1937 Lincoln Zephyr: After 50 years Ian Has Brought New Life Back Into This ICONIC Part of Americana

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I know most won't notice but I LOVE that you kill the volume on hammering! So much easier on the ears, thank you.

In the summer of 1938, my Dad's buddy Lenny had a 37 Lincoln Zephyr. Along with two other friends they drove that thing all over Wisconsin, pals on the road, no cares in the world. Destined to fight in the infantry in Normandy in 44, he always looked back on that summer as priceless.

You mention how people are always questioning your building. I have found there are always going to be complainers. Personally, I love the stuff you do.

When your wife said she wants to cry seeing the Zephyr roll three feet for the first time in decades, you know you found the right woman, Ian.

The stance on the Zephyr is right on. A modern drive with old school looks. You nailed it this time.

To heck with the critics and the complainers. Ian has been building custom cars for more than 30 years, he knows what he's doing. Thanks again love your work. This is coming from a 72-year-old car builder

Thank you, you keep me building, because of your building. I'm 77 years old and building a 32 fiberglass ford 5w coupe,,440 mopar. I lov it. so thanks again

Jamie has come so far with her skills. I can't help but feel an award is coming her way. Thank you.

Look. Measure. Paper template. Cut. Fit. Grind. Fit. Weld. Measure. Grind. Weld. Grind. Look. Repeat. ...and THAT'S how you get the new headlight switch to fit in the dash - like it belongs. The car looks soooo fine. The original body lines with the chassis mods and drop suspensions - front and rear. Now "That's Entertainment". Thanks for sharing ! ! !

The 1937 Zephyr is a real life, honest classic. It is a big, classy, and almost "In-your Face" design. Your choice of wheels and the slight lowered stance only enhance the appearance of the car. I always loved the front design, but this is one of the few cars of this era that I find the sedan version more attractive than the coupe. The Zephyr coupe is built on the same wheelbase, which results in a rear deck that appears to be out of proportion to the rest of the body. However, the resulting long trunk will comfortably hold 14 teenagers when sneaking into the drive-in. My older brother had a '37 coupe back in the late 1960s which he occasionally let me borrow for a weekend... The car drove like a dream with a smooth ride. The builder had used the original V-12 engine to restore another Lincoln and replaced it with a 1956 Olds out of a Super 88. The 240 HP V8 moved the car at a pretty good clip. The engine later developed a rod knock and he found a 1958 Pontiac and swapped the 4-barrel 370 engine to gain 45 horsepower.

Well mister...I really like where this project is going. It's a Lincoln so is a 460 ci. in the future of this big girl. I love it

Wow man! This Zephyr is the embodiment of Art Deco on wheels! It's my absolute favourite thing in the universe!!! ❤❤❤❤

I have been enjoying the progress on the Zephyr, but today when you mocked it up with the grille and hood, I really fell in love with it. Then you say you are putting it in storage for a while! No! Not now! One of the things that really grabbed me today was the awesome patina that the car has. I can’t imagine any paint job that could make it look better than the way it looks now! It would be a shame to mess with what Mother Nature has taken all these years to produce. Have a great weekend.

Only one word needed to describe this car and that's gangster ,thanks for taking us along on this adventure awesome build.

Greetings from sth Australia 🇦🇺 👍 🦘🐨🐪🪃🤘 I love how Ian makes complicated things easy to understand.Just the ingenious ways he builds & problem solving skills are off tap...Master Ian holds ship loads of knowledge in that cranium.keep on keeping it real guys.❤👍

Not chopped is the right way to go. You are really helping the original design.

The enthusiasm you and Jamie bring to the build is infectious. The hard work (and tedium) of the suspension math are paid off with the installation. I like you don't resort to lasers for lining up the body parts. Just grab that 9 pound hammer and roll buddy roll. Thank you for another fun episode.

You are absolutely right, Ian. That is all the car needed it is wonderful to see it. I am happy to see you save it. I also totally agree that you don't need to chop it. Good job dude.

I certainly hope your building a beautiful ride for the commentator who definitely adds a nice flavor to your show ,its always a pleasure IAN . The ZEF is looking good