Ford pure stock

[dirtracer2a]

I'm sure this question has been asked but I can not find it, what ford car makes the best candidate to build a pure stock out of? I would prefer something with front steering setup. I have a lead on a 1989 (I think) Lincoln Town car, haven't looked at it yet so not sure if it would be good to start with or not, any input would be greatly appreciated.

[MM90]

Early 90's under 95 Crown Vic frame is best. If you can find an old 2 door LTD Crown Vic that's the old go to body style.

[dirtracer2a]

I was thinking crown vic was what I was going to use, couldn't decide which would be better 98-02 with watts link rear suspension or the 97 & earlier. Figured the pre 97 would be stouter and Im building it for my youngest boy so tough would be a good thing.

[JustAddDirt]

I have often thought of building one with the 98-02, shorten chassis to 110" and put a mustang looking body on it.

in my spare time....lol

[dirtracer2a]

JustAddDirt that is our plan, I have a buddy who deals in mustangs so he will get us a body, my only prob now is everyone with a 98-02 crown vic wants $1500 up around here local.

[LOGANSTANFORTH]

They want so much for them cause the demo derby guys found out they had very strong chassis' under them...

[dirtracer2a]

Bought a complete 1990 Lincoln Towncar last night for $150, now to start stripping it, the part I hate.

[nolimits9]

We built one with the wattz link cut down to 108 in . Car was surprisingly light and is fast ! it takes some getting use to driving with the wattz link ! The chassis wide and holds the track nice and you don't need a steering quickner either . We left the stock rearend in it and had problems breaking the stud that holds the wattz link to the rearend ! Great chassis !

[dirtracer2a]

What offset of wheels did you run nolimits9? I was getting ready to order wheels but dont want to get the wrong offsets. Im cutting this car down to 108" and we got a complete 73 mustang body that will be sitting on it.

[JustAddDirt]

dirtracer2a
mach 1 fastback
or
Coupe (notchback)

[dirtracer2a]

its just a coupe, i wouldnt feel right about tearing up a fastback lol

[bullwhinkle]

Easy, I run a 70 mustang, leaf spring, rear steering car, and it's fast. The great thing about is if you bend a control arm, you can a brand new one from a restoration web site. No running to junk yard.

[BSKA]

Easy, I run a 70 mustang, leaf spring, rear steering car, and it's fast. The great thing about is if you bend a control arm, you can a brand new one from a restoration web site. No running to junk yard.

You run stock front suspension? How does it hold up on a rough track? Have an 80 granada that I want to try.

[bullwhinkle]

Yes all stock. Holds up fine, stiff spring setup in front, very soft rear. I think the Granada and Mustang used the same front suspension parts.

[nguyenvinh2]

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[BSKA]

Bullwinkle, sent you a pm