have you taken the california emissions test with it yet? Id be scared to.....
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Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters P71 airbox Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers - budget Alpine driven 10 speaker stereo -
CFI in Cali smog-nazi land. Sounds like a frightening idea for sure. Car looks nice tho. The trans goofiness might be fixed with a bottle of Trans-X or similar to de-goop the sticky valves in the body. It sounds like classic old transmission "morning sickness" to me.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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The PO had it smogged for me, so I don't have to deal with that for another two years. In this county, the smog test is not as stringent as, say, LA county. Rocinante passed without any problems.Originally posted by gadget73
The transmission was rebuilt at 151K miles, it now has 187K miles. AFAIK, the engine is still the original one. The trans fluid was changed not too long ago, it looked pretty good when I checked it the other day. I will look into the Trans-X stuff.Rocinante, 1985 Grand Marquis LS with all the trimmings.Comment
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Cleaned the wheels today, and yesterday. Years and years of road grime buildup that the drive-through car wash couldn't reach, I guess. Wheel cleaning spray, a wheel brush and a toothbrush.
I wouldn't want to run this car through an automatic car wash, because those things never clean thoroughly enough, and I've heard it's bad for the vinyl tops...
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Wow that has to be the the most shiney I have seen a set of those hubcaps. NICE!2000 Mustang GT "Blondie", 2000 CVPI "Sargent Crusty"Comment
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heck yeah, you did a good job on those caps!Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters P71 airbox Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers - budget Alpine driven 10 speaker stereoComment
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Some pics of the interior.
I haven't really cleaned it up inside since I got it, because it was pretty clean to begin with There are some tiny pockets of grime here and there, which a toothbrush will take care of, and when I get around to it.
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That steering wheel and leather interior is in NICE shape!!1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!
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Now, if only I can keep it that way.
No garage, and I'm near the ocean. I think I'll invest in a car cover...
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Blue leather interior too, wow i love that car! Been trying to find a descent blue interior at the u-pull it place here forever with no luck.
1984 Grand Marquis GS - CFI-SEFI conversion, Explorer 302, GT40 intakes, GT40P heads, 1.7 roller rockers, HO Cam, ASP Underdrive Pulley, 2.5" Dual exhaust, Flowmaster Delta 50 mufflers, 3.55 Trac-Lock, Rear disk's, Moog cargo coils, ES rear poly bushings, PI front and rear sway bars, 3G alt., Mark VIII fan, custom Auto-meter dash
1990 Crown Victoria Country Squire - Explorer 302, HO cam, dual exhaust, 3.55 Trac-Lock, PI rear sway bar (SOLD)
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Looks damn good man. Not sure I like the leather but it is in good shape.1989 Grand Marquis LS
flat black, 650 double pumper, random cam, hei, stealth intake, Police front springs, Wagon rear, Police rear bar, wagon front ,exploder wheels, 205/60-15 fronts 275/60-15 rears, 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" offroad x pipe, Eclipse front bucket seats, Custom floor shifter, 4.10 gears, aluminum driveshaft and daily driven. 16.77@83mphComment
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Thanks for all the drooly responses! I feel incredibly privileged to have this car.
Whoohoo!
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BTW, an update on the transmission, it *seems* to be working better since the tuneup. Also, I found out the tranny was rebuilt at 151K, so it has about 35K on it now. And it's been faithfully maintained and serviced.
I haven't done much with Rocinante lately becaused I'm focused on giving the Golf a tuneup. The tuneup parts cost twice as much.
If only the GM had the mpg that the Golf has... life would be perfect.
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Those hubcaps are actually capable of shining? Wow, I've never actually seen a set looking like that. Usually they're all dingy and crappy looking. You have far more patience than I do for stuff like that. Car looks darn nice. I do like the earlier GM dash with that brushed aluminum or silver trim. It matches the guage cluster rather nicely.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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The wheels aren't as perfect as they look in the picture, since reducing the pics tend to clean things up a lot. So, I took a closeup. Dings, and waterspots notwithstanding. :p
Rocinante, 1985 Grand Marquis LS with all the trimmings.Comment
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