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1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LE SOLD
1972 Ford F100 Custom - 5.9 - Stock
2011 Ford Fusion SE - 2.5 - Stock
2018 Toyota Highlander XLE
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Yep, given the opportunity to grab one of these in good shape is well worth it. It won't take but a day or two you'll look forward to driving it whenever possible. Then come the mods. Exhaust, then engine upgrades, perhaps suspension or brakes. These cars are a great combination of old and new. You get classic styling with lots of chrome and more "vintage" looks, with the modern conveniences like a/c, varable-speed wipers, etc. When running properly they get pretty good gas mileage too. What's not to like?
If you don't want it I guarantee there'll be some folks on here that'll be beating down your door wanting to know where it is
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You mention three daughters - I grew up riding in a big-body Oldsmobile Delta 88 with two siblings. Althought there is NEVER enough room with three, these big cars are pretty comfortable for a large family.
As previously stated, we are FANS of a car. A car alot of other people would think are too big, too impractical, too outdated to even bother with. But these cars, especially the 1991 and older (box) models, ate just loaded with charm, something rarely found in today's cars. And they are just so plush!Back in the saddle again!
2004 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor in Unimaginative Bureaucratic Brown
Bone stock... for now.
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Originally posted by knucklehead0202 View Post..These cars are a great combination of old and new. You get classic styling with lots of chrome and more "vintage" looks, with the modern conveniences like a/c, varable-speed wipers, etc. When running properly they get pretty good gas mileage too. What's not to like?...
I had duals put on my box TC with Walker Turbo mufflers and it has a nice rumble to it. Quiet on the expressway but rumbly around town. However, when I drive Ashley's '89 Town Car I really love how quiet hers is. Might be changing mine back to quiet mufflers.1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
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Originally posted by sxcpotatoes View PostWelcome home.1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LE SOLD
1972 Ford F100 Custom - 5.9 - Stock
2011 Ford Fusion SE - 2.5 - Stock
2018 Toyota Highlander XLE
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I see the car is in Texas. You in Texas too? Im in Austin the next couple of days for work and hitting up the salt lick for dinner tonight. Any chance you heard of it/work there? Stranger things have happened. I mean look at your username!~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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I'll just mention one more, on my list of must-do mods: 3G alternator upgrade. Both for safety reasons and have good idle output because hitting the brake pedal with a stocker 2G alternator is enough to dim the headlights.
If you are familiar with GM products, Panther chassis would be the equivalent of A-body, G-body, X-body designations.
Alex.
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Thanks Alex! I need to do a 3g swap on my f100 too. When you give it some gas the headlights get brighter.1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LE SOLD
1972 Ford F100 Custom - 5.9 - Stock
2011 Ford Fusion SE - 2.5 - Stock
2018 Toyota Highlander XLE
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Originally posted by 87gtVIC View PostI see the car is in Texas. You in Texas too? Im in Austin the next couple of days for work and hitting up the salt lick for dinner tonight. Any chance you heard of it/work there? Stranger things have happened. I mean look at your username!1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LE SOLD
1972 Ford F100 Custom - 5.9 - Stock
2011 Ford Fusion SE - 2.5 - Stock
2018 Toyota Highlander XLE
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Just finished up. Family style is what we did. Burnt ends and all.~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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Originally posted by GM_Guy View PostI'll just mention one more, on my list of must-do mods: 3G alternator upgrade. Both for safety reasons and have good idle output because hitting the brake pedal with a stocker 2G alternator is enough to dim the headlights...
Alex.1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
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Dang it, the 3g is that thing that keeps getting back-burnered. My 2g was replaced right before I got the car and I don't notice any lack of power, but I'd rather do it before it becomes an issue. Oh well, top-end first, then i'll starting knocking the other stuff off the list. I've been accused of doing things backward before...
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Swapping out that old turd for a 3G is now a must for any box I own. With that it's like a modern car, you can run everything at idle with minimal (if any) effect.
Alex.
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Got the car! Drove it home last night1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LE SOLD
1972 Ford F100 Custom - 5.9 - Stock
2011 Ford Fusion SE - 2.5 - Stock
2018 Toyota Highlander XLE
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