She’s got 12 cylinders and uses them all, she’s got over drive and she just won’t stall! You’re gonna drive me to drinkin, if you don’t stop drivin that Hot Rod Lincoln! LOL 😂 👍
That is a nice car. I'm a bit of a purest. If it's a Ford you put a Ford motor in it. But here it's a Ford the Mopar motor in it I'll give. But yeah beautiful work underneath for the time. I guess that's what they were doing but it's a beautiful car. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
Pretty interesting, thanks for sharing. I remember helping my father graft a Datsun truck front frame to a Ford Anglia. We fitted a Buick nailhead and a shortened 6 lug Dana 44. Never got it finished though. He got hurt when a truck tire blew up on him and I joined the Army. Oh the things that where done with acetylene torches and a stick welder.
Cool story! Today if your tig welds don't look like a stack of dimes it's considered a hack job. This car was a good little reality check for me. It's hard to argue with close to 40 years of service for its owners and the guys that built it.
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 tig welders never worked on a farm and had to weld through cow poop and rust. Tanks and ships are/were built with stick welders.
Very cool car! I fully expected to see a 350 Chevy under the hood, or maybe a nice flathead V12. A Mopar 383 is not only unusual, but an excellent choice for an engine/trans/rear axle/suspension that is proven reliable and powerful. Kiwi, you say the car wanders, but it seems to me that Mopars of the 60s and 70s did that when new!
I consulted my 1963 Floyd Clymer book; The Lincoln Continental, for 1948 it indicates two simple model names, coupe and cabriolet. Some Lincoln Literature refers to earlier 1940 to 1942 models as Continental Club Coupe. Fun fact; the 1948 Lincoln Continental is the last car considered to be a Full Classic by the CCCA (Classic Car Club of America) - I think they received that designation in 1951 or 1952. They have been considered beautiful and collectible virtually since new - but their original V12 was their Achilles heel. Even early members of the LCOC (Lincoln Continental Owner's Club) were engine swapping them in the 1950's, often with then new OHV Lincoln V8's. The V12 was known for overheating, sludge buildup, and relatively short life before needing an overhaul. Probably related to their very low production numbers, they were largely hand assembled. It was a halo car for Lincoln, but not really a profit maker. So much hand labor went into each Continental that its price increased by 60% from 1942 to post war production in 1946. It was still likely a financial loser for Lincoln. This is a neat example Kiwi, especially the beautiful custom interior.
Imagine trying to restore a car like that! The parts alone are so rare you would need to work on everything you have! It’s not like Mustang, Camaro, 57 Chev…parts you can order and replace…. Respect to who ever did that restoration 👍🏻
@@mexicanspec Yes for drivetrain but I was thinking more about the panel work! I don’t think you can find replacement panels new for that like you can for say a Mustang or a Camaro… so respect the work that goes into rare cars like this…. More hours and way more effort spent in restoring it
Yes sir by today's standards this would be considered a sub-par update on the front clip and rear suspension upgrades, but it was what people had at the time. And of course with our computerized design techniques and our use of upgraded welding techniques these shops can produce more professional work, but as you pointed out for the time of conversion this is a fundamentally sound conversion and is a real for runner to the resto-mods we now see. I would not even be afraid to drive that vehicle cross country myself.🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍
There were a few Lincoln V12's sold in NZ. A mate from decades back had a V12 in a Model A and another bloke I knew had a 33 coupe for a very short time powered by one. Would that be a volare front end? Lincolns are Semi -unibody so it must have been quite the job to achieve the result . The original Hot rod Lincoln was a Model A on part of a lincoln chassis. No thing of beauty going by the pictures of it, but the builder/Song writer ,Charlie Ryan drove it across the USA singing etc with it.
It's not going win a Ridler award but it's been getting it done for close to 40 years! If that doesn't tell you something you're not listening... thanks for watching!
Kiwi, you're going to drive me to drinkin' If you don't stop driving... 😁😁😁 Shame the flathead V12 is lost to the mists of time...but still a lovely car. Cheers, mate. 👍🥃🥃
That dashboard... WOW! Talk about Bling. I can see what you're saying about the restoration though. Kind of a hack job, but looks very sturdy & that's what matters. Besides, no one's gonna see the bottom of the car in most cases. When I saw the McIntosh amps in the back, I knew someone loved the best of the best. Those are the bee's knee's. Just another super cool old car. Thanks for sharing Kiwi.
Since most people won't see underneath it. As long as it's solid and looks and drives good. Who cares how they built it. If I was building something like this at home. It would probably look similar underneath. But it's done right
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Because according to them a Classic car is pre-war. This car was so special it was recognized as a classic. Not this one though.
