Any Lincoln Cont. guys know of any good sites?
 

Hi guys,

We're building a 69 Mustang here for a customer, and we recently purchased a fully built 460 big block with a new C6 trans for the car, but it came with something a little extra.... a suicide door 68 Lincoln Continental. Motor and trans are on a stand, and out of the car, fully built and ready to go, which is nice for our customer.

I'm inheriting the Lincoln, as the customer doesn't want anything to do with it, so we're going to build it as a driver. Anyone know of any cool Lincoln sites, or part suppliers? We're going to paint it black, with a white interior, already has AirRide, and a Ford 9", and I'm thinking 22" Schott Modsports.

Thanks for any help. :thumbsup:

Sounds like a cool build. I would start looking on the mustang sites and other Ford sites. Maybe a link or other info available there.:cheers:

Post some pics, you know the dreaded "worthless without pics" smileys are on the way right?

my garage would be the perfect site - but I'd have to make a cutout in the garage door. :unibrow:

That was on the short list for my first ride. That and a '32 Ford a Hemi got sold before I got to look at them. As fate would have it - a '68 Camaro was the next great candidate.

I'll wait on the obligatory pics in the meantime.

Thelincolnforum.net is a great site to get all the info on these overlooked beauty's.

parts=
kanterauto.com
lincolnlandinc.com
mobsteel.com(also great pics of recent builds)

Mobsteel.com is definitely a cool place to look for ideas/custom parts.

I happen to be selling my mobsteel - PM if interested

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/1488284442.html

http://www.autotraderclassics.com/fi...sationId=36530

I have a Google Alert for mobsteel - so when previous member posted mobsteel web address it came up in my alert.

I'm not a frequent visitor to this forum so please PM to contact me.

(if you're not interested in the purchase for yourself - I'm willing to pay a "broker fee/finders fee")

Jon,

Put a 5.4 DOHC and a 6 speed in it. :cool:

Here ya go Jon try these guys out they can find the most obscure parts for Lincolns and they have built quite a few impressive ones as well hope this helps.

http://www.mobsteel.com

Check out the rides section

thelincolnforum.net is filled with purists and old geezers who freak out if you use the wrong glass in a side window or the wrong bushing.... they despise my car.

I've had it 10 years so if theres any questions you have feel free to fire off a PM.

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http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Rr...0/IMG_2303.JPG

I'll be completely honest with you though: Do not plan on fixing one up/restoring one unless it has TONS of sentimental value, you can dump 50k into restoration and it'll still only be worth 25k...

Theres not much of a market for them, and parts are EXPENSIVE. My windshield alone was $1400 and there were 3 in the country and hours of phonecalls.

No disrespect intended but this car is a prime example of why you don't fix up a continental. Its my guess this car has 50-60k into it easily and at 30k it'll be a tough sell for a hard top. 25k is a more realistic price.

Considering how cool they are and how low production numbers were, you'd think they'd be worth more...

Last thing you want to be doing while driving a lincoln is shifting. They are designed to be relaxed in. I refer to mine as the floating couch....

Hot Rodding a slab side lincoln is silly. They're yachts.

I've had Town Cars and I would've done a 6 speed manual swap in a heartbeat.

Guys put 6 speeds in these much more complex modern day land yachts and really like the transformation. I own a black one myself and may do that swap.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...700312-1sm.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...inalDays07.jpg

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60's era continentals are nice. However I prefer the 1956 continental Mark II, but I am biased as we have one sitting under cover for future attention. I think I have some pix of it on my fquick garage.

Hey John, Are you sure it is a 68? 69 was the first year for the 460 if I remember right. If it's a 69 call me.

Kevin

Pimp daddy John... those can be cool cruisers if done right. Heres one for inspiration. I cant remember who built it, but its worth a look. :unibrow:

we have been brain storming like crazy on this car. Jon has some tricks up his sleeve as usual but when this thing is done, it is going to be one bad ass cruiser! I will post pics up in the projects section as soon as we get going. I am taking this car on a Vegas trip rather Jon likes it or not.

Mobsteel is responsible for that car. As an owner of a continental, anyone trying to make a 6100lb automobile fast or handle is off their rocker.... :lol:

Thanks for all the help guys! Some good info, with some good links. I found mobsteel while doing a google search, but I'm sure I'll have to call those guys if we need any advice since they've probably already sourced a lot for these cars.

