One of the most beautiful cars ever made. I had one, and remembering it still makes my heart flutter.
@jamesweddle184Ай бұрын
Thanks for lavishing so much attention on that beautiful old continental. Older cars need to be kept running and kept beautiful, because it only has the effect of keeping our highways beautiful. In a sea of amorphous blobs that are modern cars, this continental really stands out.
@Random122312 жыл бұрын
Had to pause for a second to make a recommendation. I'm not sure how often you do paint decontamination, but the best investment you can make is called a Nanoskin Autoscrub sponge. It's a sponge with a synthetic rubber base that acts like a clay bar. Works just as well as actual clay, but can be cleaned, lasts longer and is WAAAAY faster. They are only about $10-$15 depending on what grade you go with. Bought one after reading some recommendations in a detailing forum and have never looked back. Just my .02, keep up the great work 👍
@JailGuide2 жыл бұрын
the worst thing about clay bars is tearing open the package only to have thebar land in the dirt...
@robj27042 жыл бұрын
@@JailGuide Yep. Drop it anywhere but on the surface you're working on and you have to just throw it in the trash or you'll be destroying the paint with all the grit you pick up.
@jd2182 жыл бұрын
Can you use just to detail car in good shape?I've got a 2014 lincoln its do for a wax.Ive used clay bar but not on it yet.I put wax on by hand buff off.
@Random122312 жыл бұрын
@@jd218 Absolutely. Nanoskin offers 3 grades depending on how bad your paint is. The Fine grade is perfect for newer vehicles / well kept paint. The biggest thing to remember is, just like with clay, be liberal with the detailing spray to keep the sponge lubricated. Also be sure to clean / rinse the sponge once per panel. Hope that helps 👍
@8corymix82 жыл бұрын
Griots
@matthewcramsay79892 жыл бұрын
God I love that style Lincoln! I want one in my life!
@thomasmadden10112 жыл бұрын
How much work to fix the motor !! Did you have to over haul the motor !!! Did have put new rins inthe motor
@TheRadioKid_tt Жыл бұрын
@@thomasmadden1011 dawg r u on drugs
@johanbrand86012 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what you're doing to save this masterpiece. It tears my heart up in pieces to think that she was in mint condition when she was parked and neglected. Some people I'll just never understand.
@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL Жыл бұрын
Had the previous owner not parked it in the woods, this video could not have been made. Most of this vintage of cars, even Lincolns, would have been driven until the transmission or some other major part failed, and then junked a long time ago. Had he taken care of it, it would be far too expensive for most people to afford it, including Budget Buildz. Average price for these in just driveable condition is around $10,000.00, 20 times more than the $500.00 he paid for it. He is very lucky to have found this.
@jacobcousin97662 жыл бұрын
Really like the outcome
@carguy46582 жыл бұрын
Back when style and design meant something in the Automotive Industry.
@rudolfopadilla5352 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, now we get a lump of plastic and computer's. The metal we get is recycled a million times and it's thinner. Plastic is the biggest scam in automotive industries, when they start using it for engine's parts.
@simoneuler70732 жыл бұрын
It still does
@timyoung61442 жыл бұрын
Yeah true
@aloysiusbelisarius99922 жыл бұрын
And in the beginning of that decade, Lincoln set the standard for styling for the entire industry that was still stuck in post-'50s excess. They also changed a lot of mechanical practices that had been in use for half of ever.
@paulpeterson43112 жыл бұрын
@@simoneuler7073 HAHAHAHA!!! What planet do you live on??
@SpockvsMcCoy2 жыл бұрын
1969 was the last year for unibody Continentals and first year for the Mark III. So that year was probably a high point in Lincoln quality, at least in terms of materials and craftsmanship. Later in the 1970s there was cost saving and those Lincolns were not as well made but were still quality vehicles.
@69mercurymarquis2 жыл бұрын
wow..very nice work!! big soft spot for those lincolns. thanks for saving her.
@KiwiStag742 жыл бұрын
What a transformation! She's a beautiful thing, for sure, mate. It's amazing how the overall look of the car almost totally negates the battle scars and the odd spot where the moths got at her metalwork. You gotta find that 4th hubcap though, eh! Man, that's a beautiful car. You've done her proud, mate. I'll look forward to seeing more of how she goes from here.
@rjmiller5758 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the results of the interior after you finish detailing it! I've always loved these Marks! Unfortunately I couldn't afford one when they were new. My first Mark was a Mark IV... loaded with a sunroof. Looking forward to your next video!
@jeremywimer88422 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video!
@frankm85332 жыл бұрын
My favorite body style Lincoln
@OO7RX72 жыл бұрын
I must say nothing comes close to American Classics. Nice find. Please take care of her
@d-wreckb-check16912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving this old girl some much deserved love n respect. She’s still beautiful. Treat her right, get her back to the ball where she belongs. That paint come up real good.
