1990 Lincoln Mark VII

EldoFan · 05-04-2008, 03:33 PM

First....what I 'traded up' from.....(1993 Ford Taurus GL 3.0)

Now.....the Mark (pics taken after a thorough wash)

5.0 liters of Detroit Goodness......

These things are a PITA to clean.....soon to be replaced by some mags (and new tires)

The Clarion deck included w/the car (want to swap this out for a Kenwood Excelon KDC-492)

The previous owner did a rather sloppy job wiring up his head unit....going to have to re-glue that strip of carpet on the passenger side of the console too.

PA Dweller · 05-04-2008, 04:11 PM

The car looks good for its age. How many miles does it have on it?

EldoFan · 05-04-2008, 04:25 PM

175,779 when I bought it

175,880 now (went back home this weekend.....50mi there/back = 100mi)

PA Dweller · 05-04-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EldoFan

175,779 when I bought it

175,880 now (went back home this weekend.....50mi there/back = 100mi)

I figured I was reading the odometer wrong, I originally thought it said 1.7 million miles. Must of been a decimal.

How does it drive? Any mechanical or electrical issues?

EldoFan · 05-04-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PA Dweller

I figured I was reading the odometer wrong, I originally thought it said 1.7 million miles. Must of been a decimal.

How does it drive? Any mechanical or electrical issues?

Other than the brakes/exhaust that I took care of this weekend, it drives beautifully.......the airbag suspension setup was replaced with regular coil springs which makes it a tad bit stiffer, but IMO, I really can't complain.

The ABS Control Module is shot....(is an issue on these cars...see my other thread)......would probably cost north of $2k to fix, but the brakes still operate a-ok.

PA Dweller · 05-04-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EldoFan

Other than the brakes/exhaust that I took care of this weekend, it drives beautifully.......the airbag suspension setup was replaced with regular coil springs which makes it a tad bit stiffer, but IMO, I really can't complain.

The ABS Control Module is shot....(is an issue on these cars...see my other thread)......would probably cost north of $2k to fix, but the brakes still operate a-ok.

Impressive, I feel your pain with the ABS. The ABS on our Accord went twice. Enjoy your new vehicle, it sounds like you have an excellent car.

rmodys · 05-04-2008, 05:29 PM

Looks really good in that colour, I love the way those wheel wells are cut.

BrickTamland · 05-04-2008, 06:06 PM

Nice looking car!

EldoFan · 05-04-2008, 06:15 PM

You would've had to have been in the backseat when my dad got in for his first ride......we turned on to a major street......the exhaust is rumbling (hadn't worked on it yet).....I stepped on it....exhaust roared......he turns to me and is like "My son's got himself a ghetto cruiser....."

Ehh....not quite pops, but I do have a pair of fuzzy dice waiting to go up once I glue the rearview mirror on

JBsZ06 · 05-04-2008, 08:04 PM

Great photos! Thanks for sharing..

Does your state require that the brakes (ABS) work or is that not a problem for passing inspection?

Does n't make sense to fix the abs at 2 grand...(OUCH)

Great car for 2 grand investment though..

Really great style!

Best of luck and have fun

EldoFan · 05-04-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JBsZ06

Great photos! Thanks for sharing..

Does your state require that the brakes (ABS) work or is that not a problem for passing inspection?

Nebraska, to my knowledge, doesn't have car inspections........

The side & interior shots are my favorites there

JBsZ06 · 05-04-2008, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the heads up about not having inspections.. in his home state..

I see more cool cars here in NJ sitting in driveways with failed inspections because it costs too much to fix some dumb @ss inspection issue

E. Haskell · 05-04-2008, 08:22 PM

Did you wash the engine bay? I'm not sure if you're supposed to on a car of that vintage, but it looks a little dusty in there.

EldoFan · 05-04-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by E. Haskell

Did you wash the engine bay? I'm not sure if you're supposed to on a car of that vintage, but it looks a little dusty in there.

No.....didn't do any washing.....

I should really get under there & clean out all the nooks & crannies carefully, but that strikes me as another afternoon-killer.......will have to wait on that

05-04-2008, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
EldoFan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Nebraska, USA Drives: '08 Malibu LT '94 Plymouth Voyager Posts: 4,887	1990 Lincoln Mark VII First....what I 'traded up' from.....(1993 Ford Taurus GL 3.0) Now.....the Mark (pics taken after a thorough wash) 5.0 liters of Detroit Goodness...... These things are a PITA to clean.....soon to be replaced by some mags (and new tires) The Clarion deck included w/the car (want to swap this out for a Kenwood Excelon KDC-492) The previous owner did a rather sloppy job wiring up his head unit....going to have to re-glue that strip of carpet on the passenger side of the console too. __________________ When you turn your car on....does it return the favor? Past Rides: '90 Lincoln Mark VII '93 Ford Taurus GL

05-04-2008, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
PA Dweller 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Valley, PA Posts: 3,571	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII The car looks good for its age. How many miles does it have on it? __________________ *Optional: Possible but not necessary; left to personal choice.* MEANING YOU DON'T PAY FOR IT IF YOU DON'T WANT IT. SO GET OVER YOURSELF. Learn the definition.

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EldoFan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Nebraska, USA Drives: '08 Malibu LT '94 Plymouth Voyager Posts: 4,887	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII 175,779 when I bought it 175,880 now (went back home this weekend.....50mi there/back = 100mi) __________________ When you turn your car on....does it return the favor? Past Rides: '90 Lincoln Mark VII '93 Ford Taurus GL

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rmodys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,499	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Looks really good in that colour, I love the way those wheel wells are cut. __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

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BrickTamland 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Posts: 4,650	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Nice looking car! __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Former: Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

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05-04-2008, 06:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
EldoFan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Nebraska, USA Drives: '08 Malibu LT '94 Plymouth Voyager Posts: 4,887	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII You would've had to have been in the backseat when my dad got in for his first ride......we turned on to a major street......the exhaust is rumbling (hadn't worked on it yet).....I stepped on it....exhaust roared......he turns to me and is like "My son's got himself a ghetto cruiser....." Ehh....not quite pops, but I do have a pair of fuzzy dice waiting to go up once I glue the rearview mirror on __________________ When you turn your car on....does it return the favor? Past Rides: '90 Lincoln Mark VII '93 Ford Taurus GL

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JBsZ06 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Drives: 2001 ZO6 TTP 224/224 114lsa Cam Pkg 396rwhp 380 rw Posts: 1,862	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Great photos! Thanks for sharing.. Does your state require that the brakes (ABS) work or is that not a problem for passing inspection? Does n't make sense to fix the abs at 2 grand...(OUCH) Great car for 2 grand investment though.. Really great style! Best of luck and have fun __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

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JBsZ06 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Drives: 2001 ZO6 TTP 224/224 114lsa Cam Pkg 396rwhp 380 rw Posts: 1,862	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Thanks for the heads up about not having inspections.. in his home state.. I see more cool cars here in NJ sitting in driveways with failed inspections because it costs too much to fix some dumb @ss inspection issue __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

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E. Haskell 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,096	Re: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Did you wash the engine bay? I'm not sure if you're supposed to on a car of that vintage, but it looks a little dusty in there. __________________

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