Oh man, I've never thought that I would be shedding tears watching a car detailing video. It's amazing how well you tell these stories, not only providing valuable informations about the technics you use, but also giving us all this context, interesting anecdotes, with even going to the extent of asking the family for the old photographs etc. This coupled with your extraordinary attention to details and wonderfully balanced editing really sets you apart from any other detailing channel out there. I wish all the best for you and for the Zlotnick family! Greetings from Poland
It's the personal stories that are associated with the your various projects that make your shows so heart warming and appealing. Oh, and ditto to the other comments.
I restored 6 of these suicide door Lincolns. You have to be impressed by the quality of the build. The sticker " danger " is owner added, as is the Continental star on the front fender side ahead of the wheel. If the leather hasn't dried out you can simply redye it using SEM aerosol leather and vinyl dyes - a permanent solution. The automatic headlight dimmer mounted on the dash was sometimes called " The Magic Eye " If this car is going back into daily use, the VERY first thing to do is convert the single brake master cylinder to dual. Immediately if not sooner. These cars weigh 6000 lbs.
People make a big deal out of single master cylinders. Theres nothing wrong with a single master setup in good shape if the parking brake is working. I've got a truck that has a single master cylinder for all four brakes and the clutch. Its all part of the authentic experience of these cars.
Larry, while yes, we admire your expertise in all that is car detailing, it is because of jobs like this that we love you. And not just taking on restoration jobs like this, but putting forth the time and effort to uploading the finest of edits. THANK YOU from your audience and fans.
wow its like a reality TV show. love these kind of " feel good " episodes. I love the entertainment value of this, the editing, music , timelapsing when needed, and more than everything the sincerity in your presentation . love it.
It's way better than some TV show, you can't really compare these two. Everything he shows here is so authentic, the reactions, enthusiasm and passion for cars.
I so agree, I can’t imagine the real world work to actually put together a season of reality tv on this subject, nor how to make it entertaining, captivating outside the profession or enthusiast . Not to mention the additional toll on Larry’s family life. Saying all that these “ rescue” episodes are welcomed all the time. Not just entertaining either but instructive..that’s real magic. Relatable to me as I take on these tasks on occasion in my area. I’ve even done a few for free as surprises for worthy community people like a school teacher next door who left her car out one summer while off island. I still smile thinking about it and her surprised look
I agree, this is by far my favorite detailing channel to watch! It's amazing to see how far you've come. Hard work has it's rewards for sure! Long time fan/subscriber 🤙🏼
I love the "barn finds". On the one hand, it's a shame that such beautiful cars just stood around for a long time, on the other hand, it's always nice to see the stories behind a car.
It's always awesome to see the abandoned ones come back to life, because somehow they outlived many of their more road-going counterparts by becoming old and decrepit in the dark. lol
It's the videos like these that make me wish I could hang out with Larry for a day. So awesome to see the family come together like this from a past memory and seeing you give them that back is awesome. Thanks again for sharing another amazing video!
Lovely video as always Larry, they all just sound like great guys and the car is absolutely gorgeous. American cars of the 60s/70s and Malaise eras are absolutely gorgeous and as a Brit I'm jealous we never got them here!
The 1961 Lincoln Continental won the Bronze Metal by the Industrial Design Institute (IDI) of New York. IDI seldom, if ever, bestowed this award to a car and its design team but they found this styling outstanding. The Lincoln also won Car Life's Engineering Excellence Award. The 1961 Lincoln Continental shared front end styling with the 1961 Thunderbird. The design was revised for 1962 and changed very little until 1970. The 1961 styling was much better looking in my opinion. The last traditional sized Lincoln Continental Town Car rolled off the assembly line in 1979. From 1961 thru 1979, this styling served Lincoln quite well. You can still see styling ques from 1961 in all subsequent Lincolns thru 1979. If you have never driven a big Lincoln, you have missed out on an exceptional experience. Lincoln - What A Luxury Car Should Be
I restored and own a 1963 Lincoln sedan. There is NO LINCOLN STAR on the front fenders. Def a damage repair or the owner wanted to add it. Also, I'm certain that is not a 1963 interior. Swap out or a re-upholstered interior. 63 Lincolns do not have buttons in the leather upholstery. Incorrect carpet. 63 Lincolns have a loop nylon, not a cut pile or what most people would think of as shag. This vid made me tear up as my dad helped me with the resto. WELL DONE LARRY! Keep the vids coming. Big fan.
I love that Larry gets hands on and involved, helping people to even access their cars when it's a difficult situation. He doesn't just sit back with a "not my problem" attitude. You deserve your success sir.
Man, I did not realize just how right you are about having the suit. I was wearing a full face respirator, shorts and a t shirt. Also working on a barn find Lincoln Continental coincidentally. I got done vacuuming and every exposed part of me itched. Had to immediately shower. Wear your protection, folks.
Love these videos, “first wash in xx years” is always a huge understatement. I love how you are there every part of the way and share as much - if not more - enthusiasm as the owners, you really are re motivating people to restore the forgotten things what we’re previously a huge part in someone’s life. I find myself teary eyed after a lot of your videos.
When I saw Larry take a pin to the gas/brake pedal to get the little bits of crud out AND then hand polish the chrome plastic dash bezels, you know they are passionate about restoring cars' former glory. As gross as some of the bio-hazards I've seen you work on, have been, I find an odd satisfaction in you bringing those neglected cars back. I hate how you always have to pull back how far you want to take each project, when we all know you're dying to make each and every detail job perfect. Keep up the great work! Love your products! Can't wait to see the work on that old Toyota you shared recently!
