OK, I accept the fact that as an Engineer(Someone who is overeducated for our intellegence) I just can't leave things alone. My new(?) 56 premier appears to...
Dear Engineer: Probably best to email a photo..don't quite understand what you are describing. Bill. ... From: Bill B.<mailto:WZB1@...> To:...
bill culver
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Dec 5, 2005 10:48 pm
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Engineer's first code of conduct should be... "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" "Bill B." <WZB1@...> wrote: To: RoadRaceLincolns@yahoogroups.com From:...
2nd Law-If it ain't broke it don't have enough features on it. W. Z. Baumgartner, Jr. P.E., CHMM, REM, DEE President W. Z. Baumgartner & Assoc., Inc. ...
See attached. W. Z. Baumgartner, Jr. P.E., CHMM, REM, DEE President W. Z. Baumgartner & Assoc., Inc. Environmental Engineers and Consultants PO Box 680369 ...
The lock or latch probably got bent slightly when it was pried open. You will need to keep adjusting it back a little at a time until you get back to were it...
My problem is the "button" has never done anything. Was I supposed to push it to release? The problem appears to be in the the button. Is there a spring or...
John: I'm forwarding this email from Bill Baumgartner, who cannot figure out how to operate the ashtray on the rear of the front seat in his '56. Please send...
bill culver
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Dec 7, 2005 2:37 am
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I've updated my website - for those of you haven't seen my '54 it is at http://home.earthlink.net/~philedmonds/ . I've also put pictures of my current project...
Phil, Your '54 Lincoln Comos. is beautiful. Thanks for sharing! I have a '54 Capri that is OK but not as clean as your Comos. I'm thinking about putting...
Carl: I've switched my 52 convert to an Optima battery, six volt, which is more powerful and long-lasting than a regular six volt battery, and it cranks the...
bill culver
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Dec 26, 2005 10:20 pm
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Hi Carl, This is a new one for me. I'm not sure how it all works. I would probably convert the car to 12 volts with negative ground. It would require a fair...
Thanks, Bill, for your recommendations. I in fact have the Optima 6 volt battery, but it frequently is not enough. My engine was rebuilt in 2001 before I...
Carl: don't forget you can contact john grove directly by email at dotpen@... for any further tech advice....he will answer you directly. Best for...
bill culver
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Dec 28, 2005 2:34 am
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http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/ I'm thinking of getting one for my Lincoln check them out. ... From: bill culver To: RoadRaceLincolns@yahoogroups.com ...
I put one in my 1956 Premier and also bought a Battery Tender. The battery does not fit in the box without some modification but I think it is worht it to...
Bill, Do you know if the battery box on your 1956 Premier is the same size as the battery box in the floor on the passenger side of my 1954 Capri? What is a ...
I am not sure the size of the 54's. The 56 used a long, narrow battery. I had to bang out the sides a bit to fit the Green top Optima(12v). I recommend the...
PS, The 56 has the battery in a depressed box in the passenger floor board also. W. Z. Baumgartner, Jr. P.E., CHMM, REM, DEE President W. Z. Baumgartner &...
Thanks, Bill, I'll let you know what I do on the battery stuff for my '54, which, by the way, the way has a 6-volt system, thus the Green top Optima (12v) ...
I believe Optima has a 6v Green top and Battery Tender is available in 6v. I bet the box in the 54 is about the same as the 56. Bill W. Z. Baumgartner, Jr....
Carl: Your battery box is the same as the one on my 52. i use the red top 6 volt optima, and you could fit almost 2 of them in the box. a battery tender is...
bill culver
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Dec 28, 2005 10:35 pm
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You have the same box i have on the 52...i have the red top 6 volt Optima....
bill culver
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Dec 28, 2005 10:35 pm
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I am trying to find and original rear view mirror and some hood hinges. I have my original hood hinges but they need some work. Does anyone know where to...
Johnny Covey
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Jan 2, 2006 4:47 pm
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The Hood hinges are a problem , i have seen them renforced on Mark II Continentals , what happens is they are not lubed and if the cars sits around they rust...
MartinRP2@...
Jan 2, 2006 6:39 pm
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Martin: i have had success with hood hinges by heating and bending them back into place.....they get weak with age, and can bend by pulling the hood down with...
bill culver
bigeasy3@...
Jan 7, 2006 3:46 am
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I have just discovered your group and am delighted to know there is so much interest in these cars! I hope to be a frequent visitor and worthwhile contribitor...
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