Wow the Hot Rod Lincoln on my dreams! When I was 16 years old, a growing red blooded American boy, growing fond of everything with an engine in it. With the most wonderful Dad a kid could ever dream of, who himself had a love of big cars, MOPARS in the 60’s, mainly I remember two, an amazing 64 Imperial Crown Coupe, with a 413 Golden Lion push button automatic beauty, then after my 3rd sibling being born, Dad was forced to trade his beloved Imperial in on an amazing 1968 Chrysler Town&Country, but back then that did not mean a minivan, but a fire breathing 440/4 brl Commando powered Beach Wagon, that later on was my daily driver I had buried the speedometer was past 120, into the clock at three o’clock!!! But then it was Lincoln all through the 70’s. Starting with a 1971 Coupe, with a premium gas 460/4 brl dual exhaust engine! I was clocked in radar on Rt.295 in Cumberland R.I., late one night in December 1973, while on leave in The U.S.Army, by a State Trooper, who had just joined the Troopers after a stint in The Army! So he gave me the biggest break in my life, a stern verbal warning for doing 128 MPH!! On radar!!!
The Mark 3 was not a muscle car. People today are identifying all sorts of cars of that era as 'muscle cars,' but in almost every case, they're mistaken. They call them muscle cars because they weren't alive when these cars were new - I was.
Had a 70 in 1991 I bought for $500 when I was in H.S. Yep...hydraulic wiper system...cut the wheel to tight and they stop...lol Vacuum operated door locks....smoke induced power window switches..if they worked..most of the time they didn't. Great car none the less. I left most cars in the dust when road racing. I had the ole trusty "SureTrack" brake system on her..well that's what it said on the pedal..lol Wish I could find her..it's been 28 years since I sold her. All I have is the build sheet..which I took from under the rear seat...and a picture I snapped of her. Keep up the good work!
Took my drivers test in one of those when I was 16. Great memories. Buddy's in HS had Mopar's, Chevy's etc. Drove my Mom's MKIII in HS and would do 100ft burnouts longer than any of them!
That is awesome! I also have an all white with tan interior 72 Mark iv. They are great cars, best backside / trunk of most cars. Very sexy.... one day I need to post videos about this car. I'm all done with it. The 514 in her is dangerous. I installed an eaton true trac and that helps a lot. Thanks for commenting and good luck with your 74'. These cars are great to work on.
That timing cover/ water pump/ power steering pump combo was late '68 only. The 462's that it replaced used that crank driven P/S pump. '69 and later 429's and 460s used the standard 385 series front covers and water pumps. Those Lincolns didn't have a wiper delay, but had a 13 speed wiper selector. Heaven forbid you park one with the wipers not parked, and had the blades freeze overnight. They would literally tear the blades off the car.
You can also get the planet gears out of a od trans and put them in the c6 then you get 22* lower 1st and 15* 2nd, I did this on a pu I had, made a big difference
Hey! I also have a Lincoln 69a Mark III. I wonder if you know where to get a door window for it and what it would cost. It went into thousands of pieces when I hoisted it up last year. This applies to the left pane. Your car is in much better condition than my ... Erik from Sweden
I am laughing my ass off right now. You went down the rabbit hole. Started with a carb issue and now you've got the entire engine out of the car and going to do a complete rebuild (don't say you're not, because you are). Don't ever sell that car. You WILL regret it.
No.1 LOLOLOL! Man it was a trip and I had so much fun. Everything just kept going wrong. At first I would get upset, after the 10th issue, I stopped caring haha. I will never sell this car, she is my baby!
those 460's had 365 hp stock, however..the big three due to insurance company pressure were under rating the numbers...so that 460 most likely was 400 hp. my friends 375 hp 396 was actually 425hp i put one of these 460s in my 5 window Studebaker Coupe, called it Frankenstude Too over 100 build videos here on utube i threw a 4 spd top loader behind it..lol YEEEHAWWW! search frankenstude too love that Lincoln
Hi, I like your Hotrod Mark III. Thanks for the video, not many Mark III hotrodders posting anything. Very helpful! I also have a black 69 Mark III not as clean as yours. I'm looking to rebuild my tired 460, I have a few questions, why not use a Performer RPM intake, is the hood clearance too little? What headers are you using. One recommendation I have I would not install 3.73 gears without an overdrive trans. I have a old GMC short bed with 3.73's and 28" tall tires (equal to the Lincoln hgt.) the small block is turning 3200 at 65 mph on the freeway, and everyone is passing me, not fun. Post a video once you get the new engine running. Thanks Ed G.
