1989 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS *DUW*

[89mercury]

Here is my 89 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. At first I was only going to upgrade to police sedan & trailer tow specs, but now I am going to mod/upgrade some stuff.

















INFO FROM WINDOW STICKER
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Exterior: LIGHT CRYSTAL BLUE CLEARCOAT METALLIC
Interior: SHADOW BLUE LEATHER

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection with EEC-IV Electronic Engine Control Computer
• Four-Speed Automatic Over-Drive Transmission
• Body-On-Frame Construction
• Short and Long Arm Coil Spring Front Suspension with Stabilizer Bar
• Four-Bar Link Coil Spring Rear Suspension
• Nitrogen Gas-Pressurized FRT/REAR Shock Absorbers
• Steel-Belted Radial Tires
• Air Conditioning
• Tinted Glass
• Power Steering & Brakes
• Dual Power Mirrors
• Power Windows
• Dual Halogen Headlamps
• Bodyside Paint Stripes
• Half Vinyl Roof
• F/R Bumper Guards & Strips
• Rocker Panel Moldings
• Luxury Reclining Twin Comfort Lounge Seats
• Front Door Map Pockets
• Frt Seat Back Map Pockets
• R. Seat Fold-Down Armrest
• Automatic Parking Brake Release
• Maintenance-Free Battery
• Inside Hood Release
• Lighted and Fully trimmed 22.4 CU.FT. Luggage Area
• Interval Wipers
• Autolamp

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

PERFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG. 172

• Tilt Steering Wheel
• Fingertip Speed Control
• Power Lock Group
• 6-Way Power Driver's Seat
• Electric Rear Window Defroster
• Hood Accent Paint Stripes
• Illuminated Entry System
• Turvine Spoke Aluminum Wheels
• License Plate Frame
• Leather Wtapped Steering Wheel
• Cornering Lamps
• Dual Illuminated Visor Mirrors
• Power Antenna
• Elect AM/FM Stereo Cassette

• Twilight Blue Formal Coach Vinyl Roof
• Leather Seat Trim
• Conventional Spare Tire
• Dual 6-Way Power Seats Upgrade
• Automatic Climate Control
• Premium Sound System
• Clearcoat Paint

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Current Setup:
Added: Tripminder with custom harness for 1989 model
EXHAUST: 2" stock dualS w/ super turbo mufflers Part# 17732
FRONT SPRINGS: Tru-Coil Part# 252512-925
FRONT SHOCKS: QA1 Part# FC1948P
FRONT SWAY BAR: 1 1/8" solid from a 1989 PI w/MOOG Part# K6629 HD end link kit
REAR SPRINGS: Moog Part# cc817
REAR SHOCKS: KYB GR-2 343135
REAR SWAY BAR: 1" solid from a 1989 PI
RIMS: Set of 4 18"x9.5" Ford Racing Part# M-1007-N189C
TIRES: Used 2007 Shelby GT500 (255/45ZR18 Front ; 285/40ZR18 Rear @ [27psi front & rear])
AXLE: Y code (3.08 open) w/10" Drums




Need to install:
HD 3-row All Metal Radiator Spectra Premium Part# CU552
electric fan FLEX-A-LITE 295
135A 3G Alternator
AXLE: K code rear axle w/ 11" Drums & PI lower trailing arms
REAR SPRINGS: Tru-Coil 252514-300
REAR SHOCKS: QA1 TC2501P
Oil,temp, & volt gauges


Need to do:
SVT logo/s ?
Remount Tach using a custom steel mount
Keyless entry with truck release w/ page function
Body mounts
Front control arm bushings (rubber or poly ???)
Custom 14" big brakes front & rear (w/ front line lock)
Edelbrock 8840 waterpump high-volume ?
Custom Twin Turbo Setup ?

[88Vic]

Wow, that car looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor, better even because of the stance and those Lightning wheels. That car is simply amazing, I love it.

Also is that a coach roof? Is it possible to slicktop with those?

[86VickyLX]

Is it possible to slicktop with those?

No.

It's actually a smaller rear window set into a fiberglass shell.

Can't do it.

[89mercury]

3 More..........





I forgot to put DUW in the title...............

[86VickyLX]

The car looks really nice. Very clean.

[85crownHPP]

No.
Can't do it.

Actually, yes, you can, if you replace the rear coach/glass with regular rear glass.


And please, no SVT emblems until the car goes fast!!!

Looks great though!

[Mercury93]

I am in awe of how clean that thing is! Those wheels look awesome too!!

[boXman]

Beautiful!

[89mercury]

New PICS in the afternoon sun, some of the ones I took this morning didn't turn out how I had planned.:camera:

[gabegt90]

cool original window sticker nice

[boXman]

very nice pics

[89mercury]

??? Front Spoiler / Air Dam ???

It's a little big, but that is about what I'd like to find or make.


What do you think?

[89mercury]

My plan for the engine is to find one of these to transplant into my 89 Mercury, I'm trying to watch ebay for one.................I love the way the intake looks!

When I find one of these, I'll put on the SVT logo's.........:evil:

[86VickyLX]

Actually, yes, you can, if you replace the rear coach/glass with regular rear glass.

Then it wouldn't be a coach roof then would it? :p

[packman]

That car is cherry. Did you buy that from a senior citizen? They are the only people who keep their cars that clean. Friggin beautiful!

Yes to the Lightning engine. I woulda done it myself had gas prices remained below $4/gallon.


Packman