Ron K. Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I need advice from all of you experienced restorers and maintainers as to which books and manuals that I need to get started on my '40 Cabriolet. I have absolutely nothing except for a 1942 Motors Manual and am in dire need of instruction. I would like to post a picture of my treasure but cannot figure out how to do that. I tried "Attach Files" but it did not work for me. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zazothex Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 You can find the Ford service manual online for this era. It covers most of the mechanicals and helpful things like that. The best book to get for restorations is the authenticity guide put out by the LZOC. That's a great go-to for colors, designs and setups. I have a chassis book, which lists the factory numbers and diagrams for most of the non-sheet metal parts of the Lincolns.There's more, but that's a pretty good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron K. Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks, I will start looking for it and order the book from the LZOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Ron. On the LZOC main web page, find the "sources" icon and click on it. Scroll down to Earle O. Brown's web page and click on it. Page 4 of his list show books you will need for your LC. Earle does not use a computer, so you will have to call him directly. Great source of mechanical parts. The other vendors listed are also excellent sources. If one vendor doesn't have what you need, the others may have it. They are also very knowledgable Lincoln people. Members of LZOC who have 1940 LC's (me included) will also help with your problems. Just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron K. Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thank you very much John, I left a message for him this morning. I got the hood open yesterday and found a early 50's V8 in the place of the V12. It looks like it was bolted directly to the original transmission and there appears to be no cutting or modification to the sheet metal or frame. My plan is to get it on the road again and then start the V12 rebuild project. I will drop the fuel tank and clean the lines and then start on the brakes. Can you recommend a vendor for Master, Slave rebuild kits and flex brake lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Earl Brown can supply all the brake repair kits. The master cylinder is the same as the '39 to '48 Ford/Merc so that kit or even a new master cylinder is easily available from any supplier of old Ford parts. The brake hoses (all three) are the same and they too are very close in size to the hoses used on the '39 to '48 Fords( front) and are readily available. The wheel cylinders are different but are of a standard design and readily available (NAPA) the fronts are 1-1/8" whlie the rears are 1". Mac's and Job lot are old Ford parts supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron K. Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thank you Sir, that is exactly what I needed to know. I am still trying to get a hold of Brown, can't wait to get some good reading material. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Ron, been reported here that the best time to get him is after 8PM eastern standard time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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