Eddie G-Force hi Eddie. I did use the rpm performer intake. Fits without any problems. I really like this intake as it is great for low end torque, perfect for the 514.... I had custom ceramic coated headers fabricated from FPA. thanks for the tips! keep on hot roddin!!!
I'll probably be using the standard performer series, as I have a ton of vacuum powered stuff and the RPM doesn't have the accommodations for the temperature vacuum switches I need
How were you're old engine tolerances? I ask because, it is said by people on blogs that the early models 69-early 70' that the engines were assembled using selected fits. I just wondered if it was true. I'm leaning towards believing it because early 429 (385 block) Thunderbirds had a power difference you could actually feel over the one year earlier (1967) FE 428 Thunderbirds. You should not be able to feel a 5 hp. increase in any luxury car.
Hey I'm a mark 3 owner myself , I have 2 of them and they both have the same issue, the power windows are not working at all. The motors are good but for some reason they are not working. Have you came across this issue?
I have had problems with windows. If motors are good, then I had to replace the switches...Those lil devils go bad......I would lioft the arm rest and get to the back of switches and try to short the switch at the pins and see if window goes down! this system is pretty simple :) let me know how you do!!
CapeDude I did! I used ceramic coated headers from FPA. They are custom built to fit the MKIII. They were a little expensive but fit!!!! Close fit next to steering box, about 1/4” but ceramic coating keeps the heat down.
Dire Goose engine is all installed, custom radiator shroud, March pulley system, rebuilt c6, magnaflow stainless exhaust. Shes a blast! The 514 is quite insane to drive!!
Mario Wood - Martinez let me know what you are looking for and I can point ya in the right direction. Engine parts are easy to find, car parts are hard to find but several old school Lincoln stores have them
Many thanks for the reply! I am looking for body panels. I need the rear section below the back glass and the air intake section also in need of tail lights. Any information is greatly appreciated 🙏
Hello same here I own Ford 69Thunderbird .Any information on body mount chassis bushing & windows & door wheather seals. Also would be very appreciated Thank you Sir...😊
So if you're rebuilding the car's original transmission, why not rebuild the engine, too? I like when classic luxury cars like these are more ascetically correct, so to speak. Not "murdered out" or overly modified but just tasteful & comfortable. Just asking is all, why not rebuild the car's original engine? Are you getting rid of it or keeping it? I'd keep it if I were you.
Taylor Williams I kept the old engine and purchased a rebuilt Lincoln block so it matched the car (that was a treat to find) I did use new heads and intake, eagle forged rods and crank with forged Mahle pistons. Very beasty ;)
@@jayroller7054 I happen to have a vintage Lincoln myself. Also, calm down. All I did was ask him a question, not berate him for his choice on what’s he’s doing to the car. I’m gonna beef up the power in my car too. Just to a more stock-looking aspect. So cool it, alright? No need to act all hostile on something that has nothing to do with you anyway.
Kavin Truong hello Karvin check out our 1969 markIII now the quickest and fastest in the world have a few videos on my channel. But as far as beefing up the transmission, we used Broader Performance transmissions out of weatherford texas... he builds the best c6 transmissions in the country
I used had the stock c6 rebuilt using 6 planetary gears. I also shortened the driveshaft and put in an Eaton trutrac in the rear end with 3.55 gears. This thing is a blast to drive!
