'56 Lincoln custom

[pack rat]

I found this built-up ITC '56 Lincoln years ago and just had to have it.....but what to do with it?  Built out of the box it looks better than a Palmer kit, but that's about it.

A decent factory-stock build is pretty much impossible, but I figured if I could chop (or replace) the top it might make a nice curbside custom.

Digging through the parts department, I found a Monogram '59 Cadillac windshield frame and a cast-off AMT '57 Ford roof that looked so right that I had to take the plunge.  Just for fun I decided to try a Winfield-inspired paint job using Testors Boyds enamels I've had sitting around for years. 

It's far from perfect; the paint is a little uneven in spots, I didn't bother installing w/s wipers, vent windows etc, but it looks good on the shelf. 

          

[Ace-Garageguy]

Most excellent !!   

EDIT: I lucked into a resin repop of that some time ago. You've certainly provided inspiration as to what to do with it.

Edited February 26, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy

[Lobo2me]

Nice save! Very cool alterations and additions!!!!

[MeatMan]

Nicely done!

A lot of customs don't come with wipers, etc anyway.

[espo]

Amazing transformation. Sort of like a Caterpillar that becomes a Butterfly. The roof idea looks great, and the paint work really finishes the look. 

[papajohn97]

Amazing how much better this Lincoln looks with the grafted on Caddy window and Ford top, they really work with the lower lines on the side profile of this car. I can imagine this car cruising into Harvey’s Broiler in the late ‘50’s. Love it!

[Koellefornia Kid]

Looks great! I love the caddy windshield and the fade paint job!

[cobraman]

Fantastic job !

[bisc63]

Good save! Love that Caddy windshield; it works perfectly here. The swoopy lines give this model that sense of motion even sitting still. Paint is period-perfect for a classic kustom! Well done.

[restoman]

That's some very nice work.

It just look right.

[Kah puts]

NICE PAINT!

[Beamerman]

Very cool! Love that style

[Zippi]

That's a pretty slick looking ride.  Turned out nice.  Love that paint color.  Great build.  

[ChrisR]

COOL!!!

[crazyjim]

Fantastic save.

[carrucha]

Cool custom.  Nice job on the paint.

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Knox.Steve]

That's beautiful!!!

 

[thatz4u]

fantastic save on this car

[happy grumpy]

awesome transformation, great job on the mods and paint. Turned out great.

[slusher]

Gorgeous!

[Matt T.]

Outstanding build! Beautiful custom. 

[ybsluos]

Well done and gorgeous Mike.- Mark

[Mr. Metallic]

Stunning paint work on this, and the new top adds a graceful elegance to it.

[Chromecop]

Very nice save, well done !