I've wanted a Ford LTD (the Fox body kind) since I used one as a yard mule and parts runner when I worked as a mechanic in HS. I had no idea what was under the hood and what kind of trans it had, other than an auto, but I loved the modest size, 4dr practicality, and probably subconcously the potential in it. Been looking off and on for one on Craigslist, even found a wagon that I was going to pick up for HBS till the owner flaked on us. Found an '85 here in C-Spring for less than $1K and it looks to be in really nice shape. Rebuild 3.8 V6 and AOD, a repaint (they use sand here so it just tears the paint up, not rusts the bottom off), and what looks like a solid interior. For this cheap the wife and I might just be able to justify it as a daily driver since the mileage will beat what my 99 Silverado gets. Sell the truck and bank the savings to save up for something else to maybe put the growing family in. Oh by the way, we're expecting our second in June so the Lincoln LS might be a bit small since it's trunk is surprisingly puny in capacity.
Bob Holmes and I have been talking about a weirdo 2.3L Lima I4 with a blower if the 3.8 croaks. Hopefully a Ranger 4.0L SOHC A4LD will hold ~200hp at the flywheel for that idea.
Bob Holmes and I have been talking about a weirdo 2.3L Lima I4 with a blower if the 3.8 croaks. Hopefully a Ranger 4.0L SOHC A4LD will hold ~200hp at the flywheel for that idea.
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