zephyrdave

Thanks v12lincoln, so I assume the wires are put in the conduit off the engine, then the whole assembly is bolted to the engine, then the wires pulled tight in the conduit.

I ordered some park plug wire that I will have to cut to the appropriate lengths and install inside the conduits, then attach the terminals. Has anyone had experience installing the wire in the conduits? Should the conduits be on the engine so the wires can be cut to the right length? How do you get the wires thru the conduit? Your experience is apprieciated. Dave

Thanks peecher, I was looking for just a cheap thermostat same diameter as the hose ID, to sit on top of the head, held in place by another hose clamp.

Does anyone know the part number of the thermosts that will work in the 39 v12, so I have something to tell the guy at NAPA. Thanks, Dave

Some pics of the custom. Sorry if this offends anyone.

Got the engine in place after a little fight with the transmission. Thanks for the info on the push rod. The other car in the pic is a 38 zephyr convertible coupe. It started out with no motor, no floors, no rockers, no nothing, so I made it into a custom, which might offend some of you. But the way I see it, I got the best of both worlds, a custom Zephyr and an original Zephyr. I would post some pics of the custom but I was told that they are too big, I have to find out how to shrink them.

Some pics of the progress on my 39. One question, I can't remember which way is up for the fuel pump push rod? Thanks

Thanks for the reply John. Would you know if any year flathead pump will work? Is there a difference between with or without fuel bowl? Are all the mounting flanges the same? Can I use the original push rod? Thanks, Dave

Can anyone tell me what fuel pump to use on my 39 zephyr. The diaphram in mine seems to be brittle. Are they the same as ford flathead? Thanks

Does the 39 rad have upper rad supports or do the rad hoses hold the top of the rad in place? Thankyou

I would like to get a 3 carb manifold for my 39 coupe. Went to austinrodshop, and site was not there. Has something happened?

Thanks for the info guys, I might try the nut and bolt trick, since all the parts for the rebuild are already purchased for use with the 39 crank.

Can anyone tell me how to install new journal oil plugs. I think they have to be hit with a hammer to dent them which sets them in place, but the other journals are in the way of striking them with a hammer. Thankyou.

Thanks flatcat, that's just what I needed. You know what they say about a picture.

These are made of steel and I am sure that flatcat is correct.

Thanks alot flatcat. Thats great info. I would like to see the pics of the running boards that you had redone. Dave

I got these in boxes of parts that came with my 39 coupe. Are they running boards that should be covered in rubber or supports that go under the running boards? Pictures would really help. Thanks

I am at the same point of the restoration of my 39 coupe as you are. I was wondering if those running board pieces on the quarter panels were made by you or are they original. Mine are all rotted away and I have to make them as well as the running boards and running board covers on the doors. Could you post some pics of the running boards and board covers so I can see what they are supposed to look like from top and bottom. It would be greatly appreciated. Dave

I just bought an original 39 Zephyr coupe to restore, it has the dust covers on the front brakes as in the pic at the beginning of this thread. I just went to my shop to look at the 2 spare sets hanging on the wall. The part of the band that has the tightening bolt, is flat and does not have the bend that goes against the backside of the backing plate. The 39 has this bend. Huuuuum the plot thickens.

These are 2 zephyrs I have built in the past.

Thanks keiser31, that helps somewhat, but a shot of this area without the rubber cover would be great.

The 38 is a custom I have been working on for 8 years. It has a big block Lincoln 460. The 39 will remain all orignal. The running boards are missing. I would like to see pics of another coupe focussing on that area.

Here are a couple of pics of the 39 Zephyr I just bought.

I am trying to add a pic of the car, but the file size is too big..does anyone know how to help me out here?

Just picked up a 39 from a fellow in poor health, who asked me if I wanted to buy his car. The car is missing the hidden running boards under the doors. Anybody have pics of these and how they attach to the car?