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06-05-2012, 12:23 AM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
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52 Lincoln Capri
Just picked this up recently. Probably 90% complete. Been parked since 63. Today I found out why I think.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/p...ctureid=386989 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/p...ctureid=391545 |
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06-05-2012, 02:48 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Kansas
Posts: 2,933
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
That sure has it's share of rust, as my 54 Capri does, but it does have hydramatic, so that is a good thing. Looking at the hood in the picture tells me that the hood hinges are just like mine, SHOT!
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06-05-2012, 03:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: mountain house/tracy, ca
Posts: 411
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Those are cool cars a lot of custom potential. got any more pics?
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06-05-2012, 03:25 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 1,290
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Very cool! I love Lincolns. What are the plans for it?
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06-05-2012, 03:26 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southern Illinois half way between Benton and DuQuoin
Posts: 2,449
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
The front suspension on those cars is one of the best ever produced in this country. Research winners of the Mexican Road Race. For help with the engine, at the top of the page is "community", under that is Y blocks. The Lincoln engine is very similar to the smaller brother Y block. Very good engines.
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06-05-2012, 05:23 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 844
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
I had a '53 4 door.....one of the nicest, most quiet running cars I ever owned.
Very sad day when it got sideswiped from bumper to bumper.
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06-12-2012, 01:05 AM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 21
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Yeah the hinges popped after a little hot to get it to open lol. I have another 52 shell thats chopped with a good hood and couple fenders for each side. For now the plan is to get the 317 going, I did get it to fire the other day after a tune up, then attack front floor, rocker, and door jamb. It sat in a barn but unfortunately the barn leaked right onto the hood and water drained back-side of the left fender. The other 52 is clean so I might rat rod it with whats left. I gotta get more pics on this computer soon!
I read about the Lincoln taking several of the top positions for several years in the road race. Pretty cool stuff. Thanks for the tips. |
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06-12-2012, 01:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
I can probably score you a pair of 52 Mercury Monterey hood hinges if you're interested. I think the hood hinges were still there, but I wasn't looking for them in particular so I could be wrong. I would think they would probably be the same hinges..? Might want to look into that though. The car is an hour and a half away, but I'm going to need to go back before too long anyway. I'll be looking forward to the build!
PS - NEVER, and I mean NEVER use the words RAT and ROD together anywhere on this site... BIIIIIIG NO NO. This site is not about rat rods, and other members will let you know about it with a vengeance.
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06-13-2012, 07:53 PM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 21
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
I welded up the hinges. They weren't too bad. Thanks though. With the rat talk I meant that as a whole other project with my leftovers from this car since i have almost two complete cars.
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06-13-2012, 08:01 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Anaheim so cal
Posts: 182
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
love those Lincolns! Nice car. Best of luck with it.
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06-24-2012, 10:30 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
I have a collection of Lincoln parts going, more for a 55, but compare what may work for your year and shoot me a PM of what you need. I'd be glad to help you out.
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06-25-2012, 11:56 PM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 21
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Awesome. Thanks
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07-10-2012, 04:23 PM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 21
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Anybody know what the adjusters should be at? I changed the rocker shafts because I found some broken pieces. I believe this is a hydraulic lifter set-up.
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07-10-2012, 10:21 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 3,026
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Yes the Lincoln had hydraulic lifters.
The same engine was used in heavy duty Ford trucks with solids. Tom McCahill special ordered a 53 Lincoln Capri hardtop with the truck cam because he didn't like hydraulic lifters. So far as I know that was the only one made like that. But if you want to go solids, the truck cam, lifters, and adjustable rockers will fit. |
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07-10-2012, 10:42 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Fontana, CA
Posts: 131
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
I just did some work on a '54. The lifter are hydraulic and the adjustment is 2.5 turns after you take the lash out. Can't tell you what sequence. You might have to do it on TDC of each cyl. Let me know if you have anymore questions
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07-10-2012, 11:31 PM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 21
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Yeah I got some parts from a ford 317. If I go into it completely Ill probably do that. For now Im trying to see if it will run. I thought it was around 2-2.5. Ill just start at one and go the the firing order. I gotta figure something out on my own huh? Thanks
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07-17-2012, 12:13 PM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 21
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
Did a compression test and had a consistent 40-60 psi in each cylinder which seemed strange. Looks like the timing chain stretched and jumped out of time. Guess that explains the hard turning. Now to figure out where to go with it next.
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07-17-2012, 12:24 PM
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FNG
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northern California
Posts: 21
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Re: 52 Lincoln Capri
mattcrp1- I forgot to add the other pics. This shows the real rust damage. Worth the work to me though.
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