Restoration Work
Mr. Brian Ventura, the former owner of my 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III, did a lot of restoration work after he bought the car - so there was not much left to do for me ;-)
In the 9 years Brian had the car, the following work has been done:
- rear brakes rebuilt,
- transmission rebuilt,
- new water pump,
- correct stainless steel exhaust system from Baker's Auto (another Lincoln restoration and parts company),
- NOS Ford A/C compressor and clutch - charged with R-12 freon,
- new heater core,
- engine removed,
- heads rebuilt with hardened valves and seats for unleaded gas,
- new headlight cover vacuum motors,
- front door window tracks cleaned and re-lubed,
- one new window motor (the right door),
- good used rear window motor assemblies installed (you have to completely remove the rear interior to replace those!),
- rebuilt steering gear,
- new correct size radial tires,
- engine painted and engine bay detailed and with all the correct decals, correct radiator hoses and clamps,
- new washer pump and reservoir,
- new correct battery cables and battery tray.
- A new headlight switch that I haven't installed.
- new speakers
- new inside rear view mirror
- new rubber bellows for the cruise control
- front seat got new foam underneath
- new alternator
- new carburetor
- new battery
Brian even went so far to have some minor things repaired after I already bought the car and before it was picked up. Try to find a seller who does such things for you! Thanks Brian!