A testament to how America once built quality cars. I am 69 years old and it makes my old heart pump to see you getting the old girl going again. I happened on your channel and subscribed right away.
No, it doesn't. It is a "conspicuous consumption era " vehicle that was a ridiculous thumb to the nose of common sense! The OIL EMBARGO of the early 1970s essentially killed "over-stuffed barges" like this from being manufactured in the future.
@@faerieSAALE The big block Ford 460 V8 was used in passenger cars until 1978 when overdrive transmissions could better manage the power of smaller motors like the 351 and 302 V8's. These cars today are nothing but parade floats driven once in a while that pose no threat to anybody.
@@lazarlazar6657 No need to say sorry to miss Charles He is one of those perfect people that walk amongst us simple people. I'm sure he has never mis spelled anything before. He is the same guy that probably honks his horn at driver's and flips them off for doing the same crap that I'm sure he's done a hundred times while driving. Either way , when he gets out of his mommy's basement and puts his big pants on , then maybe he can worry about himself instead of how you spell
When I was at high school a friend of mine, took us to a ride here in Southern Mexico in a Lincoln just like the one you saved here, it was in pristine condition, the level of luxury was amazing and those seats omg! we loved that ride, she said to us: my grandfather gave me this car as a present 😌 that was 22 years ago, I saw her, a month ago with here car in the same condition, I said to her: so you really keep it!? She said: Of course I did! I remember my grandpa everytime I sit behind the wheel...🥰
Just as an FYI, the wipers run off of the power steering unit. Also, that antifreeze leak in the front passenger area is probably the heater core. The little gizmo on the drivers side fender is the automatic headlight dimmer.
Awww...I am 57 and my neighbor had this car in his collection back in 1974 it was light green and this was in Houston, and he had his cars all garaged nicely he was a senior back then and had been in WW11 you South Carolina young men are so talented in your wealth of knowledge in motors WoW
@@allysonhanks9159 To whom this may concern: In reference to my complement that all it is a real compliment I don't use social media to get pick-uped my lands a person can't give a genuine complement without being crucified.
For the first start-up and run of the engine, I would put 2 stroke fuel in there. A nice medium-rich mix of oil, say 75:1 part fuel/oil. Of course that may make it look like a ring problem, but after using a gallon through the motor, the top end [valve guides etc], you can then switch to regular petrol. It might stop the valves from sticking, and will reduce wear on a really dry engine. It takes a while for the oil to penetrate everywhere after sitting for years.
Many of us restoration guys that look 4 shit that is not too far gone know it's not uncommon to find a car or truck whereas the previous owner repaired the motor to like new or it has a rebuilt in it. The cost of body work even today discourages ppl from fixing old dream boats. So when I suspect the latter a new or rebuilt or warned over engine I usually put a 50:1- 2 cycle mix down the bore and down the tank for the first 1,000 miles I will keep the secret sauce as I call in the fuel tank. It does help to heal weak or even newer stiff rings. Also can glaze the cyl bore some so it's best not to go over board. synthetic 2 cycle is a lot diff than the older real petroleum base 2cycle so watch your ass when adding it. 75:1 is not recommended for any engine. Even 50:1 in a 4 stroke is a bit strong but as stated it can free up rings in engines that are like new or rebuilt and have not been run in. I have purchased many vehicles with rebuilt motors in em that have never been run in. Its a good practice but like any good thing too much is a bad thing. Just ask me about my ice cream bars okay. Best thing anyone can do is pull the plugs and add in Transmission oil to the cylinders. Each and ever one of em. I am not afraid to dump trans oil all over inside the valves. It also frees stuck valves like a magic trick if ya let it sit over night in the cylinders and on the valve train. I have had stuff stuck fast dumped trans oil on it and in the morning it is like new again most times not every time but most.
I am an old time mechanic here in Michigan and came across ya'll channel and SUBSCRIBED.I Remember all these old and nice cars and trucks, and it's nice to see people bring these gems back to life.Can;t wait to see this beauty drive again.Great video guys and look Forward to seeing more.
Great old car...I had a 70 Mark lll in 1991 in high school...paid $500 for it. Windows didn't roll down when it was hot out..didn't roll up when it was raining. So I just kept the windows in the back seat and put them back in the tracks when needed. A/C compressor was shot. The front cowel drains were clogged and thus rotted over time apparently and allowed rain water to drain under the dash as I was driving getting the girlfriend's (now wife's) feet wet ..lol The wipers are hydraulic...and run off of the p/s pump. The door locks are vacuum actuated. Cool thing I liked was the rear 1/4 windows slid back into the vinyl top. Mine was Dark Brown with same color top and Saddle Tan interior...she was a beauty...despite all the issues. Literally passed everything on the road, but a gas station. Still have the build sheet from under the seat. Wish I could find out where it's at these days if it's still on the road..sold it in 1994.
Dear@Lucky Jackson Sailing a landyacht like a magic carpet. Funny coincidence: Sailing Magic Carpet is one of my favourite channels. Best regards, luck and health.
Dear@Lucky Jackson Hi. It's evening here already. Yeah, check them out. Impressive couple makes impressive videos with great content. Especially the older sailing videos in the Mediterranean. Sincerely yours.
Definitely restore this. Honestly I believe in trying to save every old car you can find unless it's totally roached out to the point of being more expensive to restore than buying a well serviced used Ferrari.
