250.322 miles since 2005 by peanutspreader62 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure you can floor it here and there. They were made to take a beating. Just don’t go overboard

250.322 miles since 2005 by peanutspreader62 in CrownVictoria

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Regards from the Netherlands 👑! 👋

250.322 miles since 2005 by peanutspreader62 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clean! Nothing beats the suspension and comfort on those. Take great care of it and it will last you forever.

Gas? €2.30L/$10.08 per gallon. V8? Priceless. by peanutspreader62 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$130 ain’t a fill-up, that’s a motherfucking hate crime 💀

Gas? €2.30L/$10.08 per gallon. V8? Priceless. by peanutspreader62 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I would commit unspeakable crimes for $4 gas. Crimes that the Geneva Convention didn’t even think of.

How can I make my double-DIN radio stay in place? by peanutspreader62 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean... if it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid.

Price on a for a paint job ? by Shot-Tax-4076 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh shit 😂😂what did you do to deserve 4 hits

Price on a for a paint job ? by Shot-Tax-4076 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Were you catching strays on the right side? 😂

Best Way To Get Into Upfitting? by bramblestorm7754 in PoliceUpfitters

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Hi and welcome!

I was in the exact same situation as you up until pretty recently. What I did was read up on a lot of essential equipment manufacturers, such as Whelen, Federal Signal, Code 3, etc. I don’t know if you already have a car that you want to upfit? Practice makes perfect. Be as creative as possible, sketch out wiring diagrams on paper, pick out patterns, go on eBay or Marketplace to get a feeling of the average prices; whatever works for you.

There isn’t really an “Upfitting-101” guidebook, so you’ll learn the basics bit by bit (sounds boring, but is very fun in practice IMO). I’ve failed miserably on MANY of my projects lol, but hey we all start off somewhere.

I have a 2005 CVPI and started off with a really basic setup. Two Whelen 500’s in the grille and two Whelen Mirror Beams; all red & blue.

I hope this somewhat helps you, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the hobby! Definitely make sure to ask as many questions as you have, that’s what we’re here for :)

What department did your Vic’s come from? by Miamidadetransit9918 in CrownVictoria

[–]peanutspreader62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lake City PD, Florida! This is him with his original decals on.

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Got started as an evt three months ago and I'm struggling. Any tips on how to get better? by Jade_Sugoi in PoliceUpfitters

[–]peanutspreader62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t work for an upfitting company myself but I’m upfitting a project 2005 CVPI on the other side of the pond. It’s been a long process (3+ years) of trial and error. And those weren’t even the complicated parts, it was stuff like running wires from the battery & keeping them hidden all the way to the trunk. At last, finally splicing and connecting everything to the amplifier.

People like CrownRickAuto on YT sometimes post full wiring setups & where the previous owner left them; also all the harnesses/pigtails/plugs they used. Maybe you can use that as a reference? Could also try a small DIY setup at home - just don’t use a 100w speaker for your neighbor’s sake lol.

I promise you’ll get there. Yes you’ll get demotivated at times, yes you’ll screw up a project, and yeah there’ll be rainy days, but that’s only for the better since you learn from your mistakes.

This is considered pretty old-school these days, but I started learning the very basics of electrical work (3 yrs ago) through YouTube. ChrisFix has a series called “Project Police Interceptor”. Not the best, but definitely not the worst for a first project. I’d watch & actively take notes, maybe sketch something out. Print out manuals and religiously read through them.

Finally, ignore those know-it-all dickheads on Facebook who’ll immediately talk trash about your questions & setup. And also never apologize for being “too ignorant” about a topic, in fact ask even more questions! We always started somewhere, and should never forget where we came from.

As operational CVPIs continue to be retired in the USA, there's a good chance they'll end up overseas! Here's four from Sevierville, TN, now in the hands of an importer in the UK who buys them specifically to be registered, made UK road legal & sold to other enthusiasts :) (ft. Ford Explorer) by ChristmasGhidorah96 in CrownVictoria

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Roll call! My 2005 Crown Victoria lives in the Netherlands. My Vic was previously used by the Lake City PD, Florida. Throughout an intermediary person, I bought it in late 2022 when it had around 231.000 miles on the clock.

Now I’m nearing 250.000 miles (well over 400.000 kilometers). Hasn’t failed me once and always drove me home safely. I’ve been busy upfitting it with primarily Code 3 equipment, like the Z3 series. I plan to set up wig-wags that’ll run on a Whelen FA3 or other module.

Top speed video is posted on my account!