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p71towny · 09-14-2005, 04:13 PM

cool, she's lookin good. I might be able to get you some center caps, if you just want to pay shipping. They have the lincoln emblem in the center.

GrandMarq90 · 09-25-2005, 12:41 AM

The car looks so much better now. Great work on restoring it. I wish junkyards around here were cheap, but they are almost as bad as dealerships with parts.

**gadget73** · 09-25-2005, 04:17 AM

Thanks

Where is "here"? Lots of boneyards in this area (Philly area) so the prices are pretty decent. Good flow of cars too. Only bad thing, if you see something you want, you'd best get it right then because next week it might not be there. They crush cars constantly. Kinda sucks because they junk stuff thats still mostly intact with lots of good parts on them.

**marquisman** · 09-25-2005, 06:26 PM

after seeing that pic with the dolly, i have to ask somethin i never was clear on, is it ok to tow a rear-wheel drive car like that?

**Paul_** · 09-25-2005, 08:35 PM

just yank the driveshaft

Blaze86Vic · 09-25-2005, 08:40 PM

Or just put it in nuetral.

boXman · 09-25-2005, 08:45 PM

I've heard it's not good over a long distance.

**Chachi** · 09-25-2005, 10:09 PM

i've heard that only about 4wd vehicles

**gadget73** · 09-25-2005, 11:16 PM

We towed it in neutral. I drug my car 40 miles that way, the maroon car I think was close to 150. Honestly I don't know if it would tow better backwards or not. Less weight on the dolly, but not really sure if that would matter.

p71towny · 09-26-2005, 12:10 AM

It puts a different type of wear on the gears. Kinda like a negative backlash

**gadget73** · 03-01-2006, 12:11 AM

Time for an update. New stuff since last batch of pics:
Ported upper/lower intake
2002 PI steering box
Complete front suspension rebuild with ES poly bushings
98-02 big brake swap
16" LSC turbines
adjustable fuel pressure regulator (got it for $15, so why not)
65 MM throttle body
So yeah, on with teh pics.

That air cleaner really needs to go. Its an eyesore. I also need to pick up some more splitloom for the alternator harness (note the big red wire zip-tied to it) and clean up the starter relay area. I want to do a fuse box a la 85CrownHPP but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I also need to install my ATC heater control valve (couldn't find it when I did the intake) and re-connect my temperature guage. I also want to seal up a few spots where there used to be rubber grommets in the firewall but no longer. Exhaust will very possibly go on this weekend. Running tight on cash so it'll be cheap FlowTech headers, $15 Summit turbo mufflers with the 2.5" Impala SS tails and the X pipe I bought ages ago.

03-01-2006, 12:54 AM

Nice work man, looks really good! But you need to get a new shroud, or go electric.

p71towny · 03-01-2006, 09:04 AM

Lookin good, I really dig the new wheels, those are the same as scott's correct?

nitroracer · 03-01-2006, 10:03 AM

That Townie has turned into something quite nice. Good work man!

**Paul_** · 03-01-2006, 10:09 AM

Looking good mang!

**gadget73** · 03-01-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p71towny

Lookin good, I really dig the new wheels, those are the same as scott's correct?

Yeah, but these are mine, and his are his

Ivan: Thats a $3000 fan shroud. I can't replace it with just anything.

OK, I actually do have an electric fan to go in there but I haven't gotten around to doing it yet. I have to see if its going to fit firstly. Its an 00 (or so) Vic fan, and its pretty honkin big. Pics are lousy but you can see how big it is.

20 1/2" tall and 8 1/2" thick at the top. Its approx 8 3/4" from the back of the motor to the floor if I lay it on the ground. I'm just concerned with clearance to the front of the water pump.

89LincolnTWNcar · 03-01-2006, 01:05 PM

i got to see galactica in person and she's looking good!! I am thinking about going with an electric fan in my Townie also

p71towny · 03-01-2006, 01:18 PM

electric is the way to go. boogie woogie woogie.

zwack88 · 03-01-2006, 06:37 PM

Wow that thing has come such a long way. Looks VERY good! Keep up the good work.

**gadget73** · 03-01-2006, 09:01 PM

Thanks guys. Its my steady financial drain but I enjoy it. The best thing about it being so bad when I got it: I pretty much couldn't possibly make it any worse.

A pic of the new grille that I put in a while back.

09-14-2005, 04:13 PM	#21
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,093	cool, she's lookin good. I might be able to get you some center caps, if you just want to pay shipping. They have the lincoln emblem in the center. __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

09-25-2005, 04:17 AM	#23
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,251	Thanks Where is "here"? Lots of boneyards in this area (Philly area) so the prices are pretty decent. Good flow of cars too. Only bad thing, if you see something you want, you'd best get it right then because next week it might not be there. They crush cars constantly. Kinda sucks because they junk stuff thats still mostly intact with lots of good parts on them. __________________ 86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica). Drivetrain: 5.0 HO, Explorer cam, FMS 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley, SuperCoupe stall converter Suspension: Bridgestone Protenza G019 225/60/16 on LSC turbines, 1 3/16" wagon front bar, 1" PI rear bar, cargo coils, KYB GR-2 front shocks, F150 rear air shocks, big front brakes, ES poly front suspension bushings, 00 CVPI steering box, ES poly body mounts, rear disc brakes 91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE, triple black (Timewarp) - poly front bushings, KYB struts and shocks.

09-25-2005, 06:26 PM	#24
marquisman who do i trust? me!...thats who! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: innisfil, ontario, canada Posts: 5,409	after seeing that pic with the dolly, i have to ask somethin i never was clear on, is it ok to tow a rear-wheel drive car like that? __________________ current vehicles: 1980 lincoln mark VI givenchy 2-door 1981 mercury marquis brougham 2-door 1985 mercury grandmarquis LS colony park http://www.cardomain.com/id/marquisman

09-25-2005, 08:35 PM	#25
Paul_ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton, NH Posts: 9,295	just yank the driveshaft __________________ Now taking requests for Snapper! Save a seal, club a liberal.

