48cabriolet

Hello - Can anyone help in identifying this automobile make/model/year. This is a photo for a family genealogy book. Many Thanks!!! John Berg 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

I would definitely do the fuel stabilizer - full tank of fuel (minimize air space and condensation) - float charger on the battery (not a regular charger - one meant for storing batteries) - as stated above - try to keep humidity and temperature fluctuations to a minimum - change oil and new filter and a dust cover ("duststop" car cover) - and a good coat of your favorite wax. Either a cat or mouse traps to keep the little mammals away - that can cause the worst damage to a vehicle. Seems like a lot - but keeps the car as good as the day you put it away.

1948 Cabriolet V-12 - Does anyone make the factory style restoration accessory drive belt (for the waterpumps and genny off the crank)? Also - what spark plug came from the factory - was it the Champion H10? I am just tired of watching the word "DAYCO" go round and round on my very much stock restored factory engine:

The interior is burgundy - I'll post some pics when I get home.

Post up the solution - we'd like to know!!

and then there are the snopes that suck the energy out of idle batteries - so beware!!!

Reference needed - My kids bumped into the outside passenger mirror on my 48 Lincoln and fractured the pot metal base where it bolts to the body. Anyone know of a good metal repair and re-chrome provider? I found Spokane Metal Finishing - but know nothing about them - also would like to possible find something closer to Illinois. Many Thanks!

They are uni body - my 1948 is a uni body.

Thank you sir!

For my 48 connie - my speedo is not functioning - cable is intact as the odometer advances. I have contacted Bob''s speedo in MI for repair - any pointers on how to remove the speedo from the dash panel - looks like very close quarters and could use any tips anyone might have. Thank You!

Thank you all very much for this help. I really appreciate it.

So when you say offset drive tab - there is only one way to install the distributor correctly? That was one on my concerns was to install the distributor in the correct timing orientation.

for my 1948 Connie - I have the breaker gap specs - .015" - do I need to remove the distributor from the car to do this? Any help pics, pointers appreciated. I have gone thru most of the old service manuals, no good diagrams on how to do this. Thanks!

I went with the Royal Purple HPS 10W-40 - has been great and good ZDDP levels.

That is exactly what I used when duplicating the color on my 48. The paint shops can scan the color chip and give you the correct color mix.

I too have a freshly restored 1948 V-12 Lincoln. If the engine was just rebuilt - these babies get really tight when they are hot for the first 200-300 miles. Mine did the same thing until I had a few miles on her - 300 or so and now starts fine when hot.

I have recently acquired a fully restored 1948 Lincoln Cabriolet. It has actually been in the family for 43 years and recently restored. Couple of questions: There is a foot switch in between the brake and clutch pedals - what is that for? I am not talking about the hi/lo beam switch to the left of the clutch. The speedo is not functioning, however the odometer is - means cable is intact. Any pointers on how or who to repair the speedo unit? Here is a pic and thanks for the help: