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1954 Ford F100 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap
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1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000

February 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis donor acquired for $500. [More…]
Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale
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Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that full custom classic or vintage car look. [More…]
Golden Sahara ~ The $1 Million Show Car
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Golden Sahara ~ The George Barris Built $1 Million Show Car

October 29, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Hidden from public view for over 50 years, the Golden Sahara was one of America’s most famous cars back in the early 60s. [More…]
Antique Car Auction In Old Illinois Ford Dealership
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Antique Car Auction In Old Illinois Ford Dealership ~ Zephyr, ’36 Roadster

September 21, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Matt from Iron Trap Garage spotted an awesome auction at an old Ford Dealership in Illinois filled with early Ford and Lincoln parts. [More…]
Insane Lincoln V-12 Lucite Steering Wheel Transformation
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Insane Lincoln V-12 Lucite Steering Wheel Transformation

January 19, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Matt from Iron Trap Garage bought a Lincoln Continental V-12 steering wheel. Follow along as this rough steering wheel is returned to its former glory. [More…]
Redesigning the 1965 Lincoln Continental into a Modern Car
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Redesigning the 1965 Lincoln Continental into a Modern Car

September 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Lincoln Continental started its life as a personal prototype vehicle for Edsel Ford in 1939. In this video, TheSketchMonkey redesigns it into a modern-looking automobile… [More…]
1966 Lincoln Continental
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700HP Shelby GT500 Powered 1966 Lincoln Continental Build

July 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The guys at Divers Street Rods have taken two iconic Fords separated by about 50 years and joined them together into one gorgeous creation. [More…]
1962 Lincoln Continental ~ Executive Demo
Rides & Roadkillers

1962 Lincoln Continental ~ Executive Demo

March 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The original Continental sold to his grandfather as a new car was in fact a used car, which was replaced with an “executive demo”. [More…]
1949 Lincoln Lead Sled / 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Body Swap Build
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1949 Lincoln Lead Sled / 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Body Swap Build

January 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We took an 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, hacked it up to fit a 1949 Lincoln body – we used the entire chassis with heat, AC, cruise control. [More…]
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Dozens of Classic Cars Saved From Collapsed Barn Up For Sale

November 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs
An amazing collection of classic cars is for sale after the barn they’d been stored in collapsed and its owner passed at the age of 100. [More…]
1965 Lincoln Continental RestoMod Build
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1965 Lincoln Continental RestoMod Build

November 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This 1965 Lincoln Continental was purchased on eBay sight unseen and became a lesson in why not to do that. Here’s the full build. [More…]
Ventura Nationals 2018 - Drive-Ins
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Ventura Nationals 2018 Drive-Ins and Downtown Cruise Night

September 7, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The Ventura Nationals (once known as ‘The Primer Nationals’) is one of the biggest traditional hot rod 7 rockabilly car show events in SoCal. [More…]
Junkyard Engines - The Ultimate Score
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How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine

June 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs
A guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom cars and trucks. [More…]
10 Best Hot Rods for 16-Year Olds
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10 Best Hot Rods for 16-Year Olds

June 8, 2018 Roadkill Customs
From clones to odd-ball models, here are 10 cool car ideas to get you thinking, each of which could be pulled off on a 16-year-old’s budget. [More…]
Decoding Ford Motor Company Part Numbers
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How To Decode Ford Part Numbers

February 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to decode Ford Motor Company part numbers, including both American made parts and Australian made parts. [More…]
Concept Cars & Design

Classic Vehicle Identification Sheets

February 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Vehicle and model identification illustrations for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Desoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Hudson, Kaiser, and more… [More…]
Wheel Tire and Fender Fitment
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Wheel, Tire and Fender Fitment Calculator

January 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Wheel and Tire Technical Information – Calculate Wheel Fitment, Tire Stretch and Rolling Radius. Includes Speedometer Error Calculator. Play with specs, try different settings and combinations, compare results… [More…]
1946-53 American Classic Car Technical Sheets
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1946-53 American Classic Car Technical Sheets

September 16, 2017 Roadkill Customs
View exploded diagrams of major body parts, OEM part numbers, and frame dimensions. 1946-49 models also include electrical wiring diagrams. [More…]

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