Well that's how it's done with the help of my son😊. Absolutely a beautiful new hardly used car. This is what we do a Specialty Motor Cars. Keep these mom & pop American cars alive. This car has it's whole life ahead of it, and it could be yours. Thank you Papa 🐻
Hey papa 🐻! Great to see you guys like always the best father son team ever! I know Anthony has mentioned that the dealership has changed the engine oil and that's good, just make sure you guys flush the transmission fluid as well and rear end oil too basically all of the fluids in the vehicle, I met someone who not that long ago inherited a town car that sat in the garage since 2006 with like only less than 9k miles on it and besides new gas tank and fuel pump he just changed engine oil but didn't do transmission fluid and within 500 miles burned the transmission all clutches and electrical parts in it he was told that since the car sat for so many years the tyranny fluid has lost its properties and value and also came close to having to replace the rack and pinion too cause the power steering fluid was bad too he ended up replacing brake fluid and radiator fluid and rear end oil as well not wanting to risk anything else going wrong. Just want to say keep up the good work and bringing the town cars in! always love watching you guys and excited to see what's going to be next in your garage! Take care guys!❤
Rode in one of these when I was in America meany years ago really comfy car to be a passenger in now I'm back in the UK for good we don't se cars like this only one I've seen is a limo and been sat 18 months still cool tho
@@bryanwines3319 Hello Brian next we have to check out brakes and mechanical work to see what's needed. Then of course new tires. But when the bell rings it will be complete you will have the video and price. Papa 🐻
16:18 snapped off studs as in extreme high energy rear crashes, 70 mph+ the rear of the car and push into the tank. The studs sticking down can increase the changes of a fuel tank puncture resulting in a fire.
Thanks for bringing this up. I've "heard' of this but based on your info and watching the boys take it apart, it now makes much more sense as to how and why they break off. I'll be prepared for this if I ever have to drop the tank. But this was good info.
Thank you Gentleman for posting your videos , my dad who passed away on February 8 of 2022 drove a 1993 Ford Crown Vic and he absolutely loved that car . He drove it for 20 years before he tearfully said goodbye to his baby. I am so happy to see a father son team work .
You have a gem there! People make fun of me for liking these "grandpa cars", but I've always loved them. Total cruisers. Man, i'd just about kill for one of these; especially in this condition! Wow, what a find!!
I ALWAYS smile and even tear up little when you guys are able to start an old car for the first time....so glad you guys resurrected ALL of those these baby's!!!!
The prevailing theme here is the love you guys have for the cars as well as each other...you two are role models who sell nice models of Lincoln & Caddies. God Bless!
I love to watch these videos with you and your dad working on these big sedans together. That is one sweet ride. Those cars are bulletproof. The only thing that will stop it is neglect or not being driven. As a reminder to anyone putting a car in storage or mothballs for an extended period of time (whether due to illness or saving as a collector): ALWAYS put automobile up on jackstands to prevent flat spots on tires and either add fuel preservative to fuel tank or run vehicle out of gas. Keep up good work. Thank you for saving these big, beautiful, RWD V8 powered sedans from the past. There are some of us who still respect what American ingenuity means and like the quiet comfort and supple ride of an American luxury car such as Lincoln or a Cadillac. They are not sports cars. They do not run like one or perform like one. But they have enough power to get out of their own way. Not many big cruisers like these left...but I appreciate them anyways. Thanks again.
That car looks exactly like mine, althoughI have the other style chrome wheels. Was very hard to find the chrome wheels, and moonroof together. My 2003 Town car had a no crank no start issue. Turned out it had a bad ignition immobilizer. Found one at the junk yard for 6 dollars. I've owned the car since new, and the only mechanical problems I've had to address since. Has been the leaking intake manifold which I found at Auto Zone for around 300 dollars. Both rear axles which are common. A left rear leaking brake caliper. A drivers window switch, and the radio quit working, but the cd player still works. Haven't fixed that yet. Not sure what the answer is, but at 165 thousand miles. I'm hoping to have it another 20 years. I will never sell it. Best car I've ever owned. You guys have some really nice examples of a luxury car that just doesn't disappoint when driving.
Nice! Absolutely Gorgeous Town Car! I Sold them at Currie Lincoln Mercury on 47th and Pulaski in Chicago back in the Day. Back when Lincoln-Mercury Meant Business!
Well, another victory for Anthony and Papa Bear! You guys are AWESOME!!! And that's a gorgeous Town Car! I have always liked that Champagne color. I had a Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham in that color and it was so easy to keep looking clean. I'm really looking forward to the next video on this beautiful car.
Wow,Wow,Wow...... You absolutely sell all of the cars that I love Cadillacs, Lincolns, etc and are above standards in my book..This car is so clean that my jaw is still wide open. I have plans on purchasing from you one of these days.I have been eyeing the blue Lincoln and now this piece of heaven.....
Nice! I have a 2003 Lincoln Signature with 107,000 miles. She needs some TLC...my husband is sick and can no longer work on her. Live in a very small town without a trustworthy mechanic. I watch videos to work on her myself. Thanks for this video, I may be replacing a fuel pump, hopefully just the fuel filter! God bless!
