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40cpe · 08-25-2013, 06:29 PM

[QUOTE=Vic Piano;713324]Gene,

[COLOR=#1a1917][FONT=Verdana] I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Moonshine Festival. Vic[/

Thanks, We are looking forward to it too.

Vic Piano · 08-26-2013, 05:48 AM

A friend of mine emailed me a wiring schematic for the '47 Lincoln Continental overdrive.

It looks like the two green wires I was talking about do in fact go to the coil... Again, I learn something new every day...

At lunch time, I'll hook up the wires, check the fuse, go for a ride and see if she will shift into overdrive...

Steves46 · 08-26-2013, 07:54 AM

Hi Vic. If the overdrive works, I would recommend to the owner a road trip to Dawsonville.

Good luck and look forward to hearing the test results. Steve

Marv · 08-26-2013, 08:55 AM

Vic if it does not start after the wires are hooked up , you will no why they wre unhooked. LOL

Vic Piano · 08-26-2013, 10:14 AM

Steve & Marv, I'll let you know what happens...

Vic Piano · 08-29-2013, 07:26 AM

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This has absolutely nothing to do with Flatheads so I hope you'll indulge my exuberance...

I know some of you will appreciate this. It looks like I'll become a Grandfather, for the first time, next Tuesday...I'm excited!

Marv · 08-29-2013, 07:36 AM

Congradulations Vic. Maybe you can get the little one started on your Lincolns. My grand daughter still remembrs her first ride in my 47 coupe at Christmas time in Bradenton Florida.

Vic Piano · 08-29-2013, 07:50 AM

Thanks Marv. I told my daughter I'd take the baby to the Moonshine Festival for his first "car show"...

He'll be a little over a month old, I think that's soon enough to introduce him to Flatheads...

Steves46 · 08-29-2013, 08:00 AM

Congratulations Vic-I know you are thrilled! Do they have a name picked out for him?

Vic Piano · 08-29-2013, 08:27 AM

Hi Steve, thanks. His name will be Evan Christian Smith.

41ford1 · 08-29-2013, 08:57 AM

Congrats!! Grandpapa!! I see a pedal car resto in your future.

Vic Piano · 08-29-2013, 09:39 AM

Thanks Chuck, you read my mind...

BILL WZOREK · 08-29-2013, 02:54 PM

Vic:
Believe it or not / Grandkids are the only thing Cooler then Flatheads !!!!
>>>Congratulations<<< From LEE & I

Vic Piano · 08-29-2013, 03:11 PM

Bill & Lee, thanks. I'm looking forward to a new experience...

TomT/Williamsburg · 08-29-2013, 07:28 PM

Congrats, Vic - it's the absolute best being a grandparent! I take care of the 2 I have every Tuesday, now. It's fantastic!

Vic Piano · 08-30-2013, 05:39 AM

Thanks Tom, like I said, I'm looking forward to a new experience.

Vic Piano · 08-31-2013, 05:11 PM

What to do Between Rain Storms

Today, after numerous delays, the correct garage door got installed, giving me a functional additional two car garage.

I've been waiting for the door to be installed before I pulled the coil and distributor out of the '47 LC because I needed to park it in a space that wouldn't prevent me from moving other cars/trucks on and off the lift... No matter how much space you have, there's always something in the way...

Among its other problems, the ’47 LC has an Optima 6 volt battery that is ready for the junk pile… I think I’ll pick up a traditional “wet” 6 volt battery this week, so when the coil and distributor come back, we’ll be able to start (pun intended) fresh.

I thought I’d let the ’39 LZ keep the ’47 LC company in the garage…

I knew it would rain because early this morning I put the top down on the '39 CS...

Maybe I'll be able to take both '39's out for a nice cruise in the sunshine tomorrow and Monday. I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy thier Flatheads this weekend.

Vic Piano · 09-01-2013, 01:53 PM

Sunday Morning Sunshine.

No rain this morning so, I pulled the '39 CS out of the garage to go for a ride, and pick up a few things at the local auto parts store...

No sooner did I get her out on the road then she started to kick and sputter, like intermittent fuel flow...

after a minute or so she smoothed out and ran fine. I'm wondering if all the rain yesterday (even though she was not out in it) could have had a negative effect on the condenser, etc.? After that fun, I thought I'd give our '47 Convertible some road time...

Wouldn't ya know it... after about 20 minutes out on the road she started throwing water...

I turned around and drove her home, checked under the hood and found water all over the firewall, etc. I'll have to let everything cool down before I can investigate to see where the water is leaking... I can't really complain as I got the '47 in '95 and the only thing I've done to the cooling system is flush it and install new upper and lower hoses, and that was a while ago...

I should mention that I’ve only put 144,000 miles on that car in the last 18 years… So, not too bad…

Steves46 · 09-01-2013, 03:17 PM

Hi Vic. Sorry to hear of the circumstances but glad you were able to get her home. Hopefully it's something painless like a heater hose or water pump. BTW, were you able to get the OD working on the 47 Lincoln? Steve

TomT/Williamsburg · 09-01-2013, 06:55 PM

Vic - you are having WAY too much fun! Hope to catch up with you in Georgia ....

