Projects Diamond in the rough... 1954 Lincoln Capri

Look in late 50s and early 60s Ford big trucks and school buses as some had the Lincoln Y blocks too,57 was the last year for the car to get that motor but they used them in the big trucks up to around 64 like with the Ford y block.

 

I had a 54 I sold to a friend. Still have some parts. Lemme know if you need stuff! Great looking cars....

 

Very cool, I really like the 54 lincolns. Good luck and have fun!

 

Those seats look as comfy now as the day they were tailored! No mouse nests or anything.I never find anything with salvageable upholstery. I sympathize with you on getting it running quickly, one cars are apart and up on stands, they tend to stay that way.

 

Cool project. Ill be watching this build.

 

Thank you jagman... I will look for it.. my seats could use some help

 

Thanks i will keep you in mind

 

Well i will try and turn wrenches as much as I can but this is also a learning process too! I plan on learning a lot but its my boyfriend who really knows what he is doing, and he is slowly teaching me. I have learned so much so far so I am really excited.

 

That is a nice find. I can't believe how clean that dash is. Can't wait for updates!!!

 

Those '52 thru '55's are awesome cars one of my favorite cars.
Good luck and like everyone said "keep us posted".

 

Wow, that's an awesome lincoln I started liking them when i had my 77 lincoln mark v. Can't beat the quality of them.

good luck with it, and please, for the love of god, do not put a small block chevy in it!

 

Always liked the mid 50's Lincolns. Here's a couple I had saved for inspiration.

 

Thank you. I really like that red one with the cool caps...

 

a friend kims lincoln. I love them lincolns.

 

That body style is real similar to the 55 56 Mercurys. below is a pic of a real clean 55 Merc and my 56 project

 

Thats a 55? Thats real nice.. Idk if I would want my car pink but mine will be on the ground or almost on the ground like that!!!
Thanks for sharing

 

Man your 55 merc was in rod and customs so cool!! mine wont be that nice lol thanks for sharing... I love the color by the way

 

Very nice find, looks like a rock solid project. Keep us posted!

 

Great car / project / owner! Keep the updates coming...

RGG

 

always like the 52-55 linc,s here.s 2 the blue one is for sale good luck with yours
looks like a great start opps the pink ones a ford

 

Great project. The 54 Lincoln Capri is my favorite car. I had one years ago and had to sell it but as fate has it the guy that bought it just called me wanting to sell it back to me. It is a project like yours and seeing yours got me all excited to go get mine back. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Just got a new Kanter catalog and they have front disc brake kits and front suspension rebuild kits for the 54 Lincolns now. Might be a place to check out for parts down the road.

 

that lincoln is really clean and i love the color!! mine is gonna go blue with a silver flake roof

 

Thanks you. I will update as much as possible and thanks for the info it may come in handy!!

 

I love where this build is going. Please get the Connolly hide food, it is the most amazing product for leather ever concieved. Kim's sweet ride is sure some inspiration. So happy to see another gal in the car game, you are a beautiful addition. Best wishes on the project. ~sololobo~

 

Love girls and Capri's.........looks like it will be a good one. Welcome.

 

I do know a guy in Kansas City that has a good original 54 Lincoln motor and trans. It is a long way from you but if you are interested shoot me a message.

 

well thanks sololobo and i am deff. going to get the connolly hide food...

 

thanks for the info if our stuff ends up blowing I might have to give you a call..

 

We went to the Mobtown Greaseball, there was a lot of cool cars and got to talk to a lot of cool people. I highly enjoy that show.. plus the food is always good !!

 

I totally agree......
The lines on the those cars and the big Lincoln Y-Blocks are awesome.......