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I inherited a 1979 own coupe from my grandparents, all it really needs is a new radio, a new paint job, and the passenger side door won't lock, and the driver side door outside lock is so dry and stiff, I can't lock or unlock it, also the steering wheel is horribly crooked, and any suggestions on how valuable it would be? It only has one small rusty spot on the trunk, and some around the wheel wells, and the molding and mirror fell off. e-mail me at wimp_tanner@hotmail.com.
I'm not an auto-appraiser but your Town Coupe (in it's current state) is probably worth between $800-$1000...It wouldn't hurt to have the car professionally appraised, if you're looking at selling it for a fair market-value.
I own a very very nice 1979 Town Coupe. Black with all the bells and whistles, black coach roof (perfect) straight as new, body. Factory dark tint windows.
It is as described in other comments, a very nice ride. I bought mine at an auction in Murdo Sd in May of 2007. Drove it 1300 miles home to Ohio, averaged between 18 and 19 mpg.
I bought mine basically for a cruiser to take to car shows. Have already won one trophy.
It has the 400 engine. Runs great. Has 111k miles on it, but still runs like new.
The only thing that does not work is the cruise, and I am in the process of taking car of that minor problem.
I am well satisfied. I have owned Cadillacs, Mercury Grand Marquis, but never a car as nice and luxurious.
It also has an upgraded stereo, but I have the original 8 track quadraphonic. And an extra clock and vacuum motors for the head lights that are in working condition, as well as the original radio bezel, so the stereo can be put back in to original condition.
Is it for sale? Not only no, but *&%% no.
Larry.
My 79 TC has the 351-400, original w/2bbl, now Edelbrock and Holley 750. Need headers that will fit. My shade-tree mech beat the crap out of a set of Hookers, after three tries... he gave up. I'm getting the feeling that the only way is to have them custom-made. I want 3" with H crossover.
I am seriously contemplating removal of the vinyl section of the roof and making it a Ranchero TC. Sort of a Cabriolet style... with roof over the front seat positions, partition and 3/8" Lexan "Barracuda" style removable hardtop.
Any thoughts?
Yeah, I have some thoughts...
If you want a loud truck, go buy a truck.
If you want a Ranchero, go buy a Ranchero.
You shouldn't gut a beautiful car like that for some half-cocked custom job that will probably be done with lots of bondo and little skill involved.
And just so you know, I am not some old man, I am a 26 year old lead technician for a dealership who owns 7 Lincolns of the Mark series from 1971-1979. None of them sound like a truck, but they all have had some mods done to the engine. the trick is to do it in a way that is tasteful to the car. You can modify all you want as long as you understand that it is a LINCOLN, and there are some things that shouldn't be done
Poor car...
I am miserable. My car has been sitting outside since Spring with a destroyed engine wiring system. I don't know what to do, does anyone know any places in the Saskatoon, North Battleford, Lloydminster Saskatchewan Canada area? I'm getting close to giving up hope.
"destroyed engine wiring system"
Spark-plug wires, battery cables, etc? Go to your nearest autoparts store to pick these items up, if you're able to install them yourself. The old Lincolns are easy to work on and aren't filled with electronics like the newer ones...
I have a Lincoln Continental Town Coupe 1978 with 400 cu.in. It needs new shocks. I am just wondering which one would I buy: standard shocks or gas shocks. Which ones do you have and is there any big difference?
Matti,
Finland, Europe.
To the most recent comment:
As all shocks are filled with a type of gas, so I am assuming you mean regular shocks or "air" shocks. I have Monroe Sensetrack shocks(regular shocks) on my 78 Mark V and I am very happy with them, I have a smooth ride as well as decent handling (As decent as handling can be on a 4300 lb car, LOL). You can pick them up at any major parts chains, or if you want original equipment, you can go with Lincoln Land out of ClearWater FL.
I wouldn't go with air shocks because you have to do some modifying to run an air line up to the trunk to place a valve stem for adjustment. Seemed like too much of a pain for something I didn't really need. But it's all in what you perfer. Air shocks do give you a little smoother ride and come with the ability to adjust rear ride height, but regular shocks are just bolt on and go (with a little alignment adjustment of course)
M.O.C.
Issue is, I don't get fully licensed until December. I'm only 15, and I have no money. I live a good 9 miles from anywhere so I can't get a job and my parents want nothing to do with this car. and, yes cables, sparkplugs, everything, eaten right through by a rat. It ate through the plastic into the copper... and kept going into the copper.
"Issue is, I don't get fully licensed until December. I'm only 15, and I have no money. I live a good 9 miles from anywhere so I can't get a job and my parents want nothing to do with this car. and, yes cables, sparkplugs, everything, eaten right through by a rat. It ate through the plastic into the copper... and kept going into the copper."
Do you have any relatives that could help you out? Consider doing some odd jobs for people in the meantime, to get some cash.
Nah, every one I know thinks I should junk it and gets something else, even my grama who gave me the car. They all hate it.
I believe an old Japanese proverb fits your situation best.
"When you reach the last page, close the book."
If you have no money, no family members willing or able to help, and no prospects of making money for the old car, then maybe its time to follow the advice and get something newer. Sorry but it is what it isn't.
The sad part is I know it's true, but I just can't, I love that car so much. I've dreamed about it since I was little, and I was basically messing myself with joy when I heard grama and grampa still had it somewhere. All I can do right now is hold out until I can start going on it again.
OK, tell you what, E-mail me a complete list of problems with your car and maybe I can give you technical help in properly diagnosing those issues so when you DO have money to buy parts, you buy the right stuff the first time. (I restore Mark III's, IV's, and V's) My email is Miketastic1982@yahoo.com. I might even have some of the parts you need and possibly can make a deal on em'.