Hotrod lincoln

[shady]

Well after selling my 05 crewcab, I quickly realized that I hate not having an extra vehicle incase of breakdowns. But I didn't want a payment.... So I spent $1700 and picked up the 47th vehicle I've owned

97 town car. (4th TC I've had) crappy cell pic from when I got home with it.

 

[shady]

now for early mods First thing that had to happen was white walls had to go, and EVERY TC out there has the same silver wheels I think So a little cleaning and a rattle can took care of that

 

[K85 Octane]

better

next?...

 

[shady]

I'll be working over the airbox in the next day or 2 for more flow. And I kinda should actually paint the passenger side wheels takes forever to clean em though.

Future plans are,

(performance)
Dual exhaust/ better mufflers
Remove cats during /\
Newer model intake and throttle body
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Injectors
Tune
Coil springs in rear to replace bags

Then it may at least get out of its own way

Then looks,

Wheels and wider tires
Tinted windows
black out most chrome

Plus

LOUD A$$ stereo

 

[shady]

Now that I'm married I've been informed that this one will have to be kept at least as long as I've currently had my burb (almost 4 years now) since its the longest I've ever owned a vehicle (except my kids blazer which I don't count in my total or longest owned)

 

[70jimmy]

Well after selling my 05 crewcab, I quickly realized that I hate not having an extra vehicle incase of breakdowns. But I didn't want a payment....

I too am a believer in having an extra car or two. Current bomber ride is a 91 Ford Explorer that my FIL bought in 93 I think. I took it over in 2003. Now has 312,000 miles. But hey its 4x4 and pulls my trailer no matter how much I overload it. Its now known as my hundred dollar ride. If it brakes and I can't fix it for about a hun it goes bye bye.

 

[Deuling]

I'll be working over the airbox in the next day or 2 for more flow. And I kinda should actually paint the passenger side wheels takes forever to clean em though.

Future plans are,

(performance)
Dual exhaust/ better mufflers
Remove cats during /\
Newer model intake and throttle body
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Injectors
Tune
Coil springs in rear to replace bags

Then it may at least get out of its own way

Then looks,

Wheels and wider tires
Tinted windows
black out most chrome

Plus

LOUD A$$ stereo

Dont do any of those things. Drive it and put the $$$ in the burb.
'

 

[shady]

all of it will be slow occasional mods.

Burb is looking at becoming the only every now and then toy. Right now it's disgusting me with chasing the electrical crap so I'm not even touching it (cant afford to throw a bunch more at it without definite results). I'll get back to it in a few weeks. But it'll still get love too when ever I get the time and $$. I don't have a lot else I really want to do to it anymore actually. I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll never wheel it like I used to wheel. It'll always be a pretty'ish road truck that occasionally see's dirt. No need for a 5.3, tons, gears, etc.


The TC will be my DD and there for needs to make me happy regularly. Ive had one in this body style before with a full on competition stereo in it and always had plans for it, but no cash. Now I finally have the chance to realize that old dream vehicle. I want a dark, ominous, hotrod looking, Dirty, somewhat scratched, Lincoln. That will sound good, shift firm, and MAYBE if I'm lucky occasionally squeak a tire if its hot out and I'm turning right. Most of the performance mods will have to be cheap JY parts and such. Not real interested in it, just a plus if I get the chance.

I'm going for the car that makes neighborhood watch hide in the house and peek out the curtains when it creeps down the street

 

[shady]

this is the plans I have for the chrome. I love the look. Guy says it took him about 4 hrs to mask and only 1 can of paint

 

[K85 Octane]

much better

 

[shady]

I figure with a set of these it'll be just where I want it to look

 

[shady]

air box mod started,

 

[shady]

more

 

[shady]

Mo Betta

 

[Greg Ducato]

I'm digging it

 

[shady]

I forgot that JB weld takes so long to cure right I was thinking an hour like the other epoxy that I use once in a while. So it looks like my wife's driving me to work again. After it cures Im going to soak the tube in a spray varnish and then paint it for looks.

Next I want to do a tune up but, with the history of ford modular engines and spark plug issues I'm going to wait till the burbs figured out. Don't need 2 down

 

[shady]

Just realized these are cheaper.... Look better too maybe Gonna have to do some photo chopping to see. I'll have to pain the centers black probably, but the dark gunmetal idea has me thinkin

 

[diesel4me]

I forgot that JB weld takes so long to cure right I was thinking an hour like the other epoxy that I use once in a while. So it looks like my wife's driving me to work again. After it cures Im going to soak the tube in a spray varnish and then paint it for looks.

Next I want to do a tune up but, with the history of ford modular engines and spark plug issues I'm going to wait till the burbs figured out. Don't need 2 down

Use J-B Putty or Waterweld when you want it to harden in an hour or two--stuff sets up rock hard quickly,and is very resistant to oil & gas...

If that had stock steelies painted black with dog dish hub caps,every felon in sight will be ducking for cover,if it was driven in my area--its the "official" car for unmarked cruisers with detectives around here!..

 

[Deuling]

Since im in the title, i feel i need to post an occasional pad....

 

[shady]

Yeah. True. But, Its a thread on CK5..... you would have anyway

I'll probably change the title as is progresses into more of a build. But I figured this will do for now