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Projects 39 Lincoln zephyr sedan (conversion 2 doors )

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Enzo78, Sep 2, 2017.

  1. Enzo78
    Joined: Sep 2, 2017
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    Hi,
    First sorry for my English, I need some practice.

    My name is Laurent, I am a coatchbuilder but now I work like a mechanical engineering with cnc. For my free time I build the motorcycle and I restore the car specially metalshapping.

    My project is a Lincoln zephyr conversion. It's not exceptional but I would like to share my experience and to exchange your ideas and experience to.
     

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  2. Roger O'Dell
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
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    Good luck . What do you mean by conversion, 4 door to 2 door, engine , power train.
     
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  3. Pete
    Joined: Mar 8, 2001
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    Please post many many pictures.
     
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  4. MAD 034
    Joined: Aug 30, 2011
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    from Washington

    As stated above -- lots of pics please.
     
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  5. conversion?
    I vote airplane
    or something like this
    zepher.jpg
     
  6. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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    Some inspiration if you're making it into one of these.
    20170805_152907.jpg

    20170805_152817.jpg

    20170805_152825.jpg

    20170805_152834.jpg

    20170805_152841.jpg

    20170805_152858.jpg

    20170805_152718.jpg
     
  7. Stogy
    Joined: Feb 10, 2007
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    Welcome @Enzo78...Laurant...stretch, cut, chop, roll, shrink, weld, hammer & voila...Masterpiece. We're ready...bring it on...;)
     
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  8. Enzo78
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    Sorry, not for conversion airplane :p, from sedan 4 doors to 3w coupe 2 doors.
     

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  9. rod1
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    Welcome Enzo.Lots of Pictures,Please.!
     
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  10. junkyardjeff
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    I will have to watch this.
     
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  11. subscrribe
     
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  12. 0NE BAD 51 MERC
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    Me too. You guys and gals in Europe just amaze me with your craftsmanship and abilities to make something from nothing!
     
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  13. Enzo78
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    Thanks guys !
    Yes more pics in the future ;).
     
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  14. patterg2003
    Joined: Sep 21, 2014
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    Laurent. This is a great project and look forward to seeing your work to evolve the Lincoln into a coupe. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  15. chopolds
    Joined: Oct 22, 2001
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    from howell, nj
    1. Kustom Painters

    Love to see posts from coachbuilders!
     
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  16. Hot Rods Ta Hell
    Joined: Apr 20, 2008
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    Looking forward to seeing your work. If you search the HAMB, there's a Zephyr (in Sweden?) Sedan converted into a Roadster which was well done. Also an early 40's Cadillac 4 dr conversion (Australia?).

    Here's a 39 Ford 2 dr Sedan converted to a Coupe:
    https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/39customs-kustom.1053854/

    While it's not a Zephyr, the basic plan and workmanship is on track with your project and you might learn some building tips from his project. Same would apply for other conversions such as 40 Willys Sedans converted to Coupes.
     
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  17. Excellent, can´t wait to see it take shape.
     
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  18. Enzo78
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    Thanks @Hot Rods Ta Hell, a lot of good project in HAMB. I saw the zephyr convertible, it's a big job !
    Very interesting about the 39 ford, I will follow the project.
     
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  20. j hansen
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    Subscribed.....
     
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  21. Enzo78
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    @CadMad thanks for the link, I love this job. I'm not the only one crazy guys !!
     
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  22. The 39 guy
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    I wish you great success with this project! Your shop looks very nice and so CLEAN!
     
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  23. Great project Enzo and welcome from the Netherlands.
    My wife lived six years in Zug, Swiss

    Hennie
     
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  24. Jonnie King
    Joined: Aug 12, 2007
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    from St. Louis

    Enzo...
    Best of luck to you with this build ! Zephyrs are cool from the factory, the 4Dr's included. But as Roger O'Dell, Gary Howard, Rick Dore, and many others have done, they can truly become "rolling art sculptures" !

    Jonnie
    www.legends.thewwbc.net
     
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  25. Enzo78
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    @dutch deuce Zug is the beautiful place with a lac and mountain! did you go there? there speaks German, I live in the french speaking part.

    @Jonnie King Thank's , it's a big project but I have a time.. I think take 5 or 6 years to make this because all is rust, used.. ( engine, seat, body, electrical...)
     
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  26. nunattax
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    from IRELAND

    watching ,good luck
     
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  27. No i have never been in Switzerland, but hope to get there someday. It's good they speak German as i do too. No French for me except for some words.

    Hennie
     
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  28. Enzo78
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    Hey,
    Is there anyone have internal panel door from a LZ 1939 coupe?
    I found a picture on internet but I don't know if is a 39..
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  29. mgtstumpy
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    A bit of trivia:-
    Total production of Zephyr Series 96H for 1939; 21,000
    • Convertible Coupes: 640
    • Convertible Sedans: 302;
    • Coupes: 2,500;
    • Coupe Sedans: 800
    • Sedans: 16,663; and
    • Tunneau Limousines : 95
    Here's a 36
    upload_2017-9-13_23-26-23.jpeg
     
  30. Enzo78
    Joined: Sep 2, 2017
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    Thank's mgtstumpy,
    I need a picture from a coupe 3 windows 1939

     
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