Very nice to see it running once again! Awesome. Well done. Those studs are snapped off in case of an accident - accident might puncture tank with elongated stud. Tires are roundish lol
I think it was interesting watching you and your father get the car fixed. You knew what was wrong and resolved that issue. It was fantastic watching it start. I do not know how or why you locate the cars.
Another gratifying, enjoyable and educational video from you guys! In my history of owning and driving Panther platform Lincolns, I've often referred to them as "poor boy's luxury cars (although this boy is 63 now)." And it's a pity that I've been unable to snag one that's even on the way to being so clean and extremely low mileage. Just the same, these Lincolns have been my daily driver and hobby cars combined and continue to satisfy me, my current short being an '04 (non-premium) Signature in the same color with a dark brown full cloth top. At 133k I'm about to have the power steering pressure hose replaced but have also discovered a leak in the rear main seal that I'm managing to control for the moment. Wonderful as always to see Anthony and Papa Bear at work!
I would be very surprised if you had a rear main seal. The valve covers are a common leaker on the older 4.6. They drip down the back of the head, around the bell housing and mimic a rear main based on the oil travel. I don't know why Lincoln changed the short wheel base trim packages to - Signature and Ultimate for 2004 - they went from 3 levels to 2.
@@NickMyers1 That's a very edifying bit of info. Many thanks as I'll be looking the situation over thoroughly with my mechanic in a few days. My very first Lincoln--a 1981 Mark VI Givenchy two door--did develop a rear main seal leak with it's 302 motor mated to the old Ford AOD automatic. That was in the mid 1990s and was a 500 dollar expense back then.
My father use to only purchase Lincoln’s and Grand Marquis’s. He only Like these Type of cars and I learned to drive on these type of vehicles when I got my license. That’s a lovely car.
Love it, only issue I see is if it starts being driven in the foreseeable future after sitting that long every seal in the engine & transmission will need replacing as I'm sure they have dried out by now & after a few heat cycles they will blow. I had it happen on a 94 explorer I bought with 43k that sat for 11 years.
That holds true on SOME cars. And honestly, it really depends how the car was kept, maintained, and stored. If it was climate controlled that changes things too. The 1991-2006 Ford 4.6 engines have some really great quality gaskets. They hardly leak after years and years of use. The 2007-11 valve covers are not exactly a great redesign. A few times now I’ve seen them leaking oil at 200k. Never had that issue with the 2006 and older design.
Beautiful town car. My wife's 2005 town car signature L has 165,500 miles on it. great car. I still like my 1949 series 60 special Fleetwood better. You two are the best car dealer I ever saw have told many people about you.
YIKES Anthony, I just came across this video of yours and it scared the hell out of me! I have almost the same car in the same situation!! I inherited my grandparents 2003 Town Car back in 2013 after they both passed away within months of each other at the end of 2012. I was the one that had the time to go through their home (gramps built in 1956) to prep it to sell. I got to see and be reminded of a lot of my childhood. I'm about to turn 65 myself and have lived in Santa Monica, CA since the mid 1980's. When I actually took possession of the Lincoln it only had 14,000 miles on it. Gramps had his panel van that he drove most of the time for flying his radio-controlled planes. The Lincoln was only ever used to take grams to the doctor's office or hospital and the grocery store. All within a mile of their home. Over the years I flew back to Michigan where they lived (and I grew up as a kid) to visit them and my parents. However, I'm a diehard Californian. Since I gained possession of their Lincoln, I've used it every time I've gone back to either work on their house or after it was sold, just to use while visiting my parents and childhood friends. However, I haven't been back there since January 2018 because of the pandemic. I left the car (now with 24,000 miles) in a rented storage facility along with the other things I saved from their house (sentimental stuff). A childhood buddy has looked in on the Lincoln once in a while over the last four years and even started it up a few times, but the new battery I had placed in it finally died. I sent him money for a new battery but he decided not to install it because it would just die also. That means I believe it has been sitting unstarted for the last four years. BTW, I have a 1997 Town car that I've owned since it was a four-year-old lease return with 17,000 miles on it. It now has 106,000 miles and while looks great, needs A/C & heater core work along with a new headliner. Since I'm hoping to finally spend the money to have the 2003 shipped out here to CA (too dam old to drive across country again and don't want to put the miles on it), I'm also hoping that I don't have to spend the funds like you have had to do to replace the fuel pump and tank. I've recently had a "no start" issue with my 1997 Town car because I've run the fuel tank close to empty a few times and I think the fuel pump sucked up whatever trash/rust is floating at the bottom of my fuel tank. I see too many expenses coming up as I hit 65 in November along with a reduced income stream! Love your videos!
1. I love how your task involves setbacks, like reality (broken studs, etc) 2. I love that you work with your dad. 3. Your accents remind me of my dad’s family.👍
I have tried to purchase your cars. They are very nice. After watching the videos of how do mechanical work I spent 6 months searching for signature L with under 60K for under 11K. 6 months later I found one. 2007 54k 10.5 all in, tav title and tags. Installed: Brakes, door regulators, wipermotor, A?C lines and tires. Looking to upgrade.
That will be the best car someone will ever buy. My 06 Sig Limited just turned 165,000 miles. Runs like a top. Outside of routine maintenance, I’ve done the intake (common known issue), an A/C line, and just now one upper ball joint is going out. Rest of the front end is FACTORY! The techs I work with are amazed at how strong these cars are. Keep up the good work! Love seeing vehicles like these given a second chance!
