She's got some rust that will be taken care of shortly, and then comes a paintjob. Bit of a bitch to work on, but great to drive, worn as it is.
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G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now
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No los picture-os-Matt
1968 Fairlane 500 - 1998 Camaro Z/28
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Great, it's not letting me upload pics...ughNick
88 Colony Park LS
G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now
Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocksComment
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no pics :nonono:
well, I'm sure you have a nice Tbird!sigpic
1989 Ford Crown Victoria
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1987 Country Squire LX Wagon 5.0L: Daily Ride......1964 Lincoln Continental 430ci: Toy #1.
1984 F-250 4x4 4.9L: Toy #2.............................1968 Volkswagen Bug 2.0L: Toy #3.
1989 F-250 4x4 5.8L: Emergency backup and work truck...
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Pics mang, pics!1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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She's got a long way to go, but as the 3rd generation driving it, I'm proud to be driving it.Nick
88 Colony Park LS
G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now
Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocksComment
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A couple more...first on the list for the body is a new LH fender and replacement rocker panels
Nick
88 Colony Park LS
G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now
Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocksComment
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Needs 5.0L.1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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I've liked T-birds for years, basicly any style from the 70's to the style you have (didn't like the "Fairmont" looking ones much.) I've looked at alot of them on lots or for sale by owner, but not when I was seriously looking to buy. Does your have the 3.8? And if so, what makes it more of a "sports" car than a 3.8 Taurus? Is it geared different, or more valves maybe? I'd like to know more about it!Back in the saddle again!
2004 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor in Unimaginative Bureaucratic Brown
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Well, it's RWD which is more sporty than FWD. Other than that probably not much. I bet the suspension is designed to take turns faster than a Taurus. All it needs is gears, sway bars, and exhaust. Then it'll be more fun to drive.88 Town Car (wrecked, for sale)
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Two words: Super Coupe. OR is that SuperCoupe?Originally posted by 88Vic View Post1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings
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That looks like a plain jane 3.8L.
Sounds like it has some emotional attachment too, keep 'er running good buddy.-Matt
1968 Fairlane 500 - 1998 Camaro Z/28
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Yup, plain jane 3.8L which is surprisingly torquey and well matched to the AOD. Sure, it'll take about 9 seconds to 60 but it feels solid.
As far as it being more sporty than a Taurus, it's RWD, and has a well designed IRS. Even with my car, which has the softest springs fitted to this style of car, it will easily out-handle a Mustang of the same vintage.
My future plans are to rebuild the 3.8 witha ported intake, 1.72 Rockers, possibly a cam, and a full 2.25" dual exhaust. Along with that would be a 5-speed from a Super Coupe, and a 3.55 rear. I'm pretty satisfied with the suspension, so a mostly stock rebuild would probably be in order for that.
Right now, my main focus is keeping it running and repair the rust. Thanks for the compliments and support guys.Nick
88 Colony Park LS
G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now
Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocksComment
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