'67 Lincoln Project

[jhilla68]

I acquired this car on 3/15/08. Here's few pics to give you an idea of what I have to tinker with. I decided to make a project thread here too. Hope you like pics! :lol:

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/031508-001.jpg

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[jhilla68]

4/5/08

The first task was to get it running. The car sat outside for ~9 years, so I wanted to make sure the engine/trans were sound prior to digging into the body/interior. I ended up spraying the cylinders down with some fogging oil. siphoned out 9 gallons of gas from the tank, and changed the oil.

After the preliminary stuff was done, I left the plugs out and turned the car over by hand. Everything seemed to be freed up, so my dad and I moved onto fuel and spark. Pulled the coil plug and turned it over, shockingly enough, there's spark! Unfortunately, we weren't as lucky with the fuel. We pulled the pump and took it apart and the pump appeared to be in fine, working condition. We did however take note that the fuel pump "pushrod" was not moving freely as it should. After a little research, I found out that the pushrod was seized in the journal, thus not pumping the fuel pump. The rod is hardened steel and not easily accessible. There's a freeze plug at the top of the journal that I popped out to gain access fromt he top. Unfortunately, I still couldn't get the damn thing to budge with a pair of pliers. My father came up with a pretty slick solution to use a split collar, and try to turn it loose from the front (where the fuel pump bolts on). Sure enough, that cracked it loose and I was able to pull the rod out with little effort.

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/040508-001.jpg

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[jhilla68]

4/6/08

Next day, we put everything back together, ensured there was still spark and now fuel flowing to the carb. Then.....fired it up! It took a little coaxing, but she did indeed fire. The car ran horribly for a few minutes while all the bad gas got out of the carb/lines. But, she eventually smoothed right out. We let the car idle for awhile and I started to notice quite a bit of smoke (white) coming out of the left tailpipe. After I let the car sit for a few minutes and then fired it back up, a small cloud of smoke came out of the left cylinder head, then it smoked like a chimney out of the left tail-pipe. I’m almost positive that it’s a cracked head gasket. I begin tearing into things yesterday afternoon, but lost the motivation to pull the intake or heads.

Everything put together in it's "running" state:

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/040508-014.jpg

After a little prep-work to remove the heads:

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/040508-019.jpg

[jhilla68]

8/30/08

Well....finally got some work done on Lincoln today. My good buddy, Brandon came on over and we tore into things. 4 hours later, I have both heads off and a new problem on my hands. See pics:

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/083008-002.jpg


http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/083008-003.jpg


http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/083008-004.jpg


http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/083008-005.jpg

How she sits now:

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/083008-009.jpg

I now gotta figure out why some of my pushrods are S-shaped. :wtf:

[team_southside]

that motor looks healthy. lmao.

[cdz28]

Thats gonna be badass. I will have one of those one day!

[NTAHORS]

NICE CAR.. I love them Black on Black with some huge white walls...

[91Notch]

The engine barely fits in the picture :lol:

I've always like those cars, keep us updated :thumbsup:

[Detroit Style Dragger]

I take it you found a source for the parts.

Let me know when its time to do the suspension.

[quickstang1983]

I love those cars! I have always had a soft spot for them. I always wanted to do one with a stroked 460 and tubbed. Maybe someday....good luck with the resto!

[jdustu]

The old lincoln's with the suicide doors are at the top of my list too. Nice ride:)

[RBOD]

I now gotta figure out why some of my pushrods are S-shaped. :wtf:

Those were a high performace pushrod that Crane made in the early 70s.

That's a pretty awesome car. I say get it running well, paint it black, drive the shit out of it. /project

[jhilla68]

Thanks for the replies, fellas. The car does have a ton of potential. Some see it...other do not. :lol:

I want to keep it fairly original. I'm planning repaint it the OEM color which is a really light green, almost white. Then slap some fat white-walls on it and probably drop it on air. Should be nice when it's all said and done....just a ton of time and money, neither of which is in abundance right now.

[Superstocker]

Awesome project!

[Detroit Style Dragger]

Some motivation.
http://surface-dvd.com/pictures/Ludikrs-August-07/images/IMG_3984.jpg

[bigblockford]

I have a 69 lincoln body style is the same as that one, its green with a black vinal top with 22s , it is a complete car minus one bumper, has 67000 orig miles runs and drives , needs a new motor mount everything else works, ill take 4500$ or best.... 5866154770 has a few extra parts also...

