StevenGuthmiller Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) I've been putting off this project long enough, but I'm kind of in the mood for another big finned curbside build. With other things going on in my life right now, I just don't feel like biting off a build with an engine & all that. I've had this kit lying around for probably over 20 years. Had all the chrome re-done years ago, & fairly recently, I picked up a hardtop for it, which is what I really wanted to build, so, away we go! There was some body damage from skirts & louvres, but don't let the putty fool you, it's all pretty minor. I'm trying to decide between a couple of colors I have laying around. It will either be a medium metallic brown reminiscent of '60 Lincoln "Rose Glow", or a darker metallic green fairly close to "Deerfield Green". I'm leaning towards the brown as I think a more "formal" color would better suit a Lincoln. Steve Edited April 14, 2015 by StevenGuthmiller
High octane Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Looks like you're off to a good start on that Continental Steven. I have a convertible kit in my "stash" that I hope to build some day along with many other kits.
charlie8575 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 I just picked up a '60 for a good deal at MassCar. It needs a windsheild frame and some chrome, along with a general total rebuild. Sitting in the freezer now in an attempt to debond it. I found a really nice '60 in what I think is Electric Blue. As horrid as it might sound, it actually looks quite sporty in an elegant way. I'll see if I can find the link again. Charlie Larkin
taaron76 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Steve, you are a machine! Can't wait to see this build from start to finish. TIm
gtx6970 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Wow. Very cool. I just picked up a 60 Lincoln for myself this past weekend . ( yes its a convertible) I'll be watching this one closely Edited April 14, 2015 by gtx6970
disabled modeler Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 I just picked up a '60 for a good deal at MassCar. It needs a windsheild frame and some chrome, along with a general total rebuild. Sitting in the freezer now in an attempt to debond it. I found a really nice '60 in what I think is Electric Blue. As horrid as it might sound, it actually looks quite sporty in an elegant way. I'll see if I can find the link again. Charlie Larkin I have one too Charlie...its molded in blue a HT with a metal chassis but the roof part is shot....think its a promo?
gtx6970 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 I have one too Charlie...its molded in blue a HT with a metal chassis but the roof part is shot....think its a promo? If it's a metal chassis plate,,its a dealer promo. If its warped , its a dealer promo.
peekay Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Looking forward to this, Steve! As you saw, I just got a '59 HT, but I also have an unbuilt '59 convertible which I bought 25 years ago. That more 50s Lincolns haven't been kitted seems like a missed oportunity.
slusher Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Another classic master piece on the way. Looking forward to it Steve...
misterNNL Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Nice to see another survivor being brought back to life.Those were simply massive cars.
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 One of these days!!!!!!!! They were surely some tanks! I believe I heard somewhere, one of the longest cars ever produced. But there's just something about this body style that grabs me. I don't know why...... Steve
gtx6970 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 What's not to like. ... It's big. It's flashy. With lots of chrome. I remember as a kid the man on the end of my street had one. It was dark red......and back then I thought it was oh so ugly. (I was about 10 or so ..no idea what year it was ) But......now I really like them I think it's the unique look of the grille and rear bumper..
disabled modeler Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 If it's a metal chassis plate,,its a dealer promo. If its warped , its a dealer promo. I thought it was Bill....molded in blue body is not too bad off but the roof part is shot...be nice to find a kit part for it...it still has the hood ornament.
jbattersby Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Such a great design, looking forward to more pics!
misterNNL Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Seeing it without the top,looking at those pointy rear fins and agressing front quarter panels the term "starship"comes to mind.Lowered sporting just the right bubble top.......hmmmmm
howsthat1959 Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 They were surely some tanks! I believe I heard somewhere, one of the longest cars ever produced. But there's just something about this body style that grabs me. I don't know why...... Steve I own a 1960 Lincoln convertible and it truly is a big car (but surprising easy to drive). There are longer cars (Cadillac and Lincolns from the 70's with 5 mph bumpers). But the 58-60 Lincolns are by far the biggest unit body cars ever made.
Mike Chernecki Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) This is a picture of a local car, actually I think the guy has two of these. The color is awesome and even more so in person. Edited April 16, 2015 by Mike Chernecki
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