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    #16
    Keep up the good work! Be sure to post a video of the first start so we can hear this thing come to life!
    1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
    1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge

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      #17
      Heads are on....gloomy pics cause of Michigan weather:

      Fel Pro Gaskets
      Oiled Head Bolts
      Torque to Spec ( beam wrench)

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      1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

      1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

      1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

      1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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        #18
        needs a 4 speed top loader as well.

        The "Fuel slayer" carb sounds like it'll net you some good MPG...
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        1985.03 Crown Vic. Coupe "CVGT" Build thread - china whirlybird, burnout machine.
        The only 6 speed box on a late model frame.

        Originally posted by SVT98t
        It has air ride. I've disabled it since I've been jacking it up and down.

        That is how you're supposed to jack it.

        Up and down.

        -ryan s.

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          #19
          Better pics

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          1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

          1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

          1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

          1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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            #20
            Point taken Bobcat...but I have to put premium gas in it......Good MPG should be 17 MPG? Ha

            Yes, the engine is getting a makeover....but I am not going close to the stuff some guys do at Ford 460 forums....
            although, the vendor there....ummm Cars by Carl...is the guy that has machined those heads you see ( springs ect.).
            Last edited by Grand1; 04-22-2015, 03:47 PM.



            1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

            1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

            1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

            1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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              #21
              Since you have been talking to Carl and such, I assume you got the pre-1972 timing chain and gears. From what I have seen even performance sets for 1972 and later have the built in smog related retard when set "straight up."
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              89 LTC 429>557 Cobrajet stroker
              13 F-150 XLT 6.2 l
              "If I could separate what's real from what I've been dreaming I could live to fight another day"

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                #22
                Indeed.
                I got the Lunati double roller...https://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=895&gid=219

                Not going to degree the cam...since it is already +5 ...so I will use the 0 key and line up the cam gear so it points directly to it with #1 at TDC.
                This was very confusing at first!



                1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

                1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

                1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

                1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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                  #23
                  Timing cover done....man that seal has to be put into place with a small rubber mallet...and a lot of patience.
                  New water pump.
                  Push rods...Rockers in
                  Performer Intake

                  I know I'm biased....please give me any opinions you may have....this starting to look BAD ASS?
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                  1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

                  1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

                  1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

                  1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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                    #24
                    I wish the 400 in my '79 looked that good.
                    '79 Continental Town Car
                    '90 Crown Victoria LTD
                    '94 Crown Victoria

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                      #25
                      Hope we get a video of the beast running!!!
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                      89 LTC 429>557 Cobrajet stroker
                      13 F-150 XLT 6.2 l
                      "If I could separate what's real from what I've been dreaming I could live to fight another day"

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by 79lincolnlover View Post
                        I wish the 400 in my '79 looked that good.
                        Thanks Larry....I bought three cans of Old Ford Blue spray paint....and dressed up the brackets, oil pan, sway bar, ect.
                        Not trying to go overboard but used in moderation...

                        Hope it runs half as good as it looks



                        1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

                        1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

                        1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

                        1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by lincolnlarry View Post
                          Hope we get a video of the beast running!!!
                          I will post a video.
                          I also live in Livonia, MI.....any member that wants to see and test drive( not drag ) I will let all know.


                          ....for any GrandMarq member that is considering a 460 rebuild....I would highly recommend
                          www.CarsbyCarl.com ....he has excellent parts matched with outstanding customer service/advice on builds.
                          Last edited by Grand1; 04-27-2015, 01:38 AM.



                          1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

                          1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

                          1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

                          1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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                            #28
                            I know you had mentioned MI before but I didn't realize you were right here in SE MI.
                            We need a Metro Detroit meet sometime this summer. I can guarantee that I would have the worst looking car but it's still cool to see cars that look like what I would like mine to be in the future.
                            Vic

                            ~ 1989 MGM LS Colony Park - Large Marge
                            ~ 1998 MGM LS - new DD
                            ~ 1991 MGM LS "The Scab"
                            ~ 1991 MGM GS "The Ice Car"

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by Grand1 View Post
                              Timing cover done....man that seal has to be put into place with a small rubber mallet...and a lot of patience.
                              New water pump.
                              Push rods...Rockers in
                              Performer Intake

                              I know I'm biased....please give me any opinions you may have....this starting to look BAD ASS?
                              [ATTACH=CONFIG]42408[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]42409[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]42410[/ATTACH]
                              No, that thing looks very bad ass. Engine bay is pretty clean too. Love the car, can't wait to see it run, just look how wide those intake ports are in the heads haha.

                              Originally posted by VicCrownVic View Post
                              I know you had mentioned MI before but I didn't realize you were right here in SE MI.
                              We need a Metro Detroit meet sometime this summer. I can guarantee that I would have the worst looking car but it's still cool to see cars that look like what I would like mine to be in the future.
                              Word! I'm down for that, I'll bring my 88 and Ash will bring her 89..
                              1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
                              1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by VicCrownVic View Post
                                I know you had mentioned MI before but I didn't realize you were right here in SE MI.
                                We need a Metro Detroit meet sometime this summer. I can guarantee that I would have the worst looking car but it's still cool to see cars that look like what I would like mine to be in the future.
                                Hey.... Im down VicCrownVic and Derek.
                                I got my 88 Towny up and running. I wont be done on this bad boy till Mid May...
                                When you guys want to do this? We def need to represent Michigan Lets Private Message this and start a thread for a meet up !!!
                                Last edited by Grand1; 04-27-2015, 04:24 PM.



                                1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"

                                1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"

                                1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!

                                1979 Marquis creamy goodness

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