@juan242424242 жыл бұрын
That’s a good looking car, congrats
@bobadam70212 жыл бұрын
This channel is just exploding 120k subscribers and a million view videos. Congratulations Michael, I think your enthusiasm is what makes your videos worth watching.
@bvalt12 жыл бұрын
So nice!! looks amazing,
@orlandogonzalez8222 жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB SHE LOOKS WAY BETTER!!
@thomasjordan5578 Жыл бұрын
Recovered value to a write off, beautiful. Original Lincoln integrity also apparent to have endured decades long abandonment.
@robertmancus05412 жыл бұрын
very nice job, keep it going love. that car
@BossLinco2 жыл бұрын
Nice stuff. Seems like because of the chrome strips along the tops of the fenders, you could paint the hood, nose and trunk without being too worried about matching rest of the car exactly
@chadtacular2 жыл бұрын
That car is gorgeous. 4 matching wheels, a new top and fresh black paint? Perfection. Great video!
@aloysiusbelisarius99922 жыл бұрын
Amazing how that Mark III came to shining like that after 32 years. Its paint job held up much better than Frankenstein's. You will, however, need to replace that right taillight lens ASAP before taking her out on roads, especially if failing Recess in kindergarten is a qualification prerequisite for cops in your area. There are lots of source suppliers and even individual sellers that can hook you up, if your local graveyards don't have anything. A bit of advice, although it doesn't really apply to the theme of this video: You really need to focus deeply on the engine and transmission. If you can access the drain plugs that are in the block on either side, pull them out and see how the coolant looks when it comes out; if it doesn't come out at all, or in drips, you have severe crap clogging the block which can overheat and damage the engine (yes, it's a 460, easy to find replacements, but not the high-compression, high-performance version that this one is). If it's clogged, use your pressure washer to do a blast-flush of the block (and a magnetic probe to poke inside and get out the rusty scaling the pressure washer doesn't force out; you really need to clear those coolant passages. Plus, that engine was fitted with a nylon-lined timing gear, originally meant to run the engine quietly but with an invariable tendency to wear out and break up with age alone. You will need to replace the timing set with an all-steel set; I am certain that was never done before the car's 32-year dormancy. Don't doubt me. It should be easy enough, especially with a shop manual on hand. Also, while you're doing that, make sure that there is a steel plate directly behind the water pump; if there is, DON'T discard it, it's life insurance. If you don't have one, you need to get one, ASAP (again, by aforementioned suppliers and sellers). As for the transmission, it may not indicate anything now, but it will be in need of a rebuild. When it is, you need somebody who's aware of the inherent design flaw in the C-6 transmission and how to remedy that flaw: The clutch packs do not have fluid passages to them, meaning they're totally dependent on splash-lubrication from fluid being sloshed around by rough terrain. That is simply not adequate for a luxury car that spends nearly all its life on paved roads. I learned this from my last rebuilder, who cured the problem by drilling a hole inside the upper part of the casing, tapping it into a fluid passage, and thus creating a steady supply of lubricant for the clutch pack. While you have time, shop around for a transmission mechanic who knows about all of this.
@mycontinental36112 жыл бұрын
Do you know what year Ford updated the C6 with the extra oil holes. I installed a 70 Lincoln 460 and C6 into my 68 Continental. Does the 70 have the same problem. By the way that 70 C6 shifts smoother than any C6 I ever had. The C6 has never been rebuilt.I did however install new rod and main bearings double roller timing set new main seals.Yes my 460 still had the original nylon timing set. I think engine has less than 100.000 miles on it. And mine has plate behind water pump.The timing covers have open holes in them on the 460.
@aloysiusbelisarius99922 жыл бұрын
@@mycontinental3611 Very good; glad to see that your engine still had its insurance plate on it. Yes, those holes were a casting flaw the Ford engineers couldn't fix quickly enough without grinding 460 production to a halt, so they came up with the steel plate to cover up the weak spot in the front cover to prevent coolant from dumping into the crankcase. Many 460s met their demise because clueless or unscrupulous mechanics would ditch them when replacing the water pump or doing some other frontal work on the engine. It's good the transmission still works well for you. I don't really know whether Ford ever addressed the design flaw in the C-6, although I would think they'd have had to, eventually. My car had that problem and the breakdown because of it, 8 years ago. It was the local transmission rebuilder I used who brought that flaw, and his remedy to it, to my attention. Wait...you installed a '70 transmission into a '68?? Did you have any trouble swapping out the old slip yoke for the '70-compatible one and mating it to the drive shaft? Or, did you mean a Mark-to-Mark swap?