Kevin, I double checked the DMV paperwork, but yes, it is a 68. There was a box in the trunk with small block valve covers, but I have no idea what was the motor that was in it before. I received the car, no motor, and a C4 trans tied up under neath it. The guy had a 460 built for it, and it sat on a stand for over a year with a new C6. We'll be using all of that in the 69 Mustang we're building. So I'll be hunting down a motor for this car if anyone has anything for sale. :unibrow:

Rogue, thanks! I'll be PM'ing you for sure for help. I don't plan on spending a lot on this car, not more than 25K, that's for sure. We'll do most of the work for ourselves, so that should help. Just want to make it a cool, clean, cruiser for next Spring/Summer. I'm sure it will snowball to some extent, but hopefully not too far.

The body is in excellent shape. One bad spot of rust on the passenger side rear door, but no biggie, we'll fix it up. One of the best things about this car is all the trim is in great shape, and everything is there. I'm missing the passenger side mirror, but that's about it.

All the windows are in great shape. I can't believe someone else posted up they paid 1400 bucks for a windshield. Holy crap.

I think the main thing I'm going to have to hunt down are a front end rebuild kit, bushings, power steering box, etc. I guess I could rebuild the box in it if I need too.

Here are some photos of it as my guys have been stripping it and getting it ready to go to the body work tomorrow. All the interior is in my trailer going over to my interior guy tomorrow.

As for the plans for the car.... It's going to be painted gloss black, with a white interior. All the chrome will be re chromed, and all the stainless will be re-polished. Something different: I'm actually going to stitch in inserts into the seats in the shape of the Flor de lis. The door panels have embroidery done in a diamond shape, so we'll use the flor de lis shape to replace those too. Something different. Kind of goes with the cruiser, greaser, tattoo style I plan for the car.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...eurDiLys-1.jpg

I already found headliners, carpet kits, and new electric window kits on Ebay. I called Isis and we'll be using one of their kits in this car, along with Accuair to control the AirRide. (If anyone needs ISIS, let me know, we're putting together an order for 10 kits) I'm really thinking 22" Schott ModSports, or Schott Camber. I'm also keeping the whitewalls and the Lincoln caps so I can swap back and forth.

No intention to do anything with this car but straight cruise! :cheers: Justin, when we're done, we're taking this thing to the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas, dropping it on the ground out front and slamming down down a shot of Jack to celebrate. :woot:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...n/DSCF2532.jpg
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What motor you think your going with???

definitely keep us updated,

Let me know how those electric window kits work.

Wrong again.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/bentley-brooklands.html

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...nds/index.html


I look forward to seeing your new creation Jon.

I was just saying they're much better off suited for cruising and comfort. Low and slow :thumbsup:

Just got back from taking my pup out for a cruise in the rain. Its funny watching Vacuum wipers work....

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He has a tendency to lay his ass on the air suspension control box :lol:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vjlrNrX9wDI/Sy...2022.04.10.jpg

I'll keep an eye on this build and maybe meet you guys out in Vegas for that. The beauty of bags is that they can't tow you :lol:

I've wanted to drive mine out to vegas fear and loathing style for years, but never have. I think shes ready for such a drive.

These cars belong parked in front of establishments :thumbsup:

Valet guys tend to prefer parking them out front, and leaving the exotics out back or baking in the hot sun...

Note the Lambo with Black leather parked in the baking sun :lol:
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Parked out front with an SLR
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SM...0/PIC-0255.jpg

The valet guys at the Mondrian Hotel always leave it out front as well.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sm...2014.45.09.jpg

The Valet's at The Roosevelt Hotel ask if they mind if I let people take photos sitting in it, I tell them no problem as long as they always let me in the pool :rofl:

Some young lady posing in it.
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Not sure why, but the Continentals attract more attention than any other car I've owned or been in. People love them, and they're rare to boot. It baffles me why pricing is so low on them, and production numbers were so low. :question:

With the Camaro, I can see why you like the Lincoln as a very cool cruiser.

Nice. :thumbsup:


Here's a '68.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...tinental-2.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...tinental-3.jpg

And some specs on it.

http://rides.hotrod.com/ride/1003076.../photos/3.html

They're amazing highway & Blvd cruisers. For a while back in 2004 or so, I ran 20" wheels on it with modern low profile tires. While it handled 200 times better than the Bias ply 14" setup, it rode horrible, and I got bored with the look of wire wheels on the car. Too low rider influenced for my liking after a while. I guess it was a phase I went through...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Rr.../backwires.jpg

I prefer the continentals lowered with some sort of period correct wheel. They ooze class in a semi-stock form.

