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I have a friend (no kidding!!) that has asked, that I ask, about front floor patch panels for his 48 Cabriolet LC. He has tried some vendors thru Hemings but with no results. Please share the knowledge of vendors or info on what you or others may have used and the results. My friend is a LZOC member listed in the directory but would rather read through this forum than attempt to post. I am not so shy and ask that you offer what assistance you can. Thank You in advance. Dave

O.K. I give up, what's the deal on the raised and cantilevered roof on the trailer? Just to let light in? Never seen that before. Seems that it would not aid in stability and rigidity for the trailer and/or leak free operation. Dave

This internet thing still around??

My apologies as I read more on the Evans site. It does get confusing though. "Although most vehicles overheat at EGW coolant temperatures of approximately 250° F (pressurized to 13.0 psig), the non-aqueous coolant can tolerate temperatures above 350° F. Although using higher coolant temperatures can introduce other problems, (i.e.: increased oil temperatures) the NPG will allow the possibility of increasing coolant temperatures with all the resultant performance improvements as those problems are addressed and resolved. EGW is temperature constrained only by the physics of the liquid. Over the years engineers have solved many of the problems of using EGW at the limits of its physical properties. The same can be expected to happen with NPG, allowing full use of NPG?s high boiling point. Currently, however, most all NPG conversions are operated at traditional thermostat settings (180° - 200°F) with the high temperature capabilities of NPG utilized as a "safety measure".

Phil, I looked over the Evans site some more and am a bit confused. I thought that if it ran cooler than conventional 50/50 mix then maybe there would be a market here in Florida. The more I dug into it I started to sense that it is not promised to lower temperatures but to be able to run hotter than coventional mix without hurting performance.this from their FAQ page Question: What will the COOLANT GAUGE read when using non-aqueous propylene glycol (NPG) coolant? Answer: The normal operating range of standard coolant (ethylene glycol and water) is 160°F to 230°F with some cooling systems able to function reasonably well up to 240°F; although as this extreme temperature level is reached, the engine will almost always operate with ever less power and response until it boils over and stalls. At approximately 330°F the coolant warning light would normally light up; a cooling system operating with the more modern needle gauge would indicate higher coolant temperatures as they developed. As NPG contains no water, coolant temperatures can rise to higher levels without a negative impact on the performance of the engine. In fact, with NPG in many cases the activation of the coolant warning light represents a false warning as NPG works very well at 330°F. Gauges may show the needle at 330°F, a temperature probably located in the red, but again, no concern is warranted with NPG coolant. I may be old fashioned but I wouldn't be worried at 330 degrees I would have already passed out!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Bill, Like Bruce, we have Speedvision as a package deal. But, what's a PVR? What does it look like? You sure you guys aren't watching too much TV? Wayne </div></div> Please try and remember that Wayne is using tin cans and string to communicate on this forum, don't confuse Him with PVR's and don't mention PDA's or DSL's or roadrunner. .......He's not even sure this Internet thing will catch on. Dave

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wouldn't dream of it Phil, but how about asking Alan if his expensive new rebuilt pumps are supposed to leak, and if not, what he intends to do about it?? Also has anyone heard from Ace and his Columbia lately, real curious about that?? Rolf </div></div> Rolf, clean off the glasses, he didn't say Alans' water pumps leaked, He said his car came with leaking water pumps and Evans "waterless" coolant and was wondering if one had anything to do with the other. I would doubt it, I am pretty sure that any product sold for a coolant system wouldn't attack rubber, leather, cork or any plastics that might be found in water pumps and their seals, impellers etc. The product should have a safety warning advising what is is safe for and what it is not. Looking at Evans on the Internet they even claim "coolant system component life is increased, free from any additional scaling, corrosion, cavitation and electrolysis after installation." I would go here and read what they have to say http://www.evanscooling.com/main22.htm a quick glance at this site told me that you can opt for non-pressure or very low pressurized system like 4.0 psi. If that is true that would really take a load off your coolant system compontnets like the water pumps, radiator hoses, and radiator not operating at high temps AND hig h presure. That would be great if true. Wayne might have heard of this stuff since most of their tests have been on highway in Diesel engines. Dave

You don't care about the storage building, just want to see your trees!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bill, Why don't we know about these pieces before the fact? I think sometimes the media gives out dates and then changes them, so we all miss the show! Wayne </div></div> Speed channel Tuesday Feb 10th 7:30 pm Speed channel Tuesday Feb 10th 2:30 am Speed channel Wednesday Feb 11th 8:30 am http://www.speedtv.com/schedule/index.ph...=&usecal=no on show with drivers choice awards. MotorWeek #2323 With Host John Davis PBS Broadcast Window Begins February 6, 2004 2004 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards -- From Best Family Sedan to Best Performance Car to Best of the Year, we list our favorite picks for 2004 and why. Goss' Garage: Your Car's Odds and Ends High Road: A Sweet Trip to Hershey's Antique Automobile Club of America Museum

and not evryone posts feedback so there stands an even better chance that he has more positives than shown.

http://tiffanyclassic.org/index.asp Tiffany Classics were made by Classic Motor Carriages (CMC) in Miami, Florida. Some on vets & some on Cougars. CMC made 154 of them, the last year being 88/89. CMC later went out of business. Tiffanys sold new for $50-60k. Al Hirt auctioned a Tiffany Classic at the Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale about 10 years ago.

The guy had to end it early because one idiot out there emailed him and threatened to call the police. Humour is an old fashioned lost art. The seller said it was just entertainment and that he wouldn't take money for an axle bearing.