08-25-2013, 06:29 PM	#1101
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour [QUOTE=Vic Piano;713324]Gene, [COLOR=#1a1917][FONT=Verdana] I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Moonshine Festival. Vic[/ Thanks, We are looking forward to it too.

08-26-2013, 05:48 AM	#1102
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour A friend of mine emailed me a wiring schematic for the '47 Lincoln Continental overdrive. It looks like the two green wires I was talking about do in fact go to the coil... Again, I learn something new every day... At lunch time, I'll hook up the wires, check the fuse, go for a ride and see if she will shift into overdrive... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-26-2013, 07:54 AM	#1103
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Hi Vic. If the overdrive works, I would recommend to the owner a road trip to Dawsonville. Good luck and look forward to hearing the test results. Steve __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

08-26-2013, 08:55 AM	#1104
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic if it does not start after the wires are hooked up , you will no why they wre unhooked. LOL

08-26-2013, 10:14 AM	#1105
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Steve & Marv, I'll let you know what happens... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-29-2013, 07:26 AM	#1106
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This has absolutely nothing to do with Flatheads so I hope you'll indulge my exuberance... I know some of you will appreciate this. It looks like I'll become a Grandfather, for the first time, next Tuesday...I'm excited! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-29-2013, 07:36 AM	#1107
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Congradulations Vic. Maybe you can get the little one started on your Lincolns. My grand daughter still remembrs her first ride in my 47 coupe at Christmas time in Bradenton Florida.

08-29-2013, 07:50 AM	#1108
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Marv. I told my daughter I'd take the baby to the Moonshine Festival for his first "car show"... He'll be a little over a month old, I think that's soon enough to introduce him to Flatheads... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-29-2013, 08:00 AM	#1109
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Congratulations Vic-I know you are thrilled! Do they have a name picked out for him? __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

08-29-2013, 08:27 AM	#1110
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Hi Steve, thanks. His name will be Evan Christian Smith. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-29-2013, 08:57 AM	#1111
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Congrats!! Grandpapa!! I see a pedal car resto in your future. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.

08-29-2013, 09:39 AM	#1112
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Chuck, you read my mind... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-29-2013, 02:54 PM	#1113
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic: Believe it or not / Grandkids are the only thing Cooler then Flatheads !!!! >>>Congratulations<<< From LEE & I

08-29-2013, 03:11 PM	#1114
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Bill & Lee, thanks. I'm looking forward to a new experience... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-29-2013, 07:28 PM	#1115
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Congrats, Vic - it's the absolute best being a grandparent! I take care of the 2 I have every Tuesday, now. It's fantastic!

08-30-2013, 05:39 AM	#1116
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Tom, like I said, I'm looking forward to a new experience. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-31-2013, 05:11 PM	#1117
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour *What to do Between Rain Storms* Today, after numerous delays, the correct garage door got installed, giving me a functional additional two car garage. I've been waiting for the door to be installed before I pulled the coil and distributor out of the '47 LC because I needed to park it in a space that wouldn't prevent me from moving other cars/trucks on and off the lift... No matter how much space you have, there's always something in the way... Among its other problems, the ’47 LC has an Optima 6 volt battery that is ready for the junk pile… I think I’ll pick up a traditional “wet” 6 volt battery this week, so when the coil and distributor come back, we’ll be able to start (pun intended) fresh. I thought I’d let the ’39 LZ keep the ’47 LC company in the garage… I knew it would rain because early this morning I put the top down on the '39 CS... Maybe I'll be able to take both '39's out for a nice cruise in the sunshine tomorrow and Monday. I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy thier Flatheads this weekend. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-01-2013, 01:53 PM	#1118
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sunday Morning Sunshine. No rain this morning so, I pulled the '39 CS out of the garage to go for a ride, and pick up a few things at the local auto parts store... No sooner did I get her out on the road then she started to kick and sputter, like intermittent fuel flow... after a minute or so she smoothed out and ran fine. I'm wondering if all the rain yesterday (even though she was not out in it) could have had a negative effect on the condenser, etc.? After that fun, I thought I'd give our '47 Convertible some road time... Wouldn't ya know it... after about 20 minutes out on the road she started throwing water... I turned around and drove her home, checked under the hood and found water all over the firewall, etc. I'll have to let everything cool down before I can investigate to see where the water is leaking... I can't really complain as I got the '47 in '95 and the only thing I've done to the cooling system is flush it and install new upper and lower hoses, and that was a while ago... I should mention that I’ve only put 144,000 miles on that car in the last 18 years… So, not too bad… __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-01-2013, 03:17 PM	#1119
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Hi Vic. Sorry to hear of the circumstances but glad you were able to get her home. Hopefully it's something painless like a heater hose or water pump. BTW, were you able to get the OD working on the 47 Lincoln? Steve __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

09-01-2013, 06:55 PM	#1120
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic - you are having WAY too much fun! Hope to catch up with you in Georgia ....