I have unexpectedly stumbled onto a local guy w/ Crown Vic being parted out. That's all I know at this point. I have emailed him, to find out year, condition, etc.
My question is what parts of the rearend and/or brakes are useable on a 68 coupe? What are ballpark reasonable prices if everything is complete and in good condition? And, what year Crown Vic should I be hoping for? I have done a quick search, but I'm at work and will be all weekend. Since this came up quickly and unexpectedly, I'm looking for a little help to decipher the 'nuts and bolts' of what I should be looking for when I hear back from him. I can research a little more on Mon. or Tues., but am hoping for a little guidance in the meantime.
Thanks in advance for any help that you can give me, and let me know if I need to give more info.
My question is what parts of the rearend and/or brakes are useable on a 68 coupe? What are ballpark reasonable prices if everything is complete and in good condition? And, what year Crown Vic should I be hoping for? I have done a quick search, but I'm at work and will be all weekend. Since this came up quickly and unexpectedly, I'm looking for a little help to decipher the 'nuts and bolts' of what I should be looking for when I hear back from him. I can research a little more on Mon. or Tues., but am hoping for a little guidance in the meantime.
Thanks in advance for any help that you can give me, and let me know if I need to give more info.
65ShelbyClone
Founding Member
Sounds like it would be an 8.8" rear and thus not a whole lot, if anything, will be a direct swap.
Thanks, clone. I had thought that there were some useable disc brake options. I must have remembered incorrectly, or had wishful thinking. Oh, well
Thanks, again.
Thanks, again.
dharrelson
Member
Hi, Guys.
I know I should introduce myself before posting, but I think I need to respond here. If you are interested in rear discs, the 95 CV is a good donor. Here's a thread with some useful info:
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=717933&highlight=crown+vic
Here's a write-up detailing the procedure by one of the members of the Classic Mustang mailing list:
http://www.mediamax.com/ynned/Hosted/ebrake_cables/Copy of Copy of crown vic rear discs.html
Sorry again for jumping in without properly introducing myself.
I know I should introduce myself before posting, but I think I need to respond here. If you are interested in rear discs, the 95 CV is a good donor. Here's a thread with some useful info:
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=717933&highlight=crown+vic
Here's a write-up detailing the procedure by one of the members of the Classic Mustang mailing list:
http://www.mediamax.com/ynned/Hosted/ebrake_cables/Copy of Copy of crown vic rear discs.html
Sorry again for jumping in without properly introducing myself.
65ShelbyClone
Founding Member
dharrelson
Member
Thanks for the info! Glad to hear that, and I REALLY appreciate the link!
You're welcome.
YMMV,
Dennis
I did this swap on my '65, and it was really pretty easy and straight forward.
Thanks, Dennis. That was my next question. Any thoughts on what would be a ballpark reasonable price for the necessary components off the 95?
dharrelson
Member
Thanks, Dennis. That was my next question. Any thoughts on what would be a ballpark reasonable price for the necessary components off the 95?
Not a very good one, I'm afraid. I bought my stuff from a local junk yard that wouldn't let me pull the parts myself, so I bought the entire rear end to make sure I knew how stuff came apart. I also bought 4 16" cop car wheels while I was at it. $350 for everything. You should probably figure on buying all the wear parts new (except the e-brake shoes and stuff), so you can get an idea for that from rock auto before you talk to the guy.
Later,
Dennis
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