Will it Run and Drive 50 Feet to the trailer?! My ABANDONED 1967 Lincoln Continental comes to LA

Huge credit to my buddy Derek from VGG for the title haha. I got this thing running years ago and abandoned it when I moved things to LA.
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[@SlaterGator]

Sooo is this gonna be the chassis for the 12 Rotor? 😁 It is a boat after all...

[@rjc862003]

I was just gonna comment the same thing we now know where the 12 rotor is going .......

[@breakupgoogle]

read my mind. if not an smx

[@treewisemenllc7281]

I like the way you think!

[@johnnyclark6182]

The 12 rotor isn't his engine. It is owned by the guy who built it for that boat. Now the 6 rotor on the other hand is a different story

[@bigboost4]

27:44 “we’re not gonna keep this motor” 🫢

[@octane613]

Rob, we don't just watch for the cars, we like watching you and we like your personality

[@christiand3684]

100% right. The cool race cars just bring people to watch their first Rob Dahm Video, but they aren’t the reason people keep watching.

[@greysinclaire]

I can't be the only one that thinks a RestoMod of the Lincoln would be insanely nice content!

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

I have a soft spot for Lincolns so.... Yeah, I'm with you....

[@eriklarson9137]

See! You are not alone! There are 2 of you out of 50k so far.

[@VNM_Arma]

@@eriklarson9137 3 actually... hahaha

[@TDGCmote]

Aye

[@jordantobins681]

Watching you guys figure out the carb and the timing adjustment made me think of archeologists finding unknown artifacts from hundreds of years ago. It’s funny that carbs and timing adjustment is how I grew up, and I’m only 47… makes me feel like I’m 100 now watching this 😆

[@danielblalock2329]

I'm 24 and thinking the same thing but I grew up around old cars and daily a fb rx7

[@MADLARZ]

Your not alone Jordan haha, I was thinking the same and I’m a touch behind at 42

[@MattyEngland]

Lmao, I was the same trying to work out how the ignition worked when helping my dad with his 1966 classic. Give me coil packs and fuel injectors any day 😂

[@enwri]

I liked this one, It reminded me of Zoolander; "The files are IN the computer?" The reality is it probably would have started anyway, that old pump is only getting one gulp every two revolutions, just keep on cranking. Its got 15 feet of fuel line and two big bowls to fill before it'll do anything. I'm also old enough to remember some fuel pumps had a manual lever just for priming for this exact situation. We've come a long way in a short time.

[@Kj16V]

My first 6 cars were carb'd - and I'm 40!

[@GaryVirta]

I had a 1977 Ford LTD which was basically the same size as this thing and, I think, pretty much the same motor too. Bought it for $75 in 1993. The previous owner had haphazardly ripped out half of the vacuum lines and cut out the cats so the thing was loud AF and barely ran. He'd also painted over the vinyl 'Landau' top with house paint. It had an in-dash 8-track player. It wouldn't start hot unless you adjusted the timing at the distributor. It wouldn't run in the rain. The headlight switch had vacuum lines run to it to open the headlight doors and it would freeze in the winter; you'd have to idle the car long enough to warm up the interior and thaw it out in order to have headlights. The entire pep band drum section's instruments fit in the trunk and back seat. I think it got about 12MPG, but at least gas was only like a dollar a gallon. The 3-speed auto was in 3rd at something like 15mph. I do not miss that car one bit.

[@ElectricHellion]

Brads a legend could tell he was nervous with his hands shaking. But he knows his shit and was super informative.

[@datgamerboy123]

I was wondering if someone would point out his shakiness lol but yes, absolutely. He knew what he was talking about.

[@ineedmymodfixed]

I always look at the videos at the beginning and see 30 minutes, then they always so abruptly end after what seems like 10. I'm excited to see the revival of this car, I miss the blue garage days but it's been quite the journey you've made so far. I can't wait to see this thing get some love.

[@benterry6463]

I've never heard timing so far advanced that it spark knocked at an idle which would also be why it overheated

[@extremecheddarswityomom]

I hope they keep the 460 in it.

[@Avetho]

Well, it overheated because it had no coolant XD But it sounded gnarly

[@wobblysauce]

And leaks…

[@StormHawksHD]

It sounds more like its running lean to me.

[@johnt.848]

The run on at the end with ignition off is usually caused by the timing being too retarded.

