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Bojanglesworth posted:It does look pretty good from a distance, you're right. Lets see the up close. That rear panel looks worse in person, as there's also some crunching on the corner above the taillights, the trim is spotty the whole way around, and those wheels make me a little ashamed. 
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Reichstag posted:That rear panel looks worse in person, as there's also some crunching on the corner above the taillights, the trim is spotty the whole way around, and those wheels make me a little ashamed. I dig it, I would drive that poo poo all day.
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Reichstag posted:That rear panel looks worse in person, as there's also some crunching on the corner above the taillights, the trim is spotty the whole way around, and those wheels make me a little ashamed. There is so much meat on those tires it's distracting.
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Jul 8, 2012 21:42
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I love the wheels with decent profile tyres. Look far better than a lot of the rubber band crap about.
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Jul 9, 2012 01:53
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looks fine to me, but then again the smallest tire I own is 28" tall and 75% profile (p225/75r15), and the biggest is 46" tall and 85% profile (395/85r20)... I don't think I've worried about a pothole or speedbump in years. 
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Jul 9, 2012 02:38
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Did someone say worrying about a speedbump?
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Jul 9, 2012 03:36
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Did you lower it some more? Forums superstar goes sort of low in absolute shocker. HOW WILL AI REACT?!
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Jul 9, 2012 12:53
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Did somebody mention 75% profile tires? I'll play.
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Jul 9, 2012 15:03
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Steve McScene posted:Did you lower it some more? It has been this height for about two months or so now. I could go a little lower but there is no way I could drive. As it sits right now I get zero rubbing from the rims or tires, but under the car is pretty much on the ground.
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I just got my '64 Lincoln out of mothballs after 3 years. It was my daily driver until the timing chain went...and I am a bit of a procrastinator. I went through a very rough time of sitting and staring at it, apparently prefering to bemoan the fact that it wasn't running than to actually fix it and be happy again. Strange. Anyway, a couple months ago I started working on it again in earnest, fixed the engine and various other things, then began doing detail stuff. All I have left now is to replace a muffler that is getting too loud and upgrade to a dual pot MC (something I should have done ages ago) and it will be "perfect". And as a bonus, here is my grandmother's 1964 1/2 Mustang. About the same time I began with the Lincoln, she decided she wanted me to revive her car. It's been a lot more work because it had been sitting for 9 years (paint was wrecked, tires flat, everything needed something), but I think it is coming together nicely.  Mind you, before you start judging, these are being done to good driver quality. We don't show them or anything, we just really dig old cars.
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Jackie the Mick posted:I just got my '64 Lincoln out of mothballs after 3 years. It was my daily driver until the timing chain went...and I am a bit of a procrastinator. I went through a very rough time of sitting and staring at it, apparently prefering to bemoan the fact that it wasn't running than to actually fix it and be happy again. Strange. Anyway, a couple months ago I started working on it again in earnest, fixed the engine and various other things, then began doing detail stuff. All I have left now is to replace a muffler that is getting too loud and upgrade to a dual pot MC (something I should have done ages ago) and it will be "perfect". gently caress me.
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Hello Spaceman posted:gently caress me. I know. Everytime I look at it I wonder why I let it sit for so long instead of driving it...or having sex in, on, or with it on a daily basis. Y'know, car guy stuff. Here's another one, just 'cause. 
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Jackie the Mick posted:Here's another one, just 'cause.  That is a beautiful car.
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Jul 9, 2012 22:40
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I really like the hubcaps and whitewalls. Congrats on owning a lovely car man.
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Jul 9, 2012 22:52
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That is a positively fantastic car in the best color possible 
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Jul 9, 2012 23:40
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poo poo, if I wasn't driving that car for 3 years I'd use it as a bedroom. Such a beauty.
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After a series of unfortunate circumstances, I now own a 2002 Ford Focus ZTS 5-speed! I got it for $1500, all it needed was a new front right spring, 2 wheel bearings, and a coil pack. It's not a bad little car, and it has every possible option, leather, power sunroof, power everything, cruise etc. It's not a 330Ci, but it will do for now, at least it's got 3 pedals! Came with 15 inch wheels even though 16 is stock, but I think they look fine.
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Jul 10, 2012 00:25
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This is what the American Dream looked like in the late 60s. If I ever come across one and I have some extra money laying around, I will buy one and hire someone to drive me around in it. It's one of those cars that you can either drive or be driven in and still be noticed by everyone. I can only imagine how many people stop you on a regular basis when you were driving it and tell you that it's a nice car and also how many kids are in awe at the way the rear doors open.
