DizzyDale

Dear O.C.,Have not seen you post in a while,are you OK or am i just missing something?diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I need to get the steering wheel on my 39 Zephyr restored,WHO should i send it to.The stainless spokes are perfect but the wheel is pretty rough. Thank you,Dale

Dear Moonman,Your 2-fingered icon is the best yet.Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!,diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Dear M.L.,Thanks for taking the time to respond,very interesting stuff.Just got home from the garage,this info. will get my brain in gear again as i am stripping old finish off my 39 Zephyr coupe which is a rather BORING task.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Please explain to me why the bank angle would have any thing to do with how smooth the engine runs.Thanks for printing the other info,interesting stuff.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dear Critterpainter,You say your car is straight,does that mean it does not have any dings or dents?When i used all that hi-build primer,99.9 percent of it landed on the floor,reminds me of finishing drywall.That WAVE you see on so many cars can be eliminated by sanding your ass off with ,a long stick or long rubber block,that means from the primer to the clearcoat or single stage what-ever you prefer.When sanding,coarse paper cuts the high spots while a finer grit will ride over them.As always just my 2-cents.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Anybody want to point[i could have said steer]me towards the right place to get my 39 Lincoln Zephyr wheel restored.Thank you,diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You guys are going to think iam nuts,took me 1 year from stripping off the old to water sanding and rubbing the clearcoat.I never did any body work before so it was an education.NEVER EVER did i think SO much BLOCKING was involved.From blocking the urethane hi build primer[5 times]to blocking the clearcoat 1200 to 1500 to 2000 then rubbing with 2 different compounds.BORING yes but when you look down the side and it is absolutely laser straight all that blocking is forgotten. diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Wanted Steering wheel for my 39 Lincoln Zephyr,nos,restored,very nice original Thanks Dale Grahner 716-885-3507 phaeton37@aol.com <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

At the present time i am going through my 39 Zephyr coupe that was RESTORED 20 years ago and not driven much since.Never ceases to amaze me the way some people do things.THEY can not really think they did it the right way,can they.Kind of tough to get the headlight lens to seal with NO cork to seal to the bucket.We don't really want to discuss the wiring,do we? Nothing i can't straighten out ,but just everthing you touch, you know you can make it better or nicer or just neater.Thanks for letting me [censored],diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dear J446,Sounds like the SCARY part is just around the corner.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Upon further thought,ANY big block will do,ANY diesel will do,DO yourself a BIG favor,get yourself the STRONGEST transmission available with whatever engine you decide.NEVER had any engine problems,only trans.problems.As always just my 2 cents diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I can only speak from my own experences.the longer the wheelbase the smoother the ride.As for power depends on you being a Ford,Chevy,Dodge guy.I used a 454 Suburban for years,NO problems, i also borrowed a pals extended cab Ford pick-up with turbo diesel for power.YAHOO,nothing like a little TORQUE,both got pretty good fuel mileage as long as you stayed under 70 mph.As always just my 2-cents.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Where is Pete Hartmann when you need him?This guy needs a lesson in the CLASSICS or is it, he needs to be taught a CLASSIC lesson.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Dear 1937hd45,Thank you for the short course in English woody 101 and thanks to the moon man for the neat woody site.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dear 1937hd45,I know a little bit about Fords and Zephyrs now could you give me some insight into 'Shooting Brake'Thank you,diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Where is Pete Hartman when you need him? HE could HELP this guy out.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I guess it it the same old story.After you spend a million hours or a million dollars wharever the case may be,do you REALLY want to take it out on the road and devalue it or destroy it? Everybodys different,you guys all know how anal a nut and bolt restoration can be.My dad and i had our biggest arguments over how nice our 37 Ford phaeton was to be finished.The 39 Zephyr is being put together to be DRIVEN,after all ,looking at the big picture whats more important the correct finish on some chassis hardware or getting along with dad.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Howard,Your opinion as always,in my opinion is RIGHT ON,diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Just my 2 cents,i do not know what it does fit,it is certainly not a 37 Ford.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

So much for that LUCKY horse shoe.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dearest L.I.,If she is 53 i can't wait to see some of the YOUNG stuff you are bringing to the Bridge project.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dear Swede,Good for a laugh on a Sunday afternoon,SOMEBODY really didn't do their homework on this one.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Russ ,I usually pay attention to the Early Ford V-8 and Lincoln Zephyr web-sites but this Reatta site might prove to be pretty entertaining,buy the way i hope you have 2 chutes on the back of that Reatta,diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Russ ,That is one screaming Reatta,you must have been at Bonneville,what skill going 188 and NO hands on the wheel AND taking the picture.dizz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />