1977 Towncar Resto mod! by sauceman

By diyauto
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2 minute(s) of a 216 minute read

7-20-2014

7-20-2014


Thanks!


When the time comes for the door mods there will be lots of photos for sure, hopefully to help any others that want to do it.


Getting the engine closer to finishing the engine.






Setting the backlash for the differential.




Got a good pattern.




I drilled and tapped a 3/8th pipe thread hole for the vacuum fitting as the Edelbrock intake came with it blanked off.


Going to install the centre section tomorrow and then button up the rear diff and then I can start running the brake and fuel lines.


7-22-2014


Finished with the transmission cross member,




All cleaned up. First step was the scraper for grease/oil then wipe with solvent, wire wheel and sandpaper. 

Blow off with air and then coat with rust convertor.




Primer.




Tremclad semi-gloss.




Thinking of using these plates.




Still a few baggies to go through â˜º




Getting ready for the engine - transmission mating ritual.



Comments

You're really making me miss the '78 Town Coupe I had 30+ years ago.

Posted by Old_Busted_Hotness on 4/26/23 @ 2:45:42 AM

They were huge! My dad had one. 👍

Posted by Diggymart on 1/24/23 @ 5:47:46 AM

Absolutely LOVE this build diary. Read the whole thing top to bottom! Can't wait to see the fully finished project. I sold my Road Runner convertible a while back and now I'm looking for a 1977 or 76 LTC to resto-mod and drive wheels off of! Also following you over at the Lincoln forum.

Posted by mannye on 12/2/18 @ 11:21:02 PM