Kinda depends. LOL If you already own the car, probably around $20k all said and done for motor and accessories and car upgrades. I spent probably too much on the 514 motor as i used all forged components (Looking back I think the crank is good up to 1000-ish HP. I did this in case I ever wanted to super charge it...But the car is absolutely insane as is so I will not be adding a super charger). Aside from engine there is aluminum heads, roller rockers, intake, carb, March pulley system, water pump, COAN custom torque converter, etc etc etc. Then all the rehab to the vacuum system, Air conditioning system, suspension/bushings, etc, new brakes, blah blah blah. I then finished it off with custom ceramic coated headers from FPA and all stainless dual 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust.... It took me several years to complete. I will have to make a video of the car complete now. Car is a blast to drive!
Hello & thanks for the video. Love the 69/71 mark 3.I own a 69 ford Thunderbird w/ suicide drs. Would be very appreciated if you could help me with some questions I have. I'm in the process of having my engine rebuild, a matter a fact I'm restormoding the whole car. Check out my progress on my channel if you like. Looking forward to your response 👍
Best bodied LINCOLN was the 1978 Mark V V With the Boll Blass in all BLACK! I know that it was a 351M/400, but swap it with a Built 460 with a Manual Transmission, and it will KILL everything on the road...🤬
This is a luxury car, not a damn meat-head (read : muscle) car. Not every 2-door American car made between 1950 and 1978 is a meat-head car. Mustangs and Camaros are meat-head cars...not this one.
PLEASE HIDE THE TACH, OR PUT ONE IN THE DASH TO MAKE IT LOOK FACTORY. NOTHING WORSE AND MORE TACKY THAN AN AFTER MARKET TACH SCREWED TO THE DASH AREA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow the Hot Rod Lincoln on my dreams! When I was 16 years old, a growing red blooded American boy, growing fond of everything with an engine in it. With the most wonderful Dad a kid could ever dream of, who himself had a love of big cars, MOPARS in the 60’s, mainly I remember two, an amazing 64 Imperial Crown Coupe, with a 413 Golden Lion push button automatic beauty, then after my 3rd sibling being born, Dad was forced to trade his beloved Imperial in on an amazing 1968 Chrysler Town&Country, but back then that did not mean a minivan, but a fire breathing 440/4 brl Commando powered Beach Wagon, that later on was my daily driver I had buried the speedometer was past 120, into the clock at three o’clock!!! But then it was Lincoln all through the 70’s. Starting with a 1971 Coupe, with a premium gas 460/4 brl dual exhaust engine! I was clocked in radar on Rt.295 in Cumberland R.I., late one night in December 1973, while on leave in The U.S.Army, by a State Trooper, who had just joined the Troopers after a stint in The Army! So he gave me the biggest break in my life, a stern verbal warning for doing 128 MPH!! On radar!!!
Nice to hear a story that ends without a scratch.
These surviving Mark 3's are absolute treasures.
Black on black, seems proper, formal and "correct" for a gentleman's luxury muscle car.
The Mark 3 was not a muscle car. People today are identifying all sorts of cars of that era as 'muscle cars,' but in almost every case, they're mistaken. They call them muscle cars because they weren't alive when these cars were new - I was.
Had a 70 in 1991 I bought for $500 when I was in H.S.
Yep...hydraulic wiper system...cut the wheel to tight and they stop...lol
Vacuum operated door locks....smoke induced power window switches..if they worked..most of the time they didn't. Great car none the less. I left most cars in the dust when road racing. I had the ole trusty
"SureTrack" brake system on her..well that's what it said on the pedal..lol
Wish I could find her..it's been 28 years since I sold her. All I have is the build sheet..which I took from under the rear seat...and a picture I snapped of her.
Keep up the good work!
Took my drivers test in one of those when I was 16. Great memories. Buddy's in HS had Mopar's, Chevy's etc.
Drove my Mom's MKIII in HS and would do 100ft burnouts longer than any of them!
Mystery uncovered, a 3.73 rear end, I was wondering how it could turn such good 1/4 mile times?
Frightening!
I'm in the process of doing the same thing to my 1974 Mark VI. I'm making it into a sleeper with the 460 engine. It's all black, too.
That is awesome! I also have an all white with tan interior 72 Mark iv. They are great cars, best backside / trunk of most cars. Very sexy.... one day I need to post videos about this car. I'm all done with it. The 514 in her is dangerous. I installed an eaton true trac and that helps a lot. Thanks for commenting and good luck with your 74'. These cars are great to work on.