[@LilMissQuikDraw]

Reading the title I thought this was a Vice Grip video lol. Always love seeing a guy do the right thing!

[@risheesharma]

Or junkyard digs

[@ChaosPootato]

Smarter Every Day made an entire video on how carburated systems work, it's beautiful. Slow-mo shots of the vacuum created by the venturi and shit, really cool

[@wjpreslar]

Smarter every day is one of the best KZbin channels hands down. Love you, Rob, but Destin is so damn good. Maybe you should hook up with him and do a video about the rotary engine. It would be amazing content for both channels. Do the educational stuff for his channel and do the reaction to power and more gonzo stuff on yours.

[@dongordon2754]

One of Destin's best videos IMO

[@kylesouthworth5219]

The 12 rotor will have a good home in the Lincoln :D Just enough space

[@716monk]

Just gotta say I LOVE this chassis and I can't wait to see the build. I have always been enamored of mid to late sixties Continentals and with your meticulous talents this should be a blast

[@TheRowdyRudy]

bro i was 15 when you got the continental, im now 24 lol . HOLY SHIT HOW TIME FLIES MANNNN

[@RobDahm]

Haha that’s insane to realize

[@CenPapi]

Absolutely love that body style with the rear suicide doors, so dang classy.

[@Levibetz]

19:24 When I worked at a shop we did a sniper install on a MEL in a Continental just like this, it went from being hard starting and temperamental to being just dead simple turn key easy.

[@UncleManuel]

This felt like a more educational version of "Roadkill". I'm sure Freiburger and Finnegan were lurking behind a tree and giggling at your efforts... 😁😁😁

[@marcusspencer5767]

The shit I go thur the day with then I hear Rob laugh,makes everything better 😅

[@creau1]

I've driven past this every day on my way home from work, waiting for the day the project gets going again. I'm excited to see it.

[@dewitoosthuizen3130]

I grew up learning about EFI and whenever my Dad starts talking about carbs and distributors, I tend to zone out, actually looks like a lot of fun. I need to start messing with an old car for a change, it looks really rewarding.

[@ryurc3033]

Can be as reliable as any modern car with just a choke hooked up. Modern fuel will boil in the carb. So hot restarts can take a second....but I drove a 78 dodge 4x4 almost daily for 2 years. Even when it was 10° or 90°. Or my 76 Chevy step side. 454 Big block,( built with flat tops and a cam on the 90s). 4 speed. 15 mpg. As long as I wasn't driving like an ass....... It was awesome.

[@jamesh5460]

The suicide doors on the Lincoln make it one of my favorites. Great hotrod project car.

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

I love that old Lincoln Rob, please restore it to its former glory!

[@jonasjohansson1511]

Dude gearbox guy. Never be nervous again. You're like the gearbox whisperer :D

[@RavageEject84]

The last video with the Lincoln was a instant classic

[@senorspahrtan]

That giggle @00:13 is something ALLLLL car people have uttered way more than once 🤣🤣

[@handsolo6241]

Love watching you work on you old junk. That car is rad.

[@dox338]

Thanks for powering passed the anxiety guy explaining the gear's ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CorpseExplosion]

Man this is fascinating stuff, loved this change of pace.

[@yepimjosh2]

Was thinking about this car a lot recently, glad it finally made its return!

[@Foxfatherracing]

I love your work Rob, but you guys appeared out of your element. Made me feel good having 40+ years of experience... Yes some days I feel old 😂

[@eriklarson9137]

That is what struck me the most. I think all the boys believe Rob knows what he is doing... He does not.

[@kugelblitz1557]

​@@eriklarson9137he didn't look like he knew what he was doing, and that's coming from a kid whose only experience with carbureted engines is a one cylinder (two wheel) tractor and a four cylinder lawnmower.

[@zachogdahl210]

i almost forgot you had this car lol. the why you shouldn't drive a classic car video was gold

[@henrydelisle2104]

I would love for a series on this and just teaching basics of repair and restoration

[@yutub561]

to answer your question at 9:30, i like this kind of content. that car is so cool

[@gordythecreator]

ROB! Yall just answered a question that I've always wanted 2 asked. That "Grinding-Point" within the mysterious world of a TRANSMISSION

[@calvinevans8305]

27:52 I can't believe it's not butter!!! That's amazing, it does fit.

