anyone install a TC trunk lid pulldown in a non TC??? - GrandMarq.NET

**85crownHPP** · 04-27-2006, 12:17 AM

Did box TC's even had these?

Im brainstorming more upgrade ideas. Plus ever since I got some good used weatherstrip for the trunk its been hard to close, lol.

boXman · 04-27-2006, 12:20 AM

Auto trunk close? Yea boxes had that.

**Grand_Marquis_GT** · 04-27-2006, 03:12 AM

Trunk stuffer, eh?

p71towny · 04-28-2006, 02:12 PM

Scott made it work with his. But his is also a t/c

**gadget73** · 04-28-2006, 08:06 PM

Box townies had it optional. The Sig and Cartiers had it. My base model doesn't. If the latch design is the same, and you can mount the motor at the right height, I don't see why you couldn't do it. Would need to figure the wiring, and there is a switch in the upper latch part that you'll need.

**85crownHPP** · 04-29-2006, 01:19 PM

hhmmm - I was wondering if the switch was in the top or the bottom... Im betting the latch in the trunk lid will be a little different, if nothing else in how it mounts. Maybe i can swap just the switch in the upper part, or rig my own somehow.
I got a good look at one in an newer TC the other day and it looks like that catch/motor assembly would bolt in place of an ordinary one, so hopefully it will be simillar for boxes.
Hopefully Ill get to the yard on tuesday to check it out

88MercWagon · 04-30-2006, 10:55 PM

Hrmmm, who thinks I could rig something up for a wagon?

**85crownHPP** · 05-01-2006, 02:54 AM

that I would like to see!

88MercWagon · 05-01-2006, 02:13 PM

I'll add it to my list of things I wish to be able to do.

Dereck · 05-01-2006, 02:56 PM

Hi 85CrownHPP

The pull down motor has a two switches built into it and there is another switch on the catch mechanism, I would have thought a pull down motor from a box Town Car would bolt straight into a Crown Vic.

Wiring is straight forward enough.

Regards

Dereck

**85MercPark** · 05-01-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88MercWagon

Hrmmm, who thinks I could rig something up for a wagon?

I would buy one.... Mine takes a good heavy swing to latch.

**Paul_** · 05-01-2006, 03:09 PM

For the wagons, you might be able to modify something off a newer mini-van that has the rear hatch pop open and shut.

boXman · 05-01-2006, 03:21 PM

I need a new striker pin, with a busing on it, for my tailgate. Could use some hinge pins too, or whatever makes play in it.

88MercWagon · 05-02-2006, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85MercPark

I would buy one.... Mine takes a good heavy swing to latch.

Mine too, gunna replace the hinge pins and strikers and see if that does anything for it.

**gadget73** · 05-02-2006, 10:19 PM

If those plastic bushings aren't on the strikers it wont work right. I sprayed down the non functional latch on David's SuperLinc with carb cleaner to get all the goop out, the re-lubricated with fresh spray lithium grease. Between that and a new striker the door works perfectly again. It wouldn't even latch before.

p71towny · 05-02-2006, 11:29 PM

I love a perfectly shutting door. Of course, some asshat just has to slam it! My doors shut so nice I could smack em shut with my dick.

boXman · 05-03-2006, 12:13 AM

LOL, that's how the doors on my 2 door are.

04-27-2006, 12:17 AM	#1
85crownHPP milking the funky ball of tits from outer space Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: central VA Posts: 10,132	anyone install a TC trunk lid pulldown in a non TC??? Did box TC's even had these? Im brainstorming more upgrade ideas. Plus ever since I got some good used weatherstrip for the trunk its been hard to close, lol. __________________ Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements 91 Crown Vic (ugly cream-puff) 85 LTD Crown Vic (HPP project) 88 P72 (new beater) I'm old gregg! 85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers Soon (maybe): big brakes, 3.55L, shift kit, possible explorer bits swap and MAF conversion

04-27-2006, 12:20 AM	#2
boXman pickup man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: millville PA Posts: 8,433	Auto trunk close? Yea boxes had that. __________________ '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom - '95 Ford Bronco XL -

04-28-2006, 02:12 PM	#4
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,090	Scott made it work with his. But his is also a t/c __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

04-28-2006, 08:06 PM	#5
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,190	Box townies had it optional. The Sig and Cartiers had it. My base model doesn't. If the latch design is the same, and you can mount the motor at the right height, I don't see why you couldn't do it. Would need to figure the wiring, and there is a switch in the upper latch part that you'll need. __________________ 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.

