John_Mc Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi guys, been into Lincolns for years, but not the beautiful Zephyers. Can someone tell me 5 important things to check out?? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Stock 37 Zephyr--aluminum headed v-12 with an oil filler with a draw tube solid lifter engine can have slight lifter ratttle 3 bolt stromberg carb--oil pressure at hot idle--rust in floors and pillars..--2 speed axle equipped (vacuum valve on steering box, speedo cable box on firewall, hump on pass side of rear axle vacuum gear piston)--6 volt pos ground generator with large cutout on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks for the info, but I might have to pass on the car, why? It's too tall! I store my other Lincolns in a space with only 62" of head clearance and the Zephyr that I'm looking at is marked 69" so unless I can find a way to lower the car (no custom mutilations please) or raise the celiling, I'm going to have to pass which is really too bad but if I do buy it and put it in my garage instead, I'll be cursing the thing within weeks because it will always be in the way. Thank you again for your insight into these beautiful cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Remove the wheels and use wheel dollies. (Google Summit Racing) This will lower the overall height by several inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Excellent, never thought of that idea. Huge hassle each time but it might just work - Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 All look correct an original for a '37? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezdusit Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Those heads don't look very aluminum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Bob, thanks. See that's the stuff I don't know. It's supposed to be the original driveline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltfed Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Show us more pic. These guys will tear it apart if it's not correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty12 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) I have two Zephyr engines in my building and both have cast iron cylinder heads. My 1937 Zephyr coupe has cast iron heads as well. I know the "full size" 1937 Lincolns used aluminum cylinder heads but I believe the Zephyrs were cast iron. Cast iron cylinder heads would be a big improvement over aluminum heads which are terribly prone to galvanic corrosion and typically can not be repaired. Front what I can see of the engine compartment and dash board, it looks like a really nice original car. Edited October 23, 2014 by rusty12 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty12 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Here is a photo of my 1937 Zephyr Coupe's engine with cast iron heads. Also, I believe all Zephyrs used a four bolt Stromberg carburetor. They look like the three bolt Strombergs used on Ford V-8s, but have a four bolt mounting pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty12 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 My 1937 Zephyr coupe also came from motoringicons a few years back. I purchased it sight unseen and was extremely pleased with the car and the transaction. I also gave some thought to purchasing the sedan you bought so I could have a pair...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks guys, your words are most encouraging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 ALUMINUM HEADS ARE FACTORY ORIGINAL CORRECT, SUPPOSED TO BE THERE ETC..GREEN IRON HEADSWILL BE MARKED 26H WHICH IS NOT 1937 GOOGLE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 OK thanks Mssr, you certainly seem to know your way around these cars. More questions will be on the way shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Rusty 12...three bolt carbs were standard on all Zephyrs until 1941 when the four bolt intake manifolds were introduced and the four bolt carbs became the norm until a new eight cylinder engine was introduced for the 49 Lincolns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 21:5 Resto Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I am restoring a 46' convert Lincoln Zephyr and I am trying to get some pictures of the original floor pans. the person who worked on this car previously had removed the old floor and replaced it with fabricated galvanizing... which I removed completely. now I bought the front and floor pans from C2C Fabrication for this car but since I have no idea how these floors are supposed to go in in have been winging it. I have gotten the front two floor pans in and looking decent but I am stumped on how the rear two floor pans should go. I will also have to make a tunnel for the car. if anyone has any pictures that would help me out it would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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