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240sxDann · 01-17-2009, 02:42 PM

I went and transferred the title and picked up my new daily driver. 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX. 4.6L SOHC V8. (same motor as the 96-98 Mustang GT) About 113k miles. Tan leather interior. Full power. Has a cracked intake manifold (which is common on these motors, happened with a lot of the mustangs and crown vics, or anything with this motor really) I have the paperwork for the recall on it, so I'm hoping I'll be able to get it fixed for free or cheap. Otherwise I'll be doing it myself, which is not too bad anyways, the manifold is like $250. The whole car is in pretty darn good shape. The kicker? I only paid $600. ON TO THE PICS! Sorry they are so blurry, its freezing out and my hands aren't too steady!

I LOVE these wheels!

Nice little shine under all that dirt and brake dust. Should look pretty good once I get them cleaned up and polished

FUTURE PLANS?!

ASIAN JUL · 01-17-2009, 02:48 PM

Congrats d00d

97TurboDSM · 01-17-2009, 04:12 PM

lol thats awesome. i want one.

Honduh · 01-17-2009, 04:18 PM

Not exactly my first idea of a daily, but it sure looks good for 600 bucks!

Eclipse GSX 61 · 01-17-2009, 04:30 PM

Nig it out. I call for 22's.

Omar_MSP · 01-17-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

blues brothers ftw

Gordonfan24 · 01-17-2009, 04:42 PM

Good deal. We had the same intake problem on mine a few years back. As you'll probably realize, like most Panther platform owners, it will be one of the most reliable cars you will ever own. In six years and 70,000 miles, we've replaced just the brakes, fluids/filters, intake (due to the stock plastic crossover), plugs, and wires. That's pretty much it. It has only been to the dealer once for the cruise control switch recall.

Anyway, congrats. If you have any questions, let me know. I know a little bit about these cars.

240sxDann · 01-18-2009, 01:55 PM

Yea I'm not gonna lie I'm pretty excited to get it on the road. I actually have the paper work for the recall, I have to look into that. (maybe get it fixed free or cheap?). My plans are just subs, and probably gonna weld is some flowmasters or magnaflows.

DPancoast · 01-18-2009, 02:07 PM

also, drift whistle and muffler race bearings

lol

nah but thats pretty pimp. looks like it rides nice.

96Stang · 01-18-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 240sxDann

Yea I'm not gonna lie I'm pretty excited to get it on the road. I actually have the paper work for the recall, I have to look into that. (maybe get it fixed free or cheap?). My plans are just subs, and probably gonna weld is some flowmasters or magnaflows.

i dont think you will get anything on the recall because of the time frame since the car was made...i had the same problem with my 98 mustang and i was told that the recall didnt hold up anymore because of the time frame..i missed by like 3 months or something

either way, good luck...the fix is cheap either way if you can get the work done for little/no money

240sxDann · 01-18-2009, 02:34 PM

Yea I'll be doing the work myself if it comes to that. I was thinking about doing a PI intake mani swap but its not even worth saving the extra money on the manifold compared to the hassle it is to do the swap. The NPI mani is like $250

sherwood · 01-18-2009, 03:02 PM

nice boat...ay ay captain!

The Captain · 01-18-2009, 03:04 PM

I've always wanted a police interceptor as a DD. Black, steelies, slammed, done.

OBEEWON · 01-19-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse GSX 61

Nig it out. I call for 22's.

?????????????

The Captain · 01-19-2009, 11:00 AM

While I'm sure you know what he means, I think it's the super politically incorrect way of saying make it into a donk.

poisonivory · 01-19-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse GSX 61

Nig it out. I call for 22's.

i was simply going to post....or plead, for him NOT to put 22's (or anything bigger) on it..lol

one8turbo · 01-19-2009, 12:00 PM

^true that, no 22s please.....jsut clean it up adn put some magnaflows on it with tips that are obviously too large for the car

lownslow95 · 01-19-2009, 12:06 PM

Looks good man. Not bad for $600 either.

lagos · 01-19-2009, 05:39 PM

Get one of those cop lamps so that people think you're an unmarked car or something..lol

JDMTyler3326 · 01-19-2009, 07:51 PM

DAM that thing is BIG! nohomo

01-17-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	lol thats awesome. i want one. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

01-17-2009, 04:30 PM	#5
Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	Nig it out. I call for 22's. __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

01-17-2009, 04:42 PM	#7
Gordonfan24 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Forked River, NJ & Morgantown, WV Member #10443 My Ride: '97 GrandMarq, '00 Mustang GT iTrader: (0)	Good deal. We had the same intake problem on mine a few years back. As you'll probably realize, like most Panther platform owners, it will be one of the most reliable cars you will ever own. In six years and 70,000 miles, we've replaced just the brakes, fluids/filters, intake (due to the stock plastic crossover), plugs, and wires. That's pretty much it. It has only been to the dealer once for the cruise control switch recall. Anyway, congrats. If you have any questions, let me know. I know a little bit about these cars. __________________ Frank 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis - daily driver 2000 Ford Mustang GT - broken/damaged awaiting repair

01-18-2009, 03:04 PM	#13
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	I've always wanted a police interceptor as a DD. Black, steelies, slammed, done. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

01-19-2009, 11:00 AM	#15
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	While I'm sure you know what he means, I think it's the super politically incorrect way of saying make it into a donk. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

01-17-2009, 04:18 PM	#4
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Not exactly my first idea of a daily, but it sure looks good for 600 bucks!

01-19-2009, 12:00 PM	#17
one8turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delco Member #6018 My Ride: '11 wrx iTrader: (1)	^true that, no 22s please.....jsut clean it up adn put some magnaflows on it with tips that are obviously too large for the car

01-19-2009, 05:39 PM	#19
lagos Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Member #989 My Ride: Toyota Celica GT-Two iTrader: (0)	Get one of those cop lamps so that people think you're an unmarked car or something..lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The accelerator on my toyota has always been stuck to the floor.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-19-2009, 07:51 PM	#20
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	DAM that thing is BIG! nohomo

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