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Hi Ken, This print is from Earl Brown and gave me the dimensions for the machining I did on my v12. I don't have the part numbers for the v8 seals. Thanks for the info you gave me about the '39 grill, earlier.

Very interesting, When I finished my v12, I was aware of the diverter but didn't use them. My thinking was that I was using Hogan Heads with two water outlets per head. Maybe the diverter would have been a good addition. I'll know when car gets on the road !

Thanks Tom, it's on order.

Tom, I have the same problem as Jord with my trunk seal for '39 Lincoln Coupe. On the top when lid is closed it pulls out seal from it's normal position. If it were hollow as you mentioned that may not happen. I think the one at Bob Drakes is solid, where did you get the hollow core seal that fits ?

It bolts on a bracket that is likewise bolted to the steering box, facing the firewall, under the steering column.

These are some pics of the '39 L.Z Coupe I'm building. The dipstick tube is early Ford v8 and Chevy six pan breather also full flow oil filter. All these were done with engine out. The angle of dipstick had to be changed to fit with exhaust and steering column. When full of oil it's pretty close to the right level.

MNathan, The valve locks I used were from Speedway Motors part # 91599097. As you mentioned they were for Chevy Exhaust Valves, single groove. I forget the amount I took off the bottom of stem, but it worked out well with these valve locks.

On my v12 I used Chevy valves that were 1.550 dia. The valve inserts will stand the bigger size. May be even let more fuel in. I had to machine a small amount off the stem and use special valve spring lock which lowered the spring height. All this worked well with Johnson adjustable lifters and reground cam. I used the single valve groove and the valve locks I purchased at Speedway Motors.

Sounds good, will do.

I see the recess where that would fit in the door. I wouldn't have guessed it, is there anywhere I can buy those type of springs. Thanks Colin

I'm in the restoration process of putting the interior of my '39 coupe together. I don't know how the glove box door stays closed. On the passenger side, the lock can keep it closed but on the drivers side nothing. Was there a spring for the lower section of these doors to keep them shut ? Thanks LZ Gurus

As the years go by my Coupe is starting to take shape, and thanks for the help given by a lot of you guys. The windshield wiper motor is trash and I would rather put in a newer electric motor. It won't be a problem to fabricate mounts or brackets. Has anyone done this and what was the motor that you used, there's a lot out there. thanks again Chuck

40Zeph, I phoned Ron, had a pleasant conversation and he's making me two dash inserts for my '39 LZ. He's a good source and lives in the Bay Area, thanks so much for the info ! Chuck

Does anyone know if they make glove box inserts for a '39 lincoln Zephyr. Or maybe a certain year Ford may work or be modified to fit. Thanks Chuck

I wanted to mention to you guys that have die cast or pot metal problems. My grill for '39 Lincoln Zephyr was in need of repair. As I remember, somebody on this site had similar problems and mentioned this shop. I phoned the number, left my parts and I'm very pleased with the work and the price. Couldn't be better. The Pot Metal Repair # 707 621 5052.