@@CatFoodDraino Thank you and I'm looking forward in seeing more of your videos on your 69 Lincoln mark III sleeper😃👍.
1974 is a Mark IV not VI.
Makes me want to build my 1970 Mark III
That timing cover/ water pump/ power steering pump combo was late '68 only. The 462's that it replaced used that crank driven P/S pump. '69 and later 429's and 460s used the standard 385 series front covers and water pumps. Those Lincolns didn't have a wiper delay, but had a 13 speed wiper selector. Heaven forbid you park one with the wipers not parked, and had the blades freeze overnight. They would literally tear the blades off the car.
Classic case of “I’ll just fix this” snowball effect lol
i have the same exact car and am doing the same thing with the motor minus the serpentine
I had one, actually have had three of these and was surprised to hear you mention the hydraulic powered wipers. They had an Infinite speed range.
I look forward to more videos. I have a '71 MK3
An updated video of your Mark III would be nice to see
Just beautiful!One if my dream cars!
Nice , Cool old car , classic !!!!!!
I agree, I have 3, 69-70-71
Beautiful! I just got a 69 black one w 83k original miles. Im looking forward to replace the cams soon as far as the engine can take it
That is an awesome lincoln!
Great car, wonder where You are showing more videos of your project car!
and link available?
beautiful set of headers
Very nice nice interview
I do LOVE a sleeper.
Rocken the Stinken Lincoln. Love it. Must be a Indiana guy.
Beautiful Continental! Love it!
I like " no hoopty with big wheels and tires"
A hell of a car. ❤
You can also get the planet gears out of a od trans and put them in the c6 then you get 22* lower 1st and 15* 2nd, I did this on a pu I had, made a big difference
Good info I was thinking about gear vendors OD.What you think about going that route?
@@ericlbell6500 They eat up horsepower is the only drawback.
@@jayroller7054 oh they do,how this that...👍🏽
Hydraulic wipers would really get through some ice in the winter
Hahah! I wish, unfortunately the power of the swing isn't as powerful as you'd think. 1960s tech lol!
They don't make them like this anymore
How about an update 2021🛠🇺🇸🛠
Hey! I also have a Lincoln 69a Mark III. I wonder if you know where to get a door window for it and what it would cost. It went into thousands of pieces when I hoisted it up last year. This applies to the left pane.
Your car is in much better condition than my ...
Erik from Sweden
It runs in the 9’s. I saw it outrun a McLeren in the quarter mile
I am laughing my ass off right now. You went down the rabbit hole. Started with a carb issue and now you've got the entire engine out of the car and going to do a complete rebuild (don't say you're not, because you are). Don't ever sell that car. You WILL regret it.
No.1 LOLOLOL! Man it was a trip and I had so much fun. Everything just kept going wrong. At first I would get upset, after the 10th issue,
I stopped caring haha. I will never sell this car, she is my baby!
Well, here's a hotrod Lincoln!
those 460's had 365 hp stock, however..the big three due to insurance company pressure were under rating the numbers...so that 460 most likely was 400 hp. my friends 375 hp 396 was actually 425hp i put one of these 460s in my 5 window Studebaker Coupe, called it Frankenstude Too over 100 build videos here on utube i threw a 4 spd top loader behind it..lol YEEEHAWWW! search frankenstude too love that Lincoln
The briefcase is a wrench set, LOL.
Thats badass
I had the very same car and loved it until the frame let lose.
Oh wow, I've never seen a Lincoln frame come apart. Was the frame on your car rusty?
Hi, I like your Hotrod Mark III. Thanks for the video, not many Mark III hotrodders posting anything. Very helpful! I also have a black 69 Mark III not as clean as yours. I'm looking to rebuild my tired 460, I have a few questions, why not use a Performer RPM intake, is the hood clearance too little? What headers are you using. One recommendation I have I would not install 3.73 gears without an overdrive trans. I have a old GMC short bed with 3.73's and 28" tall tires (equal to the Lincoln hgt.) the small block is turning 3200 at 65 mph on the freeway, and everyone is passing me, not fun. Post a video once you get the new engine running. Thanks Ed G.
