wagner Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 I want to put a boosted Coyote in this car for some reason with a 6 speed behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Wrong car, Wags........ but I like where your heads' at. CVPI with a Voodoo or Coyote and a 6speed...:burn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Don't go any lower. Having a car you can still move to a safe spot when something in the system fails is a huge advantage. I wonder if there are rear fender skirts available? If you pay for the pearl and the clear I can bring my airbrush over and do some ghost lace on a panel of the car. Then it will be real 70's pimp status unlocked. It still needs a 4bbl carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looks awesome Clay. Glad to see it come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looks fantastic Clay. I remember my fathers 1973 and then his 1977 Continentals. They were so big he had to cut a notch in the wall of our garage wall for the bumper to slide into so the door would close Can't help but repost this pic though: http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Fun/Untitled-1_zpsujlaqtzw.jpgSave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looking good Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 so freaking awesome clay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Will also need to weld new front shock absorber relocation brackets to the frame rails in the engine bay. needs to be cut so the lower airbag mount can be welded. That will happen hopefully tomorrow. Silly me for thinking you were going to weld something..... :dumb: Car looks awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Silly me for thinking you were going to weld something..... :dumb: Car looks awesome!! I know the welds hold....because I had to CUT THROUGH THEM ALL to move the lower mounts back. I tack-welded the plates on before assembling the suspension and realizing the bags were coming close to contacting a lower radius arm. Those welds held up well to the cut-off wheel. I'm pretty confident the plates - in the appropriate spot and fully welded at multiple seams - should hold now. That being said, when my wife said we should take the Lincoln out to Blaze Pizza on campus for dinner last night with the kids, I thought for a moment about some horrific accident from the welds breaking and I suggested we take the van until I put some shake-down miles on the lowrider. Thanks, gergles :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 That looks fantastic as it sits. Even the tucked wheels look just right on that car. I'd be tempted to just leave it like that. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Bring the front down an inch or so, and it'd be perfect. I have to say, I thought this would look like crap, but I really like it. Good work Clay. Edited August 15, 2016 by zeitgeist57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 That looks fantastic as it sits. Even the tucked wheels look just right on that car. I'd be tempted to just leave it like that. Very nice! Yep, agreed. Looks GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Bring the front down an inch or so, and it'd be perfect. I have to say, I thought this would look like crap, but I really like it. Good work Clay. FWIW, on flat ground it looks a little better. And I would love to get MAX LOW, but as I mentioned I like the fact it's resting on these big bumpstops and still has room to drive and steer. Thank you for the honesty, brotatoe. Believe me, after numerous conversations with peeps and this thing hanging in the air for the last two weeks, I told myself on more than one occasion "WTF did I get myself into? This is going to turn out terribly." It helps to start with such a dinosaur of a chassis. I don't think I'd ever do anything this custom to a more modern car; I'd rely on aftermarket parts engineered for the application. After all my time, the money I theoretically saved could've gone towards better parts. (P.S. sorry about the edit...I hit that button instead of "quote" but I didn't change anything...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dq driver Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I've seen better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec_E92 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Clay, I'm late to the party here but looks great. If you rolled up on my corner I'd be like damn you can have my turf and my hoe's. Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Lol this is awesome in just about every way... well done, Clay! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done, and enjoy playing with the paddles while everyone tries to figure out WTF all that noise is about when you dump the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 FWIW, on flat ground it looks a little better. And I would love to get MAX LOW, but as I mentioned I like the fact it's resting on these big bumpstops and still has room to drive and steer. Thank you for the honesty, brotatoe. Believe me, after numerous conversations with peeps and this thing hanging in the air for the last two weeks, I told myself on more than one occasion "WTF did I get myself into? This is going to turn out terribly." It helps to start with such a dinosaur of a chassis. I don't think I'd ever do anything this custom to a more modern car; I'd rely on aftermarket parts engineered for the application. After all my time, the money I theoretically saved could've gone towards better parts. (P.S. sorry about the edit...I hit that button instead of "quote" but I didn't change anything...) Looking forward to seeing it. The fact you can drive that low is a huge plus. We need some video of it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/ulRvTyhl.jpg I've got a few plans over the winter, while it's in storage... - Ffront air bags keep rubbing and either leaking or blowing out. I've had 3 this past year. Going to swap to Slam Specialties SS-7 bags. My research shows that they don't balloon, or expand under pressure. If I keep getting cheap bags at $60 a bag instead of two SS-7's for $199, I'll never fix this problem. - there are a few spots of surface rust on the lower panels. I'll use Corroseal, and touch up paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Every time I drive through Harrisburg I see a Lincoln like this, same color even. Always makes me think of this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 So if you sell it...how much would you ask for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Not for sale, Cody! I know of another 1978 for sale I may try to flip... Thanks for the kind words everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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