Short Uni on Crown Vic: Let's see some pics!

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » December 9, 2006, 5:21 pm

Dang Bit, That is one good lookin' truck. I really like the stance on it.

ABA · Post by **ABA** » December 9, 2006, 6:38 pm

Me too bit, very cool.
Add a Jade Green with some Purple Ghost flames paint job (insert Tim Taylor grunt here)

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » December 9, 2006, 6:49 pm

Love the stance on your Slicks Bit. Nice rides.

bit · Post by **bit** » December 9, 2006, 9:19 pm

Thanks fellows I do appreciate the kind words.

Bit

doc · Post by **doc** » December 10, 2006, 7:50 am

Yeah, they look great......I'll score me a donor & get started.

Would you mind a visit sometime to take a gander @ the trucks & to pick your brain a little?

Thanks!
Doc

bit · Post by **bit** » December 10, 2006, 12:37 pm

Come on by Doc.

Bit

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » December 15, 2006, 12:21 pm

Thanks for posting those, bit. Looks great! Now, the questions:

Did you use the Crown Vic master cylinder and booster? What about the pedals?

What modifications are required to use the Crown Vic steering column?Does the angle or length of it need to change? It looks like foodstick maintained the stock angle and cut a new hole in the firewall.

What motors are you guys running? Anyone using fuel injected 5.0's?

How about the throttle cable and tranny kickdown? Could one just fab some new brackets and use the stock cables?

Finally, how much fender/tire clearance do you end up with in the front? Is it possible to go lower without scrubbing the tires on the inner fenders? I'm thinking in the context of lowering springs or cutting the originals to get a little more of a performance feel. Or if I were to install a slightly heavier engine (i.e. 351) while using the stock springs.

Feel free to point out any other major issues that need consideration.

mikecarson · Post by **mikecarson** » December 15, 2006, 5:46 pm

I just uploaded a bunch of pics, let me know if you need more.

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I'm using the FI 5.0, throttle cable will be the CV one, just need to get the fuel pedal located.

bit · Post by **bit** » December 16, 2006, 9:34 pm

Well cutting springs is the absolute wrong way to go as it would kill the ride, besides these trucks handle very well. I am running the 302 AOD in the uni ( all factory no modifications ), I used the crown vic throttle cable and pedal in it. As far as brakes go I used the factory crown vic master cylinder however I installed a 65 T. Bird slide away column and brake booster and used the brke pedal assembly out of the Bird as well.

I do not recommend that set up unless you are willing to put a lot of effort into it.

On the 2 piece truck I am using a 73 to 77 Ford Truck column and mustang brake booster with the crown vic master cylinder.

Currently it has the 302 with aod but I think I may switch to the 351 with a C 6 .

Bit

bit · Post by **bit** » December 16, 2006, 9:40 pm

I think I am running 255 50's on the front and I will tell you you have to be a little careful when turning in some places as it is perty tight.

We are running carbs on ours also.

Foodstick would have to tell you the mods he made on the his column.

You can call me at 336 240 3708 if you would like. I do go to bed a little early around 9.

Thanks Bit

CMenard · Post by **CMenard** » January 4, 2007, 3:05 pm

Bit,

Saw a picture of your Uni in Ol' Skool Rodz. That thing looks good.

I've been putting the inside of my bed back together on my Torino chassis'd 65 shorty.

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » January 4, 2007, 3:47 pm

CMenard wrote:Saw a picture of your Uni in Ol' Skool Rodz.

where's the link?

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » January 4, 2007, 5:55 pm

Seconded!

bit · Post by **bit** » October 14, 2009, 8:00 pm

I know this post is old but that truck won 1st place in that thing can you believe that. I too would like to see the link.

Thanks Bit