Thanks, I’ll have to look them up
Mark's Monster Garage....3800 sq ft
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casmurbax
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Hi Mark, glad you to hear that weathered the storm ok. Lincoln is looking like it is coming along nicely.
You missed a great show in Nashville. Looking forward to seeing your cars there next year or maybe even in Columbus.
You missed a great show in Nashville. Looking forward to seeing your cars there next year or maybe even in Columbus.
Swanny1953
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Mark, did I see your truck in Classic Truck Performance coverage of “Battle in Bama”? Hope you enjoyed the show. Vette and Lincoln are looking good!
Hey guys I wanted to give a good update on what’s happening around the garage. I have the Lincoln back from the interior shop and I couldn’t be any happier. It smells so nice with all the leather . I had the 2018 dodge challenger seats for the car and I got a little nervous but I think they turned out great I wanted a more modern looking car and I think these seats were perfect. The rear seat foam was removed from the seat frame and were recessed in the sub-box under rear seats. You can see the ports in one of the pictures. Mounted inside are 2 kicker 8” square subs. Wow they punch nice. I wanted a small controller and something blue tooth and I ended up getting a marine radio. The controller is mounted in the center console and is very discrete with a carbon fiber cover plate.. The subs have their own amps and it definitely rocks! I am definitely and loud music kind of guy.
The front dash is stockish’. I had the defroster vents scanned and printed so to finish out the defroster openings. We also mounted the photo cell in the defroster vents for the dusk to dawn headlight control. The wood grain surfaces on the gauge bezel and glove box were replaced with carbon fiber details. The gauges are courtesy of Dakota Digital and are electronic. The steering wheel was custom made by Sparc Industries.
I love the stitching in the seats as I think it’s a very classic look. The top is cloth made from Stayfast material. I think with the wheels, top and interior shads of gray it all ties in together well.
The front dash is stockish’. I had the defroster vents scanned and printed so to finish out the defroster openings. We also mounted the photo cell in the defroster vents for the dusk to dawn headlight control. The wood grain surfaces on the gauge bezel and glove box were replaced with carbon fiber details. The gauges are courtesy of Dakota Digital and are electronic. The steering wheel was custom made by Sparc Industries.
I love the stitching in the seats as I think it’s a very classic look. The top is cloth made from Stayfast material. I think with the wheels, top and interior shads of gray it all ties in together well.
zmotorsports
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That looks stellar. Love the contrast and how it all ties together. Great job. 
gilr
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Spectacular!
Swanny1953
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Mark, that is simply over the top stunning! Great work on pulling everything together - phenomenal vision!
I see the '63 on the lift in the background - how's it coming?
I see the '63 on the lift in the background - how's it coming?
Horror Business
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Yeah, the Lincoln pulled together very nicely! Love it. I would like to take a cruise in that. I forget, what did you end up with for the motor and ******?
slik560
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One exquisite interior!!
rattle_snake
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Lincoln came out incredible. So many details.... the stitching. Outstanding!
ambenz
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DEFINATELY...."CAR SHOW WORTHY".
It's evident you frequent the shows, this one should take best of show often!
Well done!
It's evident you frequent the shows, this one should take best of show often!
Well done!
Thanks so much! I am very pleased how it came together. I had a glitch to say the least when the well known body shop had my Corvette for 11 months. Not only that the workmanship did not meet my expectations. Its now at a shop where my main body guy works and we are now in control of the project. I was just at that shop this morning and i am extremely happy so we are back on track.
Homebody
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Absolutely Stunning Mark!!
I don't know how the hell you decide what you're driving each day, but you can't lose with any choice! Great job!!
I don't know how the hell you decide what you're driving each day, but you can't lose with any choice! Great job!!
Johnno
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looks fantastic! Bet its even better in person!
Biff Lungren
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Incredible.
Love that steering wheel!
Love that steering wheel!
Trapps
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Amazing craftsmanship following excellent design. You really blended old and new in a seamless manner. That carbon fiber does not look out of place on this 60's icon.
steves_001
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Beautiful Lincoln! Wow those seats! I’d fall asleep fast in something that comfortable!
Miss the Pontiacs
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That Lincoln is beautiful.
bugnut
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The Lincoln sure is looking super! Excellent attention to detail!
jon72vega
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That is BEAUTIFUL!Hey guys I wanted to give a good update on what’s happening around the garage. I have the Lincoln back from the interior shop and I couldn’t be any happier. It smells so nice with all the leather . I had the 2018 dodge challenger seats for the car and I got a little nervous but I think they turned out great I wanted a more modern looking car and I think these seats were perfect. The rear seat foam was removed from the seat frame and were recessed in the sub-box under rear seats. You can see the ports in one of the pictures. Mounted inside are 2 kicker 8” square subs. Wow they punch nice. I wanted a small controller and something blue tooth and I ended up getting a marine radio. The controller is mounted in the center console and is very discrete with a carbon fiber cover plate.. The subs have their own amps and it definitely rocks! I am definitely and loud music kind of guy.
The front dash is stockish’. I had the defroster vents scanned and printed so to finish out the defroster openings. We also mounted the photo cell in the defroster vents for the dusk to dawn headlight control. The wood grain surfaces on the gauge bezel and glove box were replaced with carbon fiber details. The gauges are courtesy of Dakota Digital and are electronic. The steering wheel was custom made by Sparc Industries.
I love the stitching in the seats as I think it’s a very classic look. The top is cloth made from Stayfast material. I think with the wheels, top and interior shads of gray it all ties in together well.
My dad had a '68 hardtop for a couple of years when I was a kid.
Boostingaz
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Everything is always for sale right
I'm guessing it would easily exceed my hillbilly budget. Beautiful car, absolutely stunning! Your work is always impeccable, I enjoy and appreciate you sharing these builds.
BORING HOP YARD
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Well done Sir!
casmurbax
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Mark, that Lincoln looks great!
That is quite the update for that car. I look forward to seeing it in person next year.
That is quite the update for that car. I look forward to seeing it in person next year.
I have been noticing the paint on the garage fading because of the intense sun we have down here. We used the best Sherwin Williams paint but after 13 years its time for me to repaint. As I am retired I figured there was no use to hire someone to paint it because its something I can do. I am starting in the front of the garage and going to work my way around. Three years ago I purchased a used 40' lift to do tree trimming and other odd jobs around the property so it has been helpful to get to the taller areas needing painted. There is a cypress wood band around the top with cypress corbels on the to that need stained, the stucco is a acrylic satin tan color., and the facia and gutters are brown acrylic so there is lots of cutting in to do. The darn paint is almost $45 per gallon now which is crazy but I dont want to use cheap paint. Hoping to have the garage knocked out in the next 3 weeks and then start thinking about the house. I am hoping to get to the house this season as I am definitely going to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. By no means am I done with the cars. The other lincoln and my Corvette are at bodyshops so I am taking time right now to do what I can before the cars get back. Wish me luck!!
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slik560
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DIY chores get a LOT easier with a bucket lift. 
Be safe.
Be safe.Boostingaz
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slik560
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Another plug for Duration. The Midwest can be hard on exteriors - 100+ in the summer and some -0 in winter. We had our house painted with it 12 years ago and just this summer had it re-painted with the same paint and color...same great painting company too...and the only thing that really changed was the price. Staggering compared to a decade ago.....but what isn't?
Bob Heine
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Mark, a lot of the '60s 4-door Lincoln convertibles get customized in ways that make them cartoonish. You have built a custom version that preserves the grandeur of the car. It's also a perfect color combination for a Florida cruiser.