i've always used armorall but i here it can dry out the vynel and make it crack faster, dont know how tru that is....
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for the exterior vinyl yes, never had a prob with armoral inside the car...the muguiars shine and luster is good shit
1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)
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Verrrrrry interesting pictures in the album, there...(seems as if you may have added yet another degree of complexity to the whole Duraspark mystery...)
Where do the wires from that computer go? That looks an awful lot like the computer made to control the VV carburetor. Here's my theory--that may have originally been a VV-equipped car, which would explain the presence of the computer, but it was replaced with a Holley 2 bbl at some point, which would explain the fact that the carb on there is a reman, not the original. Thing is, though, I would think if it had the computerized carb, it would have had the 3-plug DS box...then again, maybe this is just another goofy Ford thing. lol
2001 Ford Crown Victoria P71 - "The Fire Engine"
1985 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series
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Originally posted by torquelover View PostI just checked out your Picasa web album. I am not too familiar with other box Panthers, but I would say it has a variety of unique attributes. The coolant/washer fluid box is especially odd. Do you have a head unit for the car yet?
Originally posted by torquelover View PostIt would be nice to have some swing-up armrests added onto those seats. I thought about it with my own buckets, but would it look too conversion van-ish?
On the vinyl top, I would think something with UV protectant in it that still allows the vinyl to breath would be good. What that is, I don't know. Is the car getting a garage spot?
Originally posted by marquisman View Posti use muguiers vinyl cleaner and restorer for cleaning then their vinyl protectant, some guys talk about eagle one nano vinyl cleaner and protectant.
Originally posted by Grand_Marquis_GT View PostAerospace 303.
Originally posted by Grand_Marquis_GT View PostOh yeah, so when my crank window stuffs and clear lenses going to be ready?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Originally posted by 1987cp View PostOkay, cool, I think Meguiars is what I have in the garage. I'll check later.
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Originally posted by Grand_Marquis_GT View PostAerospace 303.
Oh yeah, so when my crank window stuffs and clear lenses going to be ready?
Michael, you can get TC 303 at boat dealerships, or marinas. That is good stuff; I've used it on my brother's boat before.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
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Originally posted by torquelover View PostI just checked out your Picasa web album. I am not too familiar with other box Panthers, but I would say it has a variety of unique attributes. The coolant/washer fluid box is especially odd. Do you have a head unit for the car yet?
I also have the 3 plug duraspark box, but no computer, and the 3rd plug goes to some vaccume controld thing,, hmm
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Originally posted by Dave84 View Postthe coolent bottle in my 80 is the same as his also,
I also have the 3 plug duraspark box, but no computer, and the 3rd plug goes to some vaccume controld thing,, hmm2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Originally posted by 1987cp View PostWell, I have two factory digital units, one with cassette and one without, but I don't know if they'll plug in easily. I have a Jensen with a tape deck that eats tapes (guessing the tensioner is broken), and a 1979 8-track stereo that fades on and off.
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Originally posted by marquisman View Postfor the exterior vinyl yes, never had a prob with armoral inside the car...the muguiars shine and luster is good shit
1989 mercury grand marquis gs / 2014 ford focus s daily driver
302 lopo with ho upper/ aod with trans go shift kit
k code 3:55 posi rear/big brake swap tow package car
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well its cuz armourall is too water and dont have enough oils in it to take the punishment of the weather.
1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)
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Hm... well, turns out I couldn't find the Black Magic or the Meguiar's ... I wiped it down with silicone lubricant for the time being, but I'll have to make sure to get some real vinyl protectant on it in the near future.
Also did a quick check of functions underhood .... turns out there does appear to be a fast-idle cam function, even though I can't locate the item itself, and the cap and rotor were NASTY! Probably a miracle it ran at all with that the way it was. I cleaned up the rotor and installed a good cap I had, along with a better battery and positive battery cable, and it seems a bit happier now. Possibly even good enough to trundle around town a bit until the engine swap takes place. I also took it around the block a couple more times and came to a couple of conclusions: 1) the TV rod is adjusted quite loose, and 2) the bench seat really isn't growing on me in any great hurry. I think I just might be swapping it out for my Mustang seats when the opportunity allows, and probably for now install the '79 vinyls in the Merc.2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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