61 Continental Restored Update 10/31/14

[Tonioseven]

Beautiful restoration!! I'd like to join in on the buildoff; I have a Lincoln project in mind and it will probably take the better part of a year to complete it.

[Ron Hamilton]

Ok, it's on then.

In previous years, I did this '61 Sedan

and this '67 Sedan.

I have a '60 convertible to rebuild, a partially built '63 Sedan, a '64, '65, '66, and '69 sedans to choose from. I'm chomping at the bit, and one of the '66's I have is going to be White, with a Burgundy interior, in honor of my father, who had one in that commbination.

[Porscheman]

Beautifully done. I always favor the hardtop over the convertibles.

Al

Edited October 22, 2014 by Porscheman

[StevenGuthmiller]

I'll probably do my '60 hardtop.....or my '59 hardtop. I guess I have time to decide! Steve

[Tonioseven]

I have a '67 that will get the treatment.

[dimaxion]

I have two questions for this build off . One , does it have to be a new build ? I will not be able to build until next year sometime as we are moving across what is left of our Nation . I am now and will be in Flux and will remain .

Second question ; is factory Stock appropriate ? This build is on the way .. I've seen a very few of this genera here . My one build was tossed off a site . It fit the parameters of the site . It was judged not hacked up enough to be on the Site . I have no way of posting pics from my Computer .. This is a problem for me .. any hints as to where I can go to post from my Camera ? Thanx ..

[StevenGuthmiller]

As far as I know there are no rules John! As there are apparently no winners or prizes. You can do whatever you like! I build almost exclusively factory stock, as do a lot of other members here, so yes, stock is absolutely appropriate! I think this is just a good opportunity to get a bunch of guys together to build a Lincoln & show it off. Is my assumption correct guys? Steve

Edited October 22, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller

[Porscheman]

As far as I know there are no rules John! As there are apparently no winners or prizes. You can do whatever you like! I think this is just a good opportunity to get a bunch of guys together to build a Lincoln & show it off. Is my assumption correct guys? Steve

You're right Steve. It's for the love of Lincolns and hopefully to see some of those rare finds out there being built.

Al

[Ron Hamilton]

As far as I know there are no rules John! As there are apparently no winners or prizes. You can do whatever you like! I build almost exclusively factory stock, as do a lot of other members here, so yes, stock is absolutely appropriate! I think this is just a good opportunity to get a bunch of guys together to build a Lincoln & show it off. Is my assumption correct guys? Steve

That's it in a nutshell.

[realgone58]

Another beauty!

[dimaxion]

If someone is looking for Ideas .. WIP's I have are ;

'42 Blackout Continental Convertible , '46-'48 Continental Convertibles . Yes , that's right from the Lindbergh / Pyro kits . A decent Engine is available . Wheels are a Major Stumbling Block . Many other modifications are required . I've done one in my first Collection . Tucker Steering wheels can be sourced from Modelhaus . Preston Tucker bought Contemporary Continental Steering Wheels from FoMoCo .

'55 MY was a conversion R&R kit . '56 MY was a R&R conversion kit . '57 MY a new Modelhaus kit . I have the Hendrix Mfg kit . It needs much as it is a conversion . The Modelhaus kit s complete . The Continental MK II was an F&F kit . Ed Fluck III does not have the molds . I see someone out there in Casting Land has one kit in the planning stages .

Yes , I do factory Stock Builds .

If I am able to post here again , I would show my built string from '58-'68 . Thanx ..

[TFchronos]

Very nicely done!

[rage59]

very nice al. I love doing restores myself

[Porscheman]

Thank you again. I like restoring better than building the new stuff. It brinks back memories of my youth, but building the right way.

Al

[LongRoofNut]

MMMMMMM, a build off, eh?

I won a '61 drop top that was in process of getting restored but it was painted poop brown. Sad thing is, the finish is great but not at all right for the Conti. I was thinking red on red for my color combo.

[StevenGuthmiller]

MMMMMMM, a build off, eh?

I won a '61 drop top that was in process of getting restored but it was painted poop brown. Sad thing is, the finish is great but not at all right for the Conti. I was thinking red on red for my color combo.

Hmmm.... poop brown. Was that baby poop brown, or just regular poop? Or could it be cow poop brown with a touch of green? Steve

[LongRoofNut]

Hmmm.... poop brown. Was that baby poop brown, or just regular poop? Or could it be cow poop brown with a touch of green? Steve

I'm gona roll for "regular poop" for $500.........

[Ron Hamilton]

I'm gona roll for "regular poop" for $500.........

At least it was not all pooped out!!!!!!!

[StevenGuthmiller]

Or worse yet, Pooped on! Sounds a little like a bunch of 12 year olds took over the forum! Steve

[Porscheman]

That is beautiful Al. I only wish that you would have used a set of '61 Lincoln Wheelcovers on it.

Ok, the wheel covers, hood ornimate and rear grill arrived today and just had to finish it. I did have to sacrifice those nice white walls though, the wheel covers were promo style and wouldn't fit the tires. Theses WW are from AMT's Firestones parts pack.

[StevenGuthmiller]

No worry Al. They look just as nice! I use them all the time. Especially for the promo wheels. Steve

[Ron Hamilton]

Ok, the wheel covers, hood ornimate and rear grill arrived today and just had to finish it. I did have to sacrifice those nice white walls though, the wheel covers were promo style and wouldn't fit the tires. Theses WW are from AMT's Firestones parts pack.

I love it!!!!!