It is always a delight to see how Larry marriages the emotional and technical aspects of barn find stories. And best part for me in this episode was the outstanding interior restoration. Love ur vids AMMO .. always 👍👍
Yet another rescue by the Master ! What Larry is doing to save vehicles is beyond commendable. I love watching him work on vehicles that others wouldn't touch - or even know what to do with.
Larry, I so appreciate the human factor you add to all of your videos, you generously share your expertise to the craft and you do it the most humble of ways....well done!!
This car was new when I was in high school and in the seventies I had a job selling garbage trucks and I bought a 1974 Lincoln to use while on that job so you know I love Lincolns. The shop you have also amazed me perfectly designed for the job. The 1963 is a special car and watching you bring her back to some respectability is wonderful to watch. The old guy is a very lucky man. God bless him.
I get such a kick out of watching these detailing restoration videos of yours and the Lincoln was no exception. Hopefully there’s a video in the works for that nasty 928S that’s shown a the end.
I had a Bermuda Blue 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible that I bought in 1974. That was the first car I ever owned, and to date, still the best one !!!! This video brought back lots of good memories.
That Aussie pup was great to see, had one very similar years ago. Your videos are incredibly satisfying and calming to watch, your skill with the tools is admirable.
It is videos like these that show why you are leagues above so many other detailers. Not only your knowledge, commitment, and level of detail, but the human aspect of the whole project. Mr. Z definitely reminded me of my dad, he probably would have responded the same way. That combination of "oh what the heck have you boys gotten us into this time" with also being happy to see her brought back to life. Keep up the content!
The story of their beautiful mom passing in 1995 got this 60 yr old war veteran shedding tears. I also met my beautiful GF around that time, and I realised we could have had kids your age now. You are wonderful boys to do that for your Dad, and he clearly raised you 3 very well.
The look on your face at the end tells the real story as they depart with not a rescue but literally a resurrection from the dead. Another what looks like an impossible task, broken down into bite sized pieces and methodically tackled one at a time. Now off to the engine “ emergency room”. AND a shout out to your production team putting 4 days of filming into something we can all enjoy, learn, and like you smile in the end.
I love these old restorations. The outcome is always a great transformation, but the reactions from your clients is the best part. You just revived a piece of this man’s soul lost for 30 years, that was special!
This series is my version of Dr. Pimple Popper. My face probably had a look of disgust the whole time, but somehow still enjoy watching the entire process. And the end result is always amazing. Major props to Larry for doing this type of work and sharing it with the world.
It's amazing to see you transform these old cars so carefully and to such detail. Very entertaining and informative. It would be great if there was a follow-up video at some point on cars like this one that get returned after being cleaned and show your viewers what happened - did it get fixed, restored, sold, put back in the barn that kind of thing to kind of complete the story.
I would love to see anniversary check in videos where you visit previous clients and see what they’ve done with some of these project cars! Great stories!
The date of manufacture is 11/26/62 but the car's got front/rear seats from a '64. The 'Danger' sticker was applied by some previous owner and not factory. Would love to see it running and driving.
Beautiful work Larry, you are the master. I suddenly felt old when you didn't know what that "thing" on top of the dashboard was. They were an automatic headlight dimmer known as an Autronic Eye, made for Ford, GM and most likely others by Guide. Very common from the early 1950's on through the '60's on Cadillacs, Lincolns, Oldsmobiles and others. They were useful before the Interstate became the norm, to dim headlights on two lane highways.
Out of the probably many tens of detailers I've watched on TH-cam, you and DetailGeek are the only two that get it right in my opinion. Detailed videos, NO misses spots ever, and your on camera and off camera attitudes don't seem faked or overdone.
Just watched WD Detailers do a 70 Chevelle and when they did the sun visors, they skipped over mold on the windshield weather stripping, rear view mirror chrome and the corners on ALL of the glass.
Fantastic, Larry. The ol' girl cleaned up well. That there is such a strong family connection with the car makes for an even more compelling story. Looking forward to the next Master's Class in detailing👍👍
I love these rescue operations. Bringing a car back from the brink of extinction and there’s always a journey or story to tell along the way that is as interesting as the car itself. Great work as always.
