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Old Feb 19, 2015 | 05:17 PM
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Identifying a CV Front End

Could someone explain how to tell (without having the car as a reference) if a CV front end was removed from P71 Police Interceptor or standard car?

I have the opportunity to purchase the front end shown below for $200, but I'm not sure if it is from the correct year range and if it is compatible with my 64 F100.

Is this a good buy for $200?








 
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Old Feb 19, 2015 | 05:50 PM
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I found some info over on the crown vic forums and the post #3 seems to list some differences. If nobody here answers you might try a crown vic group.


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See post #3 in the link. Might help. I'm guessing since it looks like it has a sway bar that your pic is of a P71.


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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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Both p71 and standard front ends will work for the swap, as long as they are the aluminum, bolt in style (03+, i believe). I believe the difference is in springs and shocks.

What you have will work, and looks complete. You will need wheels with the correct offset also. For $200, that is a good deal.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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this looks just like what i am having put in my truck. the only difference between the two is the shocks and springs. i got mine for $275 so under $200 is an awesome deal.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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I've noticed two different types of upper frame mounts. One looks to be aluminum and one style is steel.

Any idea why the two types? Does this have anything to do with the Police Interceptor vs the standard CV?





 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 11:17 PM
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Well mine is a police interceptor front end and it appears mine is steel.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 11:24 PM
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Was looking around at other çrown vic clips and ones that say they are police interceptors show aluminum top mounts. It may be that some years had them and others didn't.
 
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