Project Smuggler's Blues - Triple Blue 1964 Convertible

[bd94s10]

Here are a few more pics and details below. If you want to see the video where I show installing the center caps please check it out here: https://youtu.be/B-LajoxymaE

This is the AccuAir controller. The green light indicates when the compressors are on and filling the tank

My son and I driving the car the day after I got it home

This is the AccuAir app. This is showing the suspension % based upon the 4 sensors installed at each corner of the car. When Jimmy installs these on a ride he makes sure to use the entire travel of the sensor which ensures it is more accurate!

Car sitting in my garage

Holding the AccuAir Touchpad+ controller .. note it is magnetic which allows you to stick it on one of those cell phone magnetic holders etc. For now mine rests on the seat.

Center cap before installation next to my "Smuggler's Blues" 45 (RIP Glenn Frey)

This is the center cap and it is held on by an o-ring. Don't worry it won't come off lol.

Center cap installed showing the billet aluminum wheel and white wall tire which is from Diamondback. Wheels were custom made by Colorado Custom Wheels out of Anaheim, CA. Diamondback Tire = Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring 225/60/17 with 2 1/4 whitewall. Tires were less than $300 each back in July 2019. Diamondback is the best! https://dbtires.com

Car laid out with without center caps installed - I'll get more pics soon. I can control the the car suspension with the app or Touchpad+ controller. The app works via Bluetooth and is ok so far. I can see it being a novelty but its still cool to have since its just built in. I like the controller more to be honest!

More to come!!!!

[bd94s10]

A few photos with the center caps installed. Also, I have some info to share soon about my high output alternator...

Laid out '64 Lincoln Continental Smuggler's Blues on 17 inch Colorado Custom Extended Lincoln wheels and Diamondback Tires ... note I do plan to leave the paint as it... more of a patina look

1964 Lincoln Continental convertible by Jason Ballard, on Flickr

More of a closeup of the rear driver side wheel and Diamondback Tire

1964 Lincoln Continental convertible by Jason Ballard, on Flickr

A few steps back

1964 Lincoln Continental convertible by Jason Ballard, on Flickr

Note, the car rides fantastic with shocks up front. The drive height is only 2 inches lowers in the front and back from stock!

[stevedrums]

Wow looks incredible! I'm thinking I need to start saving for an air ride kit...

[bd94s10]

Thanks man. Its a lot of fun. I do enjoy the cars stock as well. If I had kept this car stock I would have opted for new coil springs, leaf sprints, bushings, etc. I knew when I bought this car though it was going to be customized. I'll be posting more videos of it on my YT Channel and via Lincoln Addict social media pages.

[jtheye]

Love the look. Have seen your post on other platforms, but love the pics, links and details you post on this forum. Love the wheels, glad to hear none of the problems with the center caps that IsotopeMotors had. You have come a long ways with this one. Much respect.

[bd94s10]

Thanks so much man. It means a lot. Like I tell my friends I just do the stuff I love. I don't do it for really any other reason. I'm definitely a Lincoln Addict lol. I appreciate you and you positively. It means a lot!!!! I love these Colorado Custom wheels!

[bd94s10]

I put about 100 miles on my car today. Took it to Rides by the River (3rd Saturday every month at Armature Works in Tampa). Then drove over to my buddy Tony "Boss" Bolin's place to hang out (didn't take any pics there). He has about 6-9 Lincolns at his place that he is working on or about to start working on. Note: front center caps were not on today... a few reasons.... 1) last weekend I went to my buddy Jimmy's and we pulled the wheels and checked all the bolts, etc. to ensure they were tight. 2) I have a new set that arrived this week and I'm going to have them pinstriped before I install them. More to come!

Hanging with my buddy Kirk today (his Ford Ranger)

Smuggler’s Blues 3.18.2023 by Jason Ballard, on Flickr

A Club for fun. A buddy recently hooked me up with this

Smuggler’s Blues 3.18.2023 by Jason Ballard, on Flickr

A pic right before I left downtown today

Smuggler’s Blues 3.18.2023 by Jason Ballard, on Flickr

More to come. I have more plans for the car but for now I'll be driving and enjoying it as much as I can.