That danger label was added for sure. Manufacturers didn’t do that until the late 70s. The public was expected to use common sense…. Obviously now a days that’s not the case.😂
And my third comment (so few Lincolns, I rarely can flex in my area of expertise) The device on the dashboard was called an Autronic Eye, as as you said, it was an auto-dimming light amplification sensor, connected to a relay to the high beams. They first came out in the mid fifties, and Ford was buying the license from GM to use them on Lincolns (technically Continental, since the first year and a half of Mark II's were branded as only Continental, later merged in with Lincoln. I believe the first use of the Autronic eye was in 1957 on the Continental Mark II. Lincoln has a weird history with using GM components on Lincoln, all for the same of reliability and quietness, such as the Saginaw PS pump used from 72 onward, window motors and gears (ACDelco), radios, antenna motors and many other parts. This was the era (61-74) where Lincoln was focused on quality and comfort above all else, even if the component may not have been a FoMoCo part. It didnt matter, as long as it was quieter and better. Also, this was the era of no "change for the sake of change." Lincoln only changed designs if there was an issue or problem. resulting in long stretches for external parts, even identical model years (66-67, with only difference being fender Crosshair logo on one, but not the other, and 77-78 with no visible differences at all). The design team for the 1970 Continental had fought A LOT with Ford HQ, wanting to make something timeless and unique, without further changes, and was shot given the green light, up to the tail lights, which had to be as they came out, with Ford finally giving in by 72 (same as 73) with a sleaker, three lamp setup, with no divisions over the red lens, and integrated reflector/lens). It was a compromise to the one single red lens across the width of the car, a la Thunderbird, which initially was supposed to be a Lincoln 2 door, (which can also be seen in the 61 Continental and the design language used). As a note, the design did change mid decade for the 60s, and that was the 65 Continental which was seen as a massive failure, as it looked too much like a Mercury. Eventually Mercury kept that design look to the end of the decade, but Lincoln needed its onw look, resulting in the 66, which was a gorgeous looking car, despite the significant size increase. Its no wonder they kept it the same for the following year. The late 60s were a love/hate look (I personally like them) which was done deliberately in anticipation of the new body on frame 1970. Ford I suspect wanted to release it in 1970, new for the new decade, and one year later milk the hype as it was Lincoln's 50's anniversary. Lincoln would keep the start of the decade for all major releases up to 1990 (1980 Mark VI, 1990 Car of the Year, Town Car). Another interesting thing is that this prequel design is also seen with the late model Camaro/Trans Am going from 2nd gen to 3rd gen. I would not be surprise to know that design team members from Lincoln may have gone off to GM and hinted at this technique, hinting at the future model, since in both cases, the design cues were intended and looked better on the subsequent models (For Lincoln it was the grill, being raised from the level of the headlight bezels, and the rear door "Kickup", for F bodies is was the tail lights, and rear fascia, rear spoiler, and ground effects as well as interior cues. Going back to the Continental, Lincoln always wanted to have unique engines, not available for Ford or Mercury, thus having the 430 (what's in this car here), then the 462 for later 60s. In 1968 the computer designed 460 was released, and stay a Lincoln exclussive (shown by the Lincoln sticker on the air cleaner housing cover) until 1972 mid-year when it was offered as an option for the full size wagons by Ford and Mercury (Country Squire and Colony Park) and the oddball Ranchero pickup/car thing. Funny how 72 had the "Ford 460 4V" sticker on the air cleaner vs the Lincoln sticker, showing that Ford already decided that it would offer the engine in other applications, eventually making its way into anything that could fit it under the hood. It was the last Lincoln specific motor, going up to 1996 in pickups. Im rambling enough, and you probably won't see it. Just excuse my indulgence. Im an old broken guy, reliving and sharing some useless tidbits about these cars. (PS My area of specialty is early 70s Continentals, as far as fixing as well as assessing originality)
I used to watch your videos for "How-to", but now I'm so thoroughly entertained by the story and presentation I can't stop watching these. Thanks AMMONYC team for these.
A PAPR (powered air purifying respirator) system could plug into your air supply for breathing air. It would keep your entire head covered and cool. 3M makes a very nice one
Larry, since you do a fair amount of these barn/garage/coop finds, have you considered keeping a 5# CO2 tank on hand for the tires? Throw a fixed regulator on it along with a nice coiled hose and you have a very clean travel kit for try to get those tires bumped up enough to roll out of where they were hidden. Much much lighter than any compressor and zero need for electric or even a generator.
Another great detailing video. The American Land Yachts were classic. Was dad convinced? Given that so few remain would think it would be worthwhile to bring it back to life. Always look forward to your next adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Also it's possible to put carnuba car wax on the leather. Or similar shoe leather rejuvenation wax. I have a suburban w/ three row seating. Front buckets have been totally dried out for 20 years, while the back rows are in never sat in condition. This week! I put "redback" , leather preservative on the front and mid bench.
Such a fantastic job Larry. You can tell their father is a manly man but under it all he's crying happy tears. Job well done Larry Loved the humor bits in this one
Another great and emotive video. Love the stories behind these and making old cars new again its just amazing. Thanks Larry for being such an inspiration for detailers around the world!
My grandfather bought a 1962 Lincoln Continental in the color Teaberry (essentially pink) My dad kept it after his father passed in 1974 and would pull it out of storage occasionally to keep it running and clean it out. We kids would drive it to Proms and such. It was repainted with factory formulated Teaberry paint, and dad even used it as a daily driver for a few years before he passed in 2008. It was sold then. Thanks for the great memories and congrats on a job well done!
Great video and a job well done! The label on the inside windshield frame is not original; it was done with a Dyma labeler. The top mechanism is completely automatic, including releasing the windshield latches, so some owner put that label on to be sure no one crushed their fingers. The car was repainted, as evidenced by the overspray on the hood bumpers, the manufacturing plate in the door jamb and the over-sprayed door latches. The seats are from a '64. Thanks for a great video.
This brings back lots of memories. My grandfather was a Ford exec. He had a new Lincoln every year, my aunt had a beautiful black hard top Continental, and her sister had a white 59’ Cadillac. Those were the days when cars were eye catching, and an adventure driving. When I was perhaps 4 or 5, I loved pulling down the center arm rest in the back seat, and riding on it so I could see where we were going. Also, when my dad was washing his 68’ Mercury, it was my job to wash the caps, and clean the white walls with and SOS pad. I miss those cars. I remember when the Mustang came out, my grandfather decided to give up his Lincoln, and try it out. He said after a week of going back and forth to work over a few railroad crossings, he had to have another Lincoln. He was unimpressed with how the Mustang rode.