Don't know about that car, but lots of the old land yachts were undercoated as an option. If yours was then maybe the underside will still be in good shape. My old Buick I mentioned earlier was and so was the '59 Edsel I had back in the late '80's :) It wouldn't surprise me if it were only 28k. My Edsel only had 59k on it when I got it in 1987. Most older folks I knew back then had an everyday car for groceries, etc, then they had their Sunday goin' to church/Sunday driving car. I knew one couple back then that had a '77 Monte Carlo they drove to town once a week they sold when it was ten years old and I kick myself for not having bought it as it only had 11k miles on it and they sold it for $2,000
you're right a lot of older people could afford them and they didn't get driven much. If the gas pedal and brake pedal aren't worn that's a good indicator. '77 Monte Carlo's were the bomb also big comfy boats with a mile long hood you could "aim" down the road. Miss those days
Love the Mark III. Dad had a '71. According to my Ford book, your '69 460 was rated at 365 gross HP @ 4600 RPM with 500 lb. ft. of torque at 2800 RPM with 10.5:1 compression. The intake is super restrictive to get it low enough to fit under the hood. That engine really wakes up with a decent intake manifold. Those heads will flow a LOT of air.
Good lookin ol lincoln, nice score! A lil trick i learned from my uncle... Pour just a lil diesel into each cylindar n let it soak, if u think is seized any at all. Let it sit a few days. The diesel works wonders. We soak rusty tools in diesel and/or kerosene n they usually become unstuck after a few days of sittin
i love watching people like you and other car enthuists on youtube bring back these old cars and get them running, especially when you change the oil and filters and start it up, i get a feeling of complete satisfaction like a awsome feeling of acomplishment, its like it has to be done, i just subbed to your channel!
I have one of these also, almost looks exactly like yours, mine is very dark green, almost looks black until its in the sun, but mine is in about the same state as yours. The guy I bought it from only had it for about a year, he bought it for his young son who was terrified of it. These cars aren't like cars today, they are big and heavy, and don't stop the way cars do today. You actually have to know how to drive these. He was only the second owner, the original owner put glasspacks on, American Racing slotted rims, and lowered it so it really handles well, it doesn't roll like a battleship. I loved driving it on Saturdays, people would follow me, honk, wave, smile, give thumbs up, offer to buy it. It definitely gets a lot of attention
He probably doesn't know this,but that was a mostly handmade car. And yes it was real leather NOT pleather! It was one of fords best efforts for a luxury car. The 56' and 57' mk 2 was the finest Lincoln EVER BUILT!
Reminds me of my 78' Mark V i had back in 1998... I don't miss the repairs or Fuel Milage, but I do miss the Ride Quality going down the Interstate @ 75MPH!
My dad had a 69 Mark when I was growing up. It was power green with a green leather interior. It was purely a road car, and it was pretty cool you guys have one. I hope you get her back on the road soon.
The '69 Mark III was one of the best looking cars ever to come out of Detroit and the 460 is a hellacious engine. It's up there with the best in the world with brutally beautiful American styling. It is rolling art.
Great video man! A lovely looking land yacht, it's a shame that most of them rust because of their vinyl tops or landau tops. I can't wait to see it all cleaned up and driving!
Nice rescue there. Warning: You have a crank-mounted steering pump. The crank-mounted pumps were very, very sensitive; if you run one without fluid for even as long as ten seconds, you tear the innards up...and those are ex-TREME-ly expensive to replace nowadays. Top off with Type F transmission fluid, the same stuff the transmission will require. It must have some fluid in there, considering the wipers were moving when you fired it up (they're hydraulically-powered, by the power-steering system), but it obviously needs more, considering the groaning the pump was making...assuming it isn't too late already. I'm not sure about that coolant spill underneath the cab area, but I heard you say it was coming from the floor. That tells me there is a hole in the floor that will need patching. It also tells me the heater core is blown out and needs replacing; that is the only thing that could cause a coolant spill like that in that particular spot. You'll very likely have to put in a lot to bring the suspension back up to speed. A lot of oddball rubber parts were employed down there, and they will all be deteriorated by now. You need to address that before putting the car on the road, even for test-drives; otherwise you could be exposed to what one Lincoln guru called "Lincoln's unscheduled foray into rear-wheel steering." Oh, and the doohickey on the fender behind the hood is an electric-eye pod for an auto-dimmer system. When engaged, the headlights will switch automatically from high beam to low beam as needed. That was not the most common of options back then, so that raises the car's overall resale value, especially if it still works. I saw it also had factory cruise control (the broken end on the turn-signal lever gave it away); another not-that-common option. Altogether, a good find! Keep the revival going! If you need tips, there is a forum that focuses on Lincoln restoration, including Mark IIIs. Actually, it really isn't that big; it's shorter than the '65 Suicide Continentals were, and those were not the largest cars on the road, either. And at only about 4,700 lbs, it's not that bad to push around; that's better than the 5,300 lbs. I have to push where my '66 is concerned.
I like all these shows that find a old car and try to get it running. That said, I have to give you extra credit because instead of just trying to start a car that had sitting for years you pull the plugs and soak the cylinders first.
@@noorthdakootaland5261 I don't believe that is true in 1969. It was true in 1960 on the old V8 design. The 460 should be the same as the 429, which was introduced in 1968.
Please keep this car and bring it back to its former glory. I remember seeing these cars as a little boy. I love them just as much now as I did back then.
I had a '72 Mark IV. Late 60's early 70's Continentals are my favorite cars. They are wiring nightmares but ride like clouds. Someday I'm going to get me another one.
@@N.D.J.S. Yeah I got a 120 year old house to put another foundation, roof, siding, and windows on. If I bought a moneypit my wife would make me sleep on the porch.
cars sitting outside in the weeds are going to have frame rot. dont let them sit on the ground.This is one of my favorite cars.That is a sleeper, even at 4500 lbs the429 had plenty of power. ok 460 still plenty of power in 69? this car looks dam good for sitting in the weeds, so far.
