Rolf

Hi Victor, the return spring is a strange one, on '38-'48, it works on the lower part of the gas pedal assembly, it's number is 86H9817, and is just a simple coiled spring, length not specified, never recall getting into one, and when needed, I just hooked a hardware spring from the carb to an intake manifold bolt, MICKEY MOUSE style, good luck, Rolf

Well Dave, the odd thing is he as a business, was trying to sell them on E-bay, and wanted people to bid on them for a week or so, you may well be right that he may be a smarmy rat, and I will never get my pads, but I dealt with him off of E-bay, and am not sure if I would have had more or less protection if I did, at least I didn't have to go with that funky pay-pal tripe, and I am not trying to convince anyone of anything, it is merely my opinion and prejudice, and for heavens sake let's drop it, OK?? R

I am not sure Bill. I don't even think I understand the question, but it has been pointed out to me very recently, that there is a way overpriced version of my favorite car on there right now, a black 16H77, see pic, check it out, might be right up your alley, Rolf

Naw Ricko, you didn't start it, it has been going on for eons, Thanks again for turning me on to those TL pads, a set is in the mail to me as of today, good tip, and I was able to bypass E-bay, so I am stoked, onward, Rolf

Hi Diz, this isn't gospel, but as I recall on my very clean and original '41 long ago, the whole trunk area was lined with a flat cardboard that had a gray pattern on the outside, was quite attractive when it was undamaged and fit right, would imagine LeBaron Bonney might be of help, good luck, Rolf

And I am happily one of the fewer bidders, you have a much higher threshold of frustration than I Cece, good luck to you, Rolf

Not sure what California has to do with E-bay, my socialist Grandmother was from Minnesota, and the best thing about Cal is the climate, but E-bay?? Educate me, Rolf

Not at all Dave, my old Socialist Grandmother used to say, "To each according to their taste, said the old lady as she kissed a cow", live and let live, it is a glorious adventure, I was merely expressing my abject opinion, Rolf

Oh Dave, you are such a foil for my letfto leanings out here in sunny California, I don't know how to respond, but E-Bay, with it's idiotic bidding and policys involving it, really infuriate me, and where the un-informed may well frequent it, as in this case, it is paramount that the astute do their best to circumvent it, I have spoken, Rolf

Those sure look right Ricko, wish they had a part # with them, as '40 and'41 use different pads, the '40's are smaller, and we think that is what Boos sent us by mistake. Refuse to deal with E-Bay, but will try to contact this fellow in Wisconsin, and check the part numbers, thanks again, Rolf

Thanks Bill, I wrote to Pat Walsh, never heard of that outfit before, thanks again, Rolf

Hi Guys, thought I had bought all the rubber needed for my Zephyr club coupe from Bob Boos some time ago, but now find the pads that go between the tail light housings and the body are incorrect, called Bob, but there is no answer at his store, so I need another source for these pads, the Lincoln part numbers are 16H13420 and 21, R+L, the ones Bob sent are too small, probally for a 1940, anyone know any body other than Bob, that sells this rubber?? Thanks a lot, Rolf

Ok Cece, like your students, I was trying to avoid an arduous assignment, starting with the front axle #3010 is as follows, 1936-B3010 (32 Ford), 37-41-96H3010, all the same. 06H3405 Wishbone assy, 38-40, HB 3105 and 06, spindles, 37-38, front brakes are the same, bear a lincoln number used '36-'38, rears use a '34 Ford number same years, there appear to be some intricate differences in the hand brake mechanism, but I fear my old eyes are giving out, know you are the all knowing professor, but I think this book would be the best $20 you ever spent, personal opinion of course, but if I were to do mechanical brakes, I would want every scrap of info possible, Rolf

Hey Dave, the guys on this site will always do it their way right or wrong, they have practically made them re-issue Frankie's record, but a good friend who we all know that has a '46 sedan, recently got it running with a Jake Fleming distributor and coil, and he is ecstatic!! Starts immediately, will idle at 300 RPM, has great power, a total winner. Jake built his own version of the old Sun stroboscope machine, that is the only way to get them right on, but being in the LZOC, maybe you finally can re-invent the wheel and do it by the seat of your pants, if it doesn't work, Jake can still salvage it, probally, good luck, Rolf

