A bit offtopic: 1961 Slabside Lincoln - Lateral-g Forums

rogue · #1 10-08-2009, 07:18 PM

This is a bit offtopic for this forum, but I figured some of you guys might enjoy it. This is my other project, a 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible that has been in my family since 1972 or so. I bought it from my father when he tried to sell it and will likely pass it on to my kids if I ever have any....

I noticed the hydraulic pump has been misbehaving a lot recently, and upon closer inspection it had a bad o-ring and needed a rebuild. I replaced the pump and bled the system and it cycles good as new again.

Pretty impressive technology for 1961. These cars have so many damn features they are a nightmare to maintain, but well worth it in my opinion for sentimental reasons. It rides on air suspension with a dakota digital controller that can control the air about 2 blocks away. Good fun when people are leaning over the car...

A few photos:

Anyways, figured it might interest some of you, even though its out of its element here. It gets driven 2-3 times weekly and I'm willing to bet I could autocross it if I was stupid enough.

HotRod68Camaro · #2 10-08-2009, 08:13 PM

Sweet car. I love those continentals, something about the big body adn suicide doors.

skatinjay27 · #3 10-08-2009, 10:01 PM

it looks sweet and i love that its been in your life for so long.

70rs · #4 10-08-2009, 10:05 PM

That's a really cool car. Great that you kept it in the family too. I bet that is one comfy ride going down the highway huh?

Mr.VENGEANCE · #5 10-08-2009, 10:53 PM

Hey!

thats in front of one of my close friends graffiti pieces.. Sever.

nice!

**Flash68** · #6 10-09-2009, 12:16 AM

Love those Conti's.... nice ride bro.

skatinjay27 · #7 10-09-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.VENGEANCE

Hey!

thats in front of one of my close friends graffiti pieces.. Sever.

nice!

man!
"most graff writers are weirdos now a days"
LOL

Vegas69 · #8 10-09-2009, 07:10 AM

I bet that baby rides like a pillow. I had a 68 Chrysler Newport around 18/19 years old as my winter car. Bought it for 350 bucks. That car rode like a cream puff and had a huge back seat....

**tones2SS** · #9 10-09-2009, 08:34 AM

Nice car my man!!

**Ricochet** · #10 10-09-2009, 09:42 AM

What a cool cruiser! Like the wide whites! Nice to see you kept it in the family