1977 Towncar Resto mod! by sauceman

By diyauto
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4 minute(s) of a 216 minute read

4-11-2013

Yes that butyl can be messy LOL, but it cleans up nicely with lacquer thinner.



So anybody have any idea were this goes?




4-14-2013


Well here is the only rust issue around the back window, big relief!





Looks like there is two different pads under the vinyl, the center section is denser with the C pillars having a lighter "fluffier" material.





Removing the rear window.








Had a little two hour setback today  when the 1/4' socket I was using to remove the trim nuts above the wheel well decided to fall down between the outer fender and inner wheel tub. Had to remove the antennae and the fuel filler pipe, which led to dropping the tank. Then I had to shove a wooden wedge to have enough room to stick a magnet and remove said socket.





Also came across this sight after removing the trunk carpet;





Anybody repair this area before? And if so what was the method?



Total mouse body's so far 3


Ya ice storms suck! And I think I'm a founding member LOL, should write a book.


Today consisted of repairing the rear window defrost connections, since it was working this strip most likely came apart during the removal process;




Also removed the front seats and vacuumed the carpet, pretty good shape!




The worst part of the front seats, seam coming apart on drivers seat.




More pics here;


 http://s140.photobucket.com/user/Saucem ... t=3&page=1










4-16-2013


For you my U.N. friend I make good deal 


I'll try that when I get home as the photos are not on my work comp.




testing...




5-8-2013


Finally finished building an extra 10 x 14 shed to hold all the parts for the 77, 75 and a bunch of extras I had that came with the 75.




She's listing to port!



I think the old girl exceeded the load rating of my cheap wheel dollies!




I tend to get pretty anal and take things too far. So I expect to lift the body from the frame and totally go thru it.




Comments

You're really making me miss the '78 Town Coupe I had 30+ years ago.

Posted by Old_Busted_Hotness on 4/26/23 @ 2:45:42 AM

They were huge! My dad had one. 👍

Posted by Diggymart on 1/24/23 @ 5:47:46 AM

Absolutely LOVE this build diary. Read the whole thing top to bottom! Can't wait to see the fully finished project. I sold my Road Runner convertible a while back and now I'm looking for a 1977 or 76 LTC to resto-mod and drive wheels off of! Also following you over at the Lincoln forum.

Posted by mannye on 12/2/18 @ 11:21:02 PM