Anthony...My '03 Signature is an early one...build 05/02...Just a regular Signature. Has ALL the options you mentioned except the Sun Roof!!!! FYI!!! :) By the way...I just got new tires...next larger size 225/65/17...A MUCH SMOOTHER RIDE...More rubber from the wheel to the road! Have you ever tried this? Thanks!!
Love this video! I have a 03 TC that has been converted to a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost. It was NOT a cheapo conversion. It looks just like a real Ghost! It was professionally converted in FL. I live in NC. I have never had anyone question it! Love the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really mean it. Not all fathers and sons get along the way the way you do. I really hope I can find a way to buy one your car's. There's no nonsense, you both are meticulous in going over them. I would love to meet the both of you. Keep up the good work!
Another great video!! Love you guys but I have to say all I was doing during the video was looking at all the coupes surrounding that Lincoln hahaha,, always good to see you guys you always brighten my day no matter how tough a day it was. Hello Paul looking good.
Anthony I love your channel and what you do to fix up those ltc’s, you do a great job. I wish l found you guys before l got mine. Shot story l fell in love with TC,s when l chauffeured in NYC for 10 yrs, put 300,00 on all my cars before reselling to a cab company. Anyway just got a beautiful TC 2011, 84,000 beautiful shape dark pearl blue, continental edition and l love it. Again thanks for your program. Mike
nice! I'm glad ya'll got it running, I would definitely recommend changing the in-line fuel filter as well. and an actual fuel injector service will have it running perfect again.
Great video my brother owns a 1996 merc couger. Has 16 thousands on it sitting in his garage..pearl white..I told him to replace his tank..I bet his looks the same as this
Oooh weee that’s one heck of a flat spot lol but great great find. Not many like this in new condition anymore…. The last one I put my hands on that was this new was in 2012, and it was a 2011 Signature L car for the limo company I did fleet maintenance for.
Thanks for great informative video on sleeping low mileage Town car.Would appreciate some advise on my always garaged 2 owner 1996 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 series 2 Supercharged with 21000 miles purchased about 2 months ago. It was driven regularly & I have put 1200 trouble free miles on it. Believe it or not the original " Royal Seal" tires are like new but I will replace them.Like your Lincoln still smells new. Would you get rid of Dexcool & convert to green antifreeze or just replace it with new Dexcool? Unfortunately no service records with this car so what else would you change? I live in Calgary Alberta Canada where it's cool & has very low humidity climate & car was never winter driven.
Hey Anthony & Papa Bear, this is what I like to see, another gorgeous Lincoln brought back to life!!! This beauty is like brand new & has a lot of life left in it!!! Thanks guys for sharing this exciting video!!! 👍👍🙂
I'm in a similar situation...bought a crown vic new in 2003, rarely drove it and then put it away in my garage where it still sits, only 6k miles !!. I know the gas went bad a few years ago because I could smell that nasty stench in the garage, tried starting it and the fuel pump wont prime, but basically a beautiful new old stock crown vic!!
Hey Anthony, Ben here from CadillacForums, lol! Really enjoyed this vid, and finding your channel. Don’t know if you’ve seen, but this week I’m in the process of buying an early ‘03 in the same color, Silver Birch. It has 83k on it, but it’s a pampered FL car too. Can’t wait to get the whitewalls on it!
Hi Anthony!, I've been following your channel almost since you started it. I recently bought a 2004 Lincoln Town Car with 118,000 miles on it, owned by an older gentleman that had it garaged and don't all its maintenance. Everything .All of it. It runs perfectly. I love it. One question: the license plate/reverse light holder plastic chrome plating is slowly separating. I can't find a new one. Where can I buy it or do you know someone that could repair the plastic chrome? Thanks in advance!
That car is so rust free. Amazing that it's a 2003. Great find. Hold down the gas pedal to the floor and crank it, to get the oil to circulate around the engine before you start it.
Most modern cars are programmed to let the engine crank over a few times when cold before sending fuel in, exactly for this purpose. Not sure if the '03 Lincoln has this though.
I just to have one of this,2004,i put 675 thousand miles as a limo driver,same engine,i give it away donated to a chuch...great memories..!..this cars have a switch in the trunk that you need to push in order for the gas to go to the engine and star,is like a fuel kill switch..!
I really enjoy your channel! I’m a fan of cars. You do more than entertain me though. I’m going through some scary health issues right now and having an anxiety disorder on top of things makes life really scary. Your videos are long, entertaining and educational. They give me a break from my reality and for that I am thankful! Thank you my friend!
Anthony my father had a 94 Town Car with that Champagne color with black interior. That color brings back so many memories of me and father. Even times when I drove the car and having girlfriends on dates. Not backseat action in daddy’s car though lol.
