Junk Yard Rescue 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE
Turning a junk yard piece into a show winner in about one year.
Welcome to my Lincoln Mark VII LSC page featuring pictures of my junk yard rescue 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE. This Garnet Red Beauty sat unwanted in a row with other Lincolns since January 3rd, 2003.
On March 6th, 2004, while scrounging for parts for my other cars, I came across this Mark VII. It stood out like a diamond among stones. I couldn't help but notice how nice the body and paint were! After looking at the interior, I quickly found out why this car was here! But more on that later.
Before I left, I asked the owner if the car was for sale. He agreed to sell it to me if I wanted it.
After obsessing for two weeks, I returned on March 20th, 2004 armed with a brand new battery, jumper box, tons of tools, a roll-around jack, 3 gallons of fresh fuel, and some diagnostic equipment in an attempt to start it up.
Between discovering that someone had removed the ignition rotor and trying to disconnect an aftermarket alarm, the engine finally came to life! Surprisingly, the engine did not knock, smoke, or run rough. In fact, it idled VERY smoothly! While the engine idled, the air ride compressor filled the air springs up and the suspension returned to the proper ride height. The two flat tires were replaced with scavenged minispares, and off we drove to check the transmission and braking operation.
Although the transmission experienced "delayed engagement" due to low fluid, the car did move forward and backward. Unfortunately, I could not go fast enough for the transmission to shift into anything above 2nd gear. The brakes worked fine. No dash lights or warning lights were staying on.
What sealed the deal was the air conditioning still worked! While cooling off sitting in the driver's seat, I decided I needed to rescue this car from scavengers and THE CRUSHER!
By now, you may be wondering why someone would junk this Mark VII. From what I'm told, this vehicle was stolen and recovered with damage. All of the soft trim in the interior was slashed with a knife while the hard plastic, the dash, gauges, factory CD, and switches were smashed and broken with a hammer. An insurance company totaled it, and it was sold to this yard for salvage.
The only parts removed from it while sitting in there were the fog lights, power door lock actuators, and the rear speakers.
A deal was made to purchase this car. Included in the deal was a complete interior from one of the 10 other Mark VII's in the yard!
It's been loads of fun putting this car back together to what you see in the following pages. And along the way, I've met some great Lincoln Enthusiasts equally obsessed with their Lincolns as I am.
Hope you enjoy my Junk Yard Rescue Story!
Check out The Lincoln Mark VII Club Website!
Page 1 - The Junk Yard Rescue Story
Page 2 - The Before Pictures
Page 3 - All Fixed Up And On The Road
Page 4 - New 'Tud - The Mods (so far)
Page 5 - Cruisin' In The Mark VII
Page 6 - '05 Shows, Other Mark VII's
Page 7 - '06 Shows and Cruising
Page 8 - Mark VII Automobilia
Page 9 - Cruises, Shows, and Other Fun Stuff 2007
Page 10 - Ocean City Endless Summer Cruising 2008
Page 11 - 2008 Shows, Cruises, And Other Fun Stuff
Page 12 - NEW - Shows, Cruises, And Other Fun Stuff 2009
