Father, son and a V8

[LincolnLovin]

I got the refurbished wheels put on (center caps will go on later), starting to take shape nicely.

Remaining work:

New power steering pump
New pitman arm and ARBs
New headlights
New wing installed
Final section of welding to be done

[LincolnLovin]

Update

Welding on the drivers side is done, looks like it wasn't as bad as feared, the wing will be going back on and persuaded to fit today or tomorrow.

[LincolnLovin]

Near side wing/fender on and new lights/headlamp doors (replacing the wooden temporary ones):





Remaining:

- Attach bonnet (it clips into the wings so may need some persuading)
- Power steering pump
- Suspension components (Pitman arm and and something else)
- 4 wheel Tracking/Alignment

Fin.

ETA next Saturday.

Edited by LincolnLovin on Friday 11th September 11:09

[LincolnLovin]

Washed and ready for pickup, the last few bits did let take long and the car has been fully aligned for the first time in over a decade.

I got Chris to do a shakedown run on Friday and it didn’t set itself on fire!



Unfortunately I couldn’t sort a lift to go get it today so having it transported home on Monday.

[classicaholic]

Looking great, that will stand out so much against the euroboxes!

[LincolnLovin]

These days it’s not actually that large, 18ft long. It’s certainly more angled than most moderns cars though

[spreadsheet monkey]

LincolnLovin said:

These days it’s not actually that large, 18ft long.

Even by 2020 standards, it’s still big. Longer than the latest model Rolls Royce Ghost.

[skyrover]

Lovely... a proper bit of class amongst the modern tupperware

Did a bit of googling and came up with this for the measurements

1981-1989 Lincoln town car

Length: 219.2 in (5,568 mm)
Width: 78.1 in (1,984 mm)

Rolls Royce Phantom (SWB)

Length: 226.9 in (5,762 mm)
Width: 79.4 in (2,018 mm)

Edited by skyrover on Sunday 20th September 05:09

[LincolnLovin]

See, the TC is modern, smaller and efficient!


Almost.

[skyrover]

Not often you can say that

[LincolnLovin]

So the car returned to me yesterday, it looks in much better shape. It’s amazing what a lack of rust and some cosmetic changes make to it.

It drives really well (for a town car), it picks up very well, which I suspect is the combination of the new MAS and fuel pump. It’s highly likely that both were causing the car to not be at peak performance. I’m planning a longer journey over the weekend (assuming lockdown doesn’t start then) to get some miles under its belt ahead of an MOT next week.

One thing that has taken a back seat is the audio. It needs some work as there’s quite a lot of noise coming from the alternator.

[Tyre Tread]

Well done for getting it back on the road.

Been watching from the sidelines with interest.

[owski]

Hi LL
I have followed your story from the start and have really enjoyed it. Well done. I showed Mrs Owski a picture of your car- she thinks it's "really lush ". For better or for worse she's really not a car person. Thanks for taking the time to share things

[LincolnLovin]

Always happy to share the journey

As I'm a glutton for punishment, I've booked the car in for an MOT on Tuesday.....

[LincolnLovin]

I tried taking the car out yesterday but the battery was dead (classic town car.....), I charged it up overnight and took it for a little run.

No fires were experienced:

[skyrover]

Test the battery and alternator.

A loud alternator can signify it's on the way out or the battery is not charging.

If you have a multimeter, the battery should read around 12.6 volts with the car switched off and should read about 14 volts with the car switched on and alternator charging correctly.

Another thing you can try is to start the car and than disconnect the battery and see if it cuts out. If it keeps running the alternator is working.

If you need a new battery I think a 249 (or 250, same battery, terminals reversed) is going to be a good fit.

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/numax/249/

Edited by skyrover on Sunday 27th September 21:32

[tr7v8]

skyrover said:

Another thing you can try is to start the car and than disconnect the battery and see if it cuts out. If it keeps running the alternator is working.

Edited by skyrover on Sunday 27th September 21:32

Never do this, the chances of the voltage going to high are very great & can destroy all the electrics.

[LincolnLovin]

The alternator was upgraded to a better one in the last year or so and seems to be charging the battery ok checking the voltmeter.

[crofty1984]

LincolnLovin said:

I tried taking the car out yesterday but the battery was dead (classic town car.....), I charged it up overnight and took it for a little run.

No fires were experienced:

No fires? That's always the best amount of fires for these.

[skyrover]

tr7v8 said:

skyrover said:

Another thing you can try is to start the car and than disconnect the battery and see if it cuts out. If it keeps running the alternator is working.

Edited by skyrover on Sunday 27th September 21:32

Never do this, the chances of the voltage going to high are very great & can destroy all the electrics.

On an older car like this it's almost never an issue