Classic/Antique Car Repair/1969 lincoln mark 3

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hello i just bought a 1969 lincoln mark 3 with a 460 moter.I want to change the exhuast from header back what would be the best one for this car and moter ?

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Hello Anthony,

I have volunteered to answer questions that relate to “Automotive Wooden Interior Trim” and I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area expertise.

Specifically the “Real” wood trim parts found in Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, BMWs, Jensen Healeys, Austin Healeys, Triumphs - etc. etc. etc.

Should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.

Thank you.

OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you Might be able to find or order a repair manual for your car, either from a Local Parts Store or Amazon, Borders or maybe on eBay etc. etc.  It would be a good idea to have one, if you are going to do mechanical work yourself...It wouldn't necessarily answer your specific question, because you want to do something different than stock.  

Also for what it is worth, I would think that you might want to search for a classic/vintage car club in your area.  Many folks in clubs are very helpful people and may be able to help you find your answer...making a friend or two in that "world" would be very helpful, especially if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  Who knows, maybe one of those folks has had the same problem or can assist you personally with the answer to your question.

Another idea, would be to ask around to see if there is a good muffler shop in your area - one that can do custom exhaust fabrications....preferably a shop that other people are happy with.  They could give you the best advice....and probably do the job for you....you have to remember, we don't drill our own teeth or take out our own appendix for a reason.

(I would appreciate you taking the time to Rate my response....thanks)

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Jeff Wayco

Expertise

I can answer general and specific questions that relate to problems with and the repair solutions for, the O.E.M. wooden interior trim found in many marques: Jaguar, Roll-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, BMW, Austin Healey, Jensen Healey, Triumph, Lotus etc. etc.

Experience

I have co-owned a company called Madera Concepts since founding it in 1982. We specialize in the repair, refinishing and re-veneering of automotive woodwork, from pre-War to date. If the vehicle came from the factory with wooden interior trim, we have seen and restored it.

Organizations
Rolls-Royce/Bentley Owners Club

Education/Credentials
BA Industrial Education, Major-Woodworking

Past/Present Clients
All Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar and most Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. As well as thousands of independent automotive repair shops

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