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RonC 09-26-2020 06:38 AM

1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

I have a barn find 47 H series V12 with 22,970 original miles. The vehicle was last driven in 1964. I have no keys to the car. The trunk is locked. My question is what is the truck button function? Is it electric or hydraulic? The button does not work. The hydraulic system is dry but most of the electrical works. Could the trunk be currently unlocked needing only the button to open?
Many more questions! Thank You Ron

Terry,OH 09-26-2020 06:57 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Not an expert here but I looked over the electrical drawings. The hydraulic system is for the windows, I saw no switch for the trunk or electrical wiring in the trunk for an opener. For Ford from the factory the door lock key also operates the ignition. The glove box key operates the trunk. Suggest you remove a door cylinder and the glove box lock to have keys made. Both may have a key code stamped into their body. See the other posting regarding keys that is up now. Either John or Phil may be able to cut a key to your codes. Suggest you contact them first since they may not have Lincoln code books.

RonC 09-26-2020 08:05 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Great info terry! I will pull the glove lock. Thank you!

Terry,OH 09-26-2020 09:34 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

The glove lock may not have a code and yet a key may be made for it, there are several factors.

mfirth 09-26-2020 03:46 PM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Hi Ron, you may want to try The Early Ford V8 site; they have a Lincoln section........

GB SISSON 09-26-2020 05:28 PM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

I hope you figure out how to get the trunk open, but I'm sitting here dying to see some pics of this low mile Zephyr

RonC 09-29-2020 11:50 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Thank you all. Glove box had key code and key is on it's way

RonC 09-29-2020 11:59 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

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Some pictures of barn find. Tires are dated 1952

'36 5W 09-30-2020 09:54 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Wow, what a score! Give us some details of history and condition.

GB SISSON 09-30-2020 11:21 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Wow! You have yourself one heck of a car there!

mercman from oz 09-30-2020 04:52 PM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1601398758
Wow, what a great find. Congratulations. I hope that you are going to keep it original?

mercman from oz 09-30-2020 04:54 PM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1601398581
I have never seen details like this on a fan belt before, amazing.

markdtn 10-01-2020 12:07 PM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Wow!

Terry, NJ 10-01-2020 12:23 PM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

A friend has a parts car, whole or parted out.
Terry

flatford8 10-01-2020 02:12 PM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Wow!!.....nice!!!!.....I love the Art Deco taillight treatment......good for you!!.....Mark

hotcoupe 10-02-2020 07:49 AM

Re: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr
 

Wow!!.....nice!!!!.....I love the Art Deco taillight treatment......good for you!!.....Mark

Not an expert, but by the late 40's,Art Deco styling was a thing of the past. I believe the car was styled in the "Streamline Moderne" fashion, long horizontal lines. Either way i dig it.
Tom


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