Kuruma Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Welp, I finally got a new ride today, wondering what advice on taking care of it/etc anyone can offer. It's a 1985 Ford Crown Victoria LTD, I'll post pics later. First RWD V8 For me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 first mod: Light bars and watch everyone comming at you slam on some breaks. :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr3GTP Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Triton V10 swap and a 6-speed! Then, some sticky 16-inchers, a 2" drop, beefy swaybars & poly bushings! Just think, a 'tank' that'll haul ass, and carve some corners too. Oh well, just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Its a boat. I had a 84 LInc Town Car. And I loved it. The ride was amazing. And trunk space superb. gas mileage sucked though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I would put a taxi light on top and make some money for mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I would put a taxi light on top and make some money for mods holy shit that is a great idea. CRAAAAAAZY TAXI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 holy shit that is a great idea. CRAAAAAAZY TAXI!! You'll be lookin like Queen Latifa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 queen laqueefa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Triton V10 swap and a 6-speed! Then, some sticky 16-inchers, a 2" drop, beefy swaybars & poly bushings! Just think, a 'tank' that'll haul ass, and carve some corners too. Oh well, just a thought... Carve Corners ? You are talking about a crown vic,. just in case you forgot Congrats on the new ride. Invest a few bucks in maintenance to get it in tip top shape and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I like the light bar idea, you could really fuck with some people doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 get it running good tune up filters etc, and then just drive it till it dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr3GTP Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Carve Corners ? You are talking about a crown vic,. just in case you forgot Hey, a guy can dream, can't he? :zoom: Yea, I know. It's a boat, but with the right tires and hardware, they can stick fairly well. Not 'sports car' well, but you're starting with a 4,000-pound car. Hell, take the Police Package (swaybars, bigger brakes, etc) and add some killer shocks, tighter springs, drop it a little to bring the center-of-gravity down a bit, they can hold the road decently. You're not gonna take an NSX through the twisties, but a competent driver could make it look pretty good lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuruma Posted February 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Really liking it so far. People get WAY the fuck outta the way when they see this old tank coming. Only had one person try something stupid in their Grand Am and saw their (female) passenger start beating the shit out of them for it when I looked over at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuruma Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Why would a 1985 Crown Vic make miles of traffic slow down? It's such an old model that nobody could seriously mistake it for a police car, after all. I more expect to get pulled over a lot because it looks like an old hoopty to the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Why would a 1985 Crown Vic make miles of traffic slow down? It's such an old model that nobody could seriously mistake it for a police car, after all. I more expect to get pulled over a lot because it looks like an old hoopty to the police. Wait.. you live in Columbus right? You know the drivers around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuruma Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Wait.. you live in Columbus right? You know the drivers around here. Point taken, though I had no trouble going 80 last night, even if it is a boaty tank of a car. Going around freeway junctions does take a bit of care and slow driving though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Why would a 1985 Crown Vic make miles of traffic slow down? It's such an old model that nobody could seriously mistake it for a police car, after all. I more expect to get pulled over a lot because it looks like an old hoopty to the police. Because they all look like 85s. I don't think they have ever changed the styling 0- just new colors and wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuruma Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Because they all look like 85s. I don't think they have ever changed the styling 0- just new colors and wheels. I dont think that something that looks like this: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/316000-316999/316132_482.jpg Could be mistaken for something that looks like this: http://www.edisonnj.org/police/vehicles/2000.jpg Unless you've been smoking too much of this: http://media3.ugoto.com/pictures/marijuana-restaurant-a7c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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