Snuck the car out for a rip a couple weeks back after a rainy week where there was little to no salt out on the roads. What a fun little ride.
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formerly: '02 MGM, '04 MGM, '04 MGM v2.0, '04 MM, '07 P71 w/5-speed, '03 SAP P71, '04 CVLX (now in pantera77's stable), '10 P7B -
This thing is awesome! Definitely some tasteful mods done to it, and the interior is gorgeous. It's rare enough that I'd keep the stock front end, but that's just me.-Phil
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+1982 Ford LTD-S Police Car. Built 351w, Trickflow 11R 190 Heads, Holley Sniper EFI, RPM Intake+ Hyperspark dizzy, WR-AOD, Full exhaust headers to tails. 3.27 Trac-Lok Rear. Aluminum Police Driveshaft. Speedway Springs+Bilstein Shocks, Intermediate Brakes, HPP Steering Box.
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Y'know, initially I was thinking I'd try and source a Marquis LTS parts car and work with that, but honestly, the front end grew on me pretty quickly.
'91 LTD Country Squire LX | '82 Cougar GS wagon |'03 Marauder | ' 18 Flex Limited EB
formerly: '02 MGM, '04 MGM, '04 MGM v2.0, '04 MM, '07 P71 w/5-speed, '03 SAP P71, '04 CVLX (now in pantera77's stable), '10 P7BComment
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Very sharp car. I like the wheels. Keep your eyes open for spare parts. Getting very hard to find especially wagons.
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Cool car, cousin to my Zephyr.
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Yep, and both the Zephyr and Cougar are pretty uncommon (at least around here).
I'm excited to tinker with the car but I definitely won't be going as hardcore as your project is. It would never get done if I started.'91 LTD Country Squire LX | '82 Cougar GS wagon |'03 Marauder | ' 18 Flex Limited EB
formerly: '02 MGM, '04 MGM, '04 MGM v2.0, '04 MM, '07 P71 w/5-speed, '03 SAP P71, '04 CVLX (now in pantera77's stable), '10 P7BComment
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There are different front ends available? I like the nose it has..1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
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The Cougar had its own nose, but being a Fox body means other body parts can interchange...ish - i.e. Fairmont'91 LTD Country Squire LX | '82 Cougar GS wagon |'03 Marauder | ' 18 Flex Limited EB
formerly: '02 MGM, '04 MGM, '04 MGM v2.0, '04 MM, '07 P71 w/5-speed, '03 SAP P71, '04 CVLX (now in pantera77's stable), '10 P7BComment
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I wonder if a Mustang nose would fit? I saw an LTD sedan that had a Mustang nose on it.
Did not care for the look, but had to do a double-take.
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Yeah, I agree with you - not really a fan of the Mustang swaps on the early Fox sedans. I guess with a 4-eye swap it isn't as bad, like this...
What I'd really like to see is a Capri grafted onto the front of one. That might actually look slick..........'91 LTD Country Squire LX | '82 Cougar GS wagon |'03 Marauder | ' 18 Flex Limited EB
formerly: '02 MGM, '04 MGM, '04 MGM v2.0, '04 MM, '07 P71 w/5-speed, '03 SAP P71, '04 CVLX (now in pantera77's stable), '10 P7BComment
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The four eye one does look better i agree.
But the Cougar nose looks great! No need to change that at all.
My Zephyr is four eyed but i have a Fairmont grill and 2 headlight setup just in case i get bored someday.
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Just went through and checked out the '79 build...way, way, way more intensive and well done than my car. Is the Fairmont header panel color matched? Could be cool to swap, though the Zephyr front end does have a sportier look IMO and works well with the way your suspension is set up.Originally posted by massacre View Post
I like the "I survived Catholic school" bumper sticker - weirdest 13 years of my life (K-12)...
'91 LTD Country Squire LX | '82 Cougar GS wagon |'03 Marauder | ' 18 Flex Limited EB
formerly: '02 MGM, '04 MGM, '04 MGM v2.0, '04 MM, '07 P71 w/5-speed, '03 SAP P71, '04 CVLX (now in pantera77's stable), '10 P7BComment
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Actually I kind of like the "4eye Mustang Wagon"03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
02 SL500 Silver Arrow
08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>06 Mustang Bullet Rims 235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor linersComment
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Those listed front end swaps give me the following vibes:
87/92 Mustang Swap: I am a Thunderbird Wagon. Kinda like Bruce Jenner isn't Bruce anymore.
83/84 Mustang Swap: I am the product of a Chevy Cavalier Wagon getting together with a Volvo.
I vote keep it the way it is.
1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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