new to Lincoln arena Hello.

Hello, just wanted to say hi and get the ball rolling. I purchased a 1948 LC coupe today, been sitting in dry warehouse storage for past 10 years after being re-wired, painted (black laquer) and the owner then started the buffing process when He became ill and passed away. The V-12 crankshaft was also sent out to have journals re-chromed ?? maybe, the story gets confusing. Car seems to be all ther, chrome all redone and wrapped in paper, interior shot as well as head liner. I am a glutten though, have 1954 Chev pickup streetrod,1930 Model A streetrod, am in the process of doing up a 1949 Hudson so what's a little Lincoln? It will be a beautiful car and I hope to talk to some of you along the way and receive expertise and guidance. Or at least a shoulder to cry on. Thanks, bye for now David Hugo Orlando Floriduh (election carry over).

We all love our old Lincolns and you will find this forum very useful. The guys here come from all walks of life but have that common desire to save these unique old cars. Welcome aboard!

Thank You, I feel welcome already.

Dear 48LCcoupe,Good bunch of guys post here,i am sure they will help you when ever they can.This forum is a Lincoln classroom with many willing participants.Sharing knowledge and parts and Lincoln experiences both good and bad.Any questions do not hesitate to ask. OC.I told you NO martinis till after 5 guess i'll HAVE to put a lock on the liqueur cabinet.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Welcome to the gang 48LCCoupe. I just spent a little time looking over your model on the LZ website and it is a true classic. There is not doubting that it will get attention everytime you take it out.

Ace Collins

http://www.acecollins.com/classicfordsa.html

Ditto what the others said. I happened to see a couple of the post-war coupes at the LCOC show last weekend, and they are *big* cars with alot of presence. If the chrome has been redone, you are way ahead of the game <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />. Sounds like a keeper.

Oh my God!! Brought baby home to my shop. I am excited as with any project and I think more scared than any. I am a hot rodder by choice but not a fiberglass kit car type of guy, a save from the crusher and recycler cause all cars have a personality kind of guy. This 1948 LC coupe is prepared to be put back on the road in original condition and I am quaking at that responsibility. I picked up a wierd looking thing, couldn't figure it out, saw something in the book, went back to the thingy and figured out it was the V12 version of a distributor. Geeeeze, I've been a car guy all my life and never seen a ditributor setup like that. I haven't even sorted out the stuff, looked into the power windows etc. I posted some photos (I think), on the collectible photo thing upper left on the page(s). Car ran, engine pulled, car painted (10 coats laquer) crank sent out for chrome hardened journals, new rings, bearings, wiring all there half installed, interior shot, new clutch and then (due to owner death) it has sat since 1993. Help, anyone in central Florida that would like to be a touter(sp) let me know. Scared to death.

Dave Hugo

1954 chevy pichup hotrod / 1930 Model A hot Rod / 1948 Hudson 2 door super six hot rod (1/4 done) / and now this faithful responsibility!!

Hey Dave, I am confused as to what is your question?? That strange distributor has been judged to be dead on up to 14K RPMs, and was adapted to be used in some very sophisticated Ford flathead V8 "Real Hot Rods" with spectacular achievements, in the early years before all the electronic break-throughs. As far as the choice of a '48 LC coupe as a a medium for a hotrod, that is confusing, they are a stately elegant car for sure, but hardly a zoomy head turner at the local drive-in, I have been trying to sell one for over a year, see pic, for any reasonable offer, and no one will even talk to me, and it has the skirts, the correct stoplight and everything, but not the lacquer and good chrome that yours has, but would be a good candidate for a Viper V-10, if someone thought it was hot-rod material, and that would leave me with the rebuildable V-12 that goes with it, but such is life, and those of us who follow politics, know strange things happen in Florida, good luck, Rolf

Dear O.C,You must admit ,if someone is use to a late model or not so late model Ford or Chevy some of this Lincoln stuff is a LITTLE different.As for strange things happening in Florida how about that gov.stuff in Ca.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Hey Diz, I have lost enough friends over political stuff since 2000, best to discuss that off site I believe, I have nothing against hot-rods, in fact I love em, and "Hot-Rod Lincoln" is one of my favorite songs, and I have it on a CD to play in my very own '41 HRL, not sure what I said to stir up any controversey?? I have a friend in your neck of the woods who is very proud of his Corvette eating LSC, Rolf

I want to also welcome you to the forum 48LCCoupe. That is a marvelous car you have taken on. I would love to see some pictures of it some time. If you have the time, take a gander at some of the other clubs represented herein. I have a '47 Cadillac and started on here to find information out on my '69 Olds 98 Holiday coupe. But over time I have found little gems of information throughout that makes this truly a versatile and bountiful site. I look forward to hearing more about your custom work. Regards, Randy <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Rolf, I think you misunderstood my post. I have no intention of hot rodding the LC. I was just saying that with hot rodding as my usual fare, this project is daunting to say the least. If I want something to fit or work when building a hotrod, I think it over, come up with an idea, open a few catalogs and fire up the torch and or welder. There is (I feel) a much greater responsibility here with a regal automobile with less than 900 built, with oem trim awaiting resurecction to previous showroom glory. (That was heavy, don't know where that came from). There really was NO question in my previous post, just whining over the prospect of screwing up and the task in front of me. I have nothing uncomplimentary to say about the LC or the V12 or the distributor, it's just a different world is all. I was just fishing for some"it will be fine" "it will all work out" "no problem, it's a piece of cake" type stuff cause I fall for that type of thing easily. But your rapid rise to defend the honor of the wierd looking (to some) screw / auger stlye distributor is quite comendable.

Right now I'm hoping the seller overlooked a box or two of chromed parts as I don't have the upper grille halves or any of the shiny trunk lid hardware.

Well, back to designing electoral ballots for the next election.

Bye, gonna go look at my pics of my baby on the photo post. I received word they have been accepted, and the anticipation is pallatable(sp).

Thank you all. bye for now Dave Hugo Flori duh. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Get the LCOC "1940-1948" Lincoln Continental Authenticity Manual" I was a youngster in Dad's Lincoln-Mercury dealership in the late 40's and my every thought was controlled by those 12 cylinder Continentals. Michael Black's effort at learning the details of the cars as they were produced is scholarly and accurate. The book won't tell you everything you need to know, but you certainly won't be so lost. Some of the late Continentals sold at the big Lincoln auction last March were incorrect and several really took a hit. The 12cylinder Continental continues to be the only postwar car recognised as a true classic by the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA). You are correct in being awed by the job ahead of you, but it will be a joyful one. Carl Hall, longtime expert in restoration of 12 cylinder Continenals, has several unrestored upper grilles, as well as other parts for your car. Don't allow the discouragement bug to take hold of any part of you. You are working at one of your life's most fulfilling goals. I promise.

Mike Rollins

Thank you Mike. I have the authenticity manual as well as repair manual(s) and chassis parts listing. I am enjoying the process so far. Have the engine all together, rebuilt the starter and turned it over today. Engine turned slow and steady but I feel a little too slow (especially since I was hiting it with 12 volts). May have to send starter out to professional, without spark plugs I expected the V12 to "spin" not turn turn turn. I am learning more about it evrey week and will have it back on the road in no time. Year or two or five.