That car is probably older than some of your viewers. Nothing wrong with that. Thanks for saving this car! Wait does that car refer to miles per gallon or gallons per mile? LOL.
With the AC on you could expect maybe 13 mpg.. if it was perfectly tuned. My 70 Thunderbird averaged 14 on the highway at 65 with the AC on. And that was a 429 4V
I had a 1970, dk brn......LOVED the ride & style; drove it daily. You could actually SEE people looking carefully before they pulled out in front of me ! Loved that car ! 5,000 lbs of wonderful. Too bad you're too young to appreciate it !
Oh, how I love the sound of the dual exhaust! Such a classy sounding rumble~ She's a good candidate to be saved, for sure. Considering the lack of wear on the pedals and steering wheel, how smooth the engine runs after sitting for that long, and how little paint has peeled from the valve covers, I'd say 28k is actual mileage. What a shame to let such a low mileage car sit out in the open for all those years like that!
@jefferey johnson So let's ignore the lack of wear on the steering wheel and pedals. How little wear there is on the driver's seat. Stuff that normally shows significant wear when the car reaches higher mileage. The engine wasn't the only factor to consider when I said that. Remember that these Lincolns were around during the gas crisis era, so it's very plausible the car was parked with only 28k, because the owner couldn't afford to keep driving it.
Im restoring mine that sat in a plastic 3 sided canopy for 13 years. I used to start it every year or two but haven’t for four years in that time the brakes all froze up, the carburetor throttle completely frozen too. I haven’t checked the engine yet. Keeping my fingers crossed. I don’t know how this one stayed so good especially laying on the ground. Good lick on the rest. You will need to drop the inner fender well or cut a hole it to change the heater core, it’s a real pain!
I remember when I had to scrap one those Lincolns, it weighed in at a whopping 4400 lbs! I'm sure when it was running it probably never missed a gas station! 😆
On my dads TH-cam he had a 67 ford Galaxy 500 4 barrel holly in 1977 in high school i showed him this and he had the biggest smile when yall cranked the old girl up. American classic american made built to last a real treasure great job guys
I started watching your videos with my husband. It surprised me when I realized that I was enjoying it. Must be the presentation. Keep up the good work, and I'll keep watching.
I owned a 1971 Mark III during my senior year of high school. Great car. The windows never worked! LOL. Red with white interior. They looked like this from '69 - '71. Very little changes. Thanks for sharing!
There was a lightly customized '73 Continental in Live and Let Die but I think the car that had the gun in the wing mirror was the "Pimpmobile" that was actually a Corvette chassis that had a custom body built by Duhnam of New Jersey, the body of it was made to look like a Cadillac El Dorado.
Back in the "70's, I had a '69 Lincoln Continental Mk.III, same as yours. I retired it and sold the Mark III in '78. It was dark gray w/gray leather seats, with a 460 cu in engine, same as yours. Loved that car. Mine had a Delco Starter, came that way from the factory. I am 86 and retired (for 18 yrs) from automatic transmission company as owner/tech specialist. I think I still have the operators manual and title. If I can find it, I'll send it to you. Message me if you want it, then we can swap info. Robert L Stubbs
Just like the one that was driven in the classic cop flick "The French Connection" And the nasty looking set of wheels that was used in the horror flick "The Car" was a heavily modified Mark III of the same vintage. I think it was famed custom car builder George Barris who performed the radical transformation on it in his Southern California shop.
Took my daughter to see a Goosebumps movie and this is "Slappy's car in that movie too!All black in color.I did drive a '71 Mark III in high school in 1980.My opinion is one of the most beautiful cars made👍
He was able to take out the spark plugs on a 52 year old Lincoln after sitting for 32 years without breaking any. You'd be lucky to get all the plugs out of a 10-yr old 2004 Ford F-150 3v 5.4.
🤣🤣🤣 my friend called me one day and said he is getting an excellent deal on one of those F150s. I told him I wouldn't sign for it, they are full of issues. Well he got it anyway. That weekend, he decided to change the plugs. He got the first two out, then broke the next two. He was cussing and said he has never seen plugs like this. He tried a special tool to remove the plugs with no luck. Had it towed to a mechanic who had to remove the cylinder head 🤣🤣🤣. He wouldn't say the cost. Less than a month later, it started hesitating around 40mph. He paid a mechanic to replace all coil packs. Within a week, same issue. Mechanic said these Triton engines are notorious for this. He paid them to replace something called the cam phasers and it was costly. Within three months, same problem! I told him, I told you not to get one of those trucks! He responded Fu! This time, his catalytic converter was plugged up. Muffler shop said it was a common issue with Triton issues. The catalytic converter plugs up and the pressure causes the rear plugs to blow out while driving. He had them just bypass the cat. He immediately put the truck up for sale and purchased a different truck... We still rag him to this day.
@@michaelh7527 You are talking about the 5.4 3 valve correct? They did fix the issues in the later 5.4 3 valve but the funny part is my 4.6L 3 valve 2004 Mustang GT had no issues.
@@mikesamra9126 Ford in my opinion is hit and miss. I see more Ford's on used car lots than anywhere else. I also have found Ford is the most frustrating vehicle to work on. For example, the Ford Escape. To replace the radiator. It calls for removing the front bumper and discharging the AC system and removing the AC compressor 🤣🤣🤣 My Dodge truck is disconnect hoses, mounts, and remove.
@@michaelh7527 I'm actually an automotive instructor and I teach auto electronics and emissions and the HVAC classes in the spring. I also teach automatic and drivelines in the fall. What I find is it depends on the vehicle itself. Mustangs are easy to work on because they laid them out well. Now, cars today are complicated and Ford is more advanced as far technology so the multi valve engines are going to be more complicated. I love working on the Crown Vics and the Grand Marquis and Lincoln town cars/ Parts are cheap and easy to get it. The small Suvs are a pain if you aren't used to them and I also hate that they are driving the water pumps off the cams and is buried inside the engine on the Ecoboost v6s.
