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Post by lincolnmania » Sun. Dec. 26, 2021 11:46 pm

Picked up this 1996 Lincoln Town Car a few weeks ago.
Sold my 2014 Santa Fe to Carvana for a few thousand more than I paid for it and picked this up and fixed up my 1986 Toyota Pickup. Been working out in the heated shop and it's wonderful!
Sure it needs some work but now I'm debt free!
126,000 miles and the list of parts I ordered is long but this car is not rusty!






 
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Post by Rob R. » Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 6:42 am

That's a beauty. Does it still have the factory intake manifold with the plastic coolant crossover? If it does that is something to keep an eye on. If the transmission has not been serviced with Mercon V fluid, put that on the list also.

 
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Post by tsb » Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 7:34 am

Have you notified the Coast Guard.

 
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Post by lincolnmania » Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 10:40 am

Rob R. wrote:
Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 6:42 am
That's a beauty. Does it still have the factory intake manifold with the plastic coolant crossover? If it does that is something to keep an eye on. If the transmission has not been serviced with Mercon V fluid, put that on the list also.
It's got a new intake manifold, previous owner had it replaced last year.
Yes i have a transmission filter kit coming and all new filters and a differential cover gasket.
the front suspension is getting rebuilt and it's getting pads and rotors up front and a new radiator and coolant. My buddy got me the tires for 40 bucks a piece. In the future it will get the upgraded 16" wheels and then the 98-02 big brake conversion (super easy on a 96 but you need 16" wheels) I was the first person to do the 98-02 big brake conversion to a 80-89 Town Car. The 16" wheels are not cheap like they used to be, neither are these cars!
the really really nice town cars are selling for 5 figures now!

 
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Post by lincolnmania » Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 10:45 am

tsb wrote:
Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 7:34 am
Have you notified the Coast Guard.
LOL
These are mid size cars to me lol.
I learned to drive in a 1977 Ford LTD and a 1978 Ford F-150
Plus lincolnmania sounds better than hyundaimania lol. I had 3 hyundais, down to one. Gave the 08 elantra to my son last year.

 
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Post by Hoytman » Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 11:11 am

Yes, these were/are nice cars. They are big by today's standards, by far. However, they are small compared to many much older. The 1978 Mercury Marquis was a big car...a true 6 person ride.

I know where one of those Lincoln's is that's identical to that one. It has low mileage...like low 80's...it might be in the low 60's, if I recall correctly. It's in really great shape too and the paint is spectacular, as is under the hood. Garage kept all it's life and under cover. It's so clean that it's likely only been washed less than a dozen times since it was bought new.
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Post by Rob R. » Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 11:15 am

I have had 4 different cars from the Panther platform. People will poke fun at you for having a “boat”, but as soon as it is time to go somewhere everyone walks to the boat. 8-)


 
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Post by warminmn » Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 11:24 am

I love my 99 Vic even though it is rusting away. I dont see many of them here anymore except at grocery stores where old people are parked. Or very many actual cars anymore. Its mostly trucks and the ugly new style they make now.

 
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Post by hank2 » Tue. Dec. 28, 2021 11:08 pm

Nice new ride, Linc! Good deal on going through all the things that matter right away. Looks to be something that ought to be roadtripped!

 
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Post by StokerDon » Wed. Dec. 29, 2021 9:00 am

Nice car Linc!

I have never been a Ford guy but they got the Panther cars Right. My '09 Crown Vic is a wonderful car.
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warminmn wrote:
Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 11:24 am
Or very many actual cars anymore. Its mostly trucks and the ugly new style they make now.
Yup, your right. These days it's all SUV's and 4-door Girly Trucks. Cars are becoming a thing of the passed.

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Post by Hoytman » Wed. Dec. 29, 2021 8:42 pm

Hoytman wrote:
Mon. Dec. 27, 2021 11:11 am
Yes, these were/are nice cars. They are big by today's standards, by far. However, they are small compared to many much older. The 1978 Mercury Marquis was a big car...a true 6 person ride.

I know where one of those Lincoln's is that's identical to that one. It has low mileage...like low 80's...it might be in the low 60's, if I recall correctly. It's in really great shape too and the paint is spectacular, as is under the hood. Garage kept all it's life and under cover. It's so clean that it's likely only been washed less than a dozen times since it was bought new.
Correction:
It’s a 1993 model with just shy of 70,000 on it...and parked next to a Black 2017 Continental.

 
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Post by lincolnmania » Thu. Dec. 30, 2021 2:37 am

This is my 9th Panther chassis car not including the parts cars. 1979 to 1991 models were my specialty at the old shop in Tremont.
1984 crown vic ex police car 1995-1998.
1986 Town Car Signature Series 1998 to present.
1987 crown vic coupe 2004 to 2006
1989 crown vic lx sedan 2006-2012
1986 crown vic wagon 2006 to 2008
1992 grand marquis 2009 to 2013
2006 town car signature series 2014 to 2021
1989 grand marquis colony park wagon 2015 to 2017
1996 town car executive series

 
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Post by Toddburn » Thu. Dec. 30, 2021 5:40 am

Nice ride Lincoln! I’m a Ford guy too. The mafia staff cars rule!!! Lol

 
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Post by Rob R. » Fri. Dec. 31, 2021 5:07 pm

lincolnmania wrote:
Thu. Dec. 30, 2021 2:37 am
This is my 9th Panther chassis car not including the parts cars. 1979 to 1991 models were my specialty at the old shop in Tremont.
1984 crown vic ex police car 1995-1998.
1986 Town Car Signature Series 1998 to present.
1987 crown vic coupe 2004 to 2006
1989 crown vic lx sedan 2006-2012
1986 crown vic wagon 2006 to 2008
1992 grand marquis 2009 to 2013
2006 town car signature series 2014 to 2021
1989 grand marquis colony park wagon 2015 to 2017
1996 town car executive series
That is quite a list. I looked on the computer and found a few pictures of my old cars. Only one I could not find was the 1988 Grand Marquis.

I kept the 2001 the longest - for 7 years I think. Out of the bunch the Mark VIII was my favorite.

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Post by warminmn » Fri. Dec. 31, 2021 6:41 pm

Give me a 1979 Lincoln 4 door any day, but please pay for the gas to drive it! I rode around in one of those a lot in the back seat. What a nice car. I could have lived in it if it had a coal stove.

I did have an early 70's marquis and a 77 Tbird, both good cars, but they werent Lincoln's.


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