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screenwritersblues posted:This is what the American Dream looks like. I agree.
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screenwritersblues posted:This is what the American Dream looked like in the late 60s. It still is the American Dream. At least for me. I've never owned anything but classic cars, so I am very used to people telling me I have a nice car (even if it isn't in very good shape at the time), or just coming up to me to talk about my car or cars in general. Many times it will be someone with a ridiculous story about something the supposedly had that to my knowledge never existed(my god, I have heard so many of these), but most of the time it is just someone who really admires cars and wants to compliment me on keeping mine running. As for the Linc specifically, this happens all the time. And yes, kids and adults alike LOVE the doors.
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Jackie the Mick posted:I know. Everytime I look at it I wonder why I let it sit for so long instead of driving it...or having sex in, on, or with it on a daily basis. Y'know, car guy stuff. I'm sorry but this is probably the best luxury sedan ever. Especially these days, since its practically slides down the road compared to everything else around it.
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Both cars are gorgeous, nice work. The '64 Continental has always been a favorite of mine, ever since I was 7 or 8 years old. I can't help but think that it would look better without the window tint. Nevertheless, it's beautiful.
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I absolutely love that lincoln. It's funny that it was billed late 1960s - talk about a forward looking design for 1961. Anyway my car is taking forever at the paint shop, it's been there since June 5 and these photos were taken today:    What recourse do I have if this guy goes over his cost estimate as much as his time estimate? AdmiralViscen fucked around with this message at 15:10 on Jul 11, 2012 |
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I rejoined the Jeep club after being away for 13 years when I bought my first one. First Jeep I ever bought and newest Jeep I just bought. 
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AdmiralViscen posted:What recourse do I have if this guy goes over his cost estimate as much as his time estimate? That's a worry. What does your contract say about the price (please say you have a contract of some type).
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Hi.  
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beauty.
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Jackie the Mick posted:I know. Everytime I look at it I wonder why I let it sit for so long instead of driving it...or having sex in, on, or with it on a daily basis. Y'know, car guy stuff. gently caress you man  I'll trade you my *anything*
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economic haircut posted:Wrapped in Matte White and Fake CF. Looks AWESOME! Looks kinda similar  : Previous owner took it for a ride off road. I got it from him, turned it Lambo Murci Balloon White. 19/20" HRE setup on Nitto Invo's. Worlds Fastest Viper convertible. Absolute blast to drive
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Absolute bad rear end car. The mid 60's lincoln will always be an iconic car. Awesome that you got it back up and running again. Being able to work on your own stuff makes it 10x more gratifying. What's the most common comment you get when driving it? Wouldn't surprise me if people have no idea about suicide doors.
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primaforce posted:Looks kinda similar You should get a better picture, balloon white looks awesome.
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mattfl posted:I rejoined the Jeep club after being away for 13 years when I bought my first one. So much pleather bra on that TJ.
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Das Volk posted:You should get a better picture, balloon white looks awesome. I agree. The shop that built the car, sent me this one day (No I don't own the flanking lambo's).  I'm not going to keep the car much longer. Will likely sell in the next 60 days or so. I'll get some nice pictures done prior to selling for sure.
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primaforce posted:Worlds Fastest Viper convertible. Fastest or Quickest? And how whichever, quantify, please.
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meatpimp posted:Fastest or Quickest? And how whichever, quantify, please. 1.4 60ft. 5.55@135 1/8 mile 8.57@157.9 1/4 mile 530", Striker Race Heads, 2 76mm turbo's, custom intake, billet everything, etc, etc 
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primaforce posted:1.4 60ft. 5.55@135 1/8 mile 8.57@157.9 1/4 mile Very nice. I read fastest and thought it was going to be a mile machine, which would put a huge load on the convertible top!
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loving awesome
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meatpimp posted:Very nice. I read fastest and thought it was going to be a mile machine, which would put a huge load on the convertible top! The fastest convertible is likely Hollywood's SRT vert down in texas. He's done the mile stuff, but with a hard top added to his car. I'm not sure who has the highest top speed with an actual soft top. I can tell you at 160, this car gets a little hairy. I'm not geared for the top speed stuff. To be honest, if I can't "win" at something, I don't want to do it. Nothing is going to mess with the UnderGround Racing lambo's or the FGT's that are out there right now. Vipers don't have transmissions that can stay together. Without it being a purpose built race car. I've always been into drag racing as I can still drive the car as a street car without issue.
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primaforce posted:1.4 60ft. 5.55@135 1/8 mile 8.57@157.9 1/4 mile Jesus.
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kylej posted:Jesus. This. That's brutal, do you have a full cage under the top?
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