~ Power steering pump is gear driven no belt or pulley. Put some ATF type F fluid in it so not to burn the pump vanes. Windshield wipers are hydralic and draw from the PS pump as well
When we say " They don't make them like they used too" we are not joking. I wanna see a tesla sit 30 years on the same spot in an open area and come back to life after that !
It will never happen. 50-60 years ago, real cars were made. Man that's a nice car. Unfortunately, you will never find this kind of real cars in Denmark.
Same here. This is my first vid. Hit the subscribe button, before it was over. Love those boats. Had the chance to drive some back in the 80's and 90's while I was in the US. Now I am back in Germany and it's back to econo-shitboxes 😂
I love old classic cars. But I am not brain dead. I remember when these things were common. Most didn’t make it to 100,000 miles, and they rusted out badly.
@@BudgetBuildz piece of advice.... please take those cars to the washer first before you bring them home let the washer be home to the troglobytes instead your house
A testament to how America once built quality cars. I am 69 years old and it makes my old heart pump to see you getting the old girl going again. I happened on your channel and subscribed right away.
I'm 7 yrs older than you. I love these cars.
Awesome
Gorgeous car. Deserves to be restored.
Definitely a road trip in that old boat would be awesome.
What year is the car
This car deserve restoraition
No, it doesn't. It is a "conspicuous consumption era " vehicle that was a ridiculous thumb to the nose of common sense! The OIL EMBARGO of the early 1970s essentially killed "over-stuffed barges" like this from being manufactured in the future.
Lazar you should learn how to spell.... Just saying
@@faerieSAALE The big block Ford 460 V8 was used in passenger cars until 1978 when overdrive transmissions could better manage the power of smaller motors like the 351 and 302 V8's. These cars today are nothing but parade floats driven once in a while that pose no threat to anybody.
@@charlesmooney3480 English is not my native sry mate u got the point what i want to say.
@@lazarlazar6657
No need to say sorry to miss Charles
He is one of those perfect people that walk amongst us simple people. I'm sure he has never mis spelled anything before. He is the same guy that probably honks his horn at driver's and flips them off for doing the same crap that I'm sure he's done a hundred times while driving.
Either way , when he gets out of his mommy's basement and puts his big pants on , then maybe he can worry about himself instead of how you spell
When I was at high school a friend of mine, took us to a ride here in Southern Mexico in a Lincoln just like the one you saved here, it was in pristine condition, the level of luxury was amazing and those seats omg! we loved that ride, she said to us: my grandfather gave me this car as a present 😌 that was 22 years ago, I saw her, a month ago with here car in the same condition, I said to her: so you really keep it!? She said: Of course I did! I remember my grandpa everytime I sit behind the wheel...🥰
She kept in maintained in his honor, that car might just be in the family for a long time
Just as an FYI, the wipers run off of the power steering unit. Also, that antifreeze leak in the front passenger area is probably the heater core. The little gizmo on the drivers side fender is the automatic headlight dimmer.
All points that I wanted to make.
Awww...I am 57 and my neighbor had this car in his collection back in 1974 it was light green and this was in Houston, and he had his cars all garaged nicely he was a senior back then and had been in WW11 you South Carolina young men are so talented in your wealth of knowledge in motors WoW
How are you doing Samantha
@@allysonhanks9159 To whom this may concern: In reference to my complement that all it is a real compliment I don't use social media to get pick-uped my lands a person can't give a genuine complement without being crucified.
@@samanthavillagomez997 Thank for writing back Samantha
How are you doing today @Samantha Villagomez.?
This one has to be a keeper,. She is a beautiful big ship.
For the first start-up and run of the engine, I would put 2 stroke fuel in there. A nice medium-rich mix of oil, say 75:1 part fuel/oil. Of course that may make it look like a ring problem, but after using a gallon through the motor, the top end [valve guides etc], you can then switch to regular petrol. It might stop the valves from sticking, and will reduce wear on a really dry engine. It takes a while for the oil to penetrate everywhere after sitting for years.
smart idea .
And some marvel mystery oil 👌
Many of us restoration guys that look 4 shit that is not too far gone know it's not uncommon to find a car or truck whereas the previous owner repaired the motor to like new or it has a rebuilt in it. The cost of body work even today discourages ppl from fixing old dream boats. So when I suspect the latter a new or rebuilt or warned over engine I usually put a 50:1- 2 cycle mix down the bore and down the tank for the first 1,000 miles I will keep the secret sauce as I call in the fuel tank. It does help to heal weak or even newer stiff rings. Also can glaze the cyl bore some so it's best not to go over board. synthetic 2 cycle is a lot diff than the older real petroleum base 2cycle so watch your ass when adding it. 75:1 is not recommended for any engine. Even 50:1 in a 4 stroke is a bit strong but as stated it can free up rings in engines that are like new or rebuilt and have not been run in. I have purchased many vehicles with rebuilt motors in em that have never been run in. Its a good practice but like any good thing too much is a bad thing. Just ask me about my ice cream bars okay. Best thing anyone can do is pull the plugs and add in Transmission oil to the cylinders. Each and ever one of em. I am not afraid to dump trans oil all over inside the valves. It also frees stuck valves like a magic trick if ya let it sit over night in the cylinders and on the valve train. I have had stuff stuck fast dumped trans oil on it and in the morning it is like new again most times not every time but most.
These guys are only in it to get views, not to actually 'rescue' cars unfortunately.
