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As promised, I finally took some clean pictures of my car. See the second page for more clean pictures and a couple of updates.
This is my 1989 Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser. It has a 2-barrel carbureted 351 cu. in. V8, AOD transmission, and 2.73:1 positraction rear axle.
And yes, I know it's dirty in the pictures. That's what happens in the winter, especially if you live on a gravel road, which I do. One of these days I'll get some clean pictures up.
I haven't made very many modifications (yet), but I have installed a shift kit, which helps a lot. I also removed the entire A/C system since it wasn't working anyway and I didn't feel like recharging it, and the air pump and air lines to the catalytic converters. They were rusted off anyway, so I figured it would be best to just get them out of the way.
Future engine modifications include a 4 bbl intake (probably Edelbrock or some such piece) with Carter AFB carburetor (think Edelbrock Performer, same thing), ported and polished Mustang heads, 1.7:1 ratio roller rocker arms, probably a cam swap, double roller timing chain advanced 4 degrees for better low end torque, electric radiator fan, a splash of chrome here and there (valve covers, air cleaner, etc.), BBK 1 5/8" 351 swap headers, and 2.5" dual exhaust with no catalytic converters and (hopefully) a pair of cutouts.
I would also like to install a Mustang 5-speed manual transmission, though I may never get around to anything that ambitious.
The engine still seems to hold oil pressure quite well. With Mobil One 5W-30 oil in it, it seems to hold about 43 pounds of oil pressure all day long.
It also needs bigger tires in the rear. The front has the correct size, 225-70R15, but apparently someone at some point wanted to save a few bucks and put 215-75R15 tires on the rear. However, the tires have lots of tread left on them, so I won't be able to justify that change for awhile.
I'll most likely be switching to 16" steel rims before too long, so the rear tires may never get changed to the 225-70R15s. They're a good performance modification for handling, and also it makes upgrading to newer, larger front brakes possible.
Being a full size car with a 351 V8, the mileage is not great, though if I don't leadfoot it too much I can get around 17 mpg around town (it's about 13 if I'm having fun), and 20 on the highway.
Driver's Door Panel
C Pillar Emblem
Front End View
Left Front View
Front Seat Area
Left Taillight
Pro-Beater Decal (A creation of the guy I bought it from. I think it's pretty cool, and fits the car's image.)
Rear End View
Rear Driver's Side Door Panel--Note the lack of interior door handles and lock controls. Guess they figured once they got their man in there it would be a good idea to keep him there! Fortunately, however, all the linkages are there, just the handles are missing. I figure a trip to the junkyard and about 10 bucks should put me in business.
Rear Seat Area--Note the fact that the rear seats are vinyl for easy cleanup of whatever deposits the criminals leave.
Passenger Side Front Hubcap and Wheel--These are the 15"x6.5" rims and small hubcaps instead of 15"x6" rims and full wheel covers. This is part of the police interceptor package.
Steering Wheel and Dash--Note the 140mph speedometer with "Certified Calibration." The certification card is still in the glove compartment.
The trunk--The police package comes with a full size spare rather than the "toy" version. Also, the feature these cars are famous for, the cavernous trunk area. You could fit 4 bodies in there!
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