1981 merc marquis brougham + GMGT rebirth!

[87gtVIC]

Whats wrong with the heater core is that you haven't changed it yet.

But seriously when you are that close to the damn thing it is wise to change it.

[Grand Marquis GT]

I agree. It wasn't going out though when I had it. Still, not a bad idea especially up there

[86VickyLX]

today at lunch, i gots the rear bumper and tail lights off. also i got the front bumper of the silver '81. they say sat will be nice so im gonna put the front bumper on and just maybe be able to remove the dashes from both cars. once i get GMGT pretty much stripped i can get the windshield replaced.

While you have the bumper off, take it apart and clean it up and paint the insides and the support to prevent future rusting! And if you felt so inclined with the dash down, you can get teh a/c functional too. Or completely remove the ac, and do it the right way. *Looks at Tom, and then at evaporator*

[gadget73]

The heater core is original, thats whats wrong with it. If you've got the dash out, its minutes to swap. Or you can put it all together and then spend several hours doing the core. Me personally, it would just get a new one while its easy.

Ugly rust on the 81, I see why you're using it for parts. And yay on putting the proper front end back on the car. I always liked the early front end better.

[marquisman]

lol, i was joking about the heater core, i have a spare new one that im gonna put in. id like to remove the A/C stuff from the dash but we will see. i really cant wait to get this thing painted and put back together! lol also tom, can you give me a low down on the fuel pump set up? is the inercia switch still in use?

[87gtVIC]

lol also tom, can you give me a low down on the fuel pump set up? is the inercia switch still in use?

Start the car up and smack the switch you will find your answer A good wack with your hand should set it off.

[marquisman]

^smart ass lol^

[marquisman]

the project is going slowly but, surly. got the dash out of GMGT and got half way on taking the dash off the '81. also started to take the vinly off the roof off but, need to wait till i get the head liner out of GMGT to get the roof chrome strip off. couple little things to take off, and she will be ready for paint

[86VickyLX]

OOOH! Looking good! I love the slotted bumper!

[87gtVIC]

Great job lots of progress made mang!

This is really bothering me though....This hole underneath where the atc sensor would be wtf is that hole for? I see both your 81 and toms car has it??? my car does not so whats the dealeo?

[86VickyLX]

Great job lots of progress made mang!

This is really bothering me though....This hole underneath where the atc sensor would be wtf is that hole for? I see both your 81 and toms car has it??? my car does not so whats the dealeo?

Mercury thing?

[87gtVIC]

Mercury thing?

Very well could be but wth is the purpose of it? In both cars its not even utilized!

[marquisman]

i have no clue, i looked in my book and it dont state any reason for it. i was thinking, once i get the dash into GMGT, im gonna get a '88 speedo cluster and put it in. but, im on the fence about it since i like the '81 speedo aswell

[86VickyLX]

I thought of something, maybe it's the proof of existance of the Grand Marquis Cop Car. That's the hole where they ran the wires through for the gauges! Probably not, but there's nothing else to go by right now.

[87gtVIC]

i have no clue, i looked in my book and it dont state any reason for it. i was thinking, once i get the dash into GMGT, im gonna get a '88 speedo cluster and put it in. but, im on the fence about it since i like the '81 speedo aswell

hmmm how to they both look??? I am a Crown Vic guy