@@glennstatham960 what makes you say that?
I am an old time mechanic here in Michigan and came across ya'll channel and SUBSCRIBED.I Remember all these old and nice cars and trucks, and it's nice to see people bring these gems back to life.Can;t wait to see this beauty drive again.Great video guys and look Forward to seeing more.
Same. Awesome content! You may like Carolina Custom Classics. Have an AWESOME day!!
Cool Michigan. I live in Michigan too.
@@AshDuke20 Sweet!!!
Great old car...I had a 70 Mark lll in 1991 in high school...paid $500 for it. Windows didn't roll down when it was hot out..didn't roll up when it was raining. So I just kept the windows in the back seat and put them back in the tracks when needed. A/C compressor was shot. The front cowel drains were clogged and thus rotted over time apparently and allowed rain water to drain under the dash as I was driving getting the girlfriend's (now wife's) feet wet ..lol The wipers are hydraulic...and run off of the p/s pump. The door locks are vacuum actuated. Cool thing I liked was the rear 1/4 windows slid back into the vinyl top. Mine was Dark Brown with same color top and Saddle Tan interior...she was a beauty...despite all the issues. Literally passed everything on the road, but a gas station. Still have the build sheet from under the seat. Wish I could find out where it's at these days if it's still on the road..sold it in 1994.
That reminds me of a '76 Lincoln Continental Mark 4 I owned back in the late 70's. Man I miss that car. Rode like you were driving on a cloud.
Dear@Lucky Jackson
Sailing a landyacht like a magic carpet. Funny coincidence: Sailing Magic Carpet is one of my favourite channels.
Best regards, luck and health.
Dear@Lucky Jackson
Hi. It's evening here already. Yeah, check them out. Impressive couple makes impressive videos with great content. Especially the older sailing videos in the Mediterranean.
Sincerely yours.
@Lucky Jackson
Over the big pond in Europe where is middle European summer time. It's 8 o'clock in the evening. And you? North America?
Mom had one of these think it was a ‘78. Huge with small interior, mostly engine, hers had the 460. ☺️
....And handled like a tub of water...😏
Finally someone did all the right precautions before starting a dormant engine. Patience and lube.
That’s what he said
Yeah everyone just cranks it bending valves and bending push rods like idiots
@@stevenplaskett7728 not all but most
Well except new sparkplugs. They barely make a difference unless one of the old sparkplugs was actually bad and didn't spark even after sanding it
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You sound like my wife.
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The do-hickey on the fender is an eye that sees oncoming headlights and then dims your brights so you don't have to push the button on the floor.
I have the automatic dimmable headlight feature on my 92 L Town car J Nicholas Signature, just no piece on the hood
@@davidrtwoodjr3111 Check the rear view mirror...but you probably already knew that.
Cyclops eye man is pretty cool!
A Cadillac feature licensed for use 😌
60s and 70's technology is alien, lol
Definitely restore this. Honestly I believe in trying to save every old car you can find unless it's totally roached out to the point of being more expensive to restore than buying a well serviced used Ferrari.
Don't know about that car, but lots of the old land yachts were undercoated as an option. If yours was then maybe the underside will still be in good shape. My old Buick I mentioned earlier was and so was the '59 Edsel I had back in the late '80's :) It wouldn't surprise me if it were only 28k. My Edsel only had 59k on it when I got it in 1987. Most older folks I knew back then had an everyday car for groceries, etc, then they had their Sunday goin' to church/Sunday driving car. I knew one couple back then that had a '77 Monte Carlo they drove to town once a week they sold when it was ten years old and I kick myself for not having bought it as it only had 11k miles on it and they sold it for $2,000
you're right a lot of older people could afford them and they didn't get driven much. If the gas pedal and brake pedal aren't worn that's a good indicator. '77 Monte Carlo's were the bomb also big comfy boats with a mile long hood you could "aim" down the road. Miss those days
OMG thank you for restoring this Lincoln Continental Classic ride
Love the Mark III. Dad had a '71. According to my Ford book, your '69 460 was rated at 365 gross HP @ 4600 RPM with 500 lb. ft. of torque at 2800 RPM with 10.5:1 compression. The intake is super restrictive to get it low enough to fit under the hood. That engine really wakes up with a decent intake manifold. Those heads will flow a LOT of air.
That old Lincoln is SICK!!!! Definitely a keeper.
This is one of my favorite cars. Big and comfy.
Hi Jerry how are you doing
One of my best memories was learning to drive in a 71’ Mark 111. My mother loved that beast.
MKIII were one of the best looking Lincolns of all time!
This car in that shape does still look better than most modern cars.
im so proud of you for saving this car. One of the favorites. THE CAR lives...
Please restore this car, it's a CLASSIC!!!
Good lookin ol lincoln, nice score! A lil trick i learned from my uncle... Pour just a lil diesel into each cylindar n let it soak, if u think is seized any at all. Let it sit a few days. The diesel works wonders. We soak rusty tools in diesel and/or kerosene n they usually become unstuck after a few days of sittin
i love watching people like you and other car enthuists on youtube bring back these old cars and get them running, especially when you change the oil and filters and start it up, i get a feeling of complete satisfaction like a awsome feeling of acomplishment, its like it has to be done, i just subbed to your channel!
Me too! You'll probably like Carolina Custom Classics. Have an AWESOME day!
premium American Lincoln, great find
They're Russian aren't they.