My granddad loved this vehicle … going to the dealership as a little boy was an unreal feeling …. We’d just walk Bob Maxey Of Detroit and a fleet of TownCars would be in the show room and he would let me pick the car … 💎💎💎
Absolutely beautiful Lincoln. Sad it was parked for so long and not driven. I am surprised that it doesn't have a full digital dash like my 01 grand marquis has.
love papa Bear, reminds me of my long gone pops. Love your videos. I got the same taste as you and your pops. My dad had a beautiful 85 elderado that got vandalized right before he passed, ended up scrapping it 😟 anyway maybe someday I'll be able to buy one of your sweet finds. thanks for the entertainment
For me one of the beautest American Cars of these 20 last years.Unfortunately not for us in Europe(because of 17 mpg...) and maybe not adapted in Europe.It is funny because the speed indicator is only 120 for a so big engine and high power.I know that American people doesn't care about max speed but it is funny.Dream car....completely different of our BMW,Mercedes,etc.Poor owner,get sick and he didn't enjoy his beautiful car.Thanks for your video.
My o5.gets 20 going to the post office...if I drive 100 miles and let the cats heat up it goes 22 to 23...on the interstate cruising 75 it gets 25 to 26..dont know for sure but always read that all lincoln models the computer cuts it off at 103...one day I find out for sure...rather get a few miles less and have the comfort..works for me....
Anthony, I don't know if you remember, years ago Crown Vics were bursting into flame when rearended & it was traced to the tank bolts puncturing the gas tanks, so I imagine that is why the bolts were manufactured with the snap off in them
Hi Anthony Hi Papa Bear, Thank You for another shop video. I didn’t know that about the studs. I guess they wanted you to snap them after installing them because of something getting hung up on them or it rubbing on the tank when the suspension compresses during driving. Anywho Great Videos Thank You 🙏 and God Bless!!
As soon as I saw the title of this video I said out loud: "New fuel pump and it'll start and run like nothing happened." I can relate to the frustration of finding out those fuel tank studs are single use and are designed to snap off! I had a Crown Vic on jackstands in my driveway for over a week waiting for random little shit like that to show up so I could finish a fuel tank replacement.
Well that's how it's done with the help of my son😊. Absolutely a beautiful new hardly used car. This is what we do a Specialty Motor Cars. Keep these mom & pop American cars alive. This car has it's whole life ahead of it, and it could be yours. Thank you Papa 🐻
Hey papa 🐻! Great to see you guys like always the best father son team ever!
I know Anthony has mentioned that the dealership has changed the engine oil and that's good, just make sure you guys flush the transmission fluid as well and rear end oil too basically all of the fluids in the vehicle, I met someone who not that long ago inherited a town car that sat in the garage since 2006 with like only less than 9k miles on it and besides new gas tank and fuel pump he just changed engine oil but didn't do transmission fluid and within 500 miles burned the transmission all clutches and electrical parts in it he was told that since the car sat for so many years the tyranny fluid has lost its properties and value and also came close to having to replace the rack and pinion too cause the power steering fluid was bad too he ended up replacing brake fluid and radiator fluid and rear end oil as well not wanting to risk anything else going wrong. Just want to say keep up the good work and bringing the town cars in!
always love watching you guys and excited to see what's going to be next in your garage! Take care guys!❤
Rode in one of these when I was in America meany years ago really comfy car to be a passenger in now I'm back in the UK for good we don't se cars like this only one I've seen is a limo and been sat 18 months still cool tho
How much? I love a great Lincoln wish mine had the moon roof
@@bryanwines3319 Hello Brian next we have to check out brakes and mechanical work to see what's needed. Then of course new tires. But when the bell rings it will be complete you will have the video and price. Papa 🐻
Thanks Papa bear and son...you are loved and so much show how beautiful a family can be. Gorgeous Car.
These cars are a steal. I picked up a low mileage, summer driven 2000 Lincoln Continental for $3000 over 6 years ago and it drives like a dream.
Love it! Lincoln Land! Wish I had Lincoln land in my garage and drive way. Can’t have enough town cars! Got a 04 Ultimate myself.
16:18 snapped off studs as in extreme high energy rear crashes, 70 mph+ the rear of the car and push into the tank. The studs sticking down can increase the changes of a fuel tank puncture resulting in a fire.
Thanks for bringing this up. I've "heard' of this but based on your info and watching the boys take it apart, it now makes much more sense as to how and why they break off. I'll be prepared for this if I ever have to drop the tank. But this was good info.
Thank you Gentleman for posting your videos , my dad who passed away on February 8 of 2022 drove a 1993 Ford Crown Vic and he absolutely loved that car . He drove it for 20 years before he tearfully said goodbye to his baby. I am so happy to see a father son team work .
Great to see father & son team😊
Thank you Keith, that's what I call family team work enjoying life at work. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
You have a gem there! People make fun of me for liking these "grandpa cars", but I've always loved them. Total cruisers. Man, i'd just about kill for one of these; especially in this condition! Wow, what a find!!
I ALWAYS smile and even tear up little when you guys are able to start an old car for the first time....so glad you guys resurrected ALL of those these baby's!!!!
The prevailing theme here is the love you guys have for the cars as well as each other...you two are role models who sell nice models of Lincoln & Caddies. God Bless!
