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#1641 of 3244 by rea98d Dec 03, 2002 (7:48 pm)
Donut spares usually have instructions not to exceed a certain speed that, if doesn't get you killed, will most certainly get you arrested for impeding traffic. Donut spares were first concieved by Satan himself, BTW, and should be outlawed immeadiately. First thing I did when I got my T-Bird was go to the junkyard and get a full-size spare. I only later discovered wheels from a Crwon Victoria don't fit on a Thunderbird. Wheels from a Taurus, do.
#1642 of 3244 Regular tire for spare when touring Alaska by kinley Dec 04, 2002 (11:24 am)
An Alaskan Guide book highly recommended replacing the donut with a regular tire/wheel. After traveling the Top of the World road from Dawson City to Tok, I understood why. Expect to replace a windshield too when you get back.
#1643 of 3244 by tomcat630 Dec 04, 2002 (12:40 pm)
The only Ford "big wagon" that is coming to the market is the 2005 Freestyle. It will have AWD as an option, not RWD though.   Also, Daimler-Chrysler is bringing out the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Magnum. Based on the RWD LX platform.   I have a 1987 Merc wagon for fun and some go "eeww" while most others go "wow!"
#1644 of 3244 Side Window by piecekeeper Dec 14, 2002 (12:43 pm)
Does anyone know how much is costs to replace a side window on a 87 Grand Marquis? Does anyone know if you can buy one from a junk yard and place it in yourself? My son broke his, can't afford a new one so he's driving around without a side window. Please help if you can. If you have any answers, please send to my Email (piecekeeper2502aol.com) Thanks
#1645 of 3244 piecekeeper: Several years of Mercury GM and by kinley Dec 14, 2002 (10:32 pm)
Ford LTD/CV used the same window I believe. Asking an auto glass shop which windows work would give him more of a variety to look for in the wrecking yards. The library has a book or two which illustrates how to do the job. Check it out.
#1646 of 3244 Police vehicles by usaf52 Dec 15, 2002 (8:31 am)
Have noticed that the NYPD are replacing their CV's with Chevy Impalas, as are many police departments. Any reason for this? I remember there was always a bad rap on FWD cars as police vehicles, but now it seems to be the thing to do.
#1647 of 3244 by johnclineii Dec 15, 2002 (8:36 am)
Ford has gotten a LOT of bad press on the CV/GM's. They go kaboom in SERIOUS rear end accidents, accidents that would totally destroy lesser cars (but then again they are one of the few carlines left with the gas tank aft of the rear axle), and now there are departments which allege the frames are rusting.
#1648 of 3244 NYPD by jsylvester Dec 15, 2002 (5:18 pm)
They are switching simply because for crowded urban areas, police chases and high speed driving are not very common. Impala's are cheaper, and get better gas mileage.   Back in the 60's & 70's, NYC had always used 6 cylinder versions of police vehicles for the same reasons.   The CV explosions have been extremely rare, but in a society run by sensationalist journalists and lawyers, they smell a buck may be able to be made from it. Some say the newer more environmentally friendly gasolines are more volatile, as the events seem to take place in hot western states.
#1649 of 3244 jsylvester by usaf52 Dec 15, 2002 (5:39 pm)
Police depts in rural areas are also switching to the Chevy Impalas, as I have seen several areas of North Carolina that now have Impalas, and I understand some Florida areas are also switching.    One reason may be the newly adapted police policies of not going into those long auto chases as in the past. I do notice, though that State Police units still have the CV's.
#1650 of 3244 Window replacements, rusting frames, Impalas, etc. by harmar Dec 15, 2002 (6:34 pm)
Window replacement is fairly intuitive. Make a diagram (or take a polaroid or digital picture)before disassembling, keep screws, etc. for various parts in separate margarine tubs and/or color code them with they came from, and reassemble in reverse steps. The only caveat is to make sure no special tools are required. (Manufacturers often toss in some special screw THEY say is for some reason necessary, but I say is to make it tough for average Joes to do their own work.) Junk yards are hooked together online or via teletype now, so can locate even a distant window. Or ask a local glass shop where to look. In my area, glass shops will even give "poor" folks, such as college students, a break on labor costs. -- My '00 GM's frame was extremely rusty when I got it (16K miles, program car), and I was told they all are rusting that-a-way. It has caused me no problems, but, then, I haven't been whacked by any racers, either.-- My local frame shop (Michigan) told me local cops absolutely hate their Impalas, because their rear ends break away in high speed chases. State police still use CVs.

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