@@gregoryconnor9333 of course straight off the lenningrad tracktor factory production
I have one of these also, almost looks exactly like yours, mine is very dark green, almost looks black until its in the sun, but mine is in about the same state as yours. The guy I bought it from only had it for about a year, he bought it for his young son who was terrified of it. These cars aren't like cars today, they are big and heavy, and don't stop the way cars do today. You actually have to know how to drive these. He was only the second owner, the original owner put glasspacks on, American Racing slotted rims, and lowered it so it really handles well, it doesn't roll like a battleship. I loved driving it on Saturdays, people would follow me, honk, wave, smile, give thumbs up, offer to buy it. It definitely gets a lot of attention
I owned a green one as well with a dark green leather interior
Wonderful. How nice to see a lovely old girl like that being brought back to life. Keep up the good work. :)
How are you doing Paul
really nice comment 🙂
No offence intended but that ain't no girl. That is a Lady.
@@allysonhanks9159 nice
اعتقد يوما كان سبب لسعادة الكثير ولها ذكريات جميلة انها الاصالة
He probably doesn't know this,but that was a mostly handmade car. And yes it was real leather NOT pleather! It was one of fords best efforts for a luxury car. The 56' and 57' mk 2 was the finest Lincoln EVER BUILT!
Reminds me of my 78' Mark V i had back in 1998...
I don't miss the repairs or Fuel Milage, but I do miss the Ride Quality going down the Interstate @ 75MPH!
My dad had a 69 Mark when I was growing up. It was power green with a green leather interior. It was purely a road car, and it was pretty cool you guys have one. I hope you get her back on the road soon.
That's a great find! Got to clean out the interior and fix that coolant leak, would love to see this car driving!
The '69 Mark III was one of the best looking cars ever to come out of Detroit and the 460 is a hellacious engine. It's up there with the best in the world with brutally beautiful American styling. It is rolling art.
Great video man! A lovely looking land yacht, it's a shame that most of them rust because of their vinyl tops or landau tops. I can't wait to see it all cleaned up and driving!
Nice rescue there. Warning: You have a crank-mounted steering pump. The crank-mounted pumps were very, very sensitive; if you run one without fluid for even as long as ten seconds, you tear the innards up...and those are ex-TREME-ly expensive to replace nowadays. Top off with Type F transmission fluid, the same stuff the transmission will require. It must have some fluid in there, considering the wipers were moving when you fired it up (they're hydraulically-powered, by the power-steering system), but it obviously needs more, considering the groaning the pump was making...assuming it isn't too late already.
I'm not sure about that coolant spill underneath the cab area, but I heard you say it was coming from the floor. That tells me there is a hole in the floor that will need patching. It also tells me the heater core is blown out and needs replacing; that is the only thing that could cause a coolant spill like that in that particular spot.
You'll very likely have to put in a lot to bring the suspension back up to speed. A lot of oddball rubber parts were employed down there, and they will all be deteriorated by now. You need to address that before putting the car on the road, even for test-drives; otherwise you could be exposed to what one Lincoln guru called "Lincoln's unscheduled foray into rear-wheel steering."
Oh, and the doohickey on the fender behind the hood is an electric-eye pod for an auto-dimmer system. When engaged, the headlights will switch automatically from high beam to low beam as needed. That was not the most common of options back then, so that raises the car's overall resale value, especially if it still works. I saw it also had factory cruise control (the broken end on the turn-signal lever gave it away); another not-that-common option.
Altogether, a good find! Keep the revival going! If you need tips, there is a forum that focuses on Lincoln restoration, including Mark IIIs. Actually, it really isn't that big; it's shorter than the '65 Suicide Continentals were, and those were not the largest cars on the road, either. And at only about 4,700 lbs, it's not that bad to push around; that's better than the 5,300 lbs. I have to push where my '66 is concerned.
460 is probably the best big blocks ever made! And yes love the revivals!
I like all these shows that find a old car and try to get it running. That said, I have to give you extra credit because instead of just trying to start a car that had sitting for years you pull the plugs and soak the cylinders first.
Very cool car. Good luck with the miles of vacuum lines, etc…. Wipers are likely hydraulic. Run off PS pump. It was that way in my ‘68 T-bird. 👍👍
And the power steering pump on the Lincoln is crankshaft mounted so they are quite a costly part
@@noorthdakootaland5261 I don't believe that is true in 1969. It was true in 1960 on the old V8 design. The 460 should be the same as the 429, which was introduced in 1968.
I had a 68 Thunderbird with the same wipers
Correct re wipers. The high-pressure PS line can be seen going into and out of the firewall. Fastest wipers in the industry.
Yep
Please keep this car and bring it back to its former glory. I remember seeing these cars as a little boy. I love them just as much now as I did back then.
Cool find. Love these boats. Let’s see the details to this floating down the road.
I had a '72 Mark IV. Late 60's early 70's Continentals are my favorite cars. They are wiring nightmares but ride like clouds. Someday I'm going to get me another one.
do it ! ☺😊
@@N.D.J.S. Yeah I got a 120 year old house to put another foundation, roof, siding, and windows on. If I bought a moneypit my wife would make me sleep on the porch.
They do not make them like that anymore classic car for sure
Those Lincolns were works of art.
Especially when they were properly mildly customized. Pearl paint worked great on the cars.
Can’t wait to see that car gets cleaned up, a little of buffing will go a long way
if i restored that car, it would be repainted “Interstate Black” and restored to factory stock condition
Hard to keep a 460 down, probably one if not the best engines ever built
The Lima is a legend.
Yes, that and their 300 cu. in. straight 6.
Cars stored before ethanol fuels always do better and often run.
They usually don't have hardened valve seats so they don't last very long when you get some to start!
cars sitting outside in the weeds are going to have frame rot. dont let them sit on the ground.This is one of my favorite cars.That is a sleeper, even at 4500 lbs the429 had plenty of power. ok 460 still plenty of power in 69? this car looks dam good for sitting in the weeds, so far.