Thank you so much Andrew that is so true. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
@@paulgozzo9178 but did you expect it had good gas? Lol. I love you guys. Watch every video
I love to watch these videos with you and your dad working on these big sedans together. That is one sweet ride. Those cars are bulletproof. The only thing that will stop it is neglect or not being driven. As a reminder to anyone putting a car in storage or mothballs for an extended period of time (whether due to illness or saving as a collector): ALWAYS put automobile up on jackstands to prevent flat spots on tires and either add fuel preservative to fuel tank or run vehicle out of gas. Keep up good work. Thank you for saving these big, beautiful, RWD V8 powered sedans from the past. There are some of us who still respect what American ingenuity means and like the quiet comfort and supple ride of an American luxury car such as Lincoln or a Cadillac. They are not sports cars. They do not run like one or perform like one. But they have enough power to get out of their own way. Not many big cruisers like these left...but I appreciate them anyways. Thanks again.
That car looks exactly like mine, althoughI have the other style chrome wheels. Was very hard to find the chrome wheels, and moonroof together. My 2003 Town car had a no crank no start issue. Turned out it had a bad ignition immobilizer. Found one at the junk yard for 6 dollars. I've owned the car since new, and the only mechanical problems I've had to address since. Has been the leaking intake manifold which I found at Auto Zone for around 300 dollars. Both rear axles which are common. A left rear leaking brake caliper. A drivers window switch, and the radio quit working, but the cd player still works. Haven't fixed that yet. Not sure what the answer is, but at 165 thousand miles. I'm hoping to have it another 20 years. I will never sell it. Best car I've ever owned. You guys have some really nice examples of a luxury car that just doesn't disappoint when driving.
I think it’s great having a family business. The old saying , keep it in the family. I enjoy watching your video and never take your dad for granite.
Nice! Absolutely Gorgeous Town Car! I Sold them at Currie Lincoln Mercury on 47th and Pulaski in Chicago back in the Day. Back when Lincoln-Mercury Meant Business!
You 2 are Masters at work,that Towncar goes in your collection,it's to be well appreciated,rare to see a Signature with the wood steering!
In our region of niagara ontario....these lincoln go OVER 1 000 000 MILES AND KEEP GOING
Well, another victory for Anthony and Papa Bear! You guys are AWESOME!!! And that's a gorgeous Town Car! I have always liked that Champagne color. I had a Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham in that color and it was so easy to keep looking clean. I'm really looking forward to the next video on this beautiful car.
Hello David thank you. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
I have a 2006 signature limited .. I absolutely LOVE it !!! With 81,000 miles on it . I have no plans to sell or trade it in !
If you do ever sell call me...I will move up one year..have an 05..like you never going to sell it...have a great one...
Just got an '04 Signature with 97K miles. Absolutely spotless undercarriage, you could eat off of it. Zero rust. Drives and runs like a dream.
Hi Anthony and Papa Bear, great to see you guys again as always 👍
Hi Rich thank you. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Wow,Wow,Wow...... You absolutely sell all of the cars that I love Cadillacs, Lincolns, etc and are above standards in my book..This car is so clean that my jaw is still wide open. I have plans on purchasing from you one of these days.I have been eyeing the blue Lincoln and now this piece of heaven.....
Nice! I have a 2003 Lincoln Signature with 107,000 miles. She needs some TLC...my husband is sick and can no longer work on her. Live in a very small town without a trustworthy mechanic. I watch videos to work on her myself. Thanks for this video, I may be replacing a fuel pump, hopefully just the fuel filter! God bless!
Very nice to see it running once again! Awesome. Well done.
Those studs are snapped off in case of an accident - accident might puncture tank with elongated stud.
Tires are roundish lol
Thanks for sharing! Makes sense
Love seeing you two work together. I worked with my Dad for 30 years. He's gone but you guys remind me of He and I. Great job Anthony and Poppa Bear!!
This is the best sedan ever made, I drove one 350.000m and sold it . Never could find same car again
I think it was interesting watching you and your father get the car fixed. You knew what was wrong and resolved that issue. It was fantastic watching it start. I do not know how or why you locate the cars.
Another gratifying, enjoyable and educational video from you guys! In my history of owning and driving Panther platform Lincolns, I've often referred to them as "poor boy's luxury cars (although this boy is 63 now)." And it's a pity that I've been unable to snag one that's even on the way to being so clean and extremely low mileage. Just the same, these Lincolns have been my daily driver and hobby cars combined and continue to satisfy me, my current short being an '04 (non-premium) Signature in the same color with a dark brown full cloth top. At 133k I'm about to have the power steering pressure hose replaced but have also discovered a leak in the rear main seal that I'm managing to control for the moment. Wonderful as always to see Anthony and Papa Bear at work!
Thank you Pal. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
I would be very surprised if you had a rear main seal. The valve covers are a common leaker on the older 4.6. They drip down the back of the head, around the bell housing and mimic a rear main based on the oil travel.
I don't know why Lincoln changed the short wheel base trim packages to - Signature and Ultimate for 2004 - they went from 3 levels to 2.
@@NickMyers1 That's a very edifying bit of info. Many thanks as I'll be looking the situation over thoroughly with my mechanic in a few days. My very first Lincoln--a 1981 Mark VI Givenchy two door--did develop a rear main seal leak with it's 302 motor mated to the old Ford AOD automatic. That was in the mid 1990s and was a 500 dollar expense back then.
Great job. Love seeing all you go through to get these cars back to their prime.
Wow this is an iconic american car, what a beauty😊
My father use to only purchase Lincoln’s and Grand Marquis’s. He only Like these Type of cars and I learned to drive on these type of vehicles when I got my license. That’s a lovely car.