[@Nynphierno]

I have missed most of the 3 rotor videos recently but i had to see this and im glad i did

[@caenbuedes36]

Im a sucker for classics, love the old styling of them.

[@gwc_garage]

Is this gonna be the 12 or the six rotor? Id love to see either one and it'll annoy so many purists it's gonna be great either way!

[@MishraArtificer]

12. At 7000lbs, it needs the torque.

[@TheCatOfAges]

​@MishraArtificer it weighs maybe 5500 at most

[@304534]

I love classic cars and knowing how detail oriented you are would make this such a sick build series.

[@mathewforsman5824]

Dude. Seeing this gave me another reason to watch your channel. I love these absolute behemoths. I wish I could get hold of one

[@Grappler130]

Only OG's remember this beautiful beast.

[@SpectreFleet]

Love seeing ViceGrip inspiration spread; solid.

[@raykaufman7156]

Good lord I feel old... This was every Saturday afternoon growing up, working on somebody's old shitbox. FYI (if anyone cares) the small rectangular openings in the top of the carb are bowl vents. You can fill the bowls through them using a small funnel (or beer can). That will usually provide enough fuel to get the pump primed and working. This video is truly a "grandma's car" primer for millenials.....

[@lloyd9435]

i'm feeling the uncle vibes radiating from rob in this video

[@wepierce82]

Plenty of room for the 6 rotor and all the goodies!!!

[@andrewhowells3522]

im dying to see a full build series on this now....ASAP!!!!

[@landrelarose745]

462 isn't the largest displacement engine that Ford ever built. It was the 1100 cubic inches for an all aluminum tank engine. They called it the GAA.

[@cochip__5897]

That old girl was running on 5 cylinders at best! Lol. Rebuild that carb properly, new wires, plugs, a splash of coolant and have fun!

[@pootmahgoots8482]

Need more content on the Lincoln! You see people working on Chevys, Caddy's and all the other cars but rarely see someone working on a Lincoln, not to mention an old Continental like this. I would love to see you go through the whole thing mechanically and clean it all up, maybe do some mods like lower it with some nice wheels and then cruise with it. :D Those 462s are such smooth engines when they run properly. I'm stoked for more of this beauty!

[@alexd.p6464]

the clip of you 2 stepping the 3 rotor loaded on the trailer in the drive way is amazing and now its back haha

[@chazzerbox131]

Yes rebuild the Lincoln been wanting to see this for time

[@Kmkboyz15]

I feel this needs a resto mod done.. Rebuild the motor and do kinda show car style. For suspension, do air bags or air ride and drop it on 20inch rims. Then do some custom interior or original revamped and modernized. Would be sick build to bring back to Michigan and do woodward cruise again.

[@jimmyjamesjimbojr]

So glad you haven’t gotten rid of the Lincoln

[@christinesommerfeld9815]

1:15 holy cow! That guy explaining the syncros needs a drink! I can see why he is not a welder!😮

[@chriss1683]

What a classic breakdown sound at the end. Straight from a horror movie. I love the Lincoln glad to see it back

[@gloglas]

Old engine fireup speedrun any%. Love it!

[@khobaibzafar3601]

LICOLN CONTENT LETS GOOO

[@officehelp]

God bless you for not giving up.

[@olivermolteno7876]

I cant find any comments saying this but the clacking sound is the engine dieseling, something is glowing in the combustion chamber causing the fuel to pre-ignite, can be caused by many things but usually carbon build up coupled with running lean. Very common for carbs to have idle fuel shut off valves to avoid this happening, however it seemed your one was doing it at low throttle which is probably a different issue.

[@Just_Modify]

12 rotor the Lincoln brother, plenty of room and it would be epic.

[@keng3205]

Omg perfect 12 rotor candidate 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@extremecheddarswityomom]

Nope. That would be a bummer.

[@Phantomous]

Aww man, a restomod would be so cool! It would be such a sweet addition to your growing collection

[@petercole2339]

This is the greatest content this channel has ever produced..

[@Vatharian]

I am sucker for that Lincoln Blue. Really pretty colour! I wish I could get my hands on one of these, these are dream to work on. I'd restomod the hell out of it.

[@humboldtef]

I would love to see more of the Lincoln!

[@jangofet3756]

This reminds me of vice grip garage. I love it!