@mycontinental36112 жыл бұрын
@@aloysiusbelisarius9992 I did a 70 mark to 68 sedan engine and trans swap.The 70 mark had traditional out put spline .I had a drive shaft made for the Sedan.I still have the original driveshaft and yoke didn't use it.. I had to use a traditional rear trans mount in the rear.I also used 462 motor mounts slotted the holes and made a plate to sandwich to bolt to the 460. The car drives nice and smooth.I have a quick video on my channel. And I found the build sheet.The car is a 460 car .
@motorhomeman1949 Жыл бұрын
You're definitely right about that nylon timing gear. I nearly lost the 400 in my '79. Car would barely run no matter what, thought the timing chain was just getting stretched out and when we tore into it we found that gear that was about to fall apart.
@guitarsbyatomixcustomguita27892 жыл бұрын
what a find!
@snowdogs592 жыл бұрын
So nice!
@albolt312 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful car! Love the lines on this black beauty...
@pdinardo94722 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Lincoln mark 3. Those were always my favorite. Awesome car!👍👍👍
@desireejames1538 Жыл бұрын
That's amazing I love restoring & not just junking things
@25slider2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome Mike thanks excellent video
@phillipgardner58362 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the bodystyle of this car
@wurlyone46852 жыл бұрын
Genuinely amazed how far that paint has come back. Nice work!
@JSAFIXIT Жыл бұрын
These old Lincolns are nice cruisers. They just soak up every single bump and dip in the road, and look good doing it.
@anibalbabilonia18672 жыл бұрын
Boy that car sure deserves to be restored! She’s a beauty!👌😎👍
@almclean48352 жыл бұрын
It’s come up nicely. Washing, polishing cars is my biggest nightmare, I enjoyed watching you do it 😁😁
@steveguillory75687 ай бұрын
Michael, thanks for the tip on using compressed air to clean up the polishing pads!
@richvalenzi62322 жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of square footage to polish. Great job! Love the hot rod Lincoln.
@vdubnotch48102 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Love the way the lines flow on the car. I have an 88 Lincoln Town Car, I need a Continental from the 60s-70s.
@manols242 жыл бұрын
I wish I had the space and age to do something similar. It´s a lot of effort but it shows at the end. All the best.
@kurtrestine51902 жыл бұрын
Love those old Lincoln Marks' from the 1970's!
@jamesstuart33462 жыл бұрын
Well done. The Mk 3 was the pinnacle of that design language
@haroldgetchelljr32642 жыл бұрын
Looks real good
@garymaynard75622 жыл бұрын
WOW!! What a beautiful transformation!
@paulpeterson43112 жыл бұрын
Damn it dude. This made me cry!!! Thank You for saving her!!!!!
@67Stang2 жыл бұрын
Amazing transformation. Hope you keep working on her. Can only imagine what a beauty she can be.
@stigrunetefke21572 жыл бұрын
Cool Continental. 😀☺
@stevewhitaker1474 Жыл бұрын
Great job. I always liked those old Lincoln Continentals.
@antoniomancini17942 жыл бұрын
Wow that turned out very nice
@giltracy50511 ай бұрын
You did a great job, here's history brought back to life! Thank you great video.
@farouksydow47142 жыл бұрын
Big daddy is shinning like a diamond 💎 keep up the good work
@rudolfopadilla5352 жыл бұрын
That car is definitely a keeper for sure brother. It's night and day with the way she turned out. Keep up the great content.
@kevindoxey2 жыл бұрын
Love that Lincoln!
@brucebyrnes59962 жыл бұрын
A great looking yr. for Lincoln. Shines like a diamond.
@thejewbacabra49262 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@lone14492 жыл бұрын
What a car!
@anelize_hendrikz2 жыл бұрын
Love it!!!
@reasonablerandys2 жыл бұрын
Great job and fantastic save of a beautiful piece of Detroit history
@stwhite5135 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy with your work on this beauty.
@mattbyrne18222 жыл бұрын
Outstanding budget restoration with a lot of elbow grease . Great job 👏 👍
@michelecrown24262 жыл бұрын
She’s lookin good! What a great car to save from the scrap heap.
@jeffreynolds38482 жыл бұрын
On top of everything else, I'm loving the reflection of the clouds on the window glass in some of these x10 clips...!
@raymondcoggins2972 жыл бұрын
Ole Lincoln looking great for her age
@drivexyz22972 жыл бұрын
there is nothing cooler than a continental
@oldmansilas5592 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍🏾
@kevin34ct2 жыл бұрын
If you can replace the trunk lid, that would make the care incredible looking for it's age. The trunk lid seems to be the worst part of it.
@thomasmadden10112 жыл бұрын
Compound brought paint
@thomasmadden10112 жыл бұрын
Out ! Sharp car put ice paint job & new top
@thomasmadden10112 жыл бұрын
How the interior
@thomasmadden10112 жыл бұрын
Sharp car
@stevenpratt8655 Жыл бұрын
Lid can be repaired
@nathankim76642 жыл бұрын
I know I haven't finished the video yet, but I can't believe how far the Continental has come! From sitting in bushes to running around lookin' shiny! On another note, I hope the Econoline is doin' well! It'll serve as a great road trip vehicle to National Parks next spring/summer!
