Wicked54 - New Member

[Wicked54]

Well...I am a long time reader, first time member. My friends at work got me addicted to the HAMB. It actually pushed me over the edge to buy my 1954 Lincoln Capri. I know how rough y'all can be on the new guy, so hopefully I will get this right.

Enough of the rambling lets get to the good stuff. I purchased this 1954 Lincoln Capri last May from a guy in Long Beach, CA. It was originally a coupe and I purchased it half way through a convertible conversion. I have been busting my ass to get it on the road. The car was delivered to me on a roll back, with nothing much to save. So, I started by ripping out all of the shit that I didn't need and started building her from the ground up. I decided to go with a SBC for the power plant (it was cheap and someone told me I couldn't get it to fit) and backed it up with a TH350. I shaved the firewall, redid all of the brakes (including adding a dual master cylinder). The list goes on and on.....

Of course as you all know when you start puting parts in a car that don't belong - you need to make it fit. So, all the mounts our hand made by me and one of my HAMB friends.

Anyways, here is a pic from about a month ago. To check out more go to www.houseofrust.com. (http://www.houseofrust.com.)

[Wicked54]

Sorry! I can't get the pictures to upload (the file size is to big). Once I figure it out I will post more. In the meantime, if you want to see the car go to the website.

[=mike=]

looks like you have your hands full thats for sure ! good luck . . . and welcome . you will find alot of answers to even more questions here .

[littledeucecoupe427]

Hey Wicked, God, I love those 1935 Terraplane Challenger's of yours! I have a 1928 Essex myself and I am belived to be the youngest member in the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club at 19 years old! They are really sweet! I like T1 the best, I'm not to crazy about the channel job on T2 but hey, its not my car. If you want a Hudson 308 for it I can hook you up with a guy who handles a lot of the club members work, he has built a 400HP 308 for a 1952 Hudson that runs in the Mexican Road Race and has beaten Ferrari's and he is going to be building a 308 for my Essex as well! Let me know if you are intrested. My e-mail is littledeucecoupe427@hotmail.com

[FrameDragger]

I guess you decided it was about time huh? Cool, now you can see what you really should be doing with your day...

Yeah, tell us more about your Terraplanes! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

M-

[Wicked54]

Sorry...I can't take credit for the Terraplane's. They belong to another HAMB member! However, I have to agree T1 is my favorite also. But, you should see what he has planned for T2! It is going to be pretty bitch'n! Anyway, thanks for checking out the website, if you have any questions about T1 or T2 - just use the e-mail link on The House Of Rust website!

[SwitchBlade327]

who told ya you couldn't fit that motor in there? Looks like you could fit two more of em in it, and still have room to work on em...

[Greasmonkey]

Question, did you keep the stock 6 volt wiring or did you upgrade to a 12 volt, and if so what wiring kit did you buy? Also did you put disc brakes on your car, and again what kit did you buy for it. The reason why I ask is I myself picked up a 54 lincoln and it's pretty stripped right now. I would like to put disc brakes on it but i dont know what is capatible? thanks

[low-n-slo54]

Sweet Heavens!! This thread is over 7 years old! He hasn't been on the HAMB since April 19, 2004.