That is one Fine Ride. Eminently restorable.
THAT is a Lincoln that is a keeper, Something to actually restore.
"She's a runner, she's a track star" LOL ...Great job! I love Lincoln's thanks for share!
Seeing this reminds me of the 1971 Ford LTD land yacht my Mom had. Thanks for the memories.
So sad what happened to that car for the last 22 years. My favorite Lincoln of all times. They had issues with frame rot in the rear kick up.
this one doesnt,it was bought low miles then immediately parked
You better have an update on that Lincoln. I'm going to look now .
That car is probably older than some of your viewers. Nothing wrong with that. Thanks for saving this car! Wait does that car refer to miles per gallon or gallons per mile? LOL.
This car is the same age as me. I'm probably in slightly better shape.
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With the AC on you could expect maybe 13 mpg.. if it was perfectly tuned. My 70 Thunderbird averaged 14 on the highway at 65 with the AC on. And that was a 429 4V
Sorry, I was born in 1958, not 67, so I am older, as a matter of fact I remember the Detroit riots in 68 with tanks in the streets
I had a 1970, dk brn......LOVED the ride & style; drove it daily. You could actually SEE people looking carefully before they pulled out in front of me ! Loved that car ! 5,000 lbs of wonderful. Too bad you're too young to appreciate it !
Oh, how I love the sound of the dual exhaust! Such a classy sounding rumble~ She's a good candidate to be saved, for sure.
Considering the lack of wear on the pedals and steering wheel, how smooth the engine runs after sitting for that long, and how little paint has peeled from the valve covers, I'd say 28k is actual mileage. What a shame to let such a low mileage car sit out in the open for all those years like that!
@jefferey johnson So let's ignore the lack of wear on the steering wheel and pedals. How little wear there is on the driver's seat. Stuff that normally shows significant wear when the car reaches higher mileage. The engine wasn't the only factor to consider when I said that.
Remember that these Lincolns were around during the gas crisis era, so it's very plausible the car was parked with only 28k, because the owner couldn't afford to keep driving it.
Too much talking.
Your barn find collection is out of this world. Keep the adventures coming! 11:39
😲😲!!! YES!!!! Cool. Another Lincoln excavated in to life. I LOVE LINCOLNS!!
Im restoring mine that sat in a plastic 3 sided canopy for 13 years. I used to start it every year or two but haven’t for four years in that time the brakes all froze up, the carburetor throttle completely frozen too. I haven’t checked the engine yet. Keeping my fingers crossed. I don’t know how this one stayed so good especially laying on the ground. Good lick on the rest. You will need to drop the inner fender well or cut a hole it to change the heater core, it’s a real pain!
I remember when I had to scrap one those Lincolns, it weighed in at a whopping 4400 lbs! I'm sure when it was running it probably never missed a gas station! 😆
Still worth the ride 💪
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On my dads TH-cam he had a 67 ford Galaxy 500 4 barrel holly in 1977 in high school i showed him this and he had the biggest smile when yall cranked the old girl up. American classic american made built to last a real treasure great job guys
Nice looking old car you don't see these kind of cars anymore they are better built than the ones made today keep up the good work
Diamond in the rough. Deserves a full restoration.
You have $600K?
@@wileecoyote5749 no just saying she deserves it from someone that can. 👎🏻😤
Yeah, put $35000 into a car worth $30,000 tops...
You dont know cars@@brucefisher4025
Great find, glad you guys could get it running. I will be looking for future videos on this one.
There won't be any future videos, these guys don't drive them home
The wipers on these cars are powered by the power steering pump.
Hot damn! What a great find. So cool to hear that old motor run again.
This is def one of the meaner/nicer looking "boats" from this era. Very nice.
The land 🛥 has turned into a cruiser not a boat ⚓️. I’ve just bought an olight warrior, it is an amazing torch. I got two free gifts.
That was awesome when it came to life. Definately worth fixing up
I have my grandpa’s 72 Continental 4 door I love driving it
This particular model Lincoln is one of my favourite cars of all time.
It’s still got beautiful lines! As Arnold Cunningham would say: “……she could be really tough….”
Howard
Christine 🤘🇺🇲☠
@@dalebrooks4444 yes!! Lol lol
@@jessculp7943 ha ha ha great comment
I started watching your videos with my husband. It surprised me when I realized that I was enjoying it. Must be the presentation. Keep up the good work, and I'll keep watching.
Beauty, love the fullsize cars of the 60's & 70's👍😎🇺🇸
I owned a 1971 Mark III during my senior year of high school. Great car. The windows never worked! LOL. Red with white interior. They looked like this from '69 - '71. Very little changes. Thanks for sharing!
She sounds healthy and can’t wait to see the next one. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this fun content with us take care
Well done folks.....can't wait to view your further episodes on this monster machine..... Greetings from the Far East......
That is a beast of a car, a luxury muscle car.
That's some impressive trailer towing guys. Backing through that gate was remarkable!
Cool find, lovin that, wasn't one of them in a James Bond movie, that had a gun hidden in its wing mirror ?
There was a lightly customized '73 Continental in Live and Let Die but I think the car that had the gun in the wing mirror was the "Pimpmobile" that was actually a Corvette chassis that had a custom body built by Duhnam of New Jersey, the body of it was made to look like a Cadillac El Dorado.
Wow huh? My friend had one it was terrible 🤣a real money pit.
That was a 73 like the man said in one comment👍
Back in the "70's, I had a '69 Lincoln Continental Mk.III, same as yours. I retired it and sold the Mark III in '78. It was dark gray w/gray leather seats, with a 460 cu in engine, same as yours. Loved that car. Mine had a Delco Starter, came that way from the factory. I am 86 and retired (for 18 yrs) from automatic transmission company as owner/tech specialist. I think I still have the operators manual and title. If I can find it, I'll send it to you. Message me if you want it, then we can swap info. Robert L Stubbs
It's sounding nice, great to get another v8 running back into life.
