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by 61ford
April 26, 2010, 7:46 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: crown vic question...
Replies: 20
Views: 764

i didnt do any channeling on the cab i did cut out the step well and im going to just take a piece of sheet metal and run it straight then take some tubing and rework my cab brace. yea several has been done no one has taken many pics so far im the only one documenting much of it but i havent got to ...
by 61ford
April 24, 2010, 4:25 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: crown vic question...
Replies: 20
Views: 764

id do some checking id say a hearse would prolly have a longer wheelbase although you could cut it down
by 61ford
April 20, 2010, 5:59 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: windshield rubber question
Replies: 14
Views: 408

there is a slight difference in them. ive got a uni without the trim and i got a spare cab (custom cab) that im changing roofs on and you can tell the custom cab has a little smaller post for the trim to set in. does anyone know if theres a problem with using just a regular window without the trim o...
by 61ford
March 13, 2010, 1:56 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 88 crown vic frame swap for 61 unibody
Replies: 42
Views: 20811

heres the front mount

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by 61ford
March 12, 2010, 2:10 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: crown vic swap under my uni ?????
Replies: 10
Views: 1474

to measure wheelbase go from center of wheel to center of wheel.im almost 100% certain there all the same go to crownvic.net and they can vertify.also engine choices may determine which you want 302 was used up thru 91 and 92 on was 4.6 if youre needing a engine
by 61ford
March 11, 2010, 4:52 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: crown vic swap under my uni ?????
Replies: 10
Views: 1474

check the wheelbase but they should be the same if your uni is a short youll want 114 inch wheelbase i know my 88 cv is exactly 114 and i think the wheelbase is the same from 80-current.the frame swap isnt that bad youll have to notch or raise your bedfloor.i have my rear mounts made and pics up.far...
by 61ford
March 6, 2010, 7:45 pm
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 88 crown vic frame swap for 61 unibody
Replies: 42
Views: 20811

finally did get my rear mounts welded in.got my front figured out just aint carried out the plan yet

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by 61ford
February 4, 2010, 1:59 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Take a look at this part is this factory
Replies: 9
Views: 481

whose the member i might get me a decal
by 61ford
February 4, 2010, 12:14 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Take a look at this part is this factory
Replies: 9
Views: 481

thats good to know about that trim ill keep those then.im saving some of the trim i know they dont make dash trim and that door for a 65 im hunting for id like to build up a factory looking custom cab for it. now what about that custom cab panel if i sold it what should i ask for it?and if you did t...
by 61ford
February 4, 2010, 9:57 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Take a look at this part is this factory
Replies: 9
Views: 481

Take a look at this part is this factory

those trim "spears" around the door.i think i may have seen them before i think ill keep them if there something rare for a future use but if there not factory i may toss them. http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae335/61fordunibody/002-4.jpg also its got the custom cab lower panel?is that ...
by 61ford
February 3, 2010, 9:34 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: theres a slick on powerblock this weekend...
Replies: 10
Views: 369

my guess would be they just type it backwards he cut off the 61 cab on the uni and welded in a 63
by 61ford
February 2, 2010, 5:37 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Did 64 custom cab have the gear and lightning bolt in seat
Replies: 5
Views: 304

well ill keeping on digging thru layers of upholstery and see if i find it lol
by 61ford
February 2, 2010, 1:59 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Did 64 custom cab have the gear and lightning bolt in seat
Replies: 5
Views: 304

Did 64 custom cab have the gear and lightning bolt in seat

i bought a spare cab today 64 custom cab seat has been recovered i count so far 3 times and ive been hunting through all these layers to see if it has the gear and lightning bolt in the seat upholstery anyone know
by 61ford
February 1, 2010, 5:29 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: For those with crown vic frame swaps what wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 428

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae335/61fordunibody/001-3.jpg thats bout how its gonna sit not slammed but kinda lowered.prolly somewhere in a 205 or 215 tire im wanting either a 16 or 17 inch wheel but i dont want to run really low profile tires i like to keep everything proportional not mammot...
by 61ford
January 31, 2010, 9:17 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: For those with crown vic frame swaps what wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 428

For those with crown vic frame swaps what wheels

been looking at different wheel offsets and such for my 88 crown vic swap.the factory wheels stick way too far in and im trying to find a set of wheels preferbly torque thrust style that will get them out to the edge of the fender.anyone handy enough with offsets to know what i might need? i was loo...
by 61ford
January 26, 2010, 10:27 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: radio delete plates for 61-66 f series.
Replies: 30
Views: 1087

what i think would be nice is a radio patch panel have a factory radio cut out with some spare metal for dashes that have been modified so someone could put back stock.
by 61ford
January 6, 2010, 11:52 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Differences in door hinges
Replies: 5
Views: 277

Differences in door hinges

ive got a unibody and seem to have lost the pass side door hinges somewhere i rem reading there was a difference in them i have a 64 hinge that has a spring but my factory 61 hinges on the dr side does have any springs.Anyone shead some light so ill know which ones ill need to go hunt up?
by 61ford
January 1, 2010, 4:51 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: fender fitment problem
Replies: 6
Views: 279

i went and tried to install them looks like im missing that L shape bracket and i cant figure out how it all bolts to the firewall i was thinking that L shape bracket was the thing sticking out from the firewall bc i thought i rem the fenders somehow bolting to that and also looks like i need one of...
by 61ford
January 1, 2010, 3:28 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: fender fitment problem
Replies: 6
Views: 279

thanks uncle skip that shines some light on the subject ill have to go order one of those straps i rem it and carolina classics has em.WHat i was trying to do was fix my front frame rails they need to be dropped down on this crown vic was why i was trying to hang my fender.Ill go do what you said an...
by 61ford
January 1, 2010, 3:11 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: fender fitment problem
Replies: 6
Views: 279

heres my problem i went and checked what all said all seem to be dead on although my old fender the bottom is rusted out of it so i took a good guestimate.Now how im trying to bolt these things to the truck is directly.There isnt any body spacers im missing is there?I didnt rem any but the truck has...