Tom Martinez Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Attached are photos my project, a 1931 Lincoln Lebaron convertible roadster. Check out the 145" WB and the nicely raked windshield. I almost want to leave the hood off permanently just to stare at the engine.I started the engine for the first time this afternoon, man what a sweetheart! I also drove the car for the first time, quite an experience. It's relatively easy to handle excepting the huge turning circle. The radiator shutters opened, the oil preassure was good, water temp good, clutches and shift well. At first I thought it had a power problem, then I remembered the spark advance lever, then whoosh! now good power. The car is nearly ready for upholstery after many hours of sorting the doors and the very complex top frame. I have nicknamed this car the Catalog Car because it was originaly painted this way at the factory, they were non-standard colors, exactly matching the sales catalog.Tom in Cal.<!-- google_ad_section_end --> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Wow, nice car, isn't that first drive a great memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Now that's a looker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 What a lovely car! I am envious of that "first time" feeling. Have you started from scratch? We would enjoy the retrospective if you have the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacerman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Tom, you mention California as part of your sig. Will you have that car at a car show somewhere in CA this year? I'd love to see it. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oldschoolgent Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 This is an absolutely gorgeous car. The color scheme accentuates the body perfectly. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrts Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Great seeing another '31 Lincoln K, looking good.Hank Feinberg1931 Lincoln 203A Sport Touring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryJ Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Great "K"..............!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basil97 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Tom, Where did you get the fan and generator belts for your 31 K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Martinez Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Tom,Where did you get the fan and generator belts for your 31 K?The belts were already on the car when I bought it, but I also got some old spares, they are old and fraying, they came in NAPA sleeves that were hand marked in pencil by the previous owner (deceased) as Generator and FanFan P/N 28346, Generator, 22363I can not tell you if these part numbers are good, but at least it's a good lead. Tom in Ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basil97 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Tom, The NAPA belt part numbers in your reply are still active. I ordered each one today for my 31 Lincoln K 202B. I am just beginning the restoration of my car and would enjoy talking to you about yours. Is your mailing address the same as found in the last LOC roster? I live about 60 miles from you in the desert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Martinez Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Tom,The NAPA belt part numbers in your reply are still active. I ordered each one today for my 31 Lincoln K 202B. I am just beginning the restoration of my car and would enjoy talking to you about yours. Is your mailing address the same as found in the last LOC roster? I live about 60 miles from you in the desert.Basil97, I've sent you a private message with my current contact info, lets talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 145" between the hubs. Two passengers. The 30's were a grand time to be rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanStr Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Tom, is this the same car that was recently featured on an episode of 'Pawn Stars'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nisha13 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 coupe...> that's really a symbol of royality..love to go in that car!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Martinez Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Tom, is this the same car that was recently featured on an episode of 'Pawn Stars'?No my car is not the car on Pawn Stars, I saw that episode and the car was a 1932 LeBaron KB 12 cylinder, the color scheme was similar. I believe the pawn shop paid the fellow in gold, $95k I believe, which was a total bargain for a LeBaron KB, the seller could have easily done much better, then gone out and bought his own gold...of course he wouldn't have been on the TV show either....sort of like the BJ auction mentality?Tom in SoCal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Tom, legally, they couldn't pay him in gold. They paid him in cash and then he turned around and bought gold from them..B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72caddy Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The seller on 'Pawn Stars' was wearing a BJ jacket BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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