Vehicle Description
This custom 1962 Lincoln Continental convertible Resto-Mod is
presented in Midnight Metallic Blue with a black and blue Napa
Italian leather interior. Included in the no-expense-spared custom
restoration is a bare metal paint job, brand-new modern engine and
performance suspension, custom interior and sound system. Under the
hood is a brand-new fuel-injected 6.2-liter LSX376-B8 crate engine.
The blower-friendly and ready 9.0:01 forged pistons combined with
the LS3's high-flow, rectangular port heads is designed for boost
applications up to 8 pounds. The installed configuration offers
476hp at 5,900 rpm and 475 ft/lbs of torque at 4,700 rpm. Mated to
the engine is a built 4L80E transmission. The engine is topped with
a Holley Ultra Lo-Ram EFI intake manifold that has less than 500
test miles and paired with a mid-mount Holley serpentine accessory
drive. The Holley Terminator X Max provides control for the
drivetrain. The rear end has been replaced with a brand-new,
built-to-order Ford 9-inch rear with 3.73 gears and disc brakes.
The original gearbox and steering was replaced with a modern
Flaming River rack & pinion. A performance suspension utilizes
Murray Kustom Rods control arms in the front along with their
4-link kit in the back. However, instead of using air bags, the
Murray's hardware was modified to accommodate QA1 double adjustable
coilovers. With the provided wrench, the desired ride height can be
dialed in. Stopping power is provided by a Hydro-Boost brake system
connected to a fully machined billet aluminum master cylinder from
Baer with disc brakes on all four corners. Front discs are 13-inch
drilled and slotted rotors from ABS Power Brakes. The custom full
stainless exhaust front to back has an H-pipe configuration with
Dynomax mufflers. The gas tank has been replaced with a
custom-built stainless tank complete with an Aeromotive intake
pump, along with new fuel lines. The radiator has been upgraded to
a high-flow aluminum radiator. A Kwik Wire 22 circuit fuse box and
wiring kit wires the car from taillight to headlight. The car sits
on a set of Isotope 20-inch Kendall chrome wheels wrapped in Toyo
Proxes 245/40R20 tires with a 1.25-inch whitewall. Inside the car,
the custom electric bucket seats with integrated shoulder seat
belts are upholstered in Nappa Italian leather. The dash is adorned
by Dakota Digital black gauges with white LED lighting. A custom
modern steering wheel wrapped in leather replaces the original. Air
conditioning is provided by Vintage Air's Magnum IV climate-control
system. Isotope custom door panels with custom chrome trim and
metal speaker grilles were made to house Focal 6.5-inch speakers in
all four doors. An audio control DSP amplifier provides power to
the speakers and the JL Audio subwoofer. The brains for the audio
system comes from a RetroSound Bluetooth radio. The tinted front
windshield was replaced with clear glass, along with all-new
weatherstripping. The brightwork has been gone through and polished
and chromed. The entire floorboard of the car was sealed with POR15
and then sound-deadened from front to back and layered with foam
under the synthetic black wool carpet. Additionally, the window
motors were replaced with modern Dorman window motors. Power door
lock actuators have been added and lock/unlock with a remote key
fob via Viper keyless entry. The convertible top itself has been
reupholstered with a Mercedes blue Robbins Haartz Stayfast canvas
top. The convertible top pump (John Cashman), the four Rams and all
hoses have been replaced with brand-new parts.
