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1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Sedan; a solid California survivor with recent Capri Blue paint. Body is straight with no surface rust. The V-12 engine has been rebuilt with a later 305 CU block. It is .060 overbored with new main and rod bearings at .020 undersize. All engine accessories have been rebuilt...

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The porta power worked like a charm on my '40 Zephyr. If you already have one, thats the way to go. Norm

Frenchy - that's a beautiful, loooong flathead. Thanks for sharing it! Norm

It's a 305 overbored .060 - runs great. Norm

I don't know about the '47 Ford, but I had the same question for my '40 Lincoln Zephyr. When I was putting the transmission back in it looked like the zerk on the lower right side would be inaccessible, but when it was finally installed on the lower right side, I found clearance between the...

I think D(AL)'s referring to the flapper type valve between the exhaust manifold and the left side of the crossover pipe which is closed when cold directing exhaust gas up through the block to the penny sized holes in the intake manifold. If it is removed the engine will take longer to warm up...

Frank had some great cars - it would have been a real pleasure to know him I'll bet. My first car was a '31 Chev 2dr (for shame) that I paid $35 for. A year later I sold it for $25 and my Schwinn bicycle for $50 and bought my first flathead Ford, a 1934 4 door, for $75. Norm

I am very happy with the new site and glad Lincolns are still welcome. The old Ford Barn was a source of great ideas and this promises to follow in its footsteps.:D Norm in San Juan Capistrano