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    Originally posted by jayh View Post
    are there any performance mods coming?

    is there a turbo or a blower in your future?
    Probably not for a couple of years. Whenever the oil pan is too far gone because of rust I will have the HO conversion done. I have everything I need besides a HO camshaft. I really just want the car a bit peppier. I am pretty damn happy with how it is thus far though. Like I said earlier, I do not have mechanical abilities. I do not know how these things come together.

    Originally posted by Grand_Marquis_LSS View Post
    Awsome progress!
    Thanks Dave

    Originally posted by 91grandmarquis View Post
    If these images were in an album I you would have sticky pages if you know what I mean. Nice work, it is getting there for sure.
    ~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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      looks good!...you know if you throw a ironing board wing on the back and yellow stickers, you have a completed ricer car?lol jokes

      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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        Originally posted by Brown_Muscle View Post
        also if that alternator support bracket is like mine you grounded it to a piece of aluminum...which is not a very good material to ground to...haha

        but great work!! its coming along nicely, always a pleasure to see such progress on your car
        Aluminum is a great electrical conductor. It works great as a ground. How do you think you're alternator grounds? That's all aluminum. :p

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          i fail idk why i associated aluminum with poor conductivity...haha
          -Phil

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          +1982 Ford LTD-S Police Car. Built 351w, Trickflow 11R 190 Heads, Holley Sniper EFI, RPM Intake+ Hyperspark dizzy, WR-AOD, Full exhaust headers to tails. 3.27 Trac-Lok Rear. Aluminum Police Driveshaft. Speedway Springs+Bilstein Shocks, Intermediate Brakes, HPP Steering Box.

          +2003 Acura CL Type S 6-speed

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            Bumper Filler Removal and Battery Terminal Cover

            Removed all of the bumper fillers in preparation for paint.

            Front bumper off:



            Fillers off:



            And bumper just tossed back on:



            Rear bumper off:



            Replaced a broken bumper block thing:



            Fillers off and bumper thrown back on:



            Positive battery terminal post before:



            And after:



            I got the rubber slide on cover from Here
            ~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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              looking good....this thread (and a few others) are making me want to learn how to do my own body work.
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              - 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria P72 - the street boat - 5.0 liter EFI - Ported HO intake/TB, 90 TC shroud/overflow, Aero airbox/zip tube, Cobra camshaft, 19lb injectors, dual exhaust w/ Magnaflows, Cat/Smog & AC delete, 3G alternator, MOOG chassis parts & KYB cop shocks, 215/70r/15s on 95-97 Merc rims

              - 2007 Ford Escape XLT - soccer mom lifted station wagon - 3.0 Duratec, auto, rear converter delete w/ Magnaflow dual exhaust

              - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate Edition - Daily driver - 4.6 2 valve Mod motor, 4R75E, 2.73s. Bone stock

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                if it were me, I think I would flip the battery around. I wouldnt be all that comfortable with the positive terminal so close to the core support

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                  I have one of those reversed batteries with the terminals on the other side with the positive still near the fender on my box. It's a duralast too, but one of the regular red ones. Dunno which number though... I can find out if anyone wants to know.

                  Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
                  rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)

                  Originally posted by gadget73
                  ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.

                  Originally posted by dmccaig
                  Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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                    Originally posted by 1990LTD View Post
                    looking good....this thread (and a few others) are making me want to learn how to do my own body work.
                    Thanks!

                    Originally posted by jayh View Post
                    if it were me, I think I would flip the battery around. I wouldnt be all that comfortable with the positive terminal so close to the core support
                    Then I would have to make an entire new set of battery cables. Fine the way it is.



                    Just got a quote on a new dark metallic brown vinyl top. The top will have a sparkle to it too! 250 bucks in and out the door the same day. Gonna have it done here: McCoy Auto Tops and Interiors
                    6914 49th Ave
                    Woodside, NY 11377.

                    My dad deals with them through his work and they have been around for a long time. I am going to first have the transition areas painted final body color and remove the opera glass and then have the top installed hopefully in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.
                    ~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 87gtVIC View Post
                      Thanks!



                      Then I would have to make an entire new set of battery cables. Fine the way it is.



                      Just got a quote on a new dark metallic brown vinyl top. The top will have a sparkle to it too! 250 bucks in and out the door the same day. Gonna have it done here: McCoy Auto Tops and Interiors
                      6914 49th Ave
                      Woodside, NY 11377.

                      My dad deals with them through his work and they have been around for a long time. I am going to first have the transition areas painted final body color and remove the opera glass and then have the top installed hopefully in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.

                      Looking good! $250 bux sounds like a pretty good deal! IT's going to look really unique with a metallic brown vinyl!! haha i always get exciting seeing how much great progress you make on your car.
                      -Phil

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                      +1982 Ford LTD-S Police Car. Built 351w, Trickflow 11R 190 Heads, Holley Sniper EFI, RPM Intake+ Hyperspark dizzy, WR-AOD, Full exhaust headers to tails. 3.27 Trac-Lok Rear. Aluminum Police Driveshaft. Speedway Springs+Bilstein Shocks, Intermediate Brakes, HPP Steering Box.

                      +2003 Acura CL Type S 6-speed

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                        Yeah the guy said there would be some sparkles in it and I was like COOL! I am skeptical as to how metallic the vinyl will be, but I am just happy to have a new top put on. Bling bling is just an extra if it is true.
                        ~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 paid $425 for my roof, you just got a deal on that one! I think it will look fine with a little sparkle to it.
                          "Shakedown"- 1991 Grand Marquis GS Dual exhaust, Magnaflow xl turbos, Rear anti sway bar, Outlaw 1 wheels, 43k miles
                          1985 GMC 1500

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                            looking good man. and the proper term for the bumper block thingy is a "bumperet" lol

                            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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                              Originally posted by marquisman View Post
                              the proper term for the bumper block thingy is a "bumperet"
                              really? (that's a serious question)
                              Parts Car (Scrapped ) - Vicky - 1987 LTD Crown Victoria: 17x8 Gunmetal Gray Coys C-5 wheels, 235/55-17 Falken Ziex ZE-502 tires. 79 LTD Grille, Taillights, and Turn Signals, Blue LED Dash Lights, PI Rear Sway Bar, 140 MPH Speedometer, Dual Exhaust w/ Mustang Headers.
                              New Project: Vicky II - 1981 Ford LTD: 61,XXX miles, virtually rust free. Currently For Sale

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                                excellent progress mang

                                1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                                2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                                1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                                1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                                2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                                1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                                please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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