Yeah, looking good. Those the original ball joints? Boot looks too good for that to be true.
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1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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Originally posted by Grand1 View PostIf you don't have hard water is distilled a big deal? How about Smart Water for our babies?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
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I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Thanks for the coolant knowledge.
Got a question regarding my body work. I sprayed rust reformer, and hit some unrusted spots (light coat). Which may or may not adhere to the unrusted portions. Now, if I start the rubberized undercoating, would that cause the unrusted portions to be susceptible to rust?
1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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What brand of rust reformer?
If it’s one that turns the rust darker, almost wet looking, I’d say you might have an issue since it’s more of a chemical converter only and requires rust to work.
If it’s one that looks like a coat of primer when finished, you’re likely okay since it’s similar to a protective coating.
It never hurts to call the manufacturer to be sure since there are several approaches to rust prevention/protection/conversion.
Body work guys have told me that rust removal is the only option if you really want to be rid of rust. They are a bit picky but rightfully whe talking about thousands of dollars of paint job on top.1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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Looks like I may have an issue, damn.
It was Rustolem Rust Renovator. I used a total of 1.5 cans on 2/5 length of my barge. (Pics above) I did spray it at the big rust spots, but also hit some unrusted metal areas as well. Should just strip it?
1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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This stuff? https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...rust-reformer/
I have used it before as primer and it works fine on non rusted metal. It’s sprays black. You are good to go. If in doubt, scuff a bit with 180ish grit. If it sands, you are good. If it peels (after the full drying time on the label), that’s a bad sign.
I used some other stuff before that was clear going on and turned dark brown or black. Those stayed gummy/didn’t cure on bare metal.1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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Thanks alott Tiggie.
That's the stuff I used.
Done some research online and heard the merits and horror stories of rubberized undercoating. Some say get rust off, convert, then preventive sprays like Fluid Firm.....due to the undercoating sealing /letting in moisture after a rock hits.
What's your experience?
1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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Good undercoat applied and actually sticking is good stuff. Problem is most people don’t clean and prep before and it seals in dirt or doesn’t stick and starts peeling to create those moisture pockets. You seem to have it prepped pretty well.1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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Box Panther Horsepower and Torque Ratings
Box Panther Production Numbers
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1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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The Scab had the same rust proofing applied by the original owner. Although my car had some serious rust/rot issues.Vic
~ 1989 MGM LS Colony Park - Large Marge
~ 1998 MGM LS - new DD
~ 1991 MGM LS "The Scab"
~ 1991 MGM GS "The Ice Car"
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Yeah, what Tig said about surface prep is right on. Needs to be clean to promote good adhesion. I would not suggest rubberized undercoatings as those trap moisture and all that'll do is promote rot holes. De rust, clean, paint and then spray Krown or Fluid film on it annually. Town Car of mine gets Krowned annually and is good & oily underneath. No rust or rot.1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
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There are places where degreaser and a flat head won't scrape the crud out. So I am cleaning, wire brushing, and hitting the rust with converter where I can. Then going to Fluid Firm. Don't want to bury a potential rust bomb.
Now to take off this old Ford blue spray paint, over the rust that was forming. Pure idiocy whomever did it.
1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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Grinded out the rust with a shitty Harbor Freight sander...removed price of trim. Gonna try and feather a little more. My rear fender is at Paint Shop for color duplication. $20.00 for a pint.
1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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