OK I start off by saying the 1964-66 Lark type, 1962-64 Hawk and the T cab (Champ) pickup would be my 'victims' for the 2014 model year.
All of the above; reinforce the bodyshells/frames for rollover strength, front/side impact protection etc. with the convertibles being given a 'bye' since it'd be too difficult to strengthen the windshield frame to closed car standards.
Lark: 2 door sedan/hardtop, 4 door sedan, and Wagoneer(sp) with both sliding/non sliding roof options.
Hawk: two door hardtop and convertible.
Champ: regular, extended and crew cab models and maybe a 4 door SUV variant.
Engines: def a Stude based 259-289 V8 albeit with direct fuel injection, aluminum block/heads, etc. and the 1962-64 Six updated the same way.
Transmission: multispeed AT or 5 spd stick offered in all bodystyles.
Modern front suspension but still using the basic 1951-85 (Stude/Avanti) design but with balljoints and rack & pinion steering.
Disc brakes.
Integral HVAC and the other creature comforts expected today.
Any comments, additions, subtractions, etc.................fire away.
All of the above; reinforce the bodyshells/frames for rollover strength, front/side impact protection etc. with the convertibles being given a 'bye' since it'd be too difficult to strengthen the windshield frame to closed car standards.
Lark: 2 door sedan/hardtop, 4 door sedan, and Wagoneer(sp) with both sliding/non sliding roof options.
Hawk: two door hardtop and convertible.
Champ: regular, extended and crew cab models and maybe a 4 door SUV variant.
Engines: def a Stude based 259-289 V8 albeit with direct fuel injection, aluminum block/heads, etc. and the 1962-64 Six updated the same way.
Transmission: multispeed AT or 5 spd stick offered in all bodystyles.
Modern front suspension but still using the basic 1951-85 (Stude/Avanti) design but with balljoints and rack & pinion steering.
Disc brakes.
Integral HVAC and the other creature comforts expected today.
Any comments, additions, subtractions, etc.................fire away.
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