Love it, only issue I see is if it starts being driven in the foreseeable future after sitting that long every seal in the engine & transmission will need replacing as I'm sure they have dried out by now & after a few heat cycles they will blow. I had it happen on a 94 explorer I bought with 43k that sat for 11 years.
A Toyota can sit for 4 decades and will start right up and drive for 500K miles...with no oil.
@@wileecoyote5749 well this channel is not exactly featuring a slew of Toyota's now is it?
Maybe, maybe not. Hard to say.
That holds true on SOME cars. And honestly, it really depends how the car was kept, maintained, and stored. If it was climate controlled that changes things too.
The 1991-2006 Ford 4.6 engines have some really great quality gaskets. They hardly leak after years and years of use. The 2007-11 valve covers are not exactly a great redesign. A few times now I’ve seen them leaking oil at 200k. Never had that issue with the 2006 and older design.
Beautiful town car. My wife's 2005 town car signature L has 165,500 miles on it. great car. I still like my 1949 series 60 special Fleetwood better. You two are the best car dealer I ever saw have told many people about you.
When Papa Bear starts the video, I know it's going to be a good one. PB is the coolest. Wish my pops was still around.
Thank you Brandon 👍 thumbs up for you😊. Papa 🐻
YIKES Anthony, I just came across this video of yours and it scared the hell out of me! I have almost the same car in the same situation!! I inherited my grandparents 2003 Town Car back in 2013 after they both passed away within months of each other at the end of 2012. I was the one that had the time to go through their home (gramps built in 1956) to prep it to sell. I got to see and be reminded of a lot of my childhood. I'm about to turn 65 myself and have lived in Santa Monica, CA since the mid 1980's. When I actually took possession of the Lincoln it only had 14,000 miles on it. Gramps had his panel van that he drove most of the time for flying his radio-controlled planes. The Lincoln was only ever used to take grams to the doctor's office or hospital and the grocery store. All within a mile of their home. Over the years I flew back to Michigan where they lived (and I grew up as a kid) to visit them and my parents. However, I'm a diehard Californian. Since I gained possession of their Lincoln, I've used it every time I've gone back to either work on their house or after it was sold, just to use while visiting my parents and childhood friends. However, I haven't been back there since January 2018 because of the pandemic. I left the car (now with 24,000 miles) in a rented storage facility along with the other things I saved from their house (sentimental stuff). A childhood buddy has looked in on the Lincoln once in a while over the last four years and even started it up a few times, but the new battery I had placed in it finally died. I sent him money for a new battery but he decided not to install it because it would just die also. That means I believe it has been sitting unstarted for the last four years. BTW, I have a 1997 Town car that I've owned since it was a four-year-old lease return with 17,000 miles on it. It now has 106,000 miles and while looks great, needs A/C & heater core work along with a new headliner. Since I'm hoping to finally spend the money to have the 2003 shipped out here to CA (too dam old to drive across country again and don't want to put the miles on it), I'm also hoping that I don't have to spend the funds like you have had to do to replace the fuel pump and tank. I've recently had a "no start" issue with my 1997 Town car because I've run the fuel tank close to empty a few times and I think the fuel pump sucked up whatever trash/rust is floating at the bottom of my fuel tank. I see too many expenses coming up as I hit 65 in November along with a reduced income stream! Love your videos!
A nice detail under the engine inside and out would do it justice love those cars very comfortable
1. I love how your task involves setbacks, like reality (broken studs, etc)
2. I love that you work with your dad.
3. Your accents remind me of my dad’s family.👍
What a beautiful car. I favor Cadillacs, but I wouldn’t mind a nice Town Car like that one.
I have tried to purchase your cars. They are very nice. After watching the videos of how do mechanical work I spent 6 months searching for signature L with under 60K for under 11K. 6 months later I found one. 2007 54k 10.5 all in, tav title and tags. Installed: Brakes, door regulators, wipermotor, A?C lines and tires. Looking to upgrade.
That car looks beautiful! My inter doesn’t look as good. At 16,000. I need to stop eating in my car.
Thank u guys for bringing her back to life she's stunning!
This was so satisfying watching this! I want this car just based on watching this video alone! You and Papa 🐻 are Magicians!
Thank you James it's great when the magic works. Surprise it's Alive!!!! Papa 🐻 & Anthony
That will be the best car someone will ever buy. My 06 Sig Limited just turned 165,000 miles. Runs like a top. Outside of routine maintenance, I’ve done the intake (common known issue), an A/C line, and just now one upper ball joint is going out. Rest of the front end is FACTORY! The techs I work with are amazed at how strong these cars are. Keep up the good work! Love seeing vehicles like these given a second chance!
Intake manifolds shouldnt be an issue on the 2002 and up as they went for the metal crossovers. Problem years were 96-01
My 2006 is awesome !!!! 81,000 and still running strong
Anthony...My '03 Signature is an early one...build 05/02...Just a regular Signature. Has ALL the options you mentioned except the Sun Roof!!!! FYI!!! :) By the way...I just got new tires...next larger size 225/65/17...A MUCH SMOOTHER RIDE...More rubber from the wheel to the road! Have you ever tried this? Thanks!!
Never, never doubt Papa Bear!