Eddie G-Force hi Eddie. I did use the rpm performer intake. Fits without any problems. I really like this intake as it is great for low end torque, perfect for the 514.... I had custom ceramic coated headers fabricated from FPA. thanks for the tips! keep on hot roddin!!!
I'll probably be using the standard performer series, as I have a ton of vacuum powered stuff and the RPM doesn't have the accommodations for the temperature vacuum switches I need
As well as I can remember, these cars got 10-11 mpg. If you are going to be driving to Florida, have you given an thought to an Overdrive?
How were you're old engine tolerances?
I ask because, it is said by people on blogs that the early models 69-early 70' that the engines were assembled using selected fits.
I just wondered if it was true.
I'm leaning towards believing it because early 429 (385 block) Thunderbirds had a power difference you could actually feel over the one year earlier (1967) FE 428 Thunderbirds.
You should not be able to feel a 5 hp. increase in any luxury car.
Pretty car
I have a 74 that I'm gonna do a similar engine in and I'd love to do an AOD and get some mileage out of her
Mentions changing steering wheel and aftermarket radio amongst other things. In the next breath says it's all original. Beautiful ride though.
Cool and informative comment 🙄
Thanks. 😀
Did you finish this car?? Id love to hear it running or see what your progress is so far! Awesome car
Where did you get that steering wheel?
Josh Frahm I got it on eBay. Lil pricey but it’s a wonderful steering wheel
Black on Black with tan interior? Might wanna look up what black on black means
Hey I'm a mark 3 owner myself , I have 2 of them and they both have the same issue, the power windows are not working at all. The motors are good but for some reason they are not working. Have you came across this issue?
I have had problems with windows. If motors are good, then I had to replace the switches...Those lil devils go bad......I would lioft the arm rest and get to the back of switches and try to short the switch at the pins and see if window goes down! this system is pretty simple :) let me know how you do!!
What is status on Mark III?? Love those cars !!
Great Build, I love the Mark III
What have you done with the car....
Does that motor have enough power to run the refrigerator sitting next to it:)
Nice
I wonder if he ever got that motor in there. I could never find any off the shelf headers of any length to fit mine.
CapeDude I did! I used ceramic coated headers from FPA. They are custom built to fit the MKIII. They were a little expensive but fit!!!! Close fit next to steering box, about 1/4” but ceramic coating keeps the heat down.
@@CatFoodDraino 1/4" is like a mile when it just HAS to work no matter what.
I have a 71 triple black Mk 3. where did you get the headers?
90AMason FPA, google them as they make customer headers for strange ford cars like Lincoln’s
I have the same car. Love it! How is this project coming along?
Dire Goose engine is all installed, custom radiator shroud, March pulley system, rebuilt c6, magnaflow stainless exhaust. Shes a blast! The 514 is quite insane to drive!!
@@CatFoodDraino Video of car driving? It's like being woken up from a wet dream if you have no driving video?
Were Did you get the headers from
Did this ever get finished?
What headers are you using
I know it's a old video but where did you get the stearing wheel.
I got it on ebay! Expensive but very nice quality
Can you please point to any website that sell parts for this car??
Mario Wood - Martinez let me know what you are looking for and I can point ya in the right direction. Engine parts are easy to find, car parts are hard to find but several old school Lincoln stores have them
Many thanks for the reply! I am looking for body panels. I need the rear section below the back glass and the air intake section also in need of tail lights. Any information is greatly appreciated 🙏
Hello same here I own Ford 69Thunderbird .Any information on body mount chassis bushing & windows & door wheather seals. Also would be very appreciated Thank you Sir...😊
I have a question. Is there vinyl material on the a pillar? Just like the roof material?
Aaron Sarmiento yes it is!
Will those headers go in a mark 3
Yes they will fit. this car is a mkiii
Where did you get that mirror as well?
Josh Frahm mirrors are all stock!
Im building a 70 tbird on the same idea
Great platform to work on. I need to post the videos I made about this girl… good luck with your project!
@@CatFoodDraino its coming along slowly.
