Projects Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Coupe 1952

one step forward, two steps back

once we had tested engine and ford own transmission to frame, it all looked OK. then started to set cardan shaft to its place... well... ford tranny is 1.5 inch longer than original gm hydra.

no worries. we delivered ford tranny to my transmission specialist as a partial payment for total rebuild of original gm trans and got original transmission back. now sun is shining again =)

 

ready for summer, eh... well, frame is ready to be moved to another place. then starts the body works... can't wait

 

one more, if You please

 

now see what you started......

 

Way to go man!

Finally body is empty. Well, windshield is still there, but needs help from friend to pop it out =)

 

Old Moto Guzzi wheels are nice to have, back against the wall.

 

Winter was not waste of time, eh?
1st pic at 2016-10-22
2nd pic at 2017-04-13

 

Just testing, how it fits =)



And body mounting pads "proudly handmade in Finland!"

 

I did the same thing with my 54 Chevy

 

At my friends garage. Only minor welding needed. Check out his FB-page at https://www.facebook.com/JK-Kustoms-1692010614384851/

 

Nice work and a great looking project. I own a 1954 Lincoln Capri mild kustom. Continue good luck on your car.

 

Couple of shots from welding garage. Like it a LOT!

 

Long time no see. Body builder? =) well, slowly it goes forward. couple of shots from JKKustoms.

 

Cool post! Thanks for sharing, I have a 54 Lincoln


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Eazy does it, eh?! Not chopped, although my friend, the Welder, would like to.... =)

 

Thank You, sir. As You suggested, I found left side manifold from eBay and have it now ready for installing =)

 

Once you see how much easier the rear discharge manifold makes fitting the exhaust, I think you will want to find the right side as well. That way you will have a matched set that "cleans-up" the appearance of the engine in the car.

 

I wonder what your friend, the Glazier, would think...!

 

Front seat is almost prrrrrfect as is =) well, actually, my friends wife will do some upholstery work later =)

 

Beautiful car and another one in Europe

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While Cosmo is still under welding operations, i need to drive to happenings and meetings and cruisings with this one. yeah, i know, too new to be good, but 390 with toploader gives nice ride though =)

 

Tomorrow will be The Day. Welding is done and Linc will be moved back to own garage. I must say, that me friend The Welder did great job.

 

Looks very nicely done!

 

Very well done indeed!

 

Ditto!

 

Bye bye JK Kustoms. Job well done. Now back to own garage.

 

Just testing, how it fits..

 

Couple of dents needs some care also =)

 

Sandblasting, here we come !

 

Any Link or information on that Power Steering gearbox would be greatly appreciated. Yours looks like it was a bolt in and still clears everything....