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[Dave Van]

3 hours ago, peter31a said:

I think the Crown Vics are popular for converting vintage Ford trucks to modern engine and chassis. They will probably become scarce fast.

Like when the hot rodders figured out Vega Wagons had the perfect roof filler for 30's era cars. A buddy of mine bought up dead Vega wagons, cut the roofs off and sold the rest for scrap. The hot rodders were paying about three times what he paid for the cars just for a ready roof!! 

[NYLIBUD]

Well I really think that the newer Crown Vic's with the complete police package,might some day be a sort of collectible in years to come..Of course they would have to be immaculate and low mileage..But what's great is everything on the car is built very strong,and tight.Like I said,the owner stated it handles like a sports car.But I'm not talking big big bucks for these cars.Yes the  Maurader is worth more,but that's because they didn't build a lot.The Vic and the Marauder,are two of my favorite cars.I guess I just like big cars..And as I said,it's amazing the cottage industry of easy bolt ons.If Someone got the car tuned right,it would probably get it into the 10s.I Just hope the deal goes through. 

Edited October 25, 2018 by NYLIBUD

[Lunajammer]

[Ace-Garageguy]

Trickest Crown Vic I ever saw had an engine swapped in from a totaled Saleen S281-SC (supercharged), rated around 450HP. Quite the sleeper.

[NYLIBUD]

Ok I bought the car,Hooray for me.The owner took me for a ride.This car is so fast and handles like a sports car.Dual exhaust.Complete full police package.It was a detectives car.No rust on the body and you can eat off the engine and chassis.Body and paint are awesome.The owner is a mechanic.New tires,new brakes.And the cars lights and siren were never removed from the car.They are disconnected of course,but everything is there.With a complete wire harness in the trunk.And a trunk that is enormous.I don't know,I guess it's my sort of hot rod.I Couldn't afford,nor find a Marauder.I figure a clean well taken care of Vic would be the next choice.All black.And the interior is also clean.

Edited October 20, 2018 by NYLIBUD

[NYLIBUD]

2 hours ago, Lunajammer said:

Paper cars,very cool.I have a few of those.

[Ace-Garageguy]

12 minutes ago, NYLIBUD said:

Ok I bought the car,Hooray for me.The owner took me for a ride.This car is so fast and handles like a sports car.Dual exhaust.Complete full police package.It was a detectives car.No rust on the body and you can eat off the engine and chassis.Body and paint are awesome.The owner is a mechanic.New tires,new brakes.And the cars lights and siren were never removed from the car.They are disconnected of course,but everything is there.With a complete wire harness in the trunk.And a trunk that is enormous.I don't know,I guess it's my hot rod.I Couldn't afford,nor find a Marauder.I figure a clean well taken care of Vic would be the next choice.All black.And the interior is also clean.

Congrats !     That's a car I'd really love to own, but I'll probably never get around to another Vic. Take good care of her. She probably knows the way to all the good 24-hour eating places.  

Edited October 19, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy

[NYLIBUD]

I just always thought these cars were really good looking and stealthy,in all black.And like I said,you can't out run one of these Crown Vic's.No way,don't even try.I know PO depts are using the ugly POS Ford Taurus,at least in my area they are.But I still see some Crown Vic's patrolling.I don't know,to me The Crown Vics,and of cause the Marauders,are like four door muscle cars.Varooom

Edited November 1, 2018 by NYLIBUD

[NYLIBUD]

5 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Congrats !     That's a car I'd really love to own, but I'll probably never get around to another Vic. Take good care of her. She probably knows the way to all the good 24-hour eating places.  

Yea,It's gonna stop right in front of a Dunkin Donuts,and I'll get slammed in the back..Lol.And just FYI I didn't buy it to play cop and pull people over.I just aways liked the Crown Vic's like I said.And I finally found one for cheap.

[NYLIBUD]

I think maybe in the spring I'll throw a nice super charger on the car.And a few other mods.

[iamsuperdan]

Let's see some pics!

 

Now you've got me wanting one. Wifey would NOT be impressed if I brought one of these home. lolz

 

[Rob Hall]

Always wanted one of these a project car, preferably a brown one..  Not enough garage space. 

Edited October 20, 2018 by Rob Hall

[NYLIBUD]

Once again,I can't Believe how many different bolt on mods you can add to these Crown Vic's.I've been searching on line and u tube,and can't believe what some of these guys do,to boost their performance in an already fast car.Should be fun come this spring

[NYLIBUD]

I haven't put the car on the road as of yet,but I have been driving around my neighborhood.This car flys,wow..The P71.It even sounds like a plane.Whatta Great car.

[NYLIBUD]

So I decided that if it's available,in my state,I'm gonna get "NO-COP"for my plate on my Crown Vic..I just like the car,that's all,not playing fake cop..But I mean who doesn't like cop cars,come on.I'm trying to put it on the road Friday.I'm just putting off going to the dreadful DMV office.In fact I might pay a friend who is broke,to go register my car.Thats how much I despise going to the DMV...The Last time I bought a car,was about five years ago,and that car is now 18 years old..Actually I Never owned a new car,I wonder how many other people out there never bought a new car.Hey should this topic be a separate thread..It Wasn't the money,I just never liked most new cars I guess.

Edited October 31, 2018 by NYLIBUD

[NYLIBUD]

Welp again,I can't post any pics.?..I Just installed a KnN cold air intake.

[espo]

If "NO-COP" is taken you might consider "SUPRISE" or "MAY BE" . 

[NYLIBUD]

2 hours ago, espo said:

If "NO-COP" is taken you might consider "SUPRISE" or "MAY BE" . 

That could work.

[NYLIBUD]

Cost me just under $300 to register the Crown Vic..The DMV guy read off a huge list of chargers and sur chargers.Thats the NYSDMV.I despise the DMV.Sat there for hours.Why can't we do all that stuff on our phones?We Do everything else?

[NYLIBUD]

Got the car out this weekend,and I have to say,the car is not only fast,I mean I just tap the gas,and she takes off.As I said,theres plenty of power and torque.Plus the car rides like a new car.Seems like it's floating on air on the road..

[NYLIBUD]

Well I decided to throw a set of Flowmasters on the car,and change the lower pulleys.Luckily I have a friend whose a Mustang nut,so he's been giving me a hand..Then see what else we can come up with.Heres Some nice PO cars.The blue and white Ford is the sheriffs car from the original First Blood/Rambo movie.The one that Brian Dennehy was chasing Rambo on the motorcycle.I guess someone restored it.

Edited November 10, 2018 by NYLIBUD

[NYLIBUD]

Police cars are great cars.Old and new ones.Just kind Of always thought they were pretty cool..I never did get on the force in NYC,or out on LI,but I liked their cars,or prowlers,as the movie Fargo calls them.

[NYLIBUD]

So I threw on the Flowmasters.The car sounds great.Nice rumble,not too loud.The KnN and throttle body spacer,are all done.Now I'll try and get the lower pulleys done,and maybe an extra tranny cooler.

Edited December 4, 2018 by NYLIBUD

[JollySipper]

I'm not sure I would put underdrive pulleys on it, man...... Don't they make the water pump turn slower? I had them on a 5.0 mustang, and it wanted to overheat if I was sitting in a drive-thru or something.....

[NYLIBUD]

9 hours ago, JollySipper said:

I'm not sure I would put underdrive pulleys on it, man...... Don't they make the water pump turn slower? I had them on a 5.0 mustang, and it wanted to overheat if I was sitting in a drive-thru or something.....

Yea that's something to think about.

Thanks for the advice.