A modern Stereo is a must. Jon if you need some ideas feel free to PM me. I've done 3 different versions of stereos in the car within 10 years, the final setup ended up being 2 downfiring sealed 8" subs, with custom kickpanels with really loud components. A hard top gives you more options than a convertible, thats for sure.

some inspiration.

http://www.revheat.com/hbomb/hbomb.jpg

http://www.designercars.net/biler/Li...inental-11.jpg

This car is pretty cool. Total burnout machine. The engine is a 351 Windsor, Procharged with Intercooler, bored out to 427ci, new crank, pistons, heads etc., Typical case of a hot motor with no where to put it :lol:

http://rantonthiscar.wordpress.com/2...n-continental/

http://rantonthiscar.files.wordpress...al-custom3.jpg
http://rantonthiscar.files.wordpress...al-custom4.jpg


Beautiful car though.

found this a while back. Some guy that runs a car blog spotted me on the 405 freeway.... Small world.

http://laclassiccars.blogspot.com/20...al-on-405.html

I agree.

Really enjoying the great pics. :thumbsup:

Some more fun continental pix. My neighbors 1962 and my 1961 together in front of my neighbors home which is a Rudolf Schindler home.
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I prefer mine low...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sc...0/IMG_0408.JPG

We both have identical burgandy interiors, except his is all original and mine was redone in cheap vinyl in the late 70s...

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Beachwood Canyon. Palm Trees, A big convertible, Hollywood sign, 2 gals in the back seat, life is good...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Sl...0/IMG_1670.JPG

On the Warnerbros Studio Lot...
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Notice the Griswald's house from National Lampoons Xmas Vacation in the background
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Some random detail shots of mods I've done. 2 8" Subs in a sealed enclosure BEHIND the dash firing at the transmission tunnel. AVI components in custom fiberglass kickpanels, 1000 watts. The stereo in this car is loud enough to have to turn it down at 80mph on the freeway with the top down.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Rr...0/IMG_2334.JPG


Dakota Digital Ride height controller, head unit, bass knob. I also have the remote control installed for the air suspension controller. It works about 2 blocks away, when someone walks up to the car and leans over,, I'll pop the car up and laugh as they freak out :rofl:. I did this to Vince Vaugh one morning at Home Restaurant in Los Feliz. Its a great air suspension addition. I'd like to swap out the controller with something that does ride height presets with ride height sensors....

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/Rr...0/IMG_2336.JPG

The tops on the convertibles are prone to shrinkage if they're left down for extended amounts of time. The top on this car was stuck in the trunk for 15 years. You can see the shrinkage.

Pardon my gesture, its a friendly gesture amongst my friends :lol:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SI...0/IMG_0132.jpg

Dane,
I'm going to PM you and pick your brain. Thanks for posting up all those photos. Car went off to paint today. Wish us luck. I'm 99% sure I'm going gloss black on the car. But I might get a wild hair up my ass to do the car in matte charcoal grey with gloss black trim. So let's see. :willy:

I'd reconsider black, due to the giant flat panels you see in 60s lincolns. Its going to require a LOT of prep to get the panels looking perfect, and even then, it'll show a lot of imperfections.

My vote is for charcoal gray with black chrome or black trim accents that'd be sexy as all hell.

Makes me glad I own a white car, it looks clean with 3 weeks worth of dust on it My daily driver is black and is the first and last black car I'll ever own. :lol:

http://www.designercars.net/biler/Lincoln-model-0.jpg
http://designercars.net/biler/Lincoln-Continental-0.jpg
http://designercars.net/biler/Lincoln-Continental-5.jpg

http://www.designercars.net/director...id=2162&fra=10

This thread has got me interested in these cars...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...saltfllinc.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../Lincoln/4.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...Lincoln/42.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...Lincoln/23.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...Lincoln/02.jpg

http://www.ecarlist.com/showroom/130.../423005#04.jpg

More pics and info at sale site.

One year...
 

And after a whole year, it's almost done...

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Now I know you guys will ask what's up with the Flur de lis? It's one of my wife's favorite symbols, and since the car is hers to cruise to shows with us and a family cruiser for us to drive around when we just want to head out to breakfast on Sundays, I wanted to do something special for her. Different, right?

The motor went in it and slammed the front of the car down another 3", and back has settled after de-arching the rear leafs 3", I think a 1" lowering block and I'm good to go on ride height. Wiring is 90% done, and I just need to finish plumbing the damn thing and we should be able to bomb to Vegas in it this Spring. :cheers:

Jon, I dig it a lot! Nice touch for the wifey on the interior. Very cool. :thumbsup:

So... which wheels?