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by novetti
Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:11
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Miscelaneous photos New muffler system quieted the beast very well Vehicle is on the ground on its wheels, need to bleed brakes Waiting on new bling (Replaced bumpers) coming from the USA Stay tuned for more. Sorry for the long delay posting updates. Hope all of you guys are hanging there well. Chee...
by novetti
Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:09
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Top had faulty switches

Rebuilt switches with JB weld - Bakelite was broken in a few places

Sewing 4 point logo to new top material (logo scavenged from the original top).
by novetti
Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:07
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Making carpets from shop bought carpet.

contact glue

Trimming etc
by novetti
Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:06
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Machining new Rear Suspension Arm bushes from Delrin

since these are no longer available
by novetti
Tue 10. Aug 2021, 05:04
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Rear Differential Rebuild.

Gears were OK
Main Bearings OK
Replaced Axle Bearings and All Seals
by novetti
Tue 17. Nov 2020, 03:47
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Fine Gentleman and LADIES

Nib and runs removal (Tungsten file)

P1200 - Get rid of Orange peel - P1500 - P2000

Wool Pad cutting compound....

Not Perfect BUT enough for this fella here

PEACE

Jules
by novetti
Thu 5. Nov 2020, 15:28
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Last Sunday got both long sides painted. It was a long day. And very tiring. Got a few nasty runs in the right side (tight space against the garage wall and difficult to see the wet edge as I was spraying). Hopefully should be able to fix that with careful cut and polish the clear when its hard enou...
by novetti
Wed 28. Oct 2020, 18:21
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Lincoln Continental chassis number stamp location
Replies: 1
Views: 20760

Re: 1958 Lincoln Continental chassis number stamp location

Look what I found at the top edge of the trunk rear jamb...

Was very surprised to see that stamp there.
by novetti
Wed 28. Oct 2020, 18:19
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

Hood sprayed

The usual nibs and the mosquitos...
by novetti
Wed 21. Oct 2020, 17:06
Forum: Lincoln Cars Restoration Projects
Topic: 1958 Continental Claret -
Replies: 46
Views: 143764

Re: 1958 Continental Claret -

I don't even have a photo from this trim piece to see what looks like (and potentially make a repro piece myself). Photos and more info would be greatly appreciated. I think made in thin gauge Stainless Steel I should be able to cut and fold something acceptable. Not sure how it is secured in place....

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