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Post by Phil on Apr 27, 2011 13:34:57 GMT -5
 A little more than 4 score and 7 days ago we lost my father to a sudden heart attack. I offered my mother a price for his Lincoln Continental. I might use it since it does get better gas mileage than my truck, and with 3 kids a truck can be unhandy and my wife's car is not always available so perhaps I could use a 2nd vehicle for myself especially if I didn't have to spend 35k to get it. My mother said she doesn't know how much she would like from me just yet but I can register it and insure it now and we will come to an amount later. So I guess I'll use it for now. I would still probably take my truck to work but this might come in handy. I might do a video this weekend with the Lincoln I'll see how it is in terms of time. The above picture is not the actual car, I google searched 1 the same color for since I didn't have a picture handy to upload. And I dont care to walk outside and take a picture just for the discussion. Maybe Jason will get it in a couple years. |
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Post by Demona on Apr 27, 2011 14:04:27 GMT -5
That's a nice one! It would be a good idea to use that since gas is so terrible.
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Post by Classicblast on Apr 28, 2011 0:17:50 GMT -5
Oh yes Phil. On behalf of my family Thunderbird, and I in this case my natural family not in this instant my marriage acquired family, you are finally seeing the light moving into a Ford product.
You are becoming pretty executive now becoming a 3 vehicle family.
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Post by Mahnarch on Apr 28, 2011 1:49:34 GMT -5
Those are a sweet ride but, I warn you; they can also be quite expensive to repair.
Does it still have the original air ride or has it been converted to the gas shock/strut suspension?
If it still has air ride, don't jack up a tire without turning off the system's switch in the trunk. You can end up blowing out an air bag.
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Post by Blastgirl on Apr 28, 2011 2:41:19 GMT -5
That's a sweet ride. ;D Its a way of maintaining something that belonged to your Dad and keeping it going too.
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Post by Phil on Apr 28, 2011 13:43:24 GMT -5
As far as I know it has the original suspension. It has a few miles on it my dad was never hesitant to drive. Its a V8 and it gets about 20-23 miles a gallon on its recorded average.
Classic, I was never a die hard Chevy guy. I just happened to buy a Chevy truck because that's what I've had good luck with. My dad's 95 F150 has about 200k on it and still purrs like a kitten. The truck I drive at work is about a 1991 F350 Dual wheeled crew cab. I have done youtube blogs in it. Its a great truck too. I never doubted Ford quality.
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Post by Kimm on Apr 30, 2011 11:32:41 GMT -5
If it gets such good gas mileage come pick me up and take me to Sears.
Just teasing I have to go to Sears and dont feel like moving.
Im tired. I would take about 10 hours to get from Pennsylvania to here. ;D
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Post by Jason O'Lewa on May 1, 2011 16:22:39 GMT -5
i might get that car
i am saving money whenever I can its a real nice car
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Post by Phil on May 3, 2011 12:56:07 GMT -5
i might get that car i am saving money whenever I can its a real nice car You'll have to behave yourself but that's a possibility. |
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Post by Classicblast on May 3, 2011 23:22:14 GMT -5
I probably already said this but you get my seal of approval so would Thunderbird since you've come to Ford country.
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Post by Phil on May 4, 2011 13:40:14 GMT -5
I am keeping my Chevy truck for sure.
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Post by weasel2htm on May 6, 2011 7:56:15 GMT -5
I'm keeping my Chevy too (but my GMC is still for sale)
That Lincoln should be a sweet ride.
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Post by Blastgirl on May 7, 2011 2:02:14 GMT -5
I might have to get something new. A four door. I have a Monte Carlo. (I'm Married to Classic we're not blood relatives) so when you wonder how a Family Member of Classic's has a non-Ford that's the explanation. We have looked at four-door models probably a Ford in the near future though.
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Post by Jersey on May 9, 2011 10:07:28 GMT -5
Lincoln's are pretty good vehicles. I once puttered around in a '94 Mark VIII that had a big V8 engine in it. It was like driving a rocketship because it was fast and sat low to the ground. Gas wasn't too bad either.
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Post by Phil on May 9, 2011 12:48:11 GMT -5
Here's the video I said I would shoot with the car.
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Post by Classicblast on May 10, 2011 1:40:26 GMT -5
That's a very nice car. I liked how you pointed out the non digital clock both on the car's dash and your watch are very elegant.
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Post by Phil on May 10, 2011 13:01:13 GMT -5
Isn't that funny how we come full circle? It was once a special feature to see a digital clock. Now that has become the norm and its stylish to see a traditional round clock.
The seat moves back when you turn it off, and forward when you start it. The only feature I don't care for is the mirrors angle down when you put it in reverse. I'd rather they just stayed put. I don't need any help backing up. I have my camper trailer hooked to my truck and back it up a driveway and into a garage. I don't need any help backing up a Lincoln sedan. But that's how it goes.
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Post by Classicblast on May 14, 2011 22:49:19 GMT -5
I had to text my brother to tell him you have acquired a Ford product we're both delighted. I dont have much of a life I guess.
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