So if you're rebuilding the car's original transmission, why not rebuild the engine, too? I like when classic luxury cars like these are more ascetically correct, so to speak. Not "murdered out" or overly modified but just tasteful & comfortable. Just asking is all, why not rebuild the car's original engine? Are you getting rid of it or keeping it? I'd keep it if I were you.
Taylor Williams I kept the old engine and purchased a rebuilt Lincoln block so it matched the car (that was a treat to find) I did use new heads and intake, eagle forged rods and crank with forged Mahle pistons. Very beasty ;)
@@jayroller7054 I happen to have a vintage Lincoln myself. Also, calm down. All I did was ask him a question, not berate him for his choice on what’s he’s doing to the car. I’m gonna beef up the power in my car too. Just to a more stock-looking aspect. So cool it, alright? No need to act all hostile on something that has nothing to do with you anyway.
WHAT HEADERS ARE THOSE???!!!!
Ford FPA, You can Google and find them. Expensive but worth it
DID YOU EVER FINISH IT...???
I did! I need to make videos about it. Too busy lately. It's crazy fun car!
@@CatFoodDraino i have a mark 3 green
What brand are the headers you have on your motor. Are the spec for a thunderbird?
Jeffrey Caves I’m using custom ceramic coated headers from FPA. Stan makes the headers just for this car! They are wonderful.
mine is a 466 now, can you tell me more about the transmission i want mine a little beefier as well.
Kavin Truong hello Karvin check out our 1969 markIII now the quickest and fastest in the world have a few videos on my channel. But as far as beefing up the transmission, we used Broader Performance transmissions out of weatherford texas... he builds the best c6 transmissions in the country
I used had the stock c6 rebuilt using 6 planetary gears. I also shortened the driveshaft and put in an Eaton trutrac in the rear end with 3.55 gears. This thing is a blast to drive!
how much did it cost to do something like this? even an estimates cool honestly
Kinda depends. LOL If you already own the car, probably around $20k all said and done for motor and accessories and car upgrades. I spent probably too much on the 514 motor as i used all forged components (Looking back I think the crank is good up to 1000-ish HP. I did this in case I ever wanted to super charge it...But the car is absolutely insane as is so I will not be adding a super charger). Aside from engine there is aluminum heads, roller rockers, intake, carb, March pulley system, water pump, COAN custom torque converter, etc etc etc. Then all the rehab to the vacuum system, Air conditioning system, suspension/bushings, etc, new brakes, blah blah blah. I then finished it off with custom ceramic coated headers from FPA and all stainless dual 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust.... It took me several years to complete. I will have to make a video of the car complete now. Car is a blast to drive!
@@CatFoodDraino yes I have some questions about upgrading the vacuum system as well .Can't wait to hear & speak with you...😊
Hello & thanks for the video. Love the 69/71 mark 3.I own a 69 ford Thunderbird w/ suicide drs. Would be very appreciated if you could help me with some questions I have.
I'm in the process of having my engine rebuild, a matter a fact I'm restormoding the whole car. Check out my progress on my channel if you like. Looking forward to your response 👍
Check the rocker panels for bundles of heroin. French Connection car.
👍👍
Too keep with the sleeper look ,you might want to paint new engine and valve covers to hid as best as possible.
A boat 🛥
Best bodied LINCOLN was the 1978 Mark V V With the Boll Blass in all BLACK! I know that it was a 351M/400, but swap it with a Built 460 with a Manual Transmission, and it will KILL everything on the road...🤬
mine needs a gas tank, has a small leak
Michael Badamo there’s actually a gas tank on amazon that will fit perfectly. It’s sold for a 1968 thunderbird.... essentially the same car!
Better get a fucken big one
This is a luxury car, not a damn meat-head (read : muscle) car. Not every 2-door American car made between 1950 and 1978 is a meat-head car. Mustangs and Camaros are meat-head cars...not this one.
PLEASE HIDE THE TACH, OR PUT ONE IN THE DASH TO MAKE IT LOOK FACTORY. NOTHING WORSE AND MORE TACKY THAN AN AFTER MARKET TACH SCREWED TO THE DASH AREA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for commenting!