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Projects Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Coupe 1952

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Dean66, Jan 2, 2017.

  1. drtrcrV-8
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  2. Sleepercooler
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    Very nice project, man! I like it
     
  3. dirty old man
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    As to the 6v/12v situation, years ago I did an engine swap to SBC on a '53 Studebaker and faced this problem. The solution I used was successful, and you might consider this if you can find room under the hood for a second battery.
    I installed a second 6v battery under the hood and used battery cables to hook them together in series for 12v and picked up 6v from one battery to power the instruments.This method worked well for quite awhile till I stumbled across a '56 Golden Hawk with trans and engine problems that I bought for less than a C note! It had a beautiful engine turned dash with SW gauges in 12v that I installed and then rewired for everything on 12v. No power windows or such, but the heater motor I used was the 6v one I installed a resistor of the correct ohms and it worked fine.
     
  4. Dean66
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    Sorry guys and gals. been silent ehhh.... i ran out of money (TEMPORARILY) :D and project has been delayed... hopefully soon back in business!
     
  5. PhilA
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    Really depends on what type of gauges they used- heated bimetallic or moving-coil. If they're moving coil the easiest method is just to get a 12 to 6 volt converter off somewhere like eBay (they usually are in the $8-10 range for one capable of about 1 Ampere. That has the added benefit of keeping the voltage very stable to the gauge so they don't point low at idle and high at speed.

    Edit: just looked up the patent on the gauges and they are indeed heated bimetallic so they draw a moderate current each (from memory they're about 3 Watts) so I would say you can still probably run then off a little bucking converter. Use a separate one for the clock.
    Either that or get a wirewound "voltage reducer" for each gauge. That works well also. Put that search term into Google and you'll see plenty for sale, cheap.

    Phil
     
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  6. Dean66
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    Interior trims got primer

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  7. Rand Man
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    How’s it going on this project? I love these old Lincolns.


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  8. Dean66
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    Hi, things are going on extremely slow. Week ago I had a visitor in garage. Friend of a friend, Professional painter, visited to check, if this is soon possible to move to his garage and start to actually paint.

    First time in his calendar is earliest at autumn though, so there is no hurry.

    I'm still missing some important parts like power streering hoses (both pressure and return) and stuff.

    Thanks for asking :)

    -a-
     
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  9. Dean66
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    Started to clean gas tank. Lots of bolts and screws inside, some gentle shaking all over and surprise, frog jumped out! Luckily more like mummy, not living one :D

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  11. Dangerousdan
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    Hello. I think your doing a great job building your Lincoln. I know how it must be trying to build something when it seems as if there is nothing always available. I have the same problem living in the desert. I really enjoy your build.
     
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  12. Dean66
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    Almost nothing to report here. Sorry. Only fitted power steering lines. Could not find pressure line anywhere, so it was built by my friend =)

    Earlier last year I had a heart surgery. All is well.
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  14. Glad all is okay re: the heart surgery. I've enjoyed following your build. Looking forward to updates when you have them. Stay healthy!
     
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  15. Peanut 1959
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    All kinds of surgery going on...both automotive and human! Heres wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
     
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  16. Dean66
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    Only Capri models had lower side moldings. We made own for my Cosmo from stainless steel. And clips also.
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  17. Dean66
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    Well well. Lincoln transfer company here again. Hi ! Moved it from own garage to mr. paint- master. (hopefully NOT pain-master!) Most likely not painted before next summer, because my friend does all other crash fixes and stuff as his main work. friends cars comes last in line. and there is already chrysler 300 and perhaps it was a satellite also waiting before my... . please have patience. easy and slow does it.

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    Glad to hear from you….Thanks for the update.

    Ray
     
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  19. It is good to have friends with skills!
     
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  20. Kevin O'Connell
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    LCPA?
     
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    La carrera panamericana
     
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  22. Dangerousdan
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    I really like your style.
     
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  23. john W.
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    Love Lincolns and Y blocks myself!
     
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  24. john W.
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    Nice bodywork.
     
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  25. Dean66
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    Quick happy new year wish to each and everyone. Mr. PaintMaster told, that original hood is not good enough. Luckily my other friend had totally original and not sand blasted at all. i got his and he got mine.

    He is building (in near future?!) gasser style linc from his 54 4D. currently most probably one of the kind 4D convertible.

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    @Dean66

    Thanks for the update on yours.

    ‘re your friend’s project. am i understanding correctly, he is building a “gasser style four door convertible from his sedan”??

    Ray
     
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    Wishing you good health. Your dedicative
     
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  28. Dean66
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    Hi Ray,

    gasser build ; originally 4D body, currently cut as convertible (some other great idea several years ago), most probably will become as 2D hard top body (2D doors, shortened backdoors and welded to body, top welded back to ... perhaps but you never know until it is finished :D)
     
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  29. Kevin O'Connell
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    If only they still ran it! I heard it was very dangerous.
     
  30. Dean66
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    Hi guys. It's been awhile again. Sorry !
    "This year will be a Lincoln year" said my paint master! So stay tuned. Perhaps later this summer I finally have my baby back home garage with fresh paint.
     
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