HarleySoftailer Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I drove her today for the first time and she was amazing. The engine turned right over and she ran beautifully. With the overdrive engaged, she was almost silent. I'm in love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBoz Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I suspect the ride is just a little quieter (and yes, softer) than a Harley softail, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cullen Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Up North, a wee bit warmer in the winter too! congrats! It's a great feeling, you think it's quiet now, take it out in about 6" of fresh dry snow.... pure heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yes CBoz - much quieter than the Harley. I have enjoyed a number of great cars but this is one of the few that actually caused my heart to race and my pulse to quicken. It was truly love at first site.By the way - how do I get pictures to show up inside my posts?Also - is there a Lincoln Owner's Club in Central Ohio?Harley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V8andahalf Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I too would like to know how to post a photo that is not on the web to one of my posts. Every time I try to post one, all I get is a box that asks for the http/ location of the photo. Can anyone post the directions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Phil Knapp Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Here's how I add photos:It doesn’t always work (ask Rolf!) so keep trying.GOOD LUCK! Hope to see your photos soon.Three IMPORTANT items to remember:1. DON'T add bitmap files. They are WAY too large and may result in posting a link to the photo and NOT the photo.2. Try to resize the photo to a 640x480 resolution. That size seems to come out OK - not too big, not too small.3. Add your caption BEFORE selecting your photo.Cecil has posted a site which can resize your photos for you if you don't have Microsoft Photo Editor, Adobe Photoshop or other photo editing software, but I can't find that link. Can you re-post it Cecil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no more Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 NOT MUCH LINCOLN CLUB ACTION IN OHIO. THE CCCA RECOGNIZES YOUR CAR AND THEY HAVE FUN CARVANS...NICE COUNTRY CLUB SET...IF THATS YOUR BAG....LINCOLN CLUB IS SPLIT...CA...PA AND WISCONSIN. OHIO IS SPORTS...DRIVE YOUR CAR TO BUCKS...BROWNS..BENGALS OHIO U ...MIAMI ETC AND TAILGATE...ANYWHERE U GO WILL BE A CAR SHOW!!I AM IN NW OHIO..WE HAD A MEET IN 74 AT CEDAR PT...AND MORE RECENTLY DEARBORN AND KALAMAZOO MI... ST LOUIS.....MOSTLY PA, MA, NJ, NY, MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Right now I'm finishing up my '56 Ford Fairlane. And I plan to spend this summer enjoying some rides and drives. But come next Fall, when it's time to starting putting the toys away, this one will begin restoration. In the meantime, I can't wait to take her out this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Here are some interior shots of my new baby. The interior is going to be completely redone next winter. All the metal work and gauges will be restored and new upholstery, carpets and headliner will go in. I'm also going to have the stainless polished and the dash repainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 And here are some engine pics.I don't know that I'll do much to the engine bay at this point. She's pretty clean already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Where in Ohio are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_V12Bill Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 The Lincol Owners Club is for the very early Lincolns from 1920 to 1939. These were known as the Model L and the Models KA, KB and K. These are the big old Classics. If you join the Lincoln Continental Owners Club you wil be eligable to join a local region in the Ohio area. As your car is a V12, you should consider the Lincoln Zephyr Owners club also. They don't have as much local activities going on, but they are good at getting out the details of authenticity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Phil Knapp Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 You must have figured out how to post photos while I was preparing my photo posting response! That looks like a really nice car. What kind of overdrive does it have? I don't see any Borg-Warner overdrive relay on the firewall, and no "O" knob under the dashboard next to the heater controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no more Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 THE MISSING OVERTHE TOP AIR CLEANER WOULD BE NICE...THERE WAS ONE ON EBAY RECENTLY....VERY NICE CAR!!HAVE FUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hey Harley, do they quote the old line in Ohio that says,"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"?? Sure seems to apply to that stunning '48, but I think you should concentrate on finding an almost impossible correct air cleaner, and clamshell horns, the parts book lists them for '48 Connie only, yet little is ever said about them. Light colors always enhance Connie coupes I think, whereas the rag tops I like better in Black and Maroon- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Jeff - do you have any pictures of the over-the-top missing air cleaner.Phil - the overdrive knob is right under the Temp Gauge in the 2nd interior photo.Since the topic of L and K models came up, I thought I might share a few of my favorites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V8andahalf Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Lets try this photo of my 41 LZ Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V8andahalf Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 @nd try to post photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rolf Burdette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think you should concentrate on finding an almost impossible correct air cleaner, and clamshell horns, the parts book lists them for '48 