My grandfather had a Lincoln continental back in 1962, my dad says he was encouraged to buy one because when he saw JFK's continental he loved the look he ordered it in blue with blue leather interior.
As a proud caretaker of a 1965 'Connie I can tell you without reservation that yes, they are that big, and THAT hard to keep clean. But totally worth it.
The expertise and dedication involved in bringing back these old beauties is amazing. The work is really comparable to the restoration of masterpieces of art done in museums. Perhaps someday Larry K will write the definitive book on the art and science of cleaning and detailing cars. In the meantime, we have his wonderful and wonderfully addictive videos!
I hope to one day have a shop like yours and bring life back into cars like that! Love your work! Been watching you for many many years! Just started my own business last year!
Two comments: 1. I was a brand new teacher back in 1979 and commuted with 2 other women. One woman had a similar Lincoln as this one, can't believe how cheap gas was back then, $125/gallon! Anyway,2. the other is a compliment to what a fantastic job you do, KUDOS!! A fan from California.
Awesome story and job. My dad had a 66 Lincoln unfortunately he let Michigan winters take their toll on it. Need to get those dry rotted tires changed asap!
Terrific video and awesome job. The warning on the driver-side windshield frame was made with a Dymo labeler and not original. The top is fully automating, including the front windshield locks, so some owner must have put that on to avoid smashed fingers. Car was repainted, evidenced by overspray on hood bumpers, door latches and manufacturing door plate. The Continental stars on the front quarter leading edges are from 1966. The seats are from a 1964. You did amazing work, in spite of the biohazard! I hope they can make it road worthy again and have the time/money to get the top functional as well as the rear door windows that auto-lower an inch to open the door when the top is up.
I got a little bummed when they rolled the cover back and they were looking at how beautifully the detail turned out. All I could think of is how Pops was wishing his beautiful wife had been there to see and enjoy it. Great job as usual AMMO NYC.
I've never detailed a car. I wash my own and vacuum them like once every 2 years. But this channel is my favorite thing on youtube. It's so fun to watch every car's journey before during and after your time with it. cheers.
Amazing work, Larry! I love those old Continentals, and seeing this one come back to life in front of my eyes was such a pleasure. Thanks for putting in all the time, effort, and sweat to make these awesome videos and to bring such incredible cars back onto the road where they belong!
Larry is the best. Anytime he posts a video I’m like “I wonder what I’m gonna learn about this time”. He has such a down to earth method of explaining and demonstrating. A+ content.
One of the true land yachts. The 1965 model is really elegant with those clean lines. My favourite together with the Ford Mustang from 1968 and the Corvettes from 1957 and 1968
Oh man, I've never thought that I would be shedding tears watching a car detailing video. It's amazing how well you tell these stories, not only providing valuable informations about the technics you use, but also giving us all this context, interesting anecdotes, with even going to the extent of asking the family for the old photographs etc. This coupled with your extraordinary attention to details and wonderfully balanced editing really sets you apart from any other detailing channel out there. I wish all the best for you and for the Zlotnick family! Greetings from Poland
Shedding tears. Me too. What a great story. From VA, United States.
Fantastic story. Technic is spelled technique. I think. But you do make a good point.
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It's the personal stories that are associated with the your various projects that make your shows so heart warming and appealing. Oh, and ditto to the other comments.
Vaccums the entire interior and cleans it then opens the glove box 🤯
I restored 6 of these suicide door Lincolns. You have to be impressed by the quality of the build. The sticker " danger " is owner added, as is the Continental star on the front fender side ahead of the wheel. If the leather hasn't dried out you can simply redye it using SEM aerosol leather and vinyl dyes - a permanent solution. The automatic headlight dimmer mounted on the dash was sometimes called " The Magic Eye " If this car is going back into daily use, the VERY first thing to do is convert the single brake master cylinder to dual. Immediately if not sooner. These cars weigh 6000 lbs.
People make a big deal out of single master cylinders. Theres nothing wrong with a single master setup in good shape if the parking brake is working. I've got a truck that has a single master cylinder for all four brakes and the clutch. Its all part of the authentic experience of these cars.
Thank you for this comment. I was wondering about the dimmer.
Larry, while yes, we admire your expertise in all that is car detailing, it is because of jobs like this that we love you. And not just taking on restoration jobs like this, but putting forth the time and effort to uploading the finest of edits. THANK YOU from your audience and fans.
wow its like a reality TV show. love these kind of " feel good " episodes. I love the entertainment value of this, the editing, music , timelapsing when needed, and more than everything the sincerity in your presentation . love it.
It's way better than some TV show, you can't really compare these two. Everything he shows here is so authentic, the reactions, enthusiasm and passion for cars.
I so agree, I can’t imagine the real world work to actually put together a season of reality tv on this subject, nor how to make it entertaining, captivating outside the profession or enthusiast . Not to mention the additional toll on Larry’s family life. Saying all that these “ rescue” episodes are welcomed all the time. Not just entertaining either but instructive..that’s real magic.
Relatable to me as I take on these tasks on occasion in my area. I’ve even done a few for free as surprises for worthy community people like a school teacher next door who left her car out one summer while off island. I still smile thinking about it and her surprised look
@@Pabl0_88 I agree with you 100 percent, what I meant to say was like the production quality was on par with a high budgeted TV show.
