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| Tweet Topic Started: May 21 2016, 06:22 PM (1,451 Views) | |
| webestang64 | May 21 2016, 06:22 PM Post #1 |
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So my Pop in 2002 bought this 96 Vic from the original owner ($3600). Then he sells it to my brother-in-law ($2000). Where upon my nephew gets it for his first car (free). My nephew gives the Vic back to my Pop and $4000 cash for my Pop's 99 Mustang coupe ($1000). A co-worker's step son needs first car, my Pop sells the Vic to him ($850). I just bought it from him for $500. I now am the 6th owner/4th family member to own this guy! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Plans for now are a good wash/buff/wax, clean the engine bay and a full service (I have every repair/parts receipt since original owner). For sure will put a stock dual exhaust as this is not a "Sport" or P71 model. It's very clean underneath does have a few body areas to attend too and one missing trim piece. Runs and drives very well and has AC!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!! |
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| juantoo3 | May 21 2016, 08:46 PM Post #2 |
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Congrats on the new ride! |
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| microbuss | May 21 2016, 08:54 PM Post #3 |
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well there's a joke on the steering wheel but not bad on the car |
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| funeralxempire | May 21 2016, 09:24 PM Post #4 |
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Interesting story behind it. So, ever considered about going lower? Spoiler: click to toggle
Edited by funeralxempire, May 21 2016, 09:26 PM.
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| daniel60 | May 21 2016, 09:28 PM Post #5 |
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Personal Luxury Car
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Very clean!! That's the vicks(body style) they had the excellent acceleration isn't it? |
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| GothicCarsUrban | May 22 2016, 12:15 AM Post #6 |
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Very nice! I have a 2007 P71 myself |
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| webestang64 | May 22 2016, 10:43 AM Post #7 |
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Thanks guys. microbuss.....You funny man! I'm going to add a kill switch as the Club is really only good to keep the armature thief at bay. funeralxempire.....That is so cool!! daniel60.....I believe this body style, from 1992 was the switch from the 5.0 to the SOHC 4.6. This guy does have very nice get up and go. This 96 is also the first year for OBDII emissions. GothicCarsUrban.....I do wish to add a spotlight to mine.....LOL |
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| Hosspower98 | May 22 2016, 11:09 AM Post #8 |
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Lovely old girl!
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| funeralxempire | May 22 2016, 11:12 AM Post #9 |
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Glad you liked it. I might eventually have to replicate it when I feel confident enough to use a GL for a custom build. Here's another idea I've seen done (all the same car): http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/72538-1999-ford-crown-victoria/ http://jalopnik.com/5920238/for-15000-join-the-mod-squad http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/propane-v-10-ford-crown-victoria-police-interceptor-specialty-file |
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| webestang64 | May 22 2016, 11:39 AM Post #10 |
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WOW! That Triton V10 Vic is crazy cool!
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| webestang64 | May 22 2016, 11:42 AM Post #11 |
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Thanks! I've always wanted one of these. |
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| Harvestman | May 22 2016, 01:09 PM Post #12 |
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I don't believe you, that looks to be in far too nice condition to be on its sixth owner.
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| Eurosport94 | May 26 2016, 10:35 AM Post #13 |
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For it seeing so many hands, that CV is in great shape! |
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| Milton Fox Racing | May 27 2016, 08:56 AM Post #14 |
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She just needs some tint and some new wheels!
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| webestang64 | May 30 2016, 01:10 PM Post #15 |
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So I was digging through a parts box and low and behold I found the 3 caps for the lace wheels. My Pop must have given these to me to sell after he lost a second cap. I kept them. I went on E-Bay and found one in perfect shape for $20 shipped. I'll get a new pic of the vic once I get them installed. Might give the wheels a coat of Argent silver too!
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| Hobie-wan | May 30 2016, 01:19 PM Post #16 |
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Hooray for pack ratted stuff being useful again.
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| craftymore | May 31 2016, 07:34 AM Post #17 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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Sweet Vic and a great story on keeping the car in the family. My daily driver is a '96 Vic in light saddle metallic with over 135,000 miles. I inherited it from my grandmother after she bought it new in '96. I've replaced the ball joints, rear brake pads, distributor, intake manifold and bought a new set of tires so far in less of three years of owning it. I'm achieving in the low 20s for average fuel economy. Mine has an electronic dash. Keep yours on the road. Long live the full framers!
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| webestang64 | Jun 2 2016, 12:56 PM Post #18 |
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She drives like a dream! I'll for sure keep this running. I'm a little familiar with these 4.6 OHC engines from working on this when my Pop owned it plus working on my Pop's 98 Mustang GT. I ordered new coil packs, wires and plugs. So different than driving those little Pony's....LOL |
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| Milton Fox Racing | Jun 3 2016, 02:15 AM Post #19 |
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Those center caps will bring them wheels back to life! ![]() Be carefull of the single women, they look at men in 4 door cars as good family providers.
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| webestang64 | Jun 13 2016, 01:28 PM Post #20 |
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Got the caps installed on the Lace wheels..... And give him a tune up with new MC coil packs, Accel wires and plugs.....
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| Milton Fox Racing | Jun 13 2016, 08:54 PM Post #21 |
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| webestang64 | Jun 20 2016, 06:27 PM Post #22 |
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Charged the AC.....burr..... |
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| Swifty | Jun 20 2016, 10:46 PM Post #23 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Looking good! Congrats on bringing this one back home! |
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| webestang64 | Jun 21 2016, 03:13 PM Post #24 |
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Thanks Swifty!! New headlights coming soon. |
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| webestang64 | Oct 7 2016, 12:48 PM Post #25 |
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New headlights installed..........![]() [/quote] |
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