@hartjdr.agustin97452 жыл бұрын
Shiny and evil 😈. Nothing can stop the Car.
@chitown10982 жыл бұрын
What a beauty. Great job restoring.
@nickmassey91042 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful car ..Well done ✔ for the want of a wheel trim ,rust repairs ,vinyl roof repair and bit of welding. It's a long term keeper
@franklindreidsr5182 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to " all " .
@kimkramer57732 жыл бұрын
Mark 111 was the epitomy of having made it back in the day Every one guy starting out in the world wanted to own a Mark111 I still would love to have one. Yours deserves a cosmetic restoration. Hope you keep moving forward with it. They ride and handle beautifully. Eldorado was in the catagory.
@chestercribb90752 жыл бұрын
Nice looking old lincoln looks sweet it's more of a car than what they make today keep up the good work
@jdeltoro5182 жыл бұрын
Look beautiful..
@jesterr71332 жыл бұрын
I see what you see. That is a beautiful car, or at least she will be. She deserves to shine again.
@danielbaker9532 жыл бұрын
Now this is a great way to spend a weekend!! The Lincoln looks great!!!
@derrickzimny60152 жыл бұрын
Cool car. More videos of this baby please
@Crazyuncle14 ай бұрын
Looks good they designed those cars back then to make you fall in love with them. Today’s sedans all look the same. Take the badge off and you can’t tell what it is. 😊 The body on that old Volvo wagon in the background seems to be in excellent shape. They use some of the best paint in the business and clean up nicely.
@BenBlackEquinoxEngelhard2 жыл бұрын
She's a beauty. Since trying to find vacuum leaks is a nightmare putting in some electric actuators for the headlight lids is the best/cheapest upgrade for these.
@monsterstereos18362 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got that beast moving. I'll take her over a brand new Toyota any day!
@patrickhorne99842 жыл бұрын
Very nice job!
@bigbodyrydagarage54882 жыл бұрын
That Connie coming back strong
@Cheezwizzz2 жыл бұрын
Wow well done that man!!
@juanmauricioneira78642 жыл бұрын
Nice reborn !!!
@WiseOne69692 жыл бұрын
What a great ride to restore. Keep on truckin and catch yea on the flip flop. Great Job!
@darrininverarity42972 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving her.
@minnesotatomcat2 жыл бұрын
That’s a lot of real estate to work on! Hard to beat a triple black boat like that, beautiful car brother 👍
@eivinds.johnsen28262 жыл бұрын
I love these old American cars👍 This is a beaut!👌 They made them with loads of personality before🕺🏻 Greetings from Norway🙏
@soundmaster19662 жыл бұрын
Turned out absolutely awesome 👍👏
@andrewazzouz95172 жыл бұрын
Nice work man! Love the bluegrass music over the videos
@ClassicCarEnjoyer11 ай бұрын
Incredible restoration!
@williamsalin3509 Жыл бұрын
I just subscribed! Yes fun watching! Kinda a poor man’s restoration! Thanks for saving this Lincoln!! Back in 70’s I had a beautiful T-Bird with sucide doors and 400 something Hp engine!!
@davidjamieson93132 жыл бұрын
That’s a beautiful rig mate I love it
@robertlombardi22282 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next one ☝️
@wtharris23432 жыл бұрын
such great lines on those old Lincolns
@manelk82 жыл бұрын
3 acres of polished metal! Nice work
@AndresRodriguez-sm1fr2 жыл бұрын
This is one sexy Lincoln continental. I will always admire, and old car over a new one.
@joshflynn21732 жыл бұрын
I love to see these classic cars in movies/TV shows. Like Mindhunter, The Irishman, American Gangster etc.
@jfv652 жыл бұрын
How about 'The French Connection' , a true classic movie. I seem to remember the story that the hollow cavities of the starring Lincoln were stashed full of gold.
@danielulz16402 жыл бұрын
@@jfv65 if I remember correctly, it was heroin.
@joshflynn21732 жыл бұрын
@@jfv65 Oh yeah I seen the car chase. I need to give that movie a watch
@eduardocertain22272 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car and nice garage buddy 👍
@davidclark36036 ай бұрын
That's a beautiful car!!!!
@paulhyde1834 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!!! Thank you for bringing these beautiful old treasures back to life!
@nathankerry32562 жыл бұрын
She looks good 👍
@motoryachtrestaurationmyso3592 жыл бұрын
hi guys'. I am so impressed about how you take care of such a monument ! The Lincoln Continental is my dream car and I whished I had the recources to buy her and transport her to Amsterdam. That would be a dream coming through !. Keep up the great work and kind regards from the Netherlands