1965 Lincoln Continental

[mrmike]

My newest project, the '65 Lincoln Continental. The project will be painted with Dupli-Color Stellar Blue Pearl with a Semi Gloss Black or a grey interior and whitewall tires. I need something remotely familiar after the mess I create with my Ford GT.

[drodg]

I was a kid in 1965 when my rich friend's parents bought a new 1965 Lincoln hardtop.  The first car I had ever ridden in with a/c.  

[espo]

Convertible or Wagon body style? 

[Sledsel]

These are old simple kits that build up nicely. Good Luck with it!!!

[slusher]

A new build to follow!

Edited July 17 by slusher
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[bobss396]

I built the wagon version as a kid.

[Zippi]

Nice looking new project on the bench Mike.  

[mrmike]

Thanks everyone!  After the foul-up on my Ford GT body, I wanted something kind of different, but familiar.  I've had this kit for about 15 years and it seems simple enough, so it is on the bench. 

[mrmike]

On 7/14/2025 at 3:40 PM, espo said:

Convertible or Wagon body style? 

Sorry David.  I didn't mean to forget you.  Convertible!  Box stock with a wired engine!

[mrmike]

I assembled the wheels and tires after I painted the wheel backs. Then I added the core support and the firewall to the body. Now it is ready for a bath and some paint.

[Dragline]

A simple yet attractive kit when a little care is added. Watching 🍿

[mrmike]

Thanks Bob!  That's all this kit needs is a little TLC.

[mrmike]

The Lincoln has been painted and the chassis and motor have been assembled. Gosh!!! I even got the exhaust manifolds to line up with the exhaust pipes.

[meechum68]

Looking good man! I have a couple of these, watching to see how the old girl ends up.

 

[slusher]

Great work and progress, Mike!

[mrmike]

Thanks Michael and Carl!

[mrmike]

After looking at photos of the Lincoln crest, I drilled a hole in the hood for the crest and glued it in. There is no indication of the crest installation on the instruction sheet. The hood doesn't open now and I figured out why, there is a notch on the forward panel before the hood, above the grille and this is the mounting point of the crest. Damn instructions!

[slusher]

Really nice shade of blue!