1962 Lincoln Continental

430 V8 2BBl

2Y86H400095

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1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible, # 00095 off the Lincoln assembly Line. This was a rare find. In storage for over 12yrs.This Lincoln was repainted many years ago White with Red Leather Interior and White Top. The paint had faded and had manypaint chips and scratches. The owners son had mentioned that the 430 motor was rebuilt 14 years ago, But it has not been started in years.The windows did not work,The Power top did not open every time and sometimes not at all. I know I had a lot of work to do . I rebuilt the carburetor,Changed the spark plugs and ran a can of gas from the fuel pump to the carburetor,With a new battery and my finger crossed I cranked the motor over and in a minute or so it started.There was a little smoke and some lifter noise but ofter a few minutes it purred like a kitten. What a relief. If You are going to restore your 60s Lincoln Continental Sedan or Convertible,You better get ready for price shock. Better yet take out that second on your home.You will need it.. As John Cashman had told me when I started to purchase parts and relays from him," Welcome to the Land of Lincolns". These are 50 plus year old cars and parts are hard to find and are exspensive. Most Lincoln Continental parts are Used,Rebuilt or Reproduced.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Remember there were around 40,000 1960s Lincoln Continental Sedans made each year and around 2800 1960s Lincoln Continental Convertibles. Less than 3000 Convertibles a year for the early 60s, How many 1962 Lincoln Convertibles do you think exist today??? As you can see on Ebay,Barrett Jackson and other auctions around the country 1960s Lincoln Continentals and Convertibles are High Priced Cars,Especialy when they have been Restored or are all Original..Stock. I removed all Chrome and bright metal,Bumpers, windshield,Removed all paint down to metal, There were a few rust spot on the lower-quarter panel and two doors. I repaired both doors with new metal patches, The lower quarter panels I made new sections and welded them in. On all welding repairs undercoating was applied to the insides to prevent any further rust.Before any bodywork was started I sprayed the complete car with self etching epoxy primer.Next was the body work, Then Primer,thenblock sand,Primer,Block sand get ready for Paint, 4 coats of black paint, let sit 2 days color sand and Spray 4 more coats of Black paint,Let paint sit 2 days color sand and spat the last 4 coats of Black paint. After a few days the paint was blocked with 800,1000,1200,1500 and 2500 wet sanding. Then cut and buff to a diamond shine. Now the body is Lazer Straight ready for the Chrome and bright metal. I know you thinking that that is exactly what you would do.It is the only way, But it takes months to do it and not a few weeks.And body work aint cheap. Remember you get what you pay for. Custom Body and Paint jobs on Big Cars are around $15-$20,000. All the Polished Stainless and Re-Chrome was put back on the Lincoln, The Interior was removed and Replaced with Leather,,Dash was removed for Paint and new Leather.While the dash was removed all wiring was checked for shorts or cuts, Vacuum lines were replaced if cracked or split. I removed the worn and missing wood dash and replaced it with My Own Wood Dash Kits. $500.00+ S+H. New Black Carpet and Padding was installed.Door panels were recovered, The engine was treated with New Powder Coating, The Power Steering Pump was rebuilt, I replaced the Timing Chain and Gears while i was rebuilding the Power Steering Pump,I replaced the Fuel Pump rod And Rebuilt the Fuel Pump.I replaced all Intake Gskts,Valve Cover Gskts and Freez Plugs with Brass Plugs.I installed a New Radiator and replaced the thermostats. New Brakes and a Power Brake Booster was installed, All the power window switches were rebuilt, Window motors were checked,Window tracks were cleaned and Lubricated,Roller Guides were cleaned,Greased or Replaced.22" Lexani Wheels and New 22" tires for that look. Front Springs were cut 1", Rear End has 3" lowering blocks. There was NO cutting done to the rear frame,No Air Bags. Now for the Convertible top, It Works, BUT There is no Vinyl top installed yet. WHY, Because I refuse to install The Absolute Garbage Roof Rail Seals that are beingsold to us. They are BADDDD..... I refuse to install them Until Someone out there (Like Me) Steele Rubber or Soft Seal Makes a set of Roof Rail Sealsworth putting on your Classic Lincoln Continental Convertible. This is a NON A/C Car. 430 Engine with a 2 Barrel carb. So my Loss is Your Gain. If you are A SERIOUS Buyer and not a Bull Sh-ter and have any questions please call. Bob 714 979-7040