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by Doug Dickmann
Tue Feb 24, 2004 10:42 am
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: 1961 - 1963 Authenticity Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 653

1961 - 1963 Authenticity Manual

Just wondered if anyone has heard more about when the 61-63 authenticity manual might be done. I know much work has been done by many dedicated volunteers, some who are no longer with us. I also know that that a project such as this is an enormous undertaking. That said, when will we see one. 5+ yea...
by Doug Dickmann
Sat Oct 18, 2003 11:05 am
Forum: Convertibles, Convertibles, Convertibles
Topic: Convertible Top Order Info
Replies: 42
Views: 2898

Convertible Top Order Info

Hello all, Does anyone have comments regarding the use of a more cloth like material than the original vinyl. I have a 62 in black cherry metallic and thought a taupe or tan in a somewhat canvas like material would look nice. I have seen this material used on other years and liked the contrasting te...
by Doug Dickmann
Thu Jun 05, 2003 1:48 pm
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: What is painted what color??
Replies: 27
Views: 1867

What is painted what color??

Inner fender walls will be body color, usually with drip marks. The fire wall, engine and most engine components will be black.

Doug D
Indianapolis, IN
by Doug Dickmann
Thu May 29, 2003 12:42 am
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: '62 color
Replies: 4
Views: 501

'62 color

Hello Mike, Both Powder Blue (code F) and Platinum (code N) were available in 1962, the Platinum that I am looking at from a Ditzler/PPG chart looks like a very, very pale light blue. I could see it looking more off white with just a little age. Doug Dickmann Hoosier Region LCOC Indianapolis, IN '62...
by Doug Dickmann
Fri Feb 21, 2003 9:58 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Lincoln-related Discussion
Topic: Floor Jack points on a '65
Replies: 10
Views: 772

Floor Jack points on a '65

Hello Don, There is a Southern Ohio region that covers Kentucky as well. If you click on the regions section of this site's main page you should be able to access that info. Or you may email me directly at douglessd@aol.com & I'll give you contact info. You will need to join the nation club (if ...
by Doug Dickmann
Thu Feb 20, 2003 11:27 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Lincoln-related Discussion
Topic: Floor Jack points on a '65
Replies: 10
Views: 772

Floor Jack points on a '65

The '65 maintenance manual offers the following instructions for the use of a floor jack. "Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the car by placing a jack mid-way between the front and rear wheels." ...damage could occur. "Each front wheel can be raised independently by placing a...
by Doug Dickmann
Fri Feb 14, 2003 3:40 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Lincoln-related Discussion
Topic: Video of 60's TV commercials & Wixom plant
Replies: 1
Views: 241

Video of 60's TV commercials & Wixom plant

Hello all, Does anyone have, or ever seen available, video of early 1960's Lincoln TV commercials or of assembly activities at Wixom? I have from time to time seen eBay offerings of '60s car commercial videos, some of which purportedly contained Lincoln ads. One that I bought had many commercials, b...
by Doug Dickmann
Fri Feb 07, 2003 9:03 am
Forum: Suppliers, Vendors, Feedback, & Part Cross Reference
Topic: Owners hand book
Replies: 9
Views: 847

Owners hand book

Over the years I have picked up both "versions" of the 1962 Owners manual. I got them out to cHeck them as I read the above posts. Ironically one of the "black ones" has "RETURN TO GM-GENERAL MOTORS ENGINEERING STAFF, TECHNICAL DATA SECTION" How about that, a GM - Linco...
by Doug Dickmann
Fri Feb 07, 2003 8:52 am
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: WINDOW STICKER
Replies: 9
Views: 925

WINDOW STICKER

Hello, I ordered a 1962 window sticker from somebody on eBay. It is a "Jim Osborn Reproductions, Inc." authorized reproduction. It is not bad, but is in black and white as opposed to the yellow/gold Lincoln star, the fonts are also abit off as well. The back of the original one has the Lin...
by Doug Dickmann
Fri Jan 31, 2003 8:21 am
Forum: Body, Trim, & Interiors
Topic: Cracking Interior!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 523

Cracking Interior!!!

Hello Leonard, I noted your comment "when I bought the car, the seats were as hard as cardboard." I had a 65' several years ago that had seats in similar condition, I too worked like hell to give them back some life. Which I thought I did, in that they really softened up and looked so much...
by Doug Dickmann
Thu Dec 19, 2002 4:40 pm
Forum: Fact or Fiction?
Topic: Bucket Seat option on 1963?
Replies: 5
Views: 450

Bucket Seat option on 1963?

Hello Chuck,

Yes that was the car, triple black 62'. I thought it was an interesting story. That same guy had helped another make that change to his 63', which also looked great.

If I remember right you had an exceptional blue 61' I think it was. Beautiful car.

Happy Holidays

Doug
by Doug Dickmann
Tue Dec 17, 2002 7:49 am
Forum: Fact or Fiction?
Topic: Bucket Seat option on 1963?
Replies: 5
Views: 450

Bucket Seat option on 1963?

I have seen a 62' with leather split buckets that was supposedly special ordered from Wixom for comsmetics mogoul Max Factor. These were done in the biscuit pattern that you would normally see for cloth, but these were leather. If you have ever seen a closeup of the Kennedy X-100, that is what these...
by Doug Dickmann
Fri Sep 27, 2002 8:56 am
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: 1961 - 1963 Authenticity manual
Replies: 34
Views: 4527

1961 - 1963 Authenticity manual

Helo all, Thanks John T. for your update. I just had to vent abit. I am sure this, as well as all other authenticity manuals, are not only huge projects, but I'll just bet the day one comes out there will 1 maybe even 2 members who will have commentary. I don't envy those who have taken on such a ve...
by Doug Dickmann
Thu Sep 19, 2002 4:08 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Why Unibody?
Replies: 16
Views: 1375

Why Unibody?

Hello all, In the book "LINCOLN 1958-1969" by James Howell, (a must read for fans of this era Lincoln) in reference to the move towards unibody/unitbody construction: the author refers to a magazine article of the time stating "One thing that could force the switch is the ever-present...
by Doug Dickmann
Thu Sep 19, 2002 3:25 pm
Forum: Authenticity
Topic: 1961 - 1963 Authenticity manual
Replies: 34
Views: 4527

1961 - 1963 Authenticity manual

Hello John T, Willard, et.al. Thanks for the update. That is was pretty much my understanding. I too applaud Dr. Norberg for all of his efforts as well as the current crew working on this project. I never meet Dr. Norberg, but during the short time I was a region director and attending national meet...