Modern frame

[iverness63]

I have a '63 that has a lot of rust in the front frame area. I was wondering if the wheel base on the newer Crown Vics are close to the Lincoln's.

[jleonard]

Probably a very different wheel base. You can find this information with some web searching, I'm sure.

This would be a very difficult thing to accomplish. The Lincoln is a unibody, so you would have a hard time fitting it over a separate frame without just setting it on top. And that would look pretty obvious.

- John

[iverness63]

Thanks for the insight. I plan on a huge amount of work to be done. I've had my car ten years now. If I were to actually find a front sub, it would almost be as much work for me. That's why I was pondering this idea.

[Gabriel]

Hey,

My grandad has a 90s crown vic. Ill be over there today so I could take
some measurements for you if you want

Cheers,
Gabriel.

[iverness63]

That would be great! Thanks.

[layddually]

i know this is an old thread but i thought about doing the same thing. but i want to use a front frame clip from a vehicle with anactual A arm on the bottom. then use 2x3x1/4 to build a custom frame. i will have to build a new floor, make body mounts, cut out the old front unibody frame.

[ReijerLincoln]

I applaud your bravery but I have to ask... 'why'?

[marolf101x]

I have to ask, "why not?" (then again, I enjoy the extreme when it comes to cutting things up!)

http://www.projectawdcamaro.com

[ReijerLincoln]

Why not? Assuming your car is a slabside, modifying the unibody design with a subframe would entail a lot of work. From a safety standpoint I wouldn't feel comfortable driving such a thing. From a practicality standpoint I can't see what added use it gives the car. It's still a 5000 lbs car that's flummoxed by corners. A final and more subjective point: I fail to see how it would improve the coolness... all that time and effort could better be applied otherwise.

Having said that, welcome to the forum!

[autostick]

I have to ask, "why not?" (then again, I enjoy the extreme when it comes to cutting things up!)

I agree, go for it, whatever floats your boat is a good idea. Just be careful when you search the term YNot.

[layddually]

why? #1 reason because i can. the stock unibody frame and front structure is rusted. this would not be the most difficult task i have done. i have built custom frames before. i have built completly new floors. now the idea i had is to use the front frame clip from say a full size chevy c1500 then 2"x3" box tube frame back. custom floor smoothed and painted with no carpet. or maybe use mustang II clip either way i will also be able to upgrade to 6 piston brake calipers and big rotors, the lower A arm will do away with the strut rods. i want to bend the pinch moulding lip over and lay true rocker and have something solid to drag. oh and did i mention i want to be able to drag the hell out of it.

now reasons not to do it. I dont know yet. oh ok i have one. the wife will be mad because it will take longer before she gets to drive it.

[layddually]

I applaud your bravery but I have to ask... 'why'?

why install aftermarket wheels? why mod the suspension? why change the paint? why change the stereo?
my answer to you is simple. To be different, to stand out. that is why i am also swapping the engine to the triton v10. the engine swap is happening even if i dont do the frame idea.

i just finished an 03 chevy truck with a 96 tbird irs on bags.

[ReijerLincoln]

oh and did i mention i want to be able to drag the hell out of it.

No you didn't. But that does change things. I presumed your were going to build a road legal car. I'm curious to see how things are going to work out, especially that motor. Hope you post a lot of photos and stories. How badly rusted is the unibody? You should be able to pick up a solid parts car (sedan) for under $2000.

[layddually]

sorry i didnt mean drag race. i meant drag it on the highway to make lots of sparks.
as for the v10 i saw one in a crown vic if they can stuff on in there. there should be plenty of room in the lincoln.

[layddually]

here is a link to mindtometals myspace. the pic is of an old chevy station wagon. they used what looks like an s-10 front clip oh and its unibody.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.c ... ID=9700944