I agree, this is by far my favorite detailing channel to watch! It's amazing to see how far you've come. Hard work has it's rewards for sure! Long time fan/subscriber 🤙🏼
Any Santa would look good in such a sleigh.....
Watching the interior change colors was mind blowing, I’m glad this continental got a second chance at life
I love the "barn finds". On the one hand, it's a shame that such beautiful cars just stood around for a long time, on the other hand, it's always nice to see the stories behind a car.
It's always awesome to see the abandoned ones come back to life, because somehow they outlived many of their more road-going counterparts by becoming old and decrepit in the dark. lol
Glad to see you wearing proper PPE while dealing with the mouse refuse. It's truly a biohazard, with potential to cause hantavirus.
Yes can’t stress the importance enough!
The horrible things that stuff can do to your lungs is nothing to ignore either.
The sentimental value makes these sort of videos a "must watch". Great work Larry!! 👊🏻
Thx for watching!
Same car JFK died in I believe
It's the videos like these that make me wish I could hang out with Larry for a day. So awesome to see the family come together like this from a past memory and seeing you give them that back is awesome. Thanks again for sharing another amazing video!
Thx Paul!
He seems like an awesome dude :D
Lovely video as always Larry, they all just sound like great guys and the car is absolutely gorgeous. American cars of the 60s/70s and Malaise eras are absolutely gorgeous and as a Brit I'm jealous we never got them here!
The 1961 Lincoln Continental won the Bronze Metal by the Industrial Design Institute (IDI) of New York. IDI seldom, if ever, bestowed this award to a car and its design team but they found this styling outstanding. The Lincoln also won Car Life's Engineering Excellence Award.
The 1961 Lincoln Continental shared front end styling with the 1961 Thunderbird. The design was revised for 1962 and changed very little until 1970. The 1961 styling was much better looking in my opinion.
The last traditional sized Lincoln Continental Town Car rolled off the assembly line in 1979. From 1961 thru 1979, this styling served Lincoln quite well. You can still see styling ques from 1961 in all subsequent Lincolns thru 1979. If you have never driven a big Lincoln, you have missed out on an exceptional experience.
Lincoln - What A Luxury Car Should Be
I had an Australian Shepard just like Annie… smart as a whip, great dog!
Are whips intelligent?
@@Doveproductions73 .. didn’t the RMS Olympic sink?…no ..it was decommissioned and sold for scrap metal, Titanic and Britanic sank.
@@Swindy1794 very good!! Your smart as a whip
@@Doveproductions73 You're*. Evidently you aren't.
I restored and own a 1963 Lincoln sedan. There is NO LINCOLN STAR on the front fenders. Def a damage repair or the owner wanted to add it. Also, I'm certain that is not a 1963 interior. Swap out or a re-upholstered interior. 63 Lincolns do not have buttons in the leather upholstery. Incorrect carpet. 63 Lincolns have a loop nylon, not a cut pile or what most people would think of as shag. This vid made me tear up as my dad helped me with the resto. WELL DONE LARRY! Keep the vids coming. Big fan.
I love that Larry gets hands on and involved, helping people to even access their cars when it's a difficult situation. He doesn't just sit back with a "not my problem" attitude. You deserve your success sir.
Man, I did not realize just how right you are about having the suit. I was wearing a full face respirator, shorts and a t shirt. Also working on a barn find Lincoln Continental coincidentally. I got done vacuuming and every exposed part of me itched. Had to immediately shower. Wear your protection, folks.
Love these videos, “first wash in xx years” is always a huge understatement. I love how you are there every part of the way and share as much - if not more - enthusiasm as the owners, you really are re motivating people to restore the forgotten things what we’re previously a huge part in someone’s life. I find myself teary eyed after a lot of your videos.
When I saw Larry take a pin to the gas/brake pedal to get the little bits of crud out AND then hand polish the chrome plastic dash bezels, you know they are passionate about restoring cars' former glory. As gross as some of the bio-hazards I've seen you work on, have been, I find an odd satisfaction in you bringing those neglected cars back. I hate how you always have to pull back how far you want to take each project, when we all know you're dying to make each and every detail job perfect. Keep up the great work! Love your products! Can't wait to see the work on that old Toyota you shared recently!
Thank you for restoring this beauty!
Just finished watching F1🤯 I need this video to help me relax
Lewis was robbed
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@@higge10 shut it
@@higge10 Silverstone, Lewis shunted max to a 51G crash. Bottas crashed into max and Lando. Baku tyre failure for max. Max is bigger than Lewis
Its always interesting to see these old gems cleaned up, but is it possible to follow up the process further?
i.e when they go to the mechanic etc?
Thank you for posting this video. I learned to drive in my Mom's '67 Continental. She was a beautiful machine. My first love. Memories.
It is always a delight to see how Larry marriages the emotional and technical aspects of barn find stories. And best part for me in this episode was the outstanding interior restoration. Love ur vids AMMO .. always 👍👍
Yet another rescue by the Master ! What Larry is doing to save vehicles is beyond commendable. I love watching him work on vehicles that others wouldn't touch - or even know what to do with.
Larry, I so appreciate the human factor you add to all of your videos, you generously share your expertise to the craft and you do it the most humble of ways....well done!!
