by jaywish View PostWhat was it that he hit about 2 seconds before the car stopped.? That was the big damage.
Anyway, the core support definitely took most of the damage and tweaked the fender from all the twisting at the bottom. If the frame has a tweak, it's on the driver side and is minimal from what I could see today. Present plan is to repair unless I catch something worse during the tear down. Expectations are that it will likely need the driver side frame horn adjusted slightly, but I could not find any kinking in the frame, so it may only have a slight bend.
I've already telephoned Nick, he'll be looking to source replacement air bags and possibly the whole dash. The passenger airbag created some small cracks in the dash pad around the door, and while everything is still functional, it's not perfect, so the whole thing might be replaced.
A good friend of mine has offered some working space, contingent on the completion to be done before Spring Break here, per his wife. Once everything is straightened, aligned, and replaced, I'll send it to Columbia, SC for paint and minor PDR.
Anyway, that's the current plan. Obviously there's still a chance of finding something that results in perma-death, but I'll try to keep a slightly positive attitude about it.
My Cars:
-1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
-1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser
-1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
-1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
-1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)
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Originally posted by p71towny View PostThese vehicles are pretty stout. I mean, the police would drive the cop car the same to go after a perp then send it to the body shop. Panthers are the timex watch of cars.
My Cars:
-1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
-1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser
-1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
-1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
-1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)
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Things that aren't properly straight...
...this.
Fast/rough estimates are about 1" high and 3/4" backwards.
Passenger side:
Driver side:
Core support:
Anyway, that's where I'm at right now. Partial tear down to see things better. Header panel has a minor crack under the headlight area and a noticeable one where the grille should be. I've reached out to Nick about it since I'm not sure who has a frame rack down here. I still cannot find any kinks or cracks in the frame, but it's definitely bent enough to warrant needing straightening before anything starts being replaced. If it's determined to be compromised beyond repair, then I guess we will arrive at the final chapter.
My Cars:
-1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
-1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser
-1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
-1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
-1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)
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My story with the '97 concluded on the 4th. Sold to TecNickal. He's the right person for getting it fixed right and re-homing it, hopefully nowhere near either of us on the principle while we both still like the car, the consensus is neither of us rather not find it in a wrecking yard close to home after the fact. Currently facing the final weeks of working towards buying a house, moving, and all the other stuff in between, unfortunately a inoperable car does not fit into things and I had to let it go.
Over 12 years (really can't count the 13th, for reasons ) I got a reliable 132K miles from the car as the second owner. Learned a lot on it, and appreciated the experience. Got me through high school, college, and three jobs. Took me as far west as Texas and Missouri, and as far north as Pennsylvania. Don't think I could have asked for a better car.
My Cars:
-1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
-1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser
-1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
-1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
-1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)
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That’s a tough one to do. But it has served its purpose under your ownership and we can’t hold onto things forever.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Let us not forget the really nice LTD now in your possession!1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
GMN Box Panther History
Box Panther Horsepower and Torque Ratings
Box Panther Production Numbers
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Originally posted by Tiggie View PostLet us not forget the really nice LTD now in your possession!
My Cars:
-1964 Comet 202 (116K Miles) - Long Term Project
-1979 Ford LTD Landau (38K Miles) - New Cruiser
-1986 Dodge D-150 Royale SE (112K Miles) - Slowly Getting Put Back Together
-1987 Grand Marquis Colony Park LS (343K Miles) - April 2017 + September 2019 POTM Winner
-1997 Grand Marquis LS (244K Miles) - March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner - Sold (05/2011 - 07/2024)
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