[1BADAIR]

valve's were probably stuck

[Swifster]

I like those cars but...RUN. There is no such thing as a cheap '60's Lincoln. I had a friend who had a '67 sedan just like this one, and nothing on that car is cheap. The 462 doesn't interchange with anything except the smaller 430. The power steering pump is shaft drive off the engine. The exhaust system alone was over $800 (15 years ago). And the only one of these models that are worth anything are the '61-'67 convertibles.

I wish you luck with this car, but you have been warned :icon_mrgr.

[ASRoff]

Forget the naysayers of negativity. Its an excellent car. I always wanted a modern drivetrain in one with bags and some killer paint and rims.

My buddy Jeff has had at least 2 or 3 in his garage for years. It was just recently that I began to appreciate the cars especially when they look like this.

[ASRoff]

If you need any help with It I'll PM you my buddys #

[82hatch]

Nice car!

[jhilla68]

Thanks for the responses, fellas.

And thanks ASRoff, I very well may take you up on that offer.

I know this car is going to be expensive to restore. But, it'll be a good cruiser once it's all said and done.

[Pwraddr]

AWESOME CAR!!!!!

[Fastguy]

Suicide doors kick ass, that thing is double XL pimp.

[cobra tom]

nice indeed

[fogged10]

there is a '67 Lincoln just like this for sale in kimball township! (about 5 miles west of port huron) it seems to look clean driving by it at 45mph! lol


for real tho it has been for sale for about 6mnths just friggin sitting there maybe one day this week i will stop and see what he is asking and take a few pics for you motown guys! maybe someone on here could pick it up cheap!

i think these cars are cool as hell just no time or storage for myself to have one!:icon_frow

[85,chevy-s-10]

nice car.

[INJCTED]

thats Badass i want one so bad a 64 to match the comet!!!! haha

go to mobmetal.com there in brighton that all they do

[GrandmaLS]

Sweet! I'd get it running as is and just rock it all summer. So bad ass!

[1BadSn95]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l76/JMP88/pics094.jpg
Mobsteel car in St. Ignace

[Fryguy302]

Thanks for the replies, fellas. The car does have a ton of potential. Some see it...other do not. :lol:

I want to keep it fairly original. I'm planning repaint it the OEM color which is a really light green, almost white. Then slap some fat white-walls on it and probably drop it on air. Should be nice when it's all said and done....just a ton of time and money, neither of which is in abundance right now.


Any progress on this yet? Wonder how hard it would be to swap in a decent running 460. Those seem to run forever and are still cheap.

[twotwoturbo]

them mobsteel guys are cool as hell!~ keep us updated on what ur doing what kinda air ride parts are you planing on running?

[4v Shane]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l76/JMP88/pics094.jpg
Mobsteel car in St. Ignace

They were asking $150,000 for that car

badass for sure!!!

[ASRoff]

nice?............yes...........$150,000nice?...... ..Er.......no.

anyone could do the same thing for 25-30 grand.

[91Notch]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l76/JMP88/pics094.jpg
Mobsteel car in St. Ignace

is that a '69 by any chance?

[jhilla68]

is that a '69 by any chance?

'Tis a '68 Sedan.

Sorry there hasn't been any updates lately. I still have the heads off sitting in my garage. I need to get them re-done and order up all the gaskets, pushrods, etc. Probably won't get much accomplished with December being such a busy month. But, the plan is to hit it hard beginning of the year so the car will be drivable come spring time. We shall see.

[jhilla68]

Any progress on this yet? Wonder how hard it would be to swap in a decent running 460. Those seem to run forever and are still cheap.

460 swaps are a PITA in the earlier non-460 Lincs. The 462 is a potent engine....just not nearly as mainstream as the mighty 60.

them mobsteel guys are cool as hell!~ keep us updated on what ur doing what kinda air ride parts are you planing on running?

I'm a long way out for air-ride components. But, I'll probably have my dad help me fab a 4-link for the rear and either use the Mobsteel or AirRide Technologies' kit for the front. Like I said...it'll be a LONG way out for that though. If I get the car mobile and the body-work throughout the course of next year, I'll be incredibly shocked.

[Slowmaro305]

Damn, sweet ride. I will have one someday. Have always been a fan of those cars.

Good luck on the project!

[cobra tom]

i say redo the heads get some push rods ,limo tint the windows, paint it flat black and call it a day, can you say gangster ride?

