Panzer Platform
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I got a question from a DCT member about my username “Panzer” Platform.
This was my response.
@rcg530 @safedrivesolutions @Vortex Radar @viofo @VIOFO-Support @Jeff_Vantrue @ly-70mai @BlackboxMyCar
@DashCamMan @Nigel @kamkar @Karagandinez @Kremmen @LateralNW @Mtz @Paul Iddon @DT MI @gse @ogzogz
Yo ---------,
I get this question a lot, don’t worry it has nothing to do with war mongering, or Nazis.
When I started my YouTube channel February 2019 the original name was “Budget Panther Fan”.
Ford Motor Company’s “Panther” Platform was a modular automobile platform from 1979-2012, (longest running American platform in history 33 years).
Ford Crown Victoria (available to the public)
Ford Crown Victoria Taxi Cab (commercial fleet only)
Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (commercial fleet only)
Mercury Grand Marquis
Mercury Marauder
Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln Town Car Executive L (Limousine commercial fleet only)
It’s an “old, but gold” design no longer in production.
The reason for it’s success is due to its basic structure shared with full size trucks.
All models have;
1.) Body on frame design instead of unibody.
2.) Front mounted V8 engines.
3.) Longitudinally mounted transmissions.
4.) Rear wheel drive with live rear axle.
These four basic characteristics contribute to the durability, reliability, longevity, and extended service life along with cheap, and easy maintenance & repairs.
The general concept goes back almost 100 years.
It’s the epitome of K.I.S.S. design strategy, (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
From 1991 to early 2000’s the engine, transmission, rear end, and other components were shared with the F-150 Full Size Truck, E-150 Full Size Van, Mustang, and other Ford, Lincoln, Mercury products.
Ford got their money’s worth reusing the same tooling, machinery, and parts bins.
Cars with these characteristics earn a reputation over time being known as “built like a tank” because they are heavy duty, can take abuse, and last longer than average cars.
That’s why they were used as police cars, taxi cabs, and limousines.
Funny enough, no Panther Platform cars were made in USA.
They were assembled in Canada with parts made in Mexico, and abroad to maximize bean counter profitability.
Back to Panzer.
Shortly after starting my YouTube channel I was watching a WW2 documentary because I’m a history buff.
It said the reason Germany was dominant in the first part of the war was they had better tanks than the British, Canadians, US, and other allied forces.
That’s when I first heard the word Panzer.
I never heard that word before so I googled it.
The word Panzer has its origin in Latin, and Old French.
In French it’s called Pancier meaning “belly armor” or “breast plate”.
Like what a medieval knights wore.
In Latin it’s called Pantex meaning “paunch or belly”.
In German in means “Coat of Mail” or “Armored Vehicle”
So the word Panzer is more accurately interpreted as simply armor.
But because the Germans were so successful with their tanks they named “Panzers” that’s what everybody remembers.
Especially since it’s so recent, and we don’t have knights jousting anymore.
I wanted to shorten the name of my YouTube channel to Panther Platform but it was already taken.
So after learning the true meaning of the word, I settled on Panzer Platform because again my cars are built like tanks.
Here is the “about” info on my YouTube channel;
Hello my name is Chuck McCoy.
I'm a retired government employee.
This channel is dedicated to helping owners of Ford's 4.6L V8 Panther Platform with maintenance, and repairs.
1992-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
1992-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
1991-2011 Lincoln Town Car
2003-2004 Mercury Marauder
1992-2011 P71/P7B Police Interceptor
Need help with a Panther problem or, Check Engine Light DTC?
Email me: BudgetPantherPlatform@gmail.com
Playlists:
1.) Maintenance & Repair
2.) Product Reviews
3.) Viewer Q&A
4.) Extras
I provide well researched & accurate information, (alert me to any false & misleading info).
My channel is NOT monetized.
I am NOT an Amazon Affiliate.
I make videos for fun.
Here’s two videos about the Panther Platform;
This was my response.
@rcg530 @safedrivesolutions @Vortex Radar @viofo @VIOFO-Support @Jeff_Vantrue @ly-70mai @BlackboxMyCar
@DashCamMan @Nigel @kamkar @Karagandinez @Kremmen @LateralNW @Mtz @Paul Iddon @DT MI @gse @ogzogz
Yo ---------,
I get this question a lot, don’t worry it has nothing to do with war mongering, or Nazis.
When I started my YouTube channel February 2019 the original name was “Budget Panther Fan”.
Ford Motor Company’s “Panther” Platform was a modular automobile platform from 1979-2012, (longest running American platform in history 33 years).
Ford Panther platform - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Ford Crown Victoria Taxi Cab (commercial fleet only)
Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (commercial fleet only)
Mercury Grand Marquis
Mercury Marauder
Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln Town Car Executive L (Limousine commercial fleet only)
It’s an “old, but gold” design no longer in production.
The reason for it’s success is due to its basic structure shared with full size trucks.
All models have;
1.) Body on frame design instead of unibody.
2.) Front mounted V8 engines.
3.) Longitudinally mounted transmissions.
4.) Rear wheel drive with live rear axle.
These four basic characteristics contribute to the durability, reliability, longevity, and extended service life along with cheap, and easy maintenance & repairs.
The general concept goes back almost 100 years.
It’s the epitome of K.I.S.S. design strategy, (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
From 1991 to early 2000’s the engine, transmission, rear end, and other components were shared with the F-150 Full Size Truck, E-150 Full Size Van, Mustang, and other Ford, Lincoln, Mercury products.
Ford got their money’s worth reusing the same tooling, machinery, and parts bins.
Cars with these characteristics earn a reputation over time being known as “built like a tank” because they are heavy duty, can take abuse, and last longer than average cars.
That’s why they were used as police cars, taxi cabs, and limousines.
Funny enough, no Panther Platform cars were made in USA.
They were assembled in Canada with parts made in Mexico, and abroad to maximize bean counter profitability.
Back to Panzer.
Shortly after starting my YouTube channel I was watching a WW2 documentary because I’m a history buff.
It said the reason Germany was dominant in the first part of the war was they had better tanks than the British, Canadians, US, and other allied forces.
That’s when I first heard the word Panzer.
I never heard that word before so I googled it.
The word Panzer has its origin in Latin, and Old French.
In French it’s called Pancier meaning “belly armor” or “breast plate”.
Like what a medieval knights wore.
In Latin it’s called Pantex meaning “paunch or belly”.
In German in means “Coat of Mail” or “Armored Vehicle”
So the word Panzer is more accurately interpreted as simply armor.
But because the Germans were so successful with their tanks they named “Panzers” that’s what everybody remembers.
Especially since it’s so recent, and we don’t have knights jousting anymore.
I wanted to shorten the name of my YouTube channel to Panther Platform but it was already taken.
So after learning the true meaning of the word, I settled on Panzer Platform because again my cars are built like tanks.
Here is the “about” info on my YouTube channel;
Hello my name is Chuck McCoy.
I'm a retired government employee.
This channel is dedicated to helping owners of Ford's 4.6L V8 Panther Platform with maintenance, and repairs.
1992-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
1992-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
1991-2011 Lincoln Town Car
2003-2004 Mercury Marauder
1992-2011 P71/P7B Police Interceptor
Need help with a Panther problem or, Check Engine Light DTC?
Email me: BudgetPantherPlatform@gmail.com
Playlists:
1.) Maintenance & Repair
2.) Product Reviews
3.) Viewer Q&A
4.) Extras
I provide well researched & accurate information, (alert me to any false & misleading info).
My channel is NOT monetized.
I am NOT an Amazon Affiliate.
I make videos for fun.
Here’s two videos about the Panther Platform;
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