My uncle had a 46 Lincoln convertible, that my mom drove to high school while my uncle served in the Korean War. She said aside from her 67 Buick wildcat that the v12 Lincoln was the fastest car she ever drove.
I would normally look down upon cutting and meshing the chassis but this is an exception. What a cool old car. Love the black piping on the beige interior. Makes it pop without looking tacky.
Quite a beauty Kivi. Your content is really becoming top notch buddy. Does doing the resto in that way hurt the value of the car? Probably,but she's a looker nonetheless. Cheers
Well your definitely looking rather regal driving that around. It looks a bit dodge underneath i wonder how that would go through a vin over here lol. 😁🇬🇸🤘
The difference between the work on this, where the restorer proudly located their plaque showing when it was done, what was done and who was responsible for it and that Mustang we won't talk about where they wanted to just get it out the door anonymously for maximum dollars... automotive chalk and cheese. Whoever did the Mustang not only lowered the bar, they lowered it so far they had to dig a trench.
The original 'hot rod Lincoln' was a Ford Model A with a Lincoln V12. BTW, if you don't want to end up like Sonny Corleone don't hand any toll takers a $100 bill.
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That is a beautiful Continental. Well built.
This channel is getting better in quality and content with every video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man that means a lot !!
True!!!
She’s got 12 cylinders and uses them all, she’s got over drive and she just won’t stall! You’re gonna drive me to drinkin, if you don’t stop drivin that Hot Rod Lincoln! LOL 😂 👍
You know of the 396 song 🎵 if didn't look it up 👍
@@steveib724 No actually I don’t, but I will look it up! 👍
@@Musclecar1972 ss 396 by Paul revere & the raiders lol ✌️
@@steveib724 I’ve never heard it, and I’m a relic from that era. LOL 😂
@@steveib724 I found it, I’ve never heard it before, I guess you learn something new everyday! 👍Thank You!👌
Kiwi when you open the hood I thought you were going to reveal a flat head V12, what a disappointment when I saw a modern V8.
Yeah I'm not sure about this one, it's a lovely car and it goes well but.......
Definitely a great older hot rod.
The sound of the doors closing!!!!SSWEET❤😁
Gentleman's hotrod for a classic gent. Cheers, Kiwi 🥝 🍻.
Cheers Mate!!
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160🥃🥃
Kevin is back!❤
This is right up my alley, super smooth, super luxe, scotch decanter in back.. I love this car!
😁👍😎
Hot rod Lincoln … still remember my dad saying hey listen to this song ! Memory lane 😎🍺🍺
Glad I gave you a Dad memory!!🥃🥃
That is a nice car. I'm a bit of a purest. If it's a Ford you put a Ford motor in it. But here it's a Ford the Mopar motor in it I'll give. But yeah beautiful work underneath for the time. I guess that's what they were doing but it's a beautiful car. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
What an amazing machine ! I love it !
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!
Nice looking ride!!!
It really is !
Pretty interesting, thanks for sharing. I remember helping my father graft a Datsun truck front frame to a Ford Anglia. We fitted a Buick nailhead and a shortened 6 lug Dana 44. Never got it finished though. He got hurt when a truck tire blew up on him and I joined the Army. Oh the things that where done with acetylene torches and a stick welder.
Cool story! Today if your tig welds don't look like a stack of dimes it's considered a hack job. This car was a good little reality check for me. It's hard to argue with close to 40 years of service for its owners and the guys that built it.
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 tig welders never worked on a farm and had to weld through cow poop and rust. Tanks and ships are/were built with stick welders.
Very cool car! I fully expected to see a 350 Chevy under the hood, or maybe a nice flathead V12. A Mopar 383 is not only unusual, but an excellent choice for an engine/trans/rear axle/suspension that is proven reliable and powerful. Kiwi, you say the car wanders, but it seems to me that Mopars of the 60s and 70s did that when new!
Beautiful car Kiwi Thanks for sharing this car!
Thanks man and thanks for watching!!
With the Mopar suspension in it, that Lincoln should ride extremely smooth. It's a nice cruiser that is rare and oozes class and luxury.
What a beautiful piece
Yes it is !!
I would not have built the car this way because I would never have thought about it. But there is a pretty car
Beautiful, all my yrs(30) of car shows in Nz n oz never seen one.
Wow what a beauty Kiwi, thanks for showing us such a great car when cars were made with pride.
Hey Kiwi, I can see you “Driving Mrs Daisy” in that car 😂
Definitely looks like a Mopar C body front sub frame and cross member
You bugger you are living the dream. Driving around in that beautiful Resto Rod.
