The cop versions got a shield of sorts added into them as standard production after it was discovered that in a number of rear end collisions (high speed ones where the cruiser was parked and someone rammed them from behind) the gas tank would be shoved up against the body and frame, rupturing and bursting into flames, I believe.
Hence the Pinto analogy. -D who owned one of those recalled Pintos > On Nov 17, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >>> I just learned that the cop versions have a much safer quality, as >>> there is some manner of Anit-Pinto in the enforcers that the standard >>> cars are not privy to. > >> Anit-Pinto????? > > Anti fire device around the gas tank, maybe? > Maybe what is referenced in this ad as a "kevlar trunk pack"? > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/2008-ford-crown-victoria-p71/6725772386.html > > I do like this one. > Looks good with the Mustang wheels. > Could probably bolt in Lincoln Town Car seats, if wanted. > They are the same chassis. > > Rick > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