Connie only, yet little is ever said about them. </div></div>I recall that when we restored our 1942 Continental, the air cleaner was being reproduced. Are they not available anymore?Plus, though I won't admit that I'm a 1948 Continental expert, but I don't recall ever seeing any other kind of horns on a first-generation Continental than the ones shown here.But in any event, those are not items one needs to "concentrate" on if the car is going to be driven and not judged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 V8 - I can't see the photo but now my curiosity is peaked. Anybody got a picture of this magical, mystical air cleaner?West - I'm in Columbus and I think we've met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 There's a good picture of that air cleaner in the postwar classifieds. Open hood shot of a black Postwar coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Phil Knapp Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 One of the very few differences between 1947 and 48 Continentals is the absence of the "Lincoln" script on the rear hubcaps (which you can't see if the fender skirts are installed). Another subtle difference is the clamshell horns on '48 cars (which you can't see if the hood is closed). I think that HaleySoftailer stated earlier that this car is a '47.By the way, NICE Lincolns, HarleySoftailer.Also a very NICE '41 Zephyr, Jim. Do you ever remember seeing my Green '39 Zephyr convertible in Oregon? It had Oregon plates when I got it out of upstate New York in 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_V12Bill Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 If your car is a 1947, then the horns could be correct.The early '47s had the trumpet horns, octagon hubcaps, winged hood ornament and a few other minor differences. When the late '47s came out the old parts were installed until the bin was empty like Henry always did.If you need an air cleaner, I have a friend that may still have one for sale. They are not being reproduced any more.Where is your overdrive relay that should be on the firewall? I see the 3 blind nuts in the center for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 V12 - mine is a 1947 and yes, I'd like to speak to your friend about the air cleaner he has for sale.Thanks.Harley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no more Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I THINK I READ ABOUT A LINCOLN CONTINETAL CLUB MEET IN COLUMBUS IN AUGUST.... MOSTLY JFK SQUARE LINCOLNS..BUT COULD BE FUN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cullen Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I wouldn't screw around with that connie at all, drive it till the wheels fall off, then worry about "restoring" it. It's beautiful the way it is. You can clean up the interior brightwork a little at a time yourself, you make it too nice and you will be afraid to drive it. There are enough trailer queens in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Mike - I don't own a single trailer queen and I never will. I just love putting 'em back to new so I can drive 'em the way they were on day 1. But trust me, this Continental will see plenty of miles.I just got off the phone with the chief curator at the Harrah Collection in Reno, NV. They had my car from 1984 until 1991. The curator sent me these pictures of what she looked like when they got her and the rest of their documentation is on the way via snail mail. I'm trying to locate the gentleman who gave them the car. So far, I've identified five owners (including me). If the donor is not the original owner, then I could be the sixth or even seventh owner.I guess my next step will be the Ford/Lincoln archives. I want to know when the car was built and the name of the dealer who first sold her.And yes Jeff - I'm already looking forward to the Columbus meet. Lucille and I will be there for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_Overfield Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hey Softail...There is a guy in New Philidelphia, Ohio that is fantastic on interiors for our Lincolns, if that is your project for the 47. He has the interior out of my 41 Continental down there now. I am furiously working on the 41 trying to get some paint on it by April or May, then I'll haul it down for the installation of the interior and a top. If you go the route of an interior, I would for sure replace it as original, leather for leather, etc. It looks like you have a solid foundation and the more original you can make it, the more it will be worth, if that's a consideration.There have been a few Continentals that have been taken off the frame for restoration, however I wouldn't touch that one with a ten foot pole. I cannot imagine the trouble trying to get everything back on square and level.I have only had my car for 32 years or so, no sense in rushing into it but I can FINALLY see light at the end of the tunnel.Now you will have the same problem as I do when it gets nice, drive the Lincoln, or jump on the Electraglide.Tom Kent, Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleySoftailer Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Tom - thanks very much for the tip in New Philly. I've been using J&J Upholstery for my other projects and they are incredible, but I'm not sure they are the right shop to redo a classic so I may give your guy a ring when the time comes. My plans at this point are to go with a leather/broadcloth combination interior that was "right" for the '47 Continental. The original interior on my car was yellow and I'm not sure that's a combination I want. I'm thinking along the lines of a dove grey broadcloth with darker gray accent leather. The new interior is at least 10 months away so I've got plenty of time to seek advice and change my mind.Now about the Electraglide... I do love that bike indeed. But in about six weeks, my Knucklehead comes back and that's the one I'll be pulling out when it's time for two wheels instead of four.Harley.Columbus, Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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