The Ford Barn

Corn Fed · 06-28-2013, 10:35 PM

I have a chance to buy a decent 54 Lincoln hardtop, but I'm more of a pre-war Ford guy. So I have no experience with 50's Lincolns. I know that the Lincoln Y-block is totally different than a Ford Y-block, but what about the rest of the drive train? Are transmissions, u-joints, brake shoes/drums, wheel cylinders, wheel bearings and the other usual rebuild parts the same as Ford? Or is Lincoln all on it's own? Thanks for your help.

parklane · 06-29-2013, 06:52 PM

Trans is different from a Ford, and I imagine that the rest is also different.

Ole Don · 06-30-2013, 08:50 AM

If the trans is an auto, its a four speed Hydramatic. The parts are available. Look up the racing history, its pretty interesting.

Daves55Sedan · 07-01-2013, 09:07 PM

I'd be surprised if there were one interchangeable part with the Fords. Linc's and Merc's had heavier axles, springs, larger wheel bearings, brakes, etc. The Linc's had a Y-block but it is completely different from the Fords. Transmission is probably a 4-spd hydra, not a Ford-O-Matic. No interchangeable body or interior parts. To my knowledge, there's very few repro parts available for the '50's Linc's aside from drivetrain rebuild kits.

Corn Fed · 07-02-2013, 07:42 AM

That's my biggest concern about the car - the availability of parts. It woulda been nice if they were the same as Ford. Thanks for all the replys.

Rowdy · 07-02-2013, 10:01 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I think I have afew NOS parts for the frontend and some wheel bearings. Looking through the repair and adjustment manual I have for sale not much looks like the Ford counterpart. Rod

Daves55Sedan · 07-02-2013, 10:03 PM

I don't know how well structured the Lincoln car club is as far as offering repair parts or services. Maybe they offer none at all other than members knowledge of other sources for what you might need. Other than that, the only other source I know of for parts is E-Pay. Yuck !
There are TONS of sources for parts and services for the old Fords and the Ford Y-blocks are still very popular among many Ford enthusiasts, as well as the old "mileage-maker I-block sixes. You can get just about anything you need for an old Ford. If you could find decent parts for an old Linc, they'd most likely be very high priced compared to the Ford parts. Its a shame. Those old '52 - '55 Lincoln Cosmo's and Capri's were the best looking cars to come out of the '50's IMO.

Rowdy · 07-03-2013, 10:50 PM

So far e-bay is the only way to sell the NOS syuff for the Lincolns that I have had success with. Rod

Dobie Gillis · 07-06-2013, 09:14 PM

http://www.convertiblelincolns.com/c...coln_parts.htm

hoss73ford · 08-05-2013, 08:18 PM

the brake drums are larger than a Ford. Know this as I pulled a pair for a friend at a salvage yard some years ago.

06-28-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
Corn Fed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: State Center IA Posts: 166	54 Lincoln guys... I have a chance to buy a decent 54 Lincoln hardtop, but I'm more of a pre-war Ford guy. So I have no experience with 50's Lincolns. I know that the Lincoln Y-block is totally different than a Ford Y-block, but what about the rest of the drive train? Are transmissions, u-joints, brake shoes/drums, wheel cylinders, wheel bearings and the other usual rebuild parts the same as Ford? Or is Lincoln all on it's own? Thanks for your help.

06-29-2013, 06:52 PM	#2
parklane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Thomas, ON Canada Posts: 598	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... Trans is different from a Ford, and I imagine that the rest is also different. __________________ If brains were wire, some couldn't short circuit a firefly

06-30-2013, 08:50 AM	#3
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... If the trans is an auto, its a four speed Hydramatic. The parts are available. Look up the racing history, its pretty interesting.

07-01-2013, 09:07 PM	#4
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... I'd be surprised if there were one interchangeable part with the Fords. Linc's and Merc's had heavier axles, springs, larger wheel bearings, brakes, etc. The Linc's had a Y-block but it is completely different from the Fords. Transmission is probably a 4-spd hydra, not a Ford-O-Matic. No interchangeable body or interior parts. To my knowledge, there's very few repro parts available for the '50's Linc's aside from drivetrain rebuild kits.

07-02-2013, 07:42 AM	#5
Corn Fed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: State Center IA Posts: 166	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... That's my biggest concern about the car - the availability of parts. It woulda been nice if they were the same as Ford. Thanks for all the replys.

07-02-2013, 10:01 AM	#6
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think I have afew NOS parts for the frontend and some wheel bearings. Looking through the repair and adjustment manual I have for sale not much looks like the Ford counterpart. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

07-02-2013, 10:03 PM	#7
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... I don't know how well structured the Lincoln car club is as far as offering repair parts or services. Maybe they offer none at all other than members knowledge of other sources for what you might need. Other than that, the only other source I know of for parts is E-Pay. Yuck ! There are TONS of sources for parts and services for the old Fords and the Ford Y-blocks are still very popular among many Ford enthusiasts, as well as the old "mileage-maker I-block sixes. You can get just about anything you need for an old Ford. If you could find decent parts for an old Linc, they'd most likely be very high priced compared to the Ford parts. Its a shame. Those old '52 - '55 Lincoln Cosmo's and Capri's were the best looking cars to come out of the '50's IMO.

07-03-2013, 10:50 PM	#8
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... So far e-bay is the only way to sell the NOS syuff for the Lincolns that I have had success with. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

07-06-2013, 09:14 PM	#9
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... http://www.convertiblelincolns.com/c...coln_parts.htm

08-05-2013, 08:18 PM	#10
hoss73ford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 142	Re: 54 Lincoln guys... the brake drums are larger than a Ford. Know this as I pulled a pair for a friend at a salvage yard some years ago.