04-29-2006, 01:19 PM	#6
85crownHPP milking the funky ball of tits from outer space Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: central VA Posts: 10,132	hhmmm - I was wondering if the switch was in the top or the bottom... Im betting the latch in the trunk lid will be a little different, if nothing else in how it mounts. Maybe i can swap just the switch in the upper part, or rig my own somehow. I got a good look at one in an newer TC the other day and it looks like that catch/motor assembly would bolt in place of an ordinary one, so hopefully it will be simillar for boxes. Hopefully Ill get to the yard on tuesday to check it out __________________ Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements 91 Crown Vic (ugly cream-puff) 85 LTD Crown Vic (HPP project) 88 P72 (new beater) I'm old gregg! 85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers Soon (maybe): big brakes, 3.55L, shift kit, possible explorer bits swap and MAF conversion

04-30-2006, 10:55 PM	#7
88MercWagon Resident Panther expert in training Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: suffern ny Posts: 2,647	Hrmmm, who thinks I could rig something up for a wagon? __________________ Nick 88 Colony Park LS G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocks

05-01-2006, 02:54 AM	#8
85crownHPP milking the funky ball of tits from outer space Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: central VA Posts: 10,132	that I would like to see! __________________ Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements 91 Crown Vic (ugly cream-puff) 85 LTD Crown Vic (HPP project) 88 P72 (new beater) I'm old gregg! 85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers Soon (maybe): big brakes, 3.55L, shift kit, possible explorer bits swap and MAF conversion

05-01-2006, 02:13 PM	#9
88MercWagon Resident Panther expert in training Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: suffern ny Posts: 2,647	I'll add it to my list of things I wish to be able to do. __________________ Nick 88 Colony Park LS G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocks

05-01-2006, 02:56 PM	#10
Dereck Turbine Wheel Connoissuer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 749	Hi 85CrownHPP The pull down motor has a two switches built into it and there is another switch on the catch mechanism, I would have thought a pull down motor from a box Town Car would bolt straight into a Crown Vic. Wiring is straight forward enough. Regards Dereck __________________ President and founder of The Turbine Wheel Appreciation Society and Little Debbie Cake Connoissuer Also "The Pondside Pain In Your Posterior"

05-01-2006, 03:09 PM	#12
Paul_ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton, NH Posts: 9,295	For the wagons, you might be able to modify something off a newer mini-van that has the rear hatch pop open and shut. __________________ Now taking requests for Snapper! Save a seal, club a liberal.

05-01-2006, 03:21 PM	#13
boXman pickup man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: millville PA Posts: 8,433	I need a new striker pin, with a busing on it, for my tailgate. Could use some hinge pins too, or whatever makes play in it. __________________ '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom - '95 Ford Bronco XL -

05-02-2006, 10:19 PM	#15
gadget73 small engines suck Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,190	If those plastic bushings aren't on the strikers it wont work right. I sprayed down the non functional latch on David's SuperLinc with carb cleaner to get all the goop out, the re-lubricated with fresh spray lithium grease. Between that and a new striker the door works perfectly again. It wouldn't even latch before. __________________ 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.

05-02-2006, 11:29 PM	#16
p71towny Cult of Personality Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 5,090	I love a perfectly shutting door. Of course, some asshat just has to slam it! My doors shut so nice I could smack em shut with my dick. __________________ Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

05-03-2006, 12:13 AM	#17
boXman pickup man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: millville PA Posts: 8,433	LOL, that's how the doors on my 2 door are. __________________ '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom - '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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