Father, son and a V8

[LincolnLovin]

spitfire4v8 said:

Excellent topic
Loved reading your opening post .. sounded just like me looking all these years for the Stag my dad owned back in 1977. Eventually it popped up on ebay just 3 miles down the road from me. I don't believe in fate, but ..
It now sits in my garage next to my Spitfire (in bits!) that I've had since mum and dad bought it for me when I was 14.
I had a tear in my eye reading some of the posts in the early pages.

What a cracking thread!

Thanks, some people see sheds others see cherished memories of the past.

[LincolnLovin]

I am intrigued to see how this affects the induction noise, and see what the 50bhp supplied by the k&n filter does as well.

[skyrover]

LincolnLovin said:

I am intrigued to see how this affects the induction noise, and see what the 50bhp supplied by the k&n filter does as well.

As long as it's drawing in warm air from the engine bay, 50hp might be a struggle

[LincolnLovin]

Yeah I was kidding

I'll probably run a CAI at some point but the fan will kick out a decent amount of fresh air

[skyrover]

hood scoop... you know you want to

[LincolnLovin]

Hah, maybe!

Things on the list after this refit is completed:

New seat belts
Gearbox recondition with new gears,
New straight through exhaust system with long tube headers,
New brake lines
New fuel lines
Explorer upper and lower air intake (similar to Cobra Mustang intake but cheaper!)
70mm throttle body

[GALLARDOGUY]

I've just come across this thread.

While there's not a great deal of monetary value in the car, the attention and effort you are showing it, proves that it's absolutely priceless to you and your family.

A lovely story.

I applaud you.

Bookmarked.

Your father would be very proud.

Edited by GALLARDOGUY on Saturday 5th April 06:42

[Escort3500]

Been following your post and am really enjoying your inventiveness, dedication/obsession and the fact that you've picked a left-field car. Keep up the good work, it's a lovely tribute to your dad.

Edited by Escort3500 on Saturday 5th April 06:54

[LincolnLovin]

Thanks guys, heh I think it might push £2500 now as its the fastest Town Car in the UK after all!

I'm really hoping to take it out for a drive next Sunday if all the work this week goes well. Need to get a custard shot in at some point and start planning on where to go!

[LincolnLovin]

Actually one thing I need to sort is a fresh pair of boots for her, the current ones were old when I first bought her in 2006.

[LincolnLovin]

And maybe sort out the paint work....



Needs some suspension work and shocks. Brakes also new rings, mufflers, a little wiring.

[Gatsods]

big_boz said:

Really good story and nice contrast to all the "effin moron in the middle lane" and "I hate Diesels because they are not TVR's" threads.

That cracked me up!

After some of these stories, though, including OP's, I don't half feel lucky when you think about some things.

[LincolnLovin]

So the leak continues, but we've finally located the cause:



That hole you see? That shouldn't be there.

We currently have two choices, use magic metal to plug up the hole and hope for the best - or source a timing cover. I'm of the opinion that a new cover should be used as the one we have is clearly on the way out.

So off to eBay and owners clubs I go to source a suitable part.

Speaking of things on the way out, take a look at this two year old dizzy cap:



Here's how it should look:



Adding this to the list of things that weren't connected, split or just broken I am constantly astounded that the car ran in the first place.

Edited by LincolnLovin on Tuesday 8th April 21:58

Edited by LincolnLovin on Wednesday 9th April 10:21

[LincolnLovin]

I have found one timing cover for £140, ideally I'd like to pay less than that but it's a good back up just in case.

Edited by LincolnLovin on Wednesday 9th April 10:05

[LincolnLovin]

I've ordered the timing cover, it should arrive from the USA by this time next week so fingers crossed we can be up and running by the end of next week

[LincolnLovin]

I'm starting to think about colour schemes now - I wonder what would work on the Lincoln.

[onlynik]

Thanks for a very interesting read.

[LincolnLovin]

Glad you liked it

Now that I've got the exhaust fixed.....I'm already thinking about cheap(er) ways to get a straight through set up....I wonder if a Fox stang system would fit with work....

[LincolnLovin]

Latest update, we have MAS!

Chris has done a great job of turning this wire conversion kit:



Into a stock looking setup:







This should clear the check engine light, as the ECU will now be getting the right information from the fuel pump and the shiny new mass air setup.

Pending the arrival and fitment of the new timing cover to fix the coolant leak we will be good to go!

All I need to do is get some cigars, book the mot and sort out fresh tax and I'll be back on the road.

Edited by LincolnLovin on Friday 11th April 08:14

[LincolnLovin]

Anyone got a recommendation for an Essex based wheel refurb company? The ones on the TC are looking pretty shoddy.