When onboard ship, I was in charge of engineering supply (parts department), kid shows up from engine room saying he was sent for 3/4" pipe thread, I said fine or course? Can you call the engine room and ask Petty Officer Cox who sent me? Phones are down, they announced it a few minutes ago. Off goes the kid halfway up the ship while I call the control room. It went from me boxing up some washers, sent back due to being metric, then not 3/4" but 7/8. Had that kid running for hours. Also 'go to bosuns locker and ask the chief for 100 feet of shore line, bucket of steam, the smoking lantern so we can smoke and watch the movie, the golden rivet (every ship has one you know), go borrow the scales they use to weigh anchor, etc.etc.etc.

Damn trailer queens. If you own em you should drive em I say!! Especially when it's not even bad weather!! Geeeeeeeeeeeez

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you didn't see it before, check my post on this site titled "A possible solution to engine overhearing", may well be a good solution, the tests were remarkable, Rolf </div></div> I saw the post as well and may team up with a member to send Skip some work. You mention that the test (results) were remarkable. Can you share those or tell where they can be viewed? Looked at fordsrus which has changed names but didn't see any before / after type results, flows, temperatures or anything. It still sounds good but maybe could sound even better. Dave

Check with your friend. If He is going to need a Columbia rear, should act on Rolfs' deal--they don't come along that often I don't believe and especially not for the same year. Just ask Ace on this sight or do a search (above) for "Columbia" on this forum. Dave p.s. Steve, by "elderly" you had better mean over 80 as not to offend the locals!

Thanks Bill, $15.00 for f/p kit (probably diaphram) and I only pay myself $0.75 per hour so that's the better deal. Just don't tell me that I work too cheap or I might catch on and ask for more money! Dave

CTW where ya been????????Floriduh????????

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I trust that everyone knows that "eBay" and "eBay MOTORS" are two seperate entites. You can start a search from eBay for "1932 Ford" and get 812 items, go to eBay MOTORS and search for "1932 Ford" and only get 347 items.That is a lot of parts to loose in a search. </div></div> However, it has been my experience that if you go to Ebay and get the 812 items it may show 347 in Ebay Motors. The great deals at times are to find the vehicle, not the postage stamp or brochure listed in Ebay and not Ebay Motors where everybody else is looking! This goes for parts too.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ebay came out with a new catagory"PARTS CARS" and thats where a huge amount of the listings went. </div></div> Not really a new listing, but now they make it easier to find. Used to be hidden down low on Ebay Motors front page. Wish they would have left it there (I knew where it was)

starter--drive, fuel pump the rod was sticking, and I believe the diaphram is probably shot. The spark problem was cured when I took of the coil and looked down to see that the drivers side cap was cocked and not in its slot and groove as it were. turned it to give it somewhat of a chance of making an arc with the rotor, applied 12 volts for as much spark as I could coax out of it and it worked. I am sending the dist and coil out to Jake Fleming when I can remember to give him a call during the day. Might even send 2 each depending on how much He charges. Have fuel pump kit, carb kit and new starter button on their way from Alan Whelihan from whom I got front motor mounts before. Trying to decide if I should send water pumps off to Skip here in Florida for the $200 offer Rolf mentioned. money money money. boy am I glad I'm rich. I'd sure hate to do this if I wasn't independantly wealthy!

Regular moving companies i.e. Mayflower, Allied etc, move cars in their moving vans. When I moved from Oregon to Florida, the mover loaded up my household stuff and also loaded my Volvo 1800ES in the back below a Mercedes that had it's household stuff being moved on the same truck. Inside, enclosed may be worth a phone call.

RICKO, What you got and what you doing to it? Never mind the banter. I get mad at Rolf every couple of weeks or months, pay no attention. Dave

Rolf, The oil pressure guage on this particular car is located inside the car. I was lurking outside near the spot where fuel needed to be poured into the carberetor will using my remote starter button and adjusting the choke and throttle levels. Please refer to prior posts noting that the fuel pump is inoperative. If I had a team of engineers available to me then yes one could be assigned the task to sit in the car and view the guage. In fact if I had but just one lowly smart ass available, I could assign Him that task as well. Sadly I did not have that luxury nor the inclination of sitting back and throwing rocks or making sarcastic remarks or preaching from a mount (Florida doesn't have mounts, very flat terrain). It would be nice to be all knowing and all seeing, but I am just a lowly streetrodder and apprentice restorer as it were, not someone who professes to know everything about everything Lincoln and who has owned over 40 V12's, fixing unknown engine maladies by reving them up until they backfire and belch smoke. Such technical expertise is not in my toolbox as yet and probably never will be. Please feel free to advise placement of a series of mirrors, so that I may view guages and even exhaust smoke while leaning over the fender doing two or four things at once. I will record the oil pressure while the engine is cranking over on 12 volts and I am sitting inside the cabin area. [not a quote]Well, nice going Dave, glad you got that starter drive and slow cranking problem behind you. Be sure to check the ____________ and the ____________ as I have found those to be problem areas in the past with these V12's. The best way to check these is ___________and __________. Please post the results of these checks and tests here where we can view and advise. I have many years experience with these engines and will be glad to share my experiences with you and all who share the love of this hobby. Good luck, and hang in there. R____.[not a quote] I thought this forum was a forum for those interested in exchanging information.... (see top of page). If not I will keep my highs and lows to myself as well as my progress with the restoration and preservation of my Lincoln automobile. Sincerly, David

Dizz, to tell you the truth I didn't have enough hands eyes and feet to observe oil pressure. My original intent which seems like eons ago, was to remove the plug in the oil galley below the oil filter feed line and install a manual guage there so it could be observed while at the engine bay. The plug had other plans and being removed was not part of them. no loud clanking however, that might be a good sign huh? Dave