[Crazzy_Al]

I talked to the Mob Steel peeps that year in St. Ignace. They were high. They gave me a price of roughly $150,000 (around $120,000 for a lot less extreme vert they also had there) and I just laughed. The all black hardtop was sick, but not by any means a $100,000+ car. There were a LOT of small and medium sized details that really needed to be cleaned up. For one was the tint. It looked like a rookie did it all. Interior was nothing special, etc. Granted, I would LOVE to own that car, but I wouldn't pay over $35,000 for it, even if I did have the money at the time.


jhilla, good luck to you on your project! :thumbup: I wish I had the time, motivation, and money to build one the way I liked it.

[aimmotorsports]

we just pick up one for a customer that we are doing the interior in. i still want one...

[jhilla68]

Very small update...but an update none-the-less. I was watching "American Gangster" last night and it sparked a bit of motivation. I changed the oil in the Vic', got the air-ride functioning finally, and figured since I was already dirty, why not fool with the Lincoln?

Without further ado....I prepped the heads and will be taking them in to the machine shop this week.

*Anybody have any suggestions for head work near the east side?? I'll drive a bit for quality, trustworthy work**

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/032809-1.jpg

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[SSunset]

Love the car, there is a guy on another board that has a white vert that I really like

[Pwraddr]

Automotive Machine...14 and Garfield. They will do a nice job and it won't kill your wallet.

http://www.automotivemachine.net/

http://www.automotivemachine.net/machinelist4inch.jpg

[jhilla68]

Automotive Machine...14 and Garfield. They will do a nice job and it won't kill your wallet.

http://www.automotivemachine.net/

http://www.automotivemachine.net/machinelist4inch.jpg

Thanks for the link! :thumbup:

I'll give them a call beginning of the week and see what I'm looking at. A place on 10 Mile in Hazel Park was recommended also, "Booth Automotive?" I'll probably call a few places that come recommended and take it from there.

The valve-train is assembled and I'm looking to get everything cleaned up, a valve job and hopefully replacing the guides so I can run unleaded fuel.

Any other tips or suggestions while they're out??

[Pwraddr]

Thanks for the link! :thumbup:

I'll give them a call beginning of the week and see what I'm looking at. A place on 10 Mile in Hazel Park was recommended also, "Booth Automotive?" I'll probably call a few places that come recommended and take it from there.

The valve-train is assembled and I'm looking to get everything cleaned up, a valve job and hopefully replacing the guides so I can run unleaded fuel.

Any other tips or suggestions while they're out??

Hard to say what they need until someone looks at them and tears them down to inspect thoroughly.

Never heard of the place you mention, however, that does not mean they do not do good work.

[jhilla68]

Woo-hoo for parts!!! I'm picking up the pushrods this Saturday and then I *think* the engine will be able to be put back together. There's no telling when I'll get to it, but it should be mobile at some point this summer. I'm excited for this project again!

Major props to Automotive Machine in Fraser for doing the machine work. The heads came out GREAT. I have yet to see how they hold up, but they sure do look purdy.

http://ntunemotorsport.com/images/Joe_H/Lincoln/060309-1.jpg

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[Pwraddr]

Glad to hear you went to Automotive Machine.....they are nice people there.

Price was not too bad either was it?

[1nine84GT]

Indeede that Is a sweet ride...I have a spot In my heart for the old lincolns...I really want a 1972 2 door mark IV with the rounded bumpers. Keep up the good work !

[jhilla68]

Glad to hear you went to Automotive Machine.....they are nice people there.

Price was not too bad either was it?

Indeed great people over there and I already recommended another person over to 'em who's getting work done currently. Price wasn't bad at all and I had them order up all the parts too. Saved me a bit of hassle and dealing with shipping and what not. I also feel better about supporting a local business.

I'm hoping I can ride this motivation wave and get this damn thing running sooner rather than later. :D

[cjmatt]

Indeede that Is a sweet ride...I have a spot In my heart for the old lincolns...I really want a 1972 2 door mark IV with the rounded bumpers. Keep up the good work !
screw the mark 4, just get the original gangsta continental

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/202448a8d43255851.jpg

[JT351]

Glad to hear you went to Automotive Machine.....they are nice people there.

Price was not too bad either was it?

X2 I've been dealing with them for years now. Very good people to deal with.

[chacho44]

that would be sick triple black, new chrome, and 20's in front, 22's for the back some nice boyd c's and of course air ride. sexy sexy

[mystang]

Damn, my grandma had a dark blue one like that, in real nice shape. The family sold it for $200 after she passed. My buddy bought it for the 460 then never did anything with it.

[stroked10]

take a look at MOBSTEEL.COM you will blow your lid bro let me know what you think pm me.

[1nine84GT]

screw the mark 4, just get the original gangsta continental

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/files/202448a8d43255851.jpg

I could handle that contie Its sweet.