There's worse jobs😬😎😁
Nice Lincoln coupe! They also made a club coupe in 1948. I like that! 👍
I consulted my 1963 Floyd Clymer book; The Lincoln Continental, for 1948 it indicates two simple model names, coupe and cabriolet. Some Lincoln Literature refers to earlier 1940 to 1942 models as Continental Club Coupe. Fun fact; the 1948 Lincoln Continental is the last car considered to be a Full Classic by the CCCA (Classic Car Club of America) - I think they received that designation in 1951 or 1952. They have been considered beautiful and collectible virtually since new - but their original V12 was their Achilles heel. Even early members of the LCOC (Lincoln Continental Owner's Club) were engine swapping them in the 1950's, often with then new OHV Lincoln V8's. The V12 was known for overheating, sludge buildup, and relatively short life before needing an overhaul. Probably related to their very low production numbers, they were largely hand assembled. It was a halo car for Lincoln, but not really a profit maker. So much hand labor went into each Continental that its price increased by 60% from 1942 to post war production in 1946. It was still likely a financial loser for Lincoln. This is a neat example Kiwi, especially the beautiful custom interior.
Imagine trying to restore a car like that! The parts alone are so rare you would need to work on everything you have! It’s not like Mustang, Camaro, 57 Chev…parts you can order and replace…. Respect to who ever did that restoration 👍🏻
I can't say the same thing. It is drastically disappointing it doesn't have its V12 engine.
@@mexicanspec Yes for drivetrain but I was thinking more about the panel work! I don’t think you can find replacement panels new for that like you can for say a Mustang or a Camaro… so respect the work that goes into rare cars like this…. More hours and way more effort spent in restoring it
@@jayweiss4378 I agree on the body work. I bet a younger guy owns it and has no respect for the old engine, which was glorious.
That car is so beautiful. It's so different from the "cookie-cutter" vehicles made today.
I hope air shocks ride better now than they used to. I thought shackles when you said raise it and saw what was there.
Beautiful car and with the Mopar upgrades it should be a good driver as well.
You're gonna drive me to drinkin if you don't stop driving that hot rod Linclon!
😁😁😎👍
In the song, he had put a Lincoln drivetrain in his Model A.
@@knowack2843 I know. But it's still funny and relevant.
Very nice Kiwi. Cheers😊
It's a god looking car!
Tells mr you're a good mechanic, that people who care for their cars, really trust
Kudos to the coupe.
Very impressive 😊
All you need now is the Panama hat and the Thomey gun and make some trouble. Nice car Kiwi.
The power train that they used totally shocked me. Cool stuff.
Looks amazing
That is one sweet car! The interior looks like a Rolls Royce! The the driveline should make it fun too!
Yes sir by today's standards this would be considered a sub-par update on the front clip and rear suspension upgrades, but it was what people had at the time. And of course with our computerized design techniques and our use of upgraded welding techniques these shops can produce more professional work, but as you pointed out for the time of conversion this is a fundamentally sound conversion and is a real for runner to the resto-mods we now see. I would not even be afraid to drive that vehicle cross country myself.🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍
She'd get you there I reckon !!
Oh my god it’s beautiful!
There were a few Lincoln V12's sold in NZ. A mate from decades back had a V12 in a Model A and another bloke I knew had a 33 coupe for a very short time powered by one.
Would that be a volare front end? Lincolns are Semi -unibody so it must have been quite the job to achieve the result .
The original Hot rod Lincoln was a Model A on part of a lincoln chassis. No thing of beauty going by the pictures of it, but the builder/Song writer ,Charlie Ryan drove it across the USA singing etc with it.
Every Continental kit produced emulated the original. Super nice old car, even if it has been restomodded.
Thank You Kiwi. Great as usual............Jay
Looks great. A rolling piece of art.
So cool thanks Kiwi
She Definitely needs a deeper tone horn. It sounded like a ford focus .👍 nice ride Kiwi.
I put Monroe Gas Magnum shocks all around on my van and now I feel like a King!
Great video (and a cool Lincoln!)....
Cool that it’s got the mopar big block.
Nice video, That car is beautiful. That's when a lincoln was a lincoln.🙂
What’s beautiful girl. I’m purchasing an original 1947 Plymouth Special next week. SO DAMNED EXCITED
This is the only way to do a mopar unibody to full chassis swap. They did a great job
It's not going win a Ridler award but it's been getting it done for close to 40 years! If that doesn't tell you something you're not listening... thanks for watching!
Such, an extravagant automobile. The paint, looked nice! Is, that a laquer cut, buff and polish? Since, its 1986.
Sweet!
😎😁👍
Kiwi, you're going to drive me to drinkin'
If you don't stop driving... 😁😁😁
Shame the flathead V12 is lost to the mists of time...but still a lovely car. Cheers, mate.
👍🥃🥃
Great video, great car you never see. Glad Kiwi Kev is back!
Thanks man and thanks for watching!!
