Project "Big Air"
 

So, we got a little bored on a Saturday and decided to.. um... modify one of our guy's winter beaters... an '89 Grand Marquis Wagon

Started with installing a 78 Monte Carlo glass cowl hood center section....

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Along with a spare GTO "Judge" Stripe Kit...

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We decided there needed to be additional downforce in the rear, so a custom aluminum rear spoiler was installed.

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Still lacking front downforce and aerodynamics, a 98 Camaro front bumper was added.

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you need to make the right rear taillight match the euro-clear one on the left. Other than that it sa-weeeeeeeeeet !

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And then it was time to test.....

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Ahh Russ, the ole family truckster.

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Steady as she goes!

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Pretty large debris field at the point of impact, which measured out at 21 ft from the top of the snow bank.
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There was minimal suspension deflection through the over-extended range of motion, however, there was substantial frame deflection that may result in bumpsteer and cooling fan to radiator clearance issues.

The gain in front aero was negated by ground clearance issues on the approach angle of the ramp. As you can tell from the picture below, that issue took care of itself.
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Another test jump landing. Videos will be up shortly.

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Wow
 

RS

GUYS THANK FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT..action shots and play by play..:rofl:

Kind of a nice break from working on cars that have to be perfect huh?

ILL AWARD you best snow bank jump in a grand marquis- judge-camaro-monte $hit box wagon..:lol:

Tom

Is your last name Griswald by any chance?:lol:

Can't wait for the video :lol: Most of us only dream of doing stupid shat like that :thumbsup:

That's some funny sh_t right there man. Thanks for the laughs! Can't wait to see the video. :thumbsup:

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Thats AWESOME!!! Now thats having fun :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Those wagons are tanks, we had some much fun as kids doing everything you shouldn't do with Dads wagon. Brings back great memories of destruction.

Thanks for the entertainment-Rich