larry butcher

Years back , when I painted the dash of my '38 LZ Conv. Coupe, I used the correct color ; in "Nitro" Lacquer --- what a mistake! Too brittle! ! You could sp[it at it from 10 ft. and it would chip! The folks above used a better paint

Thanks to all who were interested in the s.s. trim --- all have been sold--- Larry

38Shorttopconv. "E mail me - zephyr38@verizon.net and I can give the details of the s.s mouldings you need- Thank you, Larry

Roy, Sorry I did not get your call. Did you get my greeting on my ans. machine? The hood moulding sides should be the same for all models. I will send you the length. I would like to sell all pcs. I do not have the other parts . I do have an extra "airplane " hood ornament. Needs work $25---

Complete 10 pc. set of S.S.beltline moulding for 1938 Lincoln Zephyrs ( 10 pcs.) very good conditioins, a few clips- $65+ $25 S&H Larry Butcher 224 Clubside Dr. Taneytown, MD 21787/ 1-410-756-5310/ zephyr38@verizon.net

What year of car and what model? Zephyr or Continental?

Gerry, I have always found this little light gage sheet metal thing under the filter itself. Perhaps to keep the sludge off of the the bottom of the filter . I always replaced it back on the pipe and placed the filter element on top of it . Cleaned the cover, added a little grease on the rubber seal and tighten the lid hand tight. Fired it up , wait to get warm and check for any leaks. Larry

This looks to be a "stand off". I have seen this on my '38 LZ (46 V12) and on my '48 LC. It slides down on the center pipe The canister will take at least 2 sizes of filters. I use NAPA ,P/N 1006 , made by WIX. Each fliter has come with 2 lid seals. The larger is perhaps for a later flat head ( 8BA V8. ? )

Thanks "1941" I think your post hellped to sell the leather. A gentleman about 10 miles from my home bought it. It is SOLD!

FOR SALE: Leather hides left over from restoration( Keleen Leather Inc. ) 1- full hide, approx. 56 sq.ft, partial hide 14 sq. ft,, 2 dr .panels( ' LZ38-'39 LZ coupe or conv). tan/ brown in color, all new ,never used. Send SASE envelope. for sm. "swatch" $250 plus shipping. Larry Butcher 224 Clubside Dr. Taneytown MD. 21787. 1-410-756-5310 or "E" zephyr38@verizon.net

I think I went through this one time on my '38 Conv. Coupe. Pulled into a show and closed the driver door and "BAM" , the spring broke. The door would not close and stay closed. Removed the lock mech. and purchased the spring from one of the venders( Mac's, Carpenter. ) I think they are color codeed. Yes, you will have to grind off rivets. Good Luck

Try checking with our venders listed on this website. If no luck, "E" mail me - zephyr38@verizon.net and I'll check with my neighbor who has a omplete machine shop in his basement. I have the part off of my skirts ,but no spares. My neighbor makes parts for me all the time---Larry

I know this is going to sound like "overkill", but if this car has sat for 17 years ; change the oil and oil filter "AGAIN"! You may be surprised what comes out. Small price to save the bearings and perhaps the oil pump

Thats a neat tool and a good brand. If no reply here try THE FORD BARN( fordbarn.com) That site caters to all flathead -FM and some HV12. Someone could possibly "E" to you instruction sheets- Good luck--- Larry

I know I'am late on this reply, BUT ! I have learned from past experiece on an old flat head FML engines that have sat for a number of years; DO NOT TRY TO START THAT ENGINE without 1st dropping the pan and cleaning out the "mud" from the pan, cleaning the screen on the oil pump pickup and even replacing the brass oil float ( V12's). I helped to ruin a 1940 LZ years back. I drained the oil---- it was TAR! I know it is a lot of extra work to drop that pan , but you could save the bottom end of that engine----- Larry

Sorry , brake drums have been sold weeks ago---- Larry

For Sale: 4 good used '36-'38 LZ brake drums. Have been turned, plenty of metal left. No seals or bearings, they weigh about 20# each. $25 ea. plus S/H. Larry Butcher, 1-410-756-5310, zephyr38@verizon.net

Good used '38 LZ brake cables- 1-86H -2853, Hand brake cable w/ conduit. 2- frt. brake cables-86H-2494 (591/8" long),no rust, no broken strands $35 ea. or all 3 for $100+$20 S&H. Larry Butcher 224 Clubside Dr.Taneytown ,MD 21787. 1-410-756-5310

Your car looks GREAT!!!--- Larry

Sean, Some things to consider. Everyone who reads this forum and has "played with" old cars has been through this. . How far from where the car is now and where it will be driven? Have you test run the car on the road yet---- brakes work? Are the tires in good shape and hold air? Does it overheat.? Can you stay off of high speed dual lane highways? Some one has to follow you .If most of the questions above have negative answers-----think about trailering it. It may save alot of heart ache .Good Luck

Dennis, I'll jump on here, perhaps this will help. The vacuum tank helped stop the slow operation of the wipers, also the fender radio antenna was vacuum operated. I'am going to try and send a picture from Lincoln /Mercury SERVICE NEWS/ Vol.1-#3--Jan. '47 The radio station foot switch on my "48 LC Coupe is located between the clutch and brake pedal. screwed to the floor. If you can't get the skirt locking clip from one of the vendors you can "fab" one these out of steel stock. You have one now to copy- no one will ever see it

Always do the easiest thing 1st, jack car up with blocks or jack stands, crawl under and locate OD cable on side of trans. Disconnect cable trom from trans, now move cable using knob. Could be just rusted or crudy cable. I thought this might be easier than pulling carpet, removeing trans hump cover. BTW , I still want to check on my '48 LC and try and answer you question on the door button issue you are having

No I don't, prefer USPO money order, keep in touch , it may be sold

1938 LZ Salesman's handbook, form #7705, Jan.1938, 79 pgs. of facts & pictures. Salesmen would use this to "close the deal".excellent condition, $30 to your door. Larry Butcher 224 Clubside Dr. Taneytown, MD 21787 1-410-756-5310 zephyr38@verizon.net

I just looked at the ad again, here is how I got to it--#1. Go out and come back in on LZOC.ORG #2 . From the home page, tap on Classifieds- #3. 5 catagories come up. #4. Tap on "Parts & Misc".for sale #5. Scroll down to the 4th ad, photo of taillight comes up Aug.30, 2017 Good Luck--- Larryu