Nice
Thanks man and thanks for watching!!
And not a microchip insight. Bellissimo!
"And I was drivin' that Model A".
Nice!!!😎👍😁
That dashboard... WOW! Talk about Bling. I can see what you're saying about the restoration though. Kind of a hack job, but looks very sturdy & that's what matters. Besides, no one's gonna see the bottom of the car in most cases. When I saw the McIntosh amps in the back, I knew someone loved the best of the best. Those are the bee's knee's. Just another super cool old car. Thanks for sharing Kiwi.
Since most people won't see underneath it. As long as it's solid and looks and drives good. Who cares how they built it. If I was building something like this at home. It would probably look similar underneath. But it's done right
Solid car that door sounded tight
When cars were built to run on dirt and gravel roads. 😎
This is the only post war car the Classic Car Club Of America recognizes as a Classic car.
Hmm. I wonder why that is??
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Because according to them a Classic car is pre-war. This car was so special it was recognized as a classic. Not this one though.
Kiwi, What car museum are you borrowing these beautiful works of automotive engineering from?
Back when American cars were...majestic. Sweet ride.
That thing is so obscure in styling, and all that excess makes it almost beautiful 😅
dont stop at the causeway. that's how Sonny got his...
Sill plate wide like a 63 galaxie. Thats a nice car all right.
I'd have to change that horn.
Damn thing woke me up😂🤣👍
Mcintosh stereo...very nice!
My uncle had a 46 Lincoln convertible, that my mom drove to high school while my uncle served in the Korean War. She said aside from her 67 Buick wildcat that the v12 Lincoln was the fastest car she ever drove.
You're going to need a bigger garage Kiwi if you keep bringing land yachts like this in! 😉
Nice!!
MoPower with a Mopar!
That's the one!!
Is that an otter hanging out on the armrest with you?
Kiwi don’t see that everyday I’ve never seen one of those here in San Diego . How much chrome does that have. Sweet Car. 👍
that shape is so similar to a bustleback never caught that
We need an origin story on Kiwi himself. Please.
@1:50 Did you hear how that door closed? Solid!
@5:53 Noticed right rear shock not attached on bottom.
Yeah she's a whole lot of American Iron!!
Yep!
I did that to measure the compressed length so I could order new shocks for it
She is a beauty. Must have been quite a head scratcher melding those cars together to build this Lincoln. Hats off to those guys.
A Bourbon then a Drive🤫
Just a little one 😬
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 My Father always ordered "2 fingers" but held his finger vertical.🤣
@@duckhunter8387 now that's funny😂🤣😂
I would normally look down upon cutting and meshing the chassis but this is an exception. What a cool old car. Love the black piping on the beige interior. Makes it pop without looking tacky.
Charlie Ryan originally did this it was a A with a V12 Lincoln at on time he sent me the tape and a note I still have can't find.
That's cool😎👍
Quite a beauty Kivi. Your content is really becoming top notch buddy. Does doing the resto in that way hurt the value of the car? Probably,but she's a looker nonetheless. Cheers
The Zephyr was Lincoln hotrod
Parts of it look s little bit like a Rolls-Royce
Well your definitely looking rather regal driving that around. It looks a bit dodge underneath i wonder how that would go through a vin over here lol.
😁🇬🇸🤘
Yeah, thats what i thought.
Continental trunk in the boot mate. lol
Just telling it how I see it bud....😁😎👍
Wow 👌🏼⛽️👍🏼
I love getting these odd ball ones in the shop !!
My fingers were crossed for the original Lincoln V12 engine. So sad. The tacky stereo system was a give away it was not original.
Yeah the big stereo didn't "fit" with car somehow .....
The difference between the work on this, where the restorer proudly located their plaque showing when it was done, what was done and who was responsible for it and that Mustang we won't talk about where they wanted to just get it out the door anonymously for maximum dollars... automotive chalk and cheese. Whoever did the Mustang not only lowered the bar, they lowered it so far they had to dig a trench.
Well said !!
Just a little reminder. Make sure gas peddle goes wide open unlike the Red Mustang.😮
Hello.
Just a Continental I think
Ok, wasn't sure 😎👍
The original hotrod Lincoln was a transplant into a model A roadster.
Diffidently a nice car. 🍻
One of kind!!
Looks like the fabricator didnt own a grinder to smooth things a bit lol,still a decent car..
I’m thinking’ that is Large Marges’ rich uncle?
LOL. Could be !!
That has a strange combination of prewar elegance and post war pizzazz. What would ‘48’s have looked like if ww11 hadn’t happened?
The original 'hot rod Lincoln' was a Ford Model A with a Lincoln V12. BTW, if you don't want to end up like Sonny Corleone don't hand any toll takers a $100 bill.