zeitgeist57 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/rPzYnyBl.jpg Pulled the back seat out, ran the main 4-gauge wire from battery. Installed 80A fuse block and splitter 30A fuses in the trunk. Wired relays, grounded the compressors and IT RUNS!!! Was surprised at how NOT LOUD they are. Definitely a racket, but very manageable. Running lines tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 So...as per the usual I've not been able to focus on the Lincoln as much as I'd like, but I'm happy to say I've got most of the air management together. I was able to run air lines in the cabin, and under the carpet, making sure no metal-to-metal points of contact. Routed the switch panel under the dash. Compressors run well and not too loud! Tank is solid and the carpet install looks clean. The downside? When I installed the fittings, I used Teflon TAPE instead of PASTE... every. fitting. on. the. tank. leaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .. . . . . . . . . (<<those are the little air bubbles) So, I've got to pull the tank to reseal the fittings with paste. The good news is that the switch panel and gauges were sprayed with soapy water and everything is sealed there. I also tried to use my 2-piece coil spring compressors and they were unable to pull the springs together enough to remove them. Going to have to borrow or invest in a better tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 C'mon Clay, go to Lowe's and get two pieces of 1x4 and some all thread! Steel strips if you want to get fancy. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I said a BETTER TOOL The kit came with a knock-off Locktite 545 product they called "242 Threadlocker". I'm now realizing with a bit of searching on http://www.layitlow.com that I'm supposed to use that for the pneumatic fittings to seal against leaks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Ended up getting Permatex thread sealer, and took the tank out to redo all the fittings. Also finished the cups for the rear springs and ran lines from the cabin to the back. Marathon Friday wrenching session. I'll just leave this here. http://imgur.com/B54xpFkl.jpg http://imgur.com/I5fSxeQl.jpg Drove it, let it sit overnight. Zero leaks. Tank and bags hold air perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 You need a tan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 You need a tan I got a lot of it at Romano and Rookery Bay yesterday, if that's what your implying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Ended up getting Permatex thread sealer, and took the tank out to redo all the fittings. Also finished the cups for the rear springs and ran lines from the cabin to the back. Marathon Friday wrenching session. I'll just leave this here. http://imgur.com/B54xpFkl.jpg http://imgur.com/I5fSxeQl.jpg Drove it, let it sit overnight. Zero leaks. Tank and bags hold air perfectly. Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzaME Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Lol love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Car looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hell yeah. Looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 That is badass. Might make to a C&C just to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I don't have the fronts done...went out of town this past weekend and will be back in tomorrow. In addition to the crunch for time, I wanted to make sure the system held air!!! Looking forward to finishing the fronts soon. More updates to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 This car is awesome I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 No pimp hat pic, no care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nice Clay! Pimp status unlocked! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 http://imgur.com/BzaiHHVl.jpg http://imgur.com/ahmWUSjl.jpg Just some quick shots of the control panel (not installed) and the carpet in the trunk once everything was laid out. I have the coilsprings coming out of the front. I'm at the bumpstops in the front with aired-out bags and I still have tire-to-wheelwell clearance. This car is huge!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 So sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 http://imgur.com/E1PfYpel.jpg #HoverLincoln under anesthesia. Front suspension cleared out, awaiting modded lower control arms for air bags. Will also need to weld new front shock absorber relocation brackets to the frame rails in the engine bay. http://imgur.com/dSS1BWtl.jpg Mmmm...guess which ends were up Jones' butt? The middle perch where the original coil spring sat - and also had bolt holes for the lower shocks which used to go through the spring - needs to be cut so the lower airbag mount can be welded. That will happen hopefully tomorrow. http://imgur.com/PxctXgYl.jpg FOR SALE: 4 coil springs for a 1978 Lincoln Continental. BARELY USED LOW MILES. :D http://imgur.com/iQjii8ml.jpg One more closeup of those beautiful lower control arms. My HF bearing/balljoint kit was no match. Buddy with a 20-ton press is going to help me tomorrow. For what it's worth, everything is in really solid condition. There's definitely a coating of rust, but the flaking you see is from the "Quaker Koat" undercoating which was laid on the underside when the car was sold. Probably cost a pretty penny but if Don was alive today he'd see that his forethought saved this boat from rusting out completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Please tell me you are not welding in those new airbag mounts with your HF welder??? Please take it to a pro and get good strong welds. Awesome looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 http://imgur.com/nuMu18Qm.jpg http://imgur.com/cAKixcrm.jpg Silly gergles, I'm just trimming a bit...flattening out that ridge so the lower bag mount is more flush and facing more appropriately in line with the upper mount. Trust me, this angle works... http://imgur.com/NwPkHRgl.jpg 20-ton HF press - $160. For when it absolutely, positively HAS to leave the home it's been in for at least a couple of decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) http://imgur.com/uUurDTYl.jpg http://imgur.com/S9UYNBUl.jpg http://imgur.com/4wqX18wl.jpg Finished it up last night, after a truly marathon session of working Friday evening and nearly all of Saturday after CC&C. Very happy with the results. My initial thoughts: - I can go a little lower in the front by trimming the bumpstops, but as it sits (ON the bumpstops) the tires roll and I can actually steer. That's a nice advantage to me for this setup! It's amazing how much space the wheel wells have both front and rear. - Considering how I was able to do the wheel/tire setup for less than $700, and the suspension was roughly $1000 with all the nickle+dime bits, I am super happy with the stance and look. YES, I may have been able to skootch the wheels out with spacers in the rear, or use smaller tires to lay frame, but when it looks this good for rocking 235/75-15's, I'm happy. This car is meant to drive casually around town, but drive a good amount. - The ride is really interesting. It's firm, but floaty. the adjustability never gets old. I am really glad I have the Lincoln to do my first airbag setup, as it really does fit the bill. I get the VW/Audi guys with air-strut systems, but having a huge land yacht like this laid out so you almost step UP to get out of it puts a big smile on my face. Looking forward to cruising: and that's another thing - if you have a Mustang and you buy $3k+ worth of wheels/tires/suspension to go autoX'ing, hopefully you're happy with the performance. A project like this Lincoln has a MUCH lower goal to achieve : just look good while cruising loooow and sloooow. - The amount of fabrication - and redoing a few things - was intense for me. I've rebuilt the head on my BMW last summer, installed a rebuilt engine/trans into my truck, and done all kinds of maintenance/hop-up projects on vehicles I've owned over the years. There is something to be said when the project you're doing is a part designed or relatively close enough to fit on your car. When you have a couple of boxes of parts and people say "good luck!", it is a lot more of a strain on me to get it done. I ended up enjoying THE RESULT, but not the project. I'm glad it's done. I understand why the quotes I got from a couple of people were $3-4k initially to do an airbag suspension job on this Lincoln...it's just a huge unknown as to how to get it all to work! I'm proud to be a white-collar, suburbanite dad who owns a lowrider Lincoln Continental he built himself. I'll definitely enjoy cruising this summer/fall. :thumbup: Edited August 14, 2016 by zeitgeist57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Sick. Now go make 500HP and it might run a 14! JK Very cool cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Yessssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Looks like all the hard work payed off. Looks great ! My wagon needs the same treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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