MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
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MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Please list the following as part of our effort to determine when or how the 85mph speedometer was implemented or used:
Date: The date on the door tag, upper left.
Motor: 400 or 460
Speedo: 85 or 120
Model: Continental or Town Car/Coupe
Body style: Sedan or Coupe
Dan's 1977:
Date: December 1976 (Exact date: January 11, 1977- Date code 11A)
Motor: 400
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental
Body style: Sedan
Date: The date on the door tag, upper left.
Motor: 400 or 460
Speedo: 85 or 120
Model: Continental or Town Car/Coupe
Body style: Sedan or Coupe
Dan's 1977:
Date: December 1976 (Exact date: January 11, 1977- Date code 11A)
Motor: 400
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental
Body style: Sedan
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Re: MY1977 Continentals and Town Cars: What do you have?
My 1977:
Date: March 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental Town Car
Body style: Sedan
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Local 1977:
Date: October 1976
Motor: 460
Speedo: 120
Model: Continental Town Car
Body style: Sedan
Date: March 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental Town Car
Body style: Sedan
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Local 1977:
Date: October 1976
Motor: 460
Speedo: 120
Model: Continental Town Car
Body style: Sedan
1977 Continental w/Town Car trim level and optional moonroof.
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My 1977:
Date: April 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental Town Car
Body style: Sedan
Date: April 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental Town Car
Body style: Sedan
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Previous car: Model Year 1977
Date: October, 1976
Motor: 460
Speedo: 120
Model: Continental Town Car
Body Style: Sedan
Current car: Model Year 1977
Date: June, 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental Town Car
Body Style: Sedan
Date: October, 1976
Motor: 460
Speedo: 120
Model: Continental Town Car
Body Style: Sedan
Current car: Model Year 1977
Date: June, 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Continental Town Car
Body Style: Sedan
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Model year:Nov76. Motor 460. Speedo 85mph. Continental MK V.
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
MR.Lincoln wrote:Model year:Nov76. Motor 460. Speedo 85mph. Continental MK V.
Does that have the scrolling speedo like the TC?
'56 Mark II convertible, '51 Royal Spartanette, '56 Chris Craft Continental
'68 Lincoln Continental Limo, '77 Town Car, '55 356 Porsche Continental cabrio,
'69 Mark III convertible,'88 BMW 750iL, '88 BMW 325iX, '97 BMW Z-3, '98 ML-320
My newest car is 15 years old!
'68 Lincoln Continental Limo, '77 Town Car, '55 356 Porsche Continental cabrio,
'69 Mark III convertible,'88 BMW 750iL, '88 BMW 325iX, '97 BMW Z-3, '98 ML-320
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
No. Just the normal needle type. I have not seen a scrolling type before,as Lincolns are not seen here that often.Usually my Lincoln can be the only one at a local car show.
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
The '77 was the last year to get that type of speedo. If I remember correctly the Lincoln switched to a Mercury dash for '78.
I'll try to remember to get a shot of mine when I go to the shop tomorrow.
I'll try to remember to get a shot of mine when I go to the shop tomorrow.
'56 Mark II convertible, '51 Royal Spartanette, '56 Chris Craft Continental
'68 Lincoln Continental Limo, '77 Town Car, '55 356 Porsche Continental cabrio,
'69 Mark III convertible,'88 BMW 750iL, '88 BMW 325iX, '97 BMW Z-3, '98 ML-320
My newest car is 15 years old!
'68 Lincoln Continental Limo, '77 Town Car, '55 356 Porsche Continental cabrio,
'69 Mark III convertible,'88 BMW 750iL, '88 BMW 325iX, '97 BMW Z-3, '98 ML-320
My newest car is 15 years old!
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Both of my Mark V's have the 85 mph speedometer, are you asking about the Marks also or just the Lincoln and Town Car ? you can see the manufacture's date on the next picture, 6/77.
3 1977 Mark V Luxury Group
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This thread only concerns non-Marks. The Marks all had a completely different speedo.
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
My 1977:
Date: February 24 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85mph
Model: Continental Town Car
Body Style: Sedan
PS: My car has spent its ENTIRE 34-year life domiciled in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia DSO. Bought new by an old man in Pequea no longer able to drive. Sold to my friend in Dillsburg in January 2010. After agreeing to buy it in February I paid for it in August 2010. Its had a full overhaul then into a body/paint shop at Thanksgiving. EVERYTHING works as new except for the quadrasonic 8 track. A/C converted to R134a. Being prepared for shipping in March - respray almost complete now. For as long as my memory goes back, to age 3 in Oregon, I have identified with big American cars.....and my 1981 Fleetwood Brougham, while very nice and absolutely gorgeous, simply lacks the commanding presence of a full-size Lincoln......can't wait!
When it finally gets here it'll be made most welcome, garaged and treated to regular service and tender loving care so that my great grandchildren will be enjoying it around 70 years from now.
Date: February 24 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85mph
Model: Continental Town Car
Body Style: Sedan
PS: My car has spent its ENTIRE 34-year life domiciled in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia DSO. Bought new by an old man in Pequea no longer able to drive. Sold to my friend in Dillsburg in January 2010. After agreeing to buy it in February I paid for it in August 2010. Its had a full overhaul then into a body/paint shop at Thanksgiving. EVERYTHING works as new except for the quadrasonic 8 track. A/C converted to R134a. Being prepared for shipping in March - respray almost complete now. For as long as my memory goes back, to age 3 in Oregon, I have identified with big American cars.....and my 1981 Fleetwood Brougham, while very nice and absolutely gorgeous, simply lacks the commanding presence of a full-size Lincoln......can't wait!
When it finally gets here it'll be made most welcome, garaged and treated to regular service and tender loving care so that my great grandchildren will be enjoying it around 70 years from now.
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Date: The date on the door tag, upper left.
Motor: 400 or 460
Speedo: 85 or 120
Model: Continental or Town Car/Coupe
Body style: Sedan or Coupe
My 1977:
Date: December 1976
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Town Car
Body style: Sedan Am I able to get reproduction of this exact door sticker?
Motor: 400 or 460
Speedo: 85 or 120
Model: Continental or Town Car/Coupe
Body style: Sedan or Coupe
My 1977:
Date: December 1976
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Town Car
Body style: Sedan Am I able to get reproduction of this exact door sticker?
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Yes. http://www.martiauto.com/tags.cfmnavguy12 wrote: Am I able to get reproduction of this exact door sticker?
Your car was built in May 1977, not december. It looks like you copied the first post to make yours.
So does yours have a 120 speedo or an 85? My guess is 85.
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Checked his cardomain, it's the 85.Dan Szwarc wrote:Yes. http://www.martiauto.com/tags.cfmnavguy12 wrote: Am I able to get reproduction of this exact door sticker?
Your car was built in May 1977, not december. It looks like you copied the first post to make yours.
So does yours have a 120 speedo or an 85? My guess is 85.
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Re: MY1977 Contis and TCs: What Speedo do you have?
Sorry about the mix-up:
My 1977:
Date: May 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Town Car
Body style: Sedan
Admin: Mike's exact Scheduled date is April 28, 1977 according to his tag.
My 1977:
Date: May 1977
Motor: 460
Speedo: 85
Model: Town Car
Body style: Sedan
Admin: Mike's exact Scheduled date is April 28, 1977 according to his tag.
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