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wfo guy
10-01-2019, 03:03 PM
This project is completed. I'm putting up a link to a project video. It's just an overview. If there are questions, I'll try to answer and provide pics if needed. Thank you
https://youtu.be/3pwMKzIkX4Q

wfo guy
10-02-2019, 06:21 AM
I shortened the above video. It's half as long, now

wfo guy
10-02-2019, 02:17 PM
These are fast paced so as to not waste time. If there is something of interest, pausing may be necessary. They are an overview of what was done, not a complete view.
Part1: Disassembly and front suspension https://youtu.be/AnSluK-klLM
Part 2: Donor disassembly https://youtu.be/7daB02FZBqM
Part 3: Metal Repair https://youtu.be/NBGD-3UgJH0
Part 4: Paint and body https://youtu.be/F-_iQyojCcs
Part 5: Misc., mechanical and some electrical https://youtu.be/JmDpqL5NRzA
Part 6: Tbird IRS installation https://youtu.be/X1EibnW4Q4s

wfo guy
11-03-2019, 03:46 PM
I had a few things that I didn't like so I've been working while driving. I looked at dropping the front coil overs while I was almost finished but didn't like what I saw. My son sent me an email with a pic of a 72 that had been lowered with a combination of items. Lowering links were listed. After googling, I found a set for $30. That's very reasonable but I build most things. I do a little more research and find that those only clear stock crown vic wheels. If you have deeper back space, you're in trouble. I found a guy who builds everything like me who had made a set with a 3/4" offset for clearance. I bought some metal and went to work. The right side went well. The left side wouldn't clear the a-arm with the spring cup on the coil over. I solved this by cutting the links in half and changing the offset by 3/8" . Mission accomplished. :) The pics show the links , the clearance and the end result.

Motown 454
11-03-2019, 06:51 PM
That came out nice ! You’ve got a nice set of rides there.

wfo guy
11-04-2019, 04:34 PM
Thanks, Wayne. :)