I wanted a 69 camaro...but what about this idea

[Weaver]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-...QQcmdZViewItem

See the link above. This is a 66 Lincoln Continental. My step brother has one that I could buy from him. I was thinking to upgrade the suspension and put some nice wheels, not ghetto looking. Then put a big block in the car or even an 03 cobra motor and tranny and a 9 inch rear end, although I don't know who could do that or how much that would be. It would be something different and I love the suicide doors.

Weaver

[MaxHarvard]

i love those cars... so much fun to cruise.

[Diognes56]

I have always liked those cars. Assuming it would fit, I would go with a '03-'04 Lightning 5.4L rather than the '03-'04 Cobra 4.6L. Those Lincolns aren't anywhere close to being light (Link) and the added torque would be welcomed.

David

[JayR]

Those are real cool and they also made 2 door coupes in the same bodystyle that would be a little sportier to bridge the gap between the Camaro and this.
David's right, a cobra motor doesn't have enough cubes to move that beast. I'd go for a Ford 514 crate motor if I was trying to motivate 5000 pounds of Lincoln.

[Weaver]

Now comes the million dollar question. How much would this cost to build a car with a modern engine, lets say an 03-04 lightening motor, tranny, brakes, rear end and a modern suspension. Am I leaving anything else out? $30K, $40K, etc. I have no idea. I am just looking for a ballpark figure.

Weaver

Originally Posted by JayR

Those are real cool and they also made 2 door coupes in the same bodystyle that would be a little sportier to bridge the gap between the Camaro and this.
David's right, a cobra motor doesn't have enough cubes to move that beast. I'd go for a Ford 514 crate motor if I was trying to motivate 5000 pounds of Lincoln.

[MaxHarvard]

I'd say around $25,000 for a decent build.

That guy on ebay is nuts for expecting $40k from that car... you can find very nice clean rust free continentals for $4-10k.

[customcam]

drool time this is nice!

http://www.lowridermagazine.com/even.../photo_04.html

[Weaver]

I should be talking to my dad tonight. I will find out if he will part with it, hopefully as a donation.

I am thinking of a pewter color with red pinstripe. Tan cloth interior with a white top. Some 20 inch wheels with whitewall tires, if they make they that big, and an airride suspension and some Baer brakes.

Weaver

Originally Posted by MaxHarvard

I'd say around $25,000 for a decent build.

That guy on ebay is nuts for expecting $40k from that car... you can find very nice clean rust free continentals for $4-10k.

[pist0lpete]

Forget the Cobra or lightning motor idea. They are just as big and heavy as a Big Block and just as expensive as an equally powered big block. They do however when in the wow category.

[Streetking]

I always loved those cars..

SW