ROTTING 70s Lincoln Continental Sitting 30 Years WILL IT RUN? - NNKH
Summary
TLDRA car enthusiast acquires a long abandoned 1977 Lincoln Continental with a 460 V8 engine from a junk-filled overgrown lot. Despite its extremely deteriorated condition after sitting outdoors for decades, he attempts to revive the car. After extensive cleaning, replacing some parts, and getting it running surprisingly well, the car is still too far gone to reasonably restore. However, he remains determined to get it driving again in a future video, seeking ideas for potential demolition derby, Mad Max, or Escape from New York 'Dukemobile' builds.
Takeaways
- 😀 Salvages and restores a 1977 Lincoln Continental that was abandoned for decades
- 🚗 Gets the engine running surprisingly smoothly despite sitting unused for 30+ years
- 😷 Interior is full of mold and smells terrible before cleaning
- 🛠 Replaces parts like the gas tank, tires, radiator to get car drivable
- 👫 Wife helps clean the disgusting interior
- 🐶 Dog wants nothing to do with the stinky car
- 🌳 Shows the overgrown abandoned property the car was left at
- 🔧 Fixes broken power windows, dents, body damage
- 🤔 Considers options like demolition derby or Mad Max style build
- 🚘 Plans to take restored Lincoln for a test drive in a future video
Q & A
What kind of car was found in the abandoned lot?
-A late 1970s Lincoln Continental was found. It was missing the hood ornament but otherwise looked complete.
What size engine did the Lincoln have?
-It had a 460 cubic inch (7.5 liter) V8 engine.
How long had the Lincoln been sitting there?
-Based on the last registration sticker, it had been sitting for about 33 years.
What condition was the interior of the car in?
-The interior was very dirty and smelled terrible from years of sitting abandoned. There was mildew and mold present.
Did the engine run when they tried starting it?
-Yes, amazingly the engine fired right up even after sitting for so long.
Were they able to get the car mobile?
-Yes, they were able to find some used tires to mount on the car and get it rolling.
What possible uses were suggested for the car?
-Ideas included a demolition derby car, a Mad Max style cruiser, or the Duke's car from Escape From New York.
What was found in the trunk of the car?
-The trunk contained a compact spare tire and a bumper jack. Overall the trunk was surprisingly clean.
Did they completely restore the Lincoln?
-No, by the end of the video it was still in rough shape. More work would be needed to fully restore it.
Will there be a follow up video on the Lincoln?
-Yes, the video creator mentioned creating a part 2 video to show more work on the Lincoln.
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