Custom Lincoln Continental

[Paul Payne]

This has been one that has been kicking around for awhile. Mating a sectioned Deuce grille to the front end. The rear is an old continental kit with a Corvette ZR-1 rear valence.

[espo]

Fitting front end treatment. Better than using an old Edsel grill for sure. 

[Paul Payne]

David, I wanted a bit more of a classic front end, and what more fitting than a classic Deuce grille?

[stitchdup]

it kinda has an imperial look to it with the more pronounced grille

[Paul Payne]

Added in the headlights, again from a ZR-1 Corvette. Did some sanding to begin reducing the heaviness of the rolled pan.

[Paul Payne]

Progress! 600 cubic inch, 1000 hp, dohc, double supercharger engine with dual 4bbl carbs! interior done, chassis being paint detailed, wire wheels, body work nearly done- just some refining to accomplish. This will be my first airbrushed model- kandy metallic black!

[RW033]

What putty and primer are you using?

[Paul Payne]

Ryan, I am using automotive one part red putty in the tube and Testors flat black for primer. My go to for years. Putty doesn't seem to shrink once dry- at least not yet!

[ea0863]

Now that it's in primer, the lines are really looking sharp. To my eyes, it has a bit of a Facel Vega vibe about it - which I love!

[rickcaps55]

I like where your going with this one and that back end that is perfect.!!!

[Starwulf]

What all did you use to make that engine? It's a looker.

[Paul Payne]

Started with the Monogram 427 side oiler, added dohc heads from a Corvette, a Viper transmission, and two blowers from the AMT 57 Chevy.