Hey Cecil, I did not include B prefixes because you didn't, they are of course the basic 1932 ford numbers, and there are a few still used in the Zephyrs, but sop what?? I hope you will agree to allow me to disagree with you, I think there is a strong and valid stance for people to take, to make their original old cars as good as they can be, and I only cite the excellent mechanical brakes by hearsay from those that were put in contact with the windshield on an emergency stop in their '38 and earlier Zephyrs, but changing points without the aid of a Sun or Jake Fleming machine on a Lincoln distributor is pure folly, your chances of getting it right are at least 1000 to one, but if you are confident you can do it with your ruler and feeler guage, I say go for it, but don't complain if it doesn't work, otherwise feel free to adapt to a modular sparker, Rolf

OK Cece, I love to talk on this medium, the story is that people in the know can make those archaic mechanical brakes stop the car far smoother and easier than the hydraulic brakes, but the technique is dying with the technicians that could perform it, that was the problem the seller's husband had before he died, couldn't find any of these experts in the south Florida area that could do it, so decided to go street rod, which his widow has sustained, in answer to your other questions, the 48 designation is '35 Ford, 78 is '37 Ford, H is '36 Lincoln Zephyr, HB is '37 Lincoln Zephyr, then it goes 86H '38LZ, 96H '39LZ. 06H '40 LZ, 16H '41 LZ, 26H '42LZ, then 56H '46 Lincoln, 66H, and 76H for the '47 and '48 Lincoln with significant differences, hope that helps, and makes it abundantly clear why you need that manual, Rolf

Yeah Kieth, I have never worked on a '40 or'41 3 window, but know the lids are the same as a club coupe, seems like the panels and trim inside of the trunk would be a lot different, as the side panels inside would have to be 2 to 3 feet longer, and I would imagine the back barrier from the passenger space to the trunk is different too, as the back seat does the job on the club coupe. That guy in GA's postwar club coupe is the kind the street rodders should be on the lookout for, but it looks like some Continental guy already found the front sheetmetal, you guys out west, don't forget Merv Adkins on that kind of stuff, he will be back in February I hear, good luck, Rolf

Yes Cecil, that was the one sold by the widow in Florida who is bound and determined to make a street rod out of, right?? I think just about everything in the '38 is like '39, except the brakes, and surprisingly little is like a '37, there were major changes between the two, engine, transmission rearend etc etc, a $20 investment for a chassis parts catalog from Erle Browne will answer all your interchange questions, good luck, Rolf

Duhhhh, Whadja talkin about??? Rolf

One common problem in this area is the oil sending unit. There are two varietys intended for the 50 and 80 lb oil pressure guages used on the pre and post war cars, using the incorrect one with the wrong guage will give you strange readings indeed. The senders are usually stamped 50 or 80 on the bottom of the unit, Rolf

You know, I wonder if the Lincoln Custom would qualify in this category?? Even you brain-trusters failed to mention that one, Rolf

Well believe it or not, that one was intentional, thought it might get a rise out of someone, and guess what?? Rolf

Sorry guys, the picture they wouldn't allow, was only 69K bytes, they supposedly allow 100K?? Will try again, Rolf

Oh yes guys, this is xmas, so for heavens sakes crucify me!! But if you recall in 1940 the new Continental was termed the "Lincoln Zephyr Continental". meaning that even Ford didn't know what to to do with it, as well as your correspondent who in his lifetime has owned two '41 Continental Cabriolets, the best of which appears here, peace, and allowance made for senior moments, and too much Xmas cheer, Rolf

Hey Victor, the Melling 19 replacement oil pump is recommended highly in the flathead V-8, they are at least 80 lbs, and may have more volume too, V-12's lose OP through the hydraulic lifters, so a improved pump is helpful, Rolf