Thank you Pal "never, never doubt Papa 🐻" I love it. Papa 🐻
This video made me happy. It's great to see a time capsule resurrected and driving on the road again. It'll look really sharp with a detailing.
What a time capsule!
You two guys are GREAT, did a beautiful job,!
Hello Jeff thank you😊. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Geeze man. You should handle that with more care. It could one day be one of the very few low mile Town cars in existence
We sold our Town Car and I have regretted it. You got a special car there.
Love your channel! I hope some day I can buy a beautiful big car from you! Keep you the good work. I’m so glad someone is saving these cars.
Love this video! I have a 03 TC that has been converted to a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost. It was NOT a cheapo conversion. It looks just like a real Ghost! It was professionally converted in FL. I live in NC. I have never had anyone question it! Love the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That Town Car is the bomb.That thing was 45k in 2003? It was loaded. It is a thing of beauty.
Another beautiful find. You two work so good together. I love music during the video. They really need smellvision.
Thank you Peter. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
I really mean it. Not all fathers and sons get along the way the way you do. I really hope I can find a way to buy one your car's. There's no nonsense, you both are meticulous in going over them. I would love to meet the both of you. Keep up the good work!
Another great video!! Love you guys but I have to say all I was doing during the video was looking at all the coupes surrounding that Lincoln hahaha,, always good to see you guys you always brighten my day no matter how tough a day it was. Hello Paul looking good.
Hello Joey I hope your having a great day. Papa 🐻
@@paulgozzo9178 thank you my friend ... appreciate you guys for all that you do, best you tubers out there hands down..
I'd buy this if I was in the market for a car! I'm glad to see fellow New Englanders posting videos of my favorite type of car.
And again another awesome find. A bit of work and TLC and some lucky person gets a brand new (older auto)
Anthony I love your channel and what you do to fix up those ltc’s, you do a great job. I wish l found you guys before l got mine. Shot story l fell in love with TC,s when l chauffeured in NYC for 10 yrs, put 300,00 on all my cars before reselling to a cab company. Anyway just got a beautiful TC 2011, 84,000 beautiful shape dark pearl blue, continental edition and l love it. Again thanks for your program. Mike
nice! I'm glad ya'll got it running, I would definitely recommend changing the in-line fuel filter as well. and an actual fuel injector service will have it running perfect again.
Great video my brother owns a 1996 merc couger. Has 16 thousands on it sitting in his garage..pearl white..I told him to replace his tank..I bet his looks the same as this
That thing would make an amazing collectors car! Don’t drive her too much. The less miles, the more she’ll sell for as a collector car!
Oooh weee that’s one heck of a flat spot lol but great great find. Not many like this in new condition anymore…. The last one I put my hands on that was this new was in 2012, and it was a 2011 Signature L car for the limo company I did fleet maintenance for.
You two really work well together.
Hi James all the time. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Thanks for great informative video on sleeping low mileage Town car.Would appreciate some advise on my always garaged 2 owner 1996 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 series 2 Supercharged with 21000 miles purchased about 2 months ago. It was driven regularly & I have put 1200 trouble free miles on it. Believe it or not the original " Royal Seal" tires are like new but I will replace them.Like your Lincoln still smells new. Would you get rid of Dexcool & convert to green antifreeze or just replace it with new Dexcool? Unfortunately no service records with this car so what else would you change? I live in Calgary Alberta Canada where it's cool & has very low humidity climate & car was never winter driven.
I’d love to see that car! My grandpa had a Dark green one with tan interior and my grandma had a white one with red interior in the 90’s.
Love these cars. That thing will out live you if you take care of it. Ford built these well
Hey Anthony & Papa Bear, this is what I like to see, another gorgeous Lincoln brought back to life!!! This beauty is like brand new & has a lot of life left in it!!! Thanks guys for sharing this exciting video!!! 👍👍🙂
Hello Christopher we can always depend on you. Your always with us 😊 and so dependable. Thank you. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
@@paulgozzo9178 Thank you, you guys are the dependable ones, I can always count on your great videos with great cars!!! 🙂
I'm in a similar situation...bought a crown vic new in 2003, rarely drove it and then put it away in my garage where it still sits, only 6k miles !!. I know the gas went bad a few years ago because I could smell that nasty stench in the garage, tried starting it and the fuel pump wont prime, but basically a beautiful new old stock crown vic!!
Hey Anthony, Ben here from CadillacForums, lol! Really enjoyed this vid, and finding your channel. Don’t know if you’ve seen, but this week I’m in the process of buying an early ‘03 in the same color, Silver Birch. It has 83k on it, but it’s a pampered FL car too. Can’t wait to get the whitewalls on it!
Those bolts on the gas tank straps break off to prevent them from piercing the tank in they event of an accident/being rear ended and so on.
. Congratulation, such beautiful cars aren't anymore built, you are brave people respecting old things.
Is there anything more exciting than seeing Papa Bear and Anthony getting a beautiful Lincoln ready for a new life???
That is awesome, are you planning to keep or sell it once everything is sorted
I had a 2004 Ultimate. Beautiful vehicle. I believe it’s the wheel on the ‘03 and ‘04 where the wood is on the top and bottom of the steering wheel..
Wish it was more people like you guys you know the car your getting is good 👍
Hi Anthony!, I've been following your channel almost since you started it.
