Some of you old timers might appreciate this one.
1969 Lincoln Continental
460 big block 💪
Last registered California year 2000
Odometer shows 74399, and looking at the pedals, I'm thinking it's close to accurate.
So far I've done distributor/cap, plugs, wires, carb (waiting on a few attachments) ran some battery cables, coil.
Got it somewhat running last night. For someone who has learned and been trained on modern vehicles, I'm pretty damn proud I got this running off the bottle last night.
I'll be doing just about everything to this vehicle to make it road worthy again. Only thing we're planning on sending out is the seats to be reupholstered. And possibly the door cards if we can't find any in better shape than what we have.
Customer said anything that is serviceable, do it.
Ordered a pcv, alternator, water pump, thermostat, starter solenoid, starter, voltage regulator, freeze plugs, belts, radiator, electric fans, crankcase breather, multiple hoses, etc etc list goes on.
Customer wants it moving under its own power by next week.
We're going to convert it to air ride. Has factory AC, so r134 conversion as well. Were going to do a big brake kit up front. Still undecided on if we're keeping rear drums or converting to disc. It does need a master cylinder for sure.
Will be running amsoil in the engine, transmission, and rear differential. A lot more to look at when we can get it moved over to his rack.
I'm sure he's going to want me to do wheel bearings, axle seals, u joints, all that as well. It's going to be a weekend cruiser.

 

Sounds neat. What about all the vacuum stuff that runs the inside things like the door locks and such? Or is this later than that period of vehicle design?

If he wants that vehicle moving, by next week, he best have put down a freaking deposit with you. That's way too much for you to front part-wise. Maybe pay as he goes on the parts? They don't come cheap. I had a neighbor with a 65 Continental. I think you best convert to r134 because restoring factory air in that vehicle I do believe is many thousands if you can even find the parts.

If you're going heavy on the front brakes, I'd leave the drums alone if you can find the parts. Can't imagine too many people make repro wheel cylinders for those but you never know. Course they might be rusted to hell. Seems more trouble than it's worth than me but I've restored a total of zero vehicles in my life.

No power steering no power brakes correct?

I'll shut up now

 

Everything inside is electric.

He's already put a hefty deposit on parts with me, along with what he's ordered. He's has a budget, somewhat.
I have found rear drum parts. But he's undecided.
Has power steering and power brakes. Which were converting to a hydro boost system since we can't find a booster.

 

Nice!!! But a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. I became an instant fan of that era Continental (1961-1967) after watching an Arnie movie called Last Action Hero.

 

Cars already running under its own power. I have 30 something parts that have already started trickling in on order. He has I don't even know how much stuff on order at this point. I have 2 full days scheduled for it next week. Going to at least get the cooling system cleaned up and fixed and let it run for an extended amount of time to make sure the head gaskets come back around before anything else

 

Goalie,

Do you know how to rebuild a carburetor?