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I guess given the color, this was a city cop car and not a highway patrol car. What I heard (which might not be reliable at all) was that beat cop cars spend huge amounts of time idling at a dead stop, so the odometer reading can be a bit misleading (e.g., there's a lot more wear on the engine then you might expect). Whereas highway patrol cars put a lot more highway miles on the odo (for obvious reasons) and so you get high mile cars which are actually in much better condition. In any case you can't ask for a car with wider parts availability. Mileage will suck but you're a city dweller so you probably don't put that much miles on a car. Probably the only drawback is parking it in the city since it's kind of big.
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It's got good steering angle and a shorter wheelbase than you'd think. You will hang the trunk over the curb in a tight parking situation, though.
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Mar 1, 2013 06:44
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Oh, will the 4.6 have the spark plug problem I've heard about? The removal or lack therof, I mean.
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Mar 1, 2013 06:50
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Mar 1, 2013 07:11
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I miss my P71  . Enjoy finding coolant pooled inside the passenger footwell!
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Mar 1, 2013 07:25
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Soo 6 speed ford lightning swap right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VFvzbT4Jb8
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14 INCH GRANDPA posted:Oh, will the 4.6 have the spark plug problem I've heard about? The removal or lack therof, I mean. No. That was for the later motors with the "modified" super long spark plugs that break.
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Mar 1, 2013 08:45
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Oh my god and my tax return just showed up. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY LIFE?
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Mar 1, 2013 15:47
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14 INCH GRANDPA posted:Oh my god and my tax return just showed up. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY LIFE? Nice new ride, Dick Grandpa! What's going on with your life? You've been busting your rear end for the past couple years... and it's paying off, that's what. 
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Mar 1, 2013 15:53
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When are you putting a nitrous system on it? Soon?
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I'm at the shop now getting an oil change and lifetime alignment. After that, it's to the wreckers to get some rims and a steering wheel. Also the parts store for headlight bulbs and wipers. The bulbs work they just seem really dim, and the wiring looked intact so start with the easy preventative stuff first.
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Mar 1, 2013 16:15
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The end is neigh. A sensible car, and money.. in a 14" thread. gently caress it, I'm gonna buy a Kia and some Chinos.
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Mar 1, 2013 16:15
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If the lenses are cloudy at all they will buff out nice and clear with one of those kits, the Mother's kit is the best one. If you're in the city mostly not a big deal, but out in rural areas it makes a big difference.
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Got it on the alignment rack, found that it was actually pretty god damned tight in the front end. The camber and caster were mostly in spec, 0.4* cross differences. Specs wanted-0.5* camber and 5 caster, i got both sides to -0.9* camber and 5.4 caster. Toe as suspected was way out, but the adjustment collars on my tie rods were nearly totally frozen so I manhandled it into spec for total toe to not wear the tires out, and I've got total front tie rod assemblies ordered. Headlights wound up just being black from age, probably one pothole away from popping for good. Replaced both. New oil change. Checked trans fluid, theres some very slight seepage from the pan but the fluid looked nice and red and new. Also got 8 OEM Ford spark plugs, dont know if I need them but I'm just going to do what I can now and get it done with. On my way to the crown vic graveyard.
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Mar 1, 2013 18:17
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Nice find. For the record, it's a lot of fun to find a curvy back road on a dark night, and have a friend do adaptive headlighting around the corners with the spotlight. My friend has a 2005ish and we used to do that. It's also super fun to drive slowly by a highschool house party, park down the block, and follow the the first car to leave for about three blocks 
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Mar 1, 2013 18:32
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You could probably tie a string from the top of the steering wheel to the spotlight to get adaptive headlights without having to have any friends. 
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Mar 1, 2013 18:40
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Seat Safety Switch posted:You could probably tie a string from the top of the steering wheel to the spotlight to get adaptive headlights without having to have any friends. Wouldn't that only work for the first time you turned left?
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Mar 1, 2013 18:43
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Whoa, look at who has big engineer pants here. Ok, use a bungee cord. Or a complicated system of same including one that loops under the car and attaches to the underside of the wheel.