[@Timrsnakess]

Excellent stuff, i mean a $15 of terminals versus this is absolutely relatable

[@Gobbbbb]

This reminded me of your "Why you shouldn't daily drive a classic car" video, that video is absolutely hilarious and the comments make it that much funnier 😂I've never seen so many people with no sense of humour in one comments section lol.

[@morophineswordphich8229]

I can't wait for Holley to send you a Sniper kit for that thing!

[@madmod]

Lincoln updates!!! My dream come true

[@Rmx2011]

NGL I did not expect this content from Rob, but its welcome!

[@slimjim2291]

Ah, carburators and distributors. I wish everything was that easy! 😂😂😂

[@richiet6381]

Thank you rob and co. Gooood stuff‼️‼️‼️‼️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@joemaddoxrx7]

I had a 67. Lincoln... I have had all the best 60s cars.

[@bigdadgigachad3042]

My friend bought a cherry Cartier edition back when we were in high school off this elderly fella for $400. The best boat on the road.

[@finrennard3402]

Never seen a 5 cylinder Lincoln before! Must be super rare!

[@sidewayzslider]

warmed my heart seeing this video get posted i wondered about this car

[@joshuaturner4241]

The last little jump on the trailer was priceless!

[@fairguinevere666]

I know a lot of people are hankering for a rotary swap, I am too, but here's my controversial opinion: Keep it naturally aspirated and tuned for the low end, just with a lot of rotors, and restore the interior. So it's driveable and luxurious, and doing the whole american "no replacement for displacement", but still Dahm-ified.

[@ThePower1037]

Dude idk why but when old engines diesel it is the funniest thing to me!

[@williamquinones2870]

Rob perfect time for some different content pick up a roller cam 460 not to mention that they make a 555 stroker kit for it would really help it get out of its own way

[@extremecheddarswityomom]

This comment here. I wish this would happen. Keep it numbers matching and restored. Id love that

[@wadecoppage5583]

Thqt is my favorite old car the convertible Continental with the suicide doors. Treat ot good, itll look soooo gangster restored.

[@asylumental]

My 2nd car was a 1979 lincoln Mark V. I miss that car, boats are fun to drive.

[@ckjordan1379]

Just I was getting bored Rob drops another banger🔥🔥

[@zachfitzgerald883]

Love it!!!! Any Rob content is good content!

[@imFrawst]

Love a classic Lincoln, I got a ‘65 myself

[@philincaundo]

I remember back in the day when you first bought it. Has been such a long time, but it really doesnt feel like it.

[@JSBHP2017]

I think the last time I saw this car in one of your videos was when you and your brother's lost a wheel cap while driving it 😂 I'd love to see you do something with it!

[@DracoRemixer]

I love how it's still missing a lug nut, after all these years

[@corneneethling2277]

I noticed the firing order on the intake. Remember when cars had stickers on the engine telling you stuff like that? Now it just has stickers telling you to refer to the nearest dealer

[@bongosock]

The Lincoln Continental is one of my all time favorite cars :)

[@NotJo4Ever13]

Doesn’t have to be relatable! Just has to be you man. Doin whatever the hell you want.

[@pandagear6730]

I didn't expect id love Rob fucking with an older car but im more excited about this than expected

[@machineinmotion3028]

Please do a collab with ThunderHead289 with this car. It would be an epic collab.

[@ianbraun8000]

dude was shaking explaining the gearset, too excited to be in front of rob😂

[@bogdankril]

The Smurf mobile is ALIVE . What about the hybrid Honda and the CTS?.... Those were some background cars from the past.

[@landrelarose745]

Those venturies cause a vacuum, which brings up the fuel from the float bowls. Between the discharge nozzle and those bowls, that's where the main jets are located. With a four venturi carburetor, there are two main jet. As you are able to imagine, for the 462 cid engine, those jets are quite large. What's cid? Cubic Inch Displacement.

[@Pascal_Robert--Rc_Creations]

Fun fact, I discovered your channel when you made a video : why you should not daily drive a classic car😊

[@mikep5027]

Damn man.. I love it.. there is only one on my island and the guy will not sell it for his life... those cars are soo gansta

[@flakey7832]

"is this content more relatable?" Unfortunately it is, my shitbox munched trough two starter motors in a month, something's fucking with the battery and I'm not about to mess with a 35 yo wiring harness, I'll be installing a battery disconnector and call it a day. Thanks for the relatable content rob

[@swaessidequests5155]

Didn’t realize this was a rob video for 4 days 😮‍💨