Frank Wyatt Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Actually, the 1990-1991 5.0L in the big cars was like the 460, polygroove belts, not a true serpentine setup. That's the way my 1990 Town Car is. It uses two belts unlike a true serpentine style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 Actually, the 1990-1991 5.0L in the big cars was like the 460, polygroove belts, not a true serpentine setup. 1991 was the last year for the old boxy Crown Vic wasn't it? Was it the last year for the 5.0 as well? Right, not a true serpentine system. It does have two belts. I wouldn't mind having a serpentine system on my old 302, if there was an easy way to do it. Not that there's anything wrong with the V-belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Actually, the 1990-1991 5.0L in the big cars was like the 460, polygroove belts, not a true serpentine setup. 1991 was the last year for the old boxy Crown Vic wasn't it? Was it the last year for the 5.0 as well? Right, not a true serpentine system. It does have two belts. I wouldn't mind having a serpentine system on my old 302, if there was an easy way to do it. Not that there's anything wrong with the V-belts. Just got word via FB that this little peach arrived at the local Pick-N-Pull this afternoon. Fairly well intact too. Too bad I don't need anything from it...lol. I might go grab that padded steering wheel. '86 w/302 EFI and Auto trans. Interior looks really nice compared to how most of them arrive at the junkyards around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just got word via FB that this little peach arrived at the local Pick-N-Pull this afternoon. Fairly well intact too. Too bad I don't need anything from it...lol. I might go grab that padded steering wheel. '86 w/302 EFI and Auto trans. Interior looks really nice compared to how most of them arrive at the junkyards around here. Man, there's lots of good stuff there. Is that a tilt column? Grille? Bumper(s). Headlight doors. Bucket seats or captain's chairs? And on and on and on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Man, there's lots of good stuff there. Is that a tilt column? Grille? Bumper(s). Headlight doors. Bucket seats or captain's chairs? And on and on and on! Wow! Cool, I think I’d be there grabbing stuff just cause! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Wow! Cool, I think I’d be there grabbing stuff just cause! I know, right? I have an overwhelming urge to do so...lol, but must hold back because I have parts now that I don't need;). Gary, are those high back bucket seats factory? There's a switch/lever on the seat down on the bottom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Wow! Cool, I think I’d be there grabbing stuff just cause! I know, right? I have an overwhelming urge to do so...lol, but must hold back because I have parts now that I don't need;). Gary, are those high back bucket seats factory? There's a switch/lever on the seat down on the bottom... Captain's chairs were an option on the Supercabs and Broncos. 1985's Rapid Spec price sheet says: Captain's chairs — cloth wholesale $415.49 suggested retail $491.70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Wow! Cool, I think I’d be there grabbing stuff just cause! I know, right? I have an overwhelming urge to do so...lol, but must hold back because I have parts now that I don't need;). Gary, are those high back bucket seats factory? There's a switch/lever on the seat down on the bottom... The factory captain chairs are really comfortable and the arm rests are great. Both driver and passenger have the lever on the side that tilts the back. The passenger side has a lever on the opposite side that launches the seat forward for rear seat access. The drivers side has a lever on the front that slides the seat forward/backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 The factory captain chairs are really comfortable and the arm rests are great. Both driver and passenger have the lever on the side that tilts the back. The passenger side has a lever on the opposite side that launches the seat forward for rear seat access. The drivers side has a lever on the front that slides the seat forward/backwards. I have a pair of those as well as a console, although a different console than would be with those, all upholstered to go in Dad's truck. And I have the base from the 90's trucks that bolts into the regular cab trucks. Further, I've reworked the tracks for the seats to bolt into the base such that the whole package is a bolt-in - although the seat backs may hit the rear window so some shimming may be required to adjust the angle. All of that is written up verbosely back on FTE and there are links in my Dad's Truck Build document in the first post of that thread. But I've thought seriously of installing them in Big Blue if we are going to take him on long trips and/or off-roading. The comfort of the seats would be welcome on the trips, and the arm rests might be really appreciated to hold onto. And while they are very much the wrong color, if I like them well enough I might get another pair and put them in blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I have a pair of those as well as a console, although a different console than would be with those, all upholstered to go in Dad's truck. And I have the base from the 90's trucks that bolts into the regular cab trucks. Further, I've reworked the tracks for the seats to bolt into the base such that the whole package is a bolt-in - although the seat backs may hit the rear window so some shimming may be required to adjust the angle. All of that is written up verbosely back on FTE and there are links in my Dad's Truck Build document in the first post of that thread. But I've thought seriously of installing them in Big Blue if we are going to take him on long trips and/or off-roading. The comfort of the seats would be welcome on the trips, and the arm rests might be really appreciated to hold onto. And while they are very much the wrong color, if I like them well enough I might get another pair and put them in blue. Scott, ha! Launch is a good term for the seat going forward! My pass. seat was wobbling around making noise and in general being annoying. I put some large area washers under the worn and hard rubber bushings. Took care of it. Now I need to find a suitable sub, couldn’t find any with part numbers available. The seats are comfy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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