So I bought this car off of craigslist. The guy said $750, runs fine. I get there, it doesn't run,... at all,... and of course I still hand him the $750 and call a tow truck. 2 months later I finally get a chance to build on it. And now, with just a starter and a new carb, I have a running and fully functional 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV.
The exhaust rusted off the back of the car, so I cut it down to the collectors and added some side facing glasspacks. The cops have yet to pull me over for the 92dB exhaust system. And trust me, the 12mpg 460 has enough noise racketing your brain to make everyone stop and turn. That and the hideous puke green color of it.
Now I love Grassroots Motorsports Magazine. I make sure I grab every issue I can find. And I've always followed the racing scene and lead the most of my friends in with me. And a kid at my work (Space Coast Bullets, LLC) noticed the flashy photos and asked what it was all about. I told him I have interest in joining this years 2009$ Challenge with my Monte Carlo. He was extremely interested. So on we go and on we build.
We are at the point where we are almost finished with the projects and going to be posting the build sites soon. But I will inform you of this:
Due to financial circumstances, and bad engine parts, the Monte Carlo will not be joining us in our 2009$ Challenge.
The Lincoln took a step in to take it's place.
Now that should be a nimble autocrosser, see you at Gainesville
god speed, at least the drag section shouldnt be too hard for you
JThw8
SuperDork
7/9/09 10:13 p.m.
Our partner team ran a 73 on BABE and in the BABE v. Lemons drags.
I sincerely hope your car is in better shape than theirs. Theirs needs to experience the cleansing power of fire. I think it ran high 18s in the drags.
Lincoln sounds good. And I like the color.
alex
HalfDork
7/10/09 1:07 a.m.
God help me, I like that car.
Wasn't it Tattooedwelder that exploded his Challenger just days before the event? He copped a $500 Caddy four door and drove down from Canada for god's sake.
It's about the people, not the plastic trophy.
And put up a photo of the Lincoln!
Dan
I can't wait to see pictures of it participating. Should be most excellent. 
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/reader-rides/1428/
I'm missing the dumb part. Sounds like your going to have fun!
^^^^ no kidding, I am waiting for some one to enter a P71, has eny one done that yet??
Lesley
SuperDork
7/10/09 9:34 p.m.
That's so awesome. Reminds me of "Cannon". Anyone remember that show?
it was tatoo welder that gave me the idea to bring down my delta 88 in 2004 that was bone stock.....
Volksroddin wrote:
^^^^ no kidding, I am waiting for some one to enter a P71, has eny one done that yet??
does the Rat rod from 2 years ago count?
Posting up some pics today. Should be up soon. I can't seem to find that "Cannon" show everyone keeps talking about. I've heard of it alot, but can never find it.