This car was new when I was in high school and in the seventies I had a job selling garbage trucks and I bought a 1974 Lincoln to use while on that job so you know I love Lincolns. The shop you have also amazed me perfectly designed for the job. The 1963 is a special car and watching you bring her back to some respectability is wonderful to watch. The old guy is a very lucky man. God bless him.
I get such a kick out of watching these detailing restoration videos of yours and the Lincoln was no exception. Hopefully there’s a video in the works for that nasty 928S that’s shown a the end.
I had a Bermuda Blue 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible that I bought in 1974. That was the first car I ever owned, and to date, still the best one !!!! This video brought back lots of good memories.
That Aussie pup was great to see, had one very similar years ago.
Your videos are incredibly satisfying and calming to watch, your skill with the tools is admirable.
It is videos like these that show why you are leagues above so many other detailers. Not only your knowledge, commitment, and level of detail, but the human aspect of the whole project. Mr. Z definitely reminded me of my dad, he probably would have responded the same way. That combination of "oh what the heck have you boys gotten us into this time" with also being happy to see her brought back to life. Keep up the content!
This video is amazing! Literally a television show! Great job guys!
The story of their beautiful mom passing in 1995 got this 60 yr old war
veteran shedding tears. I also met my beautiful GF around that time, and I realised we could have had kids your age now. You are wonderful boys to do that for your Dad, and he clearly raised you 3 very well.
The look on your face at the end tells the real story as they depart with not a rescue but literally a resurrection from the dead. Another what looks like an impossible task, broken down into bite sized pieces and methodically tackled one at a time. Now off to the engine “ emergency room”. AND a shout out to your production team putting 4 days of filming into something we can all enjoy, learn, and like you smile in the end.
Appreciate it!
I don't know what I'd do without my momma. She's my best friend. And I can't imagine my life without her
I love these old restorations. The outcome is always a great transformation, but the reactions from your clients is the best part. You just revived a piece of this man’s soul lost for 30 years, that was special!
This series is my version of Dr. Pimple Popper. My face probably had a look of disgust the whole time, but somehow still enjoy watching the entire process. And the end result is always amazing.
Major props to Larry for doing this type of work and sharing it with the world.
It's amazing to see you transform these old cars so carefully and to such detail. Very entertaining and informative. It would be great if there was a follow-up video at some point on cars like this one that get returned after being cleaned and show your viewers what happened - did it get fixed, restored, sold, put back in the barn that kind of thing to kind of complete the story.
Love Mr. Zlotnick, so happy to see him get this well deserved surprise! Can't wait to see it in person!! ❤️
I would love to see anniversary check in videos where you visit previous clients and see what they’ve done with some of these project cars! Great stories!
The date of manufacture is 11/26/62 but the car's got front/rear seats from a '64. The 'Danger' sticker was applied by some previous owner and not factory. Would love to see it running and driving.
This car, straight out of the garage, looked better than 90% of the cars on the road today. Beautiful.
Beautiful work Larry, you are the master. I suddenly felt old when you didn't know what that "thing" on top of the dashboard was. They were an automatic headlight dimmer known as an Autronic Eye, made for Ford, GM and most likely others by Guide. Very common from the early 1950's on through the '60's on Cadillacs, Lincolns, Oldsmobiles and others. They were useful before the Interstate became the norm, to dim headlights on two lane highways.
Out of the probably many tens of detailers I've watched on TH-cam, you and DetailGeek are the only two that get it right in my opinion. Detailed videos, NO misses spots ever, and your on camera and off camera attitudes don't seem faked or overdone.
Just watched WD Detailers do a 70 Chevelle and when they did the sun visors, they skipped over mold on the windshield weather stripping, rear view mirror chrome and the corners on ALL of the glass.
What a beauty. I’ve always been a Lincoln guy and this one is no exception. Oh and very fitting use of the Cello Suite.
This continental is probably one of the most beautiful cars ever built. I love the suicide doors and slab sides.
Fantastic, Larry. The ol' girl cleaned up well. That there is such a strong family connection with the car makes for an even more compelling story. Looking forward to the next Master's Class in detailing👍👍
I love these rescue operations. Bringing a car back from the brink of extinction and there’s always a journey or story to tell along the way that is as interesting as the car itself. Great work as always.
A JOB WELL DONE. I cannot believe how amazing that turned out.
Gotta love these videos. Larry really does give us the strength, wisdom and knowledge to tackle from mild to wild, and keep cars new and old special.
Holy hell that's a beautiful Lincoln, I love that body style...I can't believe how good the dash and chrome look, you did a fantastic job....
That danger label was added for sure. Manufacturers didn’t do that until the late 70s. The public was expected to use common sense…. Obviously now a days that’s not the case.😂
Looked like what you got from an old Dymo label maker. Also big in the 1970s...
And my third comment (so few Lincolns, I rarely can flex in my area of expertise)
The device on the dashboard was called an Autronic Eye, as as you said, it was an auto-dimming light amplification sensor, connected to a relay to the high beams. They first came out in the mid fifties, and Ford was buying the license from GM to use them on Lincolns (technically Continental, since the first year and a half of Mark II's were branded as only Continental, later merged in with Lincoln. I believe the first use of the Autronic eye was in 1957 on the Continental Mark II.
Lincoln has a weird history with using GM components on Lincoln, all for the same of reliability and quietness, such as the Saginaw PS pump used from 72 onward, window motors and gears (ACDelco), radios, antenna motors and many other parts.
