kevinsrods Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hello, I have purchased the 1942 Lincoln Continental that Dutch Darrin customized when new. I have been able to document through multiple resources it's authenticity. There are just some great guys out there. My intention is to restore the vehicle back to when Darrin had customized it for Vladimir de Rachevsky. Down to the last detail. I am excited about it, however, I am in need of some parts or even a good parts car. In particular the v-12 has been removed and replaced with a flathead 8. It does need to be a 1942 engine as it is one year only. Like I said I want this car to be 100% authentic. Any help with that and any other parts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith L. Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Kevin,Perhaps I can help in your quest. Attached is a post I put on the forum several years ago.. Still pertinent: http://forums.aaca.org/f128/new-knobs-knobsoup-inc-316332.htmlAlso here is an order form for the '42 thru '48 interior items I make.Keith Lee, Knobsoup, Inc.Order form 1942-48. 2015.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6vt Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Hello, I have purchased the 1942 Lincoln Continental that Dutch Darrin customized when new. I have been able to document through multiple resources it's authenticity. There are just some great guys out there. My intention is to restore the vehicle back to when Darrin had customized it for Vladimir de Rachevsky. Down to the last detail. I am excited about it, however, I am in need of some parts or even a good parts car. In particular the v-12 has been removed and replaced with a flathead 8. It does need to be a 1942 engine as it is one year only. Like I said I want this car to be 100% authentic. Any help with that and any other parts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, KevinI would really like to see a picture of this car, is it possible for you to put some on the forum?? Glenn Lorei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecher Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Glen, this car was featured in a 1946 movie " Anchors Aweigh". It was painted a cream color, evidently for the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think you answered your own question. If you want an correct restoration, you need to find a 42 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldren Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 1942 and early 46 are the same motors. It is almost impossible to tell a 41 to 48 V-12 with out taking them apart and mic the parts. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) There is a similar 1941 Cadillac convertible with the "Darrin dip" in the door that appeared at the St. John Concours in Michigan last year. I believe that was the only modification done to the car. Your Lincoln appears to have had a lot more modification done.It's good that you have documentation, because if I recall correctly, the Cadillac owner did not have anything. Edited March 3, 2015 by West Peterson (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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