09-25-2005, 08:40 PM	#26
Blaze86Vic Has-been that never was. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 8,203	Or just put it in nuetral. __________________

09-25-2005, 12:41 AM	#22
GrandMarq90 n00b Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9	The car looks so much better now. Great work on restoring it. I wish junkyards around here were cheap, but they are almost as bad as dealerships with parts.

09-25-2005, 08:45 PM	#27
boXman pickup man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: millville PA Posts: 8,433	I've heard it's not good over a long distance. __________________ '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom - '95 Ford Bronco XL -

09-25-2005, 10:09 PM	#28
Chachi BIG ][D][]\/[][][D][]\[ Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York Upstate Posts: 791	i've heard that only about 4wd vehicles __________________

09-25-2005, 11:16 PM	#29
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,251	We towed it in neutral. I drug my car 40 miles that way, the maroon car I think was close to 150. Honestly I don't know if it would tow better backwards or not. Less weight on the dolly, but not really sure if that would matter. __________________ 86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica). Drivetrain: 5.0 HO, Explorer cam, FMS 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley, SuperCoupe stall converter Suspension: Bridgestone Protenza G019 225/60/16 on LSC turbines, 1 3/16" wagon front bar, 1" PI rear bar, cargo coils, KYB GR-2 front shocks, F150 rear air shocks, big front brakes, ES poly front suspension bushings, 00 CVPI steering box, ES poly body mounts, rear disc brakes 91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE, triple black (Timewarp) - poly front bushings, KYB struts and shocks.

09-26-2005, 12:10 AM	#30
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,093	It puts a different type of wear on the gears. Kinda like a negative backlash __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

03-01-2006, 12:11 AM	#31
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,251	Time for an update. New stuff since last batch of pics: Ported upper/lower intake 2002 PI steering box Complete front suspension rebuild with ES poly bushings 98-02 big brake swap 16" LSC turbines adjustable fuel pressure regulator (got it for $15, so why not) 65 MM throttle body So yeah, on with teh pics. That air cleaner really needs to go. Its an eyesore. I also need to pick up some more splitloom for the alternator harness (note the big red wire zip-tied to it) and clean up the starter relay area. I want to do a fuse box a la 85CrownHPP but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I also need to install my ATC heater control valve (couldn't find it when I did the intake) and re-connect my temperature guage. I also want to seal up a few spots where there used to be rubber grommets in the firewall but no longer. Exhaust will very possibly go on this weekend. Running tight on cash so it'll be cheap FlowTech headers, $15 Summit turbo mufflers with the 2.5" Impala SS tails and the X pipe I bought ages ago. __________________ 86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica). Drivetrain: 5.0 HO, Explorer cam, FMS 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley, SuperCoupe stall converter Suspension: Bridgestone Protenza G019 225/60/16 on LSC turbines, 1 3/16" wagon front bar, 1" PI rear bar, cargo coils, KYB GR-2 front shocks, F150 rear air shocks, big front brakes, ES poly front suspension bushings, 00 CVPI steering box, ES poly body mounts, rear disc brakes 91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE, triple black (Timewarp) - poly front bushings, KYB struts and shocks. Last edited by gadget73; 03-01-2006 at 12:18 AM.

03-01-2006, 12:54 AM	#32
Archangel Guest Posts: n/a	Nice work man, looks really good! But you need to get a new shroud, or go electric.

03-01-2006, 09:04 AM	#33
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,093	Lookin good, I really dig the new wheels, those are the same as scott's correct? __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

03-01-2006, 10:03 AM	#34
nitroracer I post a lot... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nottingham, PA Posts: 2,105	That Townie has turned into something quite nice. Good work man! __________________ -Matt 1968 Fairlane 500 - 1998 Camaro Z/28

03-01-2006, 10:09 AM	#35
Paul_ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton, NH Posts: 9,295	Looking good mang! __________________ Now taking requests for Snapper! Save a seal, club a liberal.

03-01-2006, 01:05 PM	#37
89LincolnTWNcar Donkeylips Join Date: May 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,108	i got to see galactica in person and she's looking good!! I am thinking about going with an electric fan in my Townie also __________________ 1989 Lincoln Town Car SS- "Anabelle" Built 306, GT40 top end, rebuilt trans, 2K stall, Trans-Go shift kit, 3G alternator, police sway bars. Best time 16.0 @ 85mph.

03-01-2006, 01:18 PM	#38
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,093	electric is the way to go. boogie woogie woogie. __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

03-01-2006, 06:37 PM	#39
zwack88 Loves his old junk Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,982	Wow that thing has come such a long way. Looks VERY good! Keep up the good work. __________________ 1999 Eclipse GS-T, 1984 Firbird, 1988 Comanche

03-01-2006, 09:01 PM	#40
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,251	Thanks guys. Its my steady financial drain but I enjoy it. The best thing about it being so bad when I got it: I pretty much couldn't possibly make it any worse. A pic of the new grille that I put in a while back. __________________ 86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica). Drivetrain: 5.0 HO, Explorer cam, FMS 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley, SuperCoupe stall converter Suspension: Bridgestone Protenza G019 225/60/16 on LSC turbines, 1 3/16" wagon front bar, 1" PI rear bar, cargo coils, KYB GR-2 front shocks, F150 rear air shocks, big front brakes, ES poly front suspension bushings, 00 CVPI steering box, ES poly body mounts, rear disc brakes 91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE, triple black (Timewarp) - poly front bushings, KYB struts and shocks.

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