This was the era (61-74) where Lincoln was focused on quality and comfort above all else, even if the component may not have been a FoMoCo part. It didnt matter, as long as it was quieter and better. Also, this was the era of no "change for the sake of change." Lincoln only changed designs if there was an issue or problem. resulting in long stretches for external parts, even identical model years (66-67, with only difference being fender Crosshair logo on one, but not the other, and 77-78 with no visible differences at all).
The design team for the 1970 Continental had fought A LOT with Ford HQ, wanting to make something timeless and unique, without further changes, and was shot given the green light, up to the tail lights, which had to be as they came out, with Ford finally giving in by 72 (same as 73) with a sleaker, three lamp setup, with no divisions over the red lens, and integrated reflector/lens). It was a compromise to the one single red lens across the width of the car, a la Thunderbird, which initially was supposed to be a Lincoln 2 door, (which can also be seen in the 61 Continental and the design language used).
As a note, the design did change mid decade for the 60s, and that was the 65 Continental which was seen as a massive failure, as it looked too much like a Mercury. Eventually Mercury kept that design look to the end of the decade, but Lincoln needed its onw look, resulting in the 66, which was a gorgeous looking car, despite the significant size increase. Its no wonder they kept it the same for the following year. The late 60s were a love/hate look (I personally like them) which was done deliberately in anticipation of the new body on frame 1970. Ford I suspect wanted to release it in 1970, new for the new decade, and one year later milk the hype as it was Lincoln's 50's anniversary. Lincoln would keep the start of the decade for all major releases up to 1990 (1980 Mark VI, 1990 Car of the Year, Town Car). Another interesting thing is that this prequel design is also seen with the late model Camaro/Trans Am going from 2nd gen to 3rd gen. I would not be surprise to know that design team members from Lincoln may have gone off to GM and hinted at this technique, hinting at the future model, since in both cases, the design cues were intended and looked better on the subsequent models (For Lincoln it was the grill, being raised from the level of the headlight bezels, and the rear door "Kickup", for F bodies is was the tail lights, and rear fascia, rear spoiler, and ground effects as well as interior cues.
Going back to the Continental, Lincoln always wanted to have unique engines, not available for Ford or Mercury, thus having the 430 (what's in this car here), then the 462 for later 60s. In 1968 the computer designed 460 was released, and stay a Lincoln exclussive (shown by the Lincoln sticker on the air cleaner housing cover) until 1972 mid-year when it was offered as an option for the full size wagons by Ford and Mercury (Country Squire and Colony Park) and the oddball Ranchero pickup/car thing. Funny how 72 had the "Ford 460 4V" sticker on the air cleaner vs the Lincoln sticker, showing that Ford already decided that it would offer the engine in other applications, eventually making its way into anything that could fit it under the hood. It was the last Lincoln specific motor, going up to 1996 in pickups.
Im rambling enough, and you probably won't see it. Just excuse my indulgence. Im an old broken guy, reliving and sharing some useless tidbits about these cars. (PS My area of specialty is early 70s Continentals, as far as fixing as well as assessing originality)
Larry, you are doing amazing work, I hope that you are proud of what you have accomplished with your company because you truly deserve to be.
I used to watch your videos for "How-to", but now I'm so thoroughly entertained by the story and presentation I can't stop watching these. Thanks AMMONYC team for these.
A PAPR (powered air purifying respirator) system could plug into your air supply for breathing air. It would keep your entire head covered and cool. 3M makes a very nice one
Great job Larry
Larry, since you do a fair amount of these barn/garage/coop finds, have you considered keeping a 5# CO2 tank on hand for the tires? Throw a fixed regulator on it along with a nice coiled hose and you have a very clean travel kit for try to get those tires bumped up enough to roll out of where they were hidden. Much much lighter than any compressor and zero need for electric or even a generator.
Another great detailing video. The American Land Yachts were classic. Was dad convinced? Given that so few remain would think it would be worthwhile to bring it back to life.
Always look forward to your next adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Yes he was making calls after the reveal :)
You mentioned that the seats soaked up the mousse. Do you keep applying additional coats after that, or is it diminishing returns after the first?
Yes I did 2 coats as the hide really needed the hydration.
Also it's possible to put carnuba car wax on the leather. Or similar shoe leather rejuvenation wax. I have a suburban w/ three row seating. Front buckets have been totally dried out for 20 years, while the back rows are in never sat in condition. This week!
I put "redback" , leather preservative on the front and mid bench.
Such a fantastic job Larry. You can tell their father is a manly man but under it all he's crying happy tears. Job well done Larry
Loved the humor bits in this one
Another great and emotive video. Love the stories behind these and making old cars new again its just amazing. Thanks Larry for being such an inspiration for detailers around the world!
Thx for the kind words :)
My grandfather bought a 1962 Lincoln Continental in the color Teaberry (essentially pink) My dad kept it after his father passed in 1974 and would pull it out of storage occasionally to keep it running and clean it out. We kids would drive it to Proms and such. It was repainted with factory formulated Teaberry paint, and dad even used it as a daily driver for a few years before he passed in 2008. It was sold then. Thanks for the great memories and congrats on a job well done!
I absolutely love the longer videos!!!
Great video and a job well done! The label on the inside windshield frame is not original; it was done with a Dyma labeler. The top mechanism is completely automatic, including releasing the windshield latches, so some owner put that label on to be sure no one crushed their fingers. The car was repainted, as evidenced by the overspray on the hood bumpers, the manufacturing plate in the door jamb and the over-sprayed door latches. The seats are from a '64. Thanks for a great video.