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Mar 1, 2013 18:47
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The Royal Nonesuch posted:Nice find. For the record, it's a lot of fun to find a curvy back road on a dark night, and have a friend do adaptive headlighting around the corners with the spotlight. My friend has a 2005ish and we used to do that. This just made me want a P71. Both parts. I must do this.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:Whoa, look at who has big engineer pants here. In true form with the OP, he should sell the Vic and get an imported Citroen DS to get working adaptive headlights.
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Mar 1, 2013 19:47
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Did it have any fun prizes in the glovebox or the trunk?
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No prizes, but I did just whip out of a parking lot and turn my headlights on because it was drizzling and the dude in front of me immediately popped his hazards on and pulled over. I wasnt even chasing him down and obviously dont have strobes.
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Mar 1, 2013 21:34
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You now need to get the police light app on your phone and rubber band it to the visor. Flip down turn on and enjoy everyone getting out of the way. Please post before going to jail. So we can send you smokes.
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Mar 1, 2013 21:52
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tater_salad posted:Please post before going to jail. So we can send you smokes. I'm not locked up in here with you! You're locked in here WITH ME!!
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Mar 1, 2013 22:32
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14 INCH GRANDPA posted:No prizes, but I did just whip out of a parking lot and turn my headlights on because it was drizzling and the dude in front of me immediately popped his hazards on and pulled over. I wasnt even chasing him down and obviously dont have strobes. Haha, get used to this. People slowing way down in front of you will get annoying after awhile. Also it's funny to see people come flying up behind you on the interstate and slam on the brakes. Once I had a guy on a crotch rocket come flying up and almost wrecked trying not to pass me
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Mar 1, 2013 23:30
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Maybe time to buy a Blackvue or something, run a dashcam and show us all the people who are afraid of you. Plus now you probably have a bitchin' work car for when you quit your job and become a theme stripper.
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Just get a "POCATON" plate, or use those stickers you're so fond of.
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Mar 2, 2013 00:57
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14 INCH GRANDPA posted:No prizes, but I did just whip out of a parking lot and turn my headlights on because it was drizzling and the dude in front of me immediately popped his hazards on and pulled over. I wasnt even chasing him down and obviously dont have strobes. And so it begins  I can't freak people out as much, mine has glasspacks and Bullitt wheels
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Mine is an LX Sport, has 17" alloys and chrome trim and it still freaks people out. It looks nothing like any local police cruisers marked or unmarked, I don't get it.
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leica posted:Mine is an LX Sport, has 17" alloys and chrome trim and it still freaks people out. It looks nothing like any local police cruisers marked or unmarked, I don't get it. "Maybe it's like... an undercover!" Yours at least has that going for it. I love how mine looks and sounds, but the only time it terrifies people is at night when I come flying up behind them and all they see is the headlights
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Mar 2, 2013 02:18
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I guess it's just safer to assume every Crown Vic is a cop car? Seems like that's what most people do.
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leica posted:I guess it's just safer to assume every Crown Vic is a cop car? Seems like that's what most people do. I still subconsciously hit the brakes whenever I see one.
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Mar 2, 2013 02:40
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Great car, just needs the finishing touch 
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More pictures.  Here's one of the tie rods.   Paints not too bad.     
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Those are some pretty terrible crush bends, it would probably sound better/move quicker with a new exhaust system. I really like the former-service look... purposeful and you don't really need to care about it.
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Mar 2, 2013 03:22
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Ooof, that patch job by the taillight is rough.
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Mar 2, 2013 03:37
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That is probably where the police had the low-band VHF and/or CB antenna mounted. At least you can look at it and tell exactly where all the holes are, and how much rust is involved, because of how much patching (gently caress all) they did.
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Mar 2, 2013 04:29
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Great excuse to stick a big gently caress-off whip antenna back on, too.
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leica posted:I guess it's just safer to assume every Crown Vic is a cop car? Seems like that's what most people do. I have the shape memorized... If I see it I brake because it's better to be safe than sorry. Especially when I'm driving in suburb cities with bored cops.
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Mat_Drinks posted:I have the shape memorized... If I see it I brake because it's better to be safe than sorry. Especially when I'm driving in suburb cities with bored cops. This is me, just with the Holden Commodore here; they too are ubiquitous and all look the same. The worst is when some prick has a solar phone charger and a GPS in EXACTLY THE SAME PLACE as the cop cars have their little LED light blocks on the dashboard. edit: 
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