Wow, my father had a black one with a light gold interior, man that thing was nice 👌love ya dad, rip 🙏
All these years later, the plugs still came out easier than from a Triton engine 🤣
Lol that no lie
The truth is so painful.
Alcolics anymore
@Casey Allen Well yeah lol
The ones that don't fight you all the way out are well known for coming out VERY easy.
Sometimes right through the hood 🤣🤣🤣
Did,nt Cannon P.I drive this car ! They sure dont make them Beauties no more ! Gotta love dem big old boats .... this one is King Caddi !
It was a force to be reckoned with, like Sears back in the day.
Hello Jim how are you doing
Started watching this restoration but when the ads came in it was goodbye to me good luck on your new ride and enjoy
Just like the one that was driven in the classic cop flick "The French Connection"
And the nasty looking set of wheels that was used in the horror flick "The Car" was a heavily modified Mark III of the same vintage. I think it was famed custom car builder George Barris who performed the radical transformation on it in his Southern California shop.
Popeye will be lurking in the bushes keeping a close eye on this one!
Wheel covers, not wheels.
@@jimsmith7071 The Car, a movie...the vehicle is the "nasty set of wheels"...
Took my daughter to see a Goosebumps movie and this is "Slappy's car in that movie too!All black in color.I did drive a '71 Mark III in high school in 1980.My opinion is one of the most beautiful cars made👍
That is beautiful. Brings back so many memories of my uncles hauling ass down the 10 fwy.
Will you be recording the restoration ? It would certainly be a "must see!". Thanks for posting.
I like how you go straight to the engine for the Will it runs
He was able to take out the spark plugs on a 52 year old Lincoln after sitting for 32 years without breaking any. You'd be lucky to get all the plugs out of a 10-yr old 2004 Ford F-150 3v 5.4.
You have to use special tools to break them out on the 5.4 3 valve.
🤣🤣🤣 my friend called me one day and said he is getting an excellent deal on one of those F150s. I told him I wouldn't sign for it, they are full of issues.
Well he got it anyway. That weekend, he decided to change the plugs. He got the first two out, then broke the next two. He was cussing and said he has never seen plugs like this. He tried a special tool to remove the plugs with no luck. Had it towed to a mechanic who had to remove the cylinder head 🤣🤣🤣. He wouldn't say the cost.
Less than a month later, it started hesitating around 40mph. He paid a mechanic to replace all coil packs. Within a week, same issue. Mechanic said these Triton engines are notorious for this. He paid them to replace something called the cam phasers and it was costly.
Within three months, same problem! I told him, I told you not to get one of those trucks! He responded Fu! This time, his catalytic converter was plugged up. Muffler shop said it was a common issue with Triton issues. The catalytic converter plugs up and the pressure causes the rear plugs to blow out while driving. He had them just bypass the cat. He immediately put the truck up for sale and purchased a different truck... We still rag him to this day.
@@michaelh7527 You are talking about the 5.4 3 valve correct? They did fix the issues in the later 5.4 3 valve but the funny part is my 4.6L 3 valve 2004 Mustang GT had no issues.
@@mikesamra9126 Ford in my opinion is hit and miss. I see more Ford's on used car lots than anywhere else.
I also have found Ford is the most frustrating vehicle to work on. For example, the Ford Escape. To replace the radiator. It calls for removing the front bumper and discharging the AC system and removing the AC compressor 🤣🤣🤣
My Dodge truck is disconnect hoses, mounts, and remove.
@@michaelh7527 I'm actually an automotive instructor and I teach auto electronics and emissions and the HVAC classes in the spring. I also teach automatic and drivelines in the fall. What I find is it depends on the vehicle itself. Mustangs are easy to work on because they laid them out well. Now, cars today are complicated and Ford is more advanced as far technology so the multi valve engines are going to be more complicated. I love working on the Crown Vics and the Grand Marquis and Lincoln town cars/ Parts are cheap and easy to get it. The small Suvs are a pain if you aren't used to them and I also hate that they are driving the water pumps off the cams and is buried inside the engine on the Ecoboost v6s.
~ Power steering pump is gear driven no belt or pulley. Put some ATF type F fluid in it so not to burn the pump vanes. Windshield wipers are hydralic and draw from the PS pump as well
When we say " They don't make them like they used too" we are not joking. I wanna see a tesla sit 30 years on the same spot in an open area and come back to life after that !
You know it!!
It will never happen.
50-60 years ago, real cars were made.
Man that's a nice car.
Unfortunately, you will never find this kind of real cars in Denmark.
Same here. This is my first vid. Hit the subscribe button, before it was over. Love those boats. Had the chance to drive some back in the 80's and 90's while I was in the US. Now I am back in Germany and it's back to econo-shitboxes 😂
I love old classic cars.
But I am not brain dead. I remember when these things were common.
Most didn’t make it to 100,000 miles, and they rusted out badly.
This is a real car !!! Lincoln i have one
How are you doing@Edison Ayaia.
This is the most relatable car channel I follow.
Those hubcaps are sick and that would look nice lowered beautiful Lincoln
Love this channel never can tell what we could get in too 😁😁❤❤❤
Really glad you’re enjoying!! We will just about attempt to save anything, that needs saving 😁
@@BudgetBuildz piece of advice.... please take those cars to the washer first before you bring them home
let the washer be home to the troglobytes instead your house
I had one of those when I was 19 bought it for $300 in 1973 loved that car. Restore that baby.