The transformation was crazy!
Thx! Lot of work on this one :)
@@AMMO-NYC I bet!
Your work is like a therapy for the soul. Keep up the good work. 👍👏
Absolutely love the old Lincoln Continentals. Beautiful cars...
So sad To lose Your Mother at such a young age she looked like a beautiful lady and such a beautiful car well done
Amazing. Need more vids like these.
Could not agree more. Much more entertaining than detailing super cars.
@@jkxelor1295 Ya Man. That's true.
This brings back lots of memories. My grandfather was a Ford exec. He had a new Lincoln every year, my aunt had a beautiful black hard top Continental, and her sister had a white 59’ Cadillac. Those were the days when cars were eye catching, and an adventure driving. When I was perhaps 4 or 5, I loved pulling down the center arm rest in the back seat, and riding on it so I could see where we were going. Also, when my dad was washing his 68’ Mercury, it was my job to wash the caps, and clean the white walls with and SOS pad. I miss those cars. I remember when the Mustang came out, my grandfather decided to give up his Lincoln, and try it out. He said after a week of going back and forth to work over a few railroad crossings, he had to have another Lincoln. He was unimpressed with how the Mustang rode.
Mike, you’re Mother was taken to early. The love you have for your Father and brothers is felt amongst us all.
The Man, The Legend, The King of Detailing you are the inspiration Larry 🏴👍🏻!
I like the barn finds and the supercar/sportscars equally. Your editing is great, love your videos.
Thanks for caring about the music. This is so much better than some prior posts. Fantastic!
Amazing restoration as always Larry. Time for a shop dog!!
Or maybe a cat
Good for you guys for wearing protective gear when you are dealing with something that far gone
Appreciate it!
Car: sits in a garage for the slightest amount of time
Mice: it's free real estate
If you pee on it, it's yours
@@BiiigggC what about public bathrooms
These are the best. Thanks for sharing this
My grandfather had a Lincoln continental back in 1962, my dad says he was encouraged to buy one because when he saw JFK's continental he loved the look he ordered it in blue with blue leather interior.
As a proud caretaker of a 1965 'Connie I can tell you without reservation that yes, they are that big, and THAT hard to keep clean. But totally worth it.
I think you’ve got another multi million view video on your hand.
Again really appreciate the return to the original long format videos of old... Thank you!
The expertise and dedication involved in bringing back these old beauties is amazing. The work is really comparable to the restoration of masterpieces of art done in museums. Perhaps someday Larry K will write the definitive book on the art and science of cleaning and detailing cars. In the meantime, we have his wonderful and wonderfully addictive videos!
I hope to one day have a shop like yours and bring life back into cars like that! Love your work! Been watching you for many many years! Just started my own business last year!
Two comments: 1. I was a brand new teacher back in 1979 and commuted with 2 other women. One woman had a similar Lincoln as this one, can't believe how cheap gas was back then, $125/gallon! Anyway,2. the other is a compliment to what a fantastic job you do, KUDOS!! A fan from California.
Awesome story and job. My dad had a 66 Lincoln unfortunately he let Michigan winters take their toll on it. Need to get those dry rotted tires changed asap!
Excellent work Larry
Love the storytelling. How connected we get to our vehicles. Great job.
I can´t describe how unbelievably great these videos are ! Best greeting from Germany. Amazing video.
Terrific video and awesome job. The warning on the driver-side windshield frame was made with a Dymo labeler and not original. The top is fully automating, including the front windshield locks, so some owner must have put that on to avoid smashed fingers. Car was repainted, evidenced by overspray on hood bumpers, door latches and manufacturing door plate. The Continental stars on the front quarter leading edges are from 1966. The seats are from a 1964. You did amazing work, in spite of the biohazard! I hope they can make it road worthy again and have the time/money to get the top functional as well as the rear door windows that auto-lower an inch to open the door when the top is up.
Never thought I would get so much enjoyment outta watching someone detail a car, but I really like this channel.
I got a little bummed when they rolled the cover back and they were looking at how beautifully the detail turned out. All I could think of is how Pops was wishing his beautiful wife had been there to see and enjoy it. Great job as usual AMMO NYC.
I've never detailed a car. I wash my own and vacuum them like once every 2 years. But this channel is my favorite thing on youtube. It's so fun to watch every car's journey before during and after your time with it. cheers.
Amazing work, Larry! I love those old Continentals, and seeing this one come back to life in front of my eyes was such a pleasure. Thanks for putting in all the time, effort, and sweat to make these awesome videos and to bring such incredible cars back onto the road where they belong!
It's amazing watching the restoration on the single-stage paint. Great work!!
I just watched the latest video & it was great . Keep on making such great content.
Truly a master at your craft. Love watching life be breathed back into these pieces.
Whoever says men don’t cry hasn’t watched this video.. amazing story and detail!
Larry is the best. Anytime he posts a video I’m like “I wonder what I’m gonna learn about this time”. He has such a down to earth method of explaining and demonstrating. A+ content.
One of the true land yachts. The 1965 model is really elegant with those clean lines. My favourite together with the Ford Mustang from 1968 and the Corvettes from 1957 and 1968
Watching dad's reaction - I think I got some mouse turds in my eye. This was beautiful.
The ultimate before and after… outstanding work as always Larry.