I recently bought a 2004 Lincoln Town Car with 118,000 miles on it, owned by an older gentleman that had it garaged and don't all its maintenance. Everything .All of it. It runs perfectly. I love it.
One question: the license plate/reverse light holder plastic chrome plating is slowly separating. I can't find a new one. Where can I buy it or do you know someone that could repair the plastic chrome?
Thanks in advance!
That car is so rust free. Amazing that it's a 2003. Great find. Hold down the gas pedal to the floor and crank it, to get the oil to circulate around the engine before you start it.
Most modern cars are programmed to let the engine crank over a few times when cold before sending fuel in, exactly for this purpose. Not sure if the '03 Lincoln has this though.
I just to have one of this,2004,i put 675 thousand miles as a limo driver,same engine,i give it away donated to a chuch...great memories..!..this cars have a switch in the trunk that you need to push in order for the gas to go to the engine and star,is like a fuel kill switch..!
"I think it's gonna run"! Gotta luv that dude
"Don't post this shit"
LOL. Love you guys. I'm only a stones throw away in Haverhill....one of these days I'm gonna pop by the shop to say hi!
Thank you guys. Keep getting those great american cars on the road.
You guys do better work than the dealerships !
Thank you Mark. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
Seeing a video with the Gozzo guys is a worthy diversion from the days bs. It's freakin gorgeous.
I really enjoy your channel! I’m a fan of cars. You do more than entertain me though. I’m going through some scary health issues right now and having an anxiety disorder on top of things makes life really scary. Your videos are long, entertaining and educational. They give me a break from my reality and for that I am thankful! Thank you my friend!
Hello Mike I'm glad you enjoy them keep watching we are glad to have you with us. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
@@paulgozzo9178 Absolutely!! Thanks 🙏
Mike, God is with you, we pray for you, you can outperform your wildest expectations...
@@CJ-zz9ts Wow 😮 that really touched me! Thanks so very much! I’m struggling but with God all things are possible. 🙏
Anthony my father had a 94 Town Car with that Champagne color with black interior. That color brings back so many memories of me and father. Even times when I drove the car and having girlfriends on dates. Not backseat action in daddy’s car though lol.
My granddad loved this vehicle … going to the dealership as a little boy was an unreal feeling …. We’d just walk Bob Maxey Of Detroit and a fleet of TownCars would be in the show room and he would let me pick the car … 💎💎💎
Absolutely beautiful Lincoln. Sad it was parked for so long and not driven. I am surprised that it doesn't have a full digital dash like my 01 grand marquis has.
love papa Bear, reminds me of my long gone pops. Love your videos. I got the same taste as you and your pops. My dad had a beautiful 85 elderado that got vandalized right before he passed, ended up scrapping it 😟 anyway maybe someday I'll be able to buy one of your sweet finds. thanks for the entertainment
Thank you Tom😊. Papa 🐻
Anthony, on Amazon you can get one of those flexible scopes that work with your phone. They are pretty cheap.
I love nice mint cars like this that sat
Hey Papa Bear, you have a shirt exactly like mine! Truly is a magnificent car. Looking forward to the video for this.
Hi Kenny wear it proudly like I do. Thank you Papa 🐻
Nice video, beautiful car, Lincoln's are always sweet.
For me one of the beautest American Cars of these 20 last years.Unfortunately not for us in Europe(because of 17 mpg...) and maybe not adapted in Europe.It is funny because the speed indicator is only 120 for a so big engine and high power.I know that American people doesn't care about max speed but it is funny.Dream car....completely different of our BMW,Mercedes,etc.Poor owner,get sick and he didn't enjoy his beautiful car.Thanks for your video.
My o5.gets 20 going to the post office...if I drive 100 miles and let the cats heat up it goes 22 to 23...on the interstate cruising 75 it gets 25 to 26..dont know for sure but always read that all lincoln models the computer cuts it off at 103...one day I find out for sure...rather get a few miles less and have the comfort..works for me....
I’m loving your show of mechanical know how. ❤
beautiful car....I always loved Lincolns.
Love your troubleshooting videos. Keep ‘em coming.
Nice car. FYI, always wear some eye protection when draining gas from under the car. Gas in your eyes 👀 is bad news.
Anthony, I don't know if you remember, years ago Crown Vics were bursting into flame when rearended & it was traced to the tank bolts puncturing the gas tanks, so I imagine that is why the bolts were manufactured with the snap off in them
That makes sense! I could see that. I knew there had to be some reason they did that
Good job papa bear I see Anthony really knows his stuff😃👍👍
Such a cool and very luxurious sedan with low mileage, owner really did took care of it
Hi Anthony Hi Papa Bear, Thank You for another shop video. I didn’t know that about the studs. I guess they wanted you to snap them after installing them because of something getting hung up on them or it rubbing on the tank when the suspension compresses during driving. Anywho Great Videos Thank You 🙏 and God Bless!!
Hello Pal thank you for watching it. Papa 🐻 & Anthony
As soon as I saw the title of this video I said out loud: "New fuel pump and it'll start and run like nothing happened."
I can relate to the frustration of finding out those fuel tank studs are single use and are designed to snap off! I had a Crown Vic on jackstands in my driveway for over a week waiting for random little shit like that to show up so I could finish a fuel tank replacement.