Man oh man what a find! I gotta say, I'm super excited and relieved to know you aren't going to chop up that beautiful Zephyr. Not a single straight line on the entire car. Just gorgeous, automotive design perfection.
@fullcustomIan7 ай бұрын
It really is PERFECTION! 😎
@popeye44447 ай бұрын
This was my Uncles car, and I cannot overstate how much it means to me to see it in good hands. Followed and subbed. I can't wait to see it Roll!
@65cj557 ай бұрын
That's cool you have a connection with it, and will be able to watch along.
@americanpatriot4126 ай бұрын
This is also my uncles car, and I also can’t wait for Ian to completely ruin the integrity of this car and make it a piece of trash for years to come.
@65cj556 ай бұрын
@@americanpatriot412 Bad news cupcake, your ''uncle'' never owned this Car, and he's also your Daddy.....
@teeb9445 ай бұрын
Dude I love your Chicken Popeye!
@dougbowen46857 ай бұрын
I’m so happy you can see and appreciate the beauty in the design of these cars. The four doors don’t have quite the swoopiness of the two doors, but they’re still beautiful in their own right.
@darrenbrisson43367 ай бұрын
Time to make it a coupe then
@juarezrocha52967 ай бұрын
@@darrenbrisson4336á❤❤😢
@rclark1284 ай бұрын
Back in the 90's I knew where a original 37 couple was here, in Georgia. It's long gone now, the old guy must have finally sold it.
@ironhorsethrottlemaster52027 ай бұрын
I've never seen a Lincoln Zephyr in my life in one piece and I know you guys have used a lot of Lincoln Zephyr Parts in the past it's neat to see you going to conserve and save those cars life good onya brother
@65cj557 ай бұрын
@@gispel7058 In the UK there was Ford Zephyrs.
@shortnbald1.17 ай бұрын
Its cool you're honoring the original design by not cutting her up. She is beautiful the way she was built. Store her away in a nice safe place away from the Mojave winds;)
@fullcustomIan7 ай бұрын
We already had that discussion! 😂😂😂~ Jamie
@chippydog27 ай бұрын
Not cutting yet😂
@jimmysexton42017 ай бұрын
This was built in an era when automobiles were true works of art! Absolutely beautiful!
@blainehalley22014 ай бұрын
Ian I really like this Zephyr and you and Jamie and your channel, and where you live. I grew up on Edwards AFB. Summer of '67 rode my Yamaha 80 to Cal City and was paddle boat attendant. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos especially showing your progress on this car. Thanks for sparking some really good memories. Blessings Blaine Halley
@stevelong21087 ай бұрын
Great find! Glad you’re not chopping it, can’t wait to see the progress!
@p.c.65617 ай бұрын
When you said "no body mods, no chop" it made me very happy. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. Good call 😊
@stevelamb23825 ай бұрын
Needs its windshield laid back and a 6" chop W a Aston Martin v 12..
@jongolob66937 ай бұрын
Ian, I'm so glad to hear you say you're not going to destroy it. I don't like the other custom builders that say , cut it up. I will enjoy watching you work on this project. Rock on brother!
@chippydog27 ай бұрын
Grind away professor Her inner beauty is in there somewhere Chop chop chop Go for it Move ahead! Four doors are not ever cool Maybe on a pick up or SUV But on a car ? I have never owned a four door and never will WOM Waste of Metal
@r.a.monigold97897 ай бұрын
NICE editing! Thank you both for sharing this - very exciting. 1963 our neighborhood wrecking yard bought 20 Zephyrs. All us youngsters were HOT for the 4 speed transmission. Old man Seigel eventually parted out the entire fleet as no one wanted the cars or the V-12 flathead engines. Sad now...
@Mercmad7 ай бұрын
They were a three speed ,but the gears were close ratio and fit into early V8 cases. I had a set in my '39 Ford and really helped a flattie wake up.
@hubbesgirl17 ай бұрын
You are killing it Jamie with these videos ❤
@carlphelps40987 ай бұрын
Yes! ❤
@royfrye28717 ай бұрын
I second that!👍😉
@fullcustomIan7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I enjoy making them very very much! I plan on adding more to my videos with filming! ~ Jamie
@chrisallen20057 ай бұрын
Karl at Make It Kustom would be happy for your find. He is working on a 1939 Zephyr. Thank you for saying you are not going to modify the body. Not everything needs to be chopped and modified like crazy especially one in as good shape as yours.
@jdfmfb037 ай бұрын
Nice shoutout for Karl at Make it Kustom👍
@65cj557 ай бұрын
@@jdfmfb03 Check out the one SKOTYCHOPS done, Ian & Jamies friend.
@josephweaver50547 ай бұрын
I believe the part you thought might be a bumper filler is the panel the fits above the windshield on the inside to finish off the headliner. The sun visors mount to it too. It would be wrapped with the same material as the headliner is made from.
@SoCal_Jerry7 ай бұрын
Hey Ian and Jamie! I just forwarded this to my buddy Bob Logan who bought a gorgeous restored coupe December of 2022. He will love seeing this video! His black beauty will be part of the 1937-1941 Lincoln Zephyr display in Building 5 at the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) in early February. The car was at the Ventura Nationals. Hope to see you both again soon! Jerry:>)
@gnm1096 ай бұрын
Back in the 1960's I owned a very nice 1937 Lincoln Zephyr, I drove it to college. It was the prettiest car I ever owned. Good luck to him. Sure hope that he doesn't cut it up. Ian will have a terrible time locating parts for that car.
@Stingray0007 ай бұрын
Killer car. What a lucky find. It deserves the respect you're going to give it. Can't wait for the videos
@TX-biker7 ай бұрын
WHAAAAAT???? The radical Roussel is NOT gonna chop it? Well - now I’ve heard EVERYTHING 🤠😍
@jimromero13847 ай бұрын
37 deluxe is my all time favorite from that era. Good find looking forward to watching you do your magic with it.
@slingshotdingoАй бұрын
'I wouldn't be able to contain my enthusiasm'...brilliant.
@rickdaystar4777 ай бұрын
Awesome find. I restored a 37 Coupe and a 37 Sedan in both 1975-77. So many people favored the 32 34's but I loved the sweeping grill and in the fender headlights of the 37. ! 😎👍
@papasmodelcarroom84507 ай бұрын
I haven't even watched the whole video yet but this thing is FREAKING AWESOME...... COOLEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN..... What a SCORE 😮😮😮😮
@MastaT_1507 ай бұрын
Holy Hell what a find! And you’re the perfect person to have found it!
@SnickersG-fu2pw7 ай бұрын
You have great vision when it comes to antique and classic vehicles. Plus with your master metal fabrication and skils it's going to be a unique custom build. 👌🏼
@snarlyvegaslots7 ай бұрын
Wow.Those grills and rear split windows are awesome! I have always loved them from a kid born in the 60's. Those old Lincoln's are absolutely awesome! Can't wait to see finished product. Great find Jamie and Ian . Keep up the great content and editing. I hope the shop formans are doing as well!
@lalul111647 ай бұрын
My wife and I have been watching your youtube videos with great interest. Love the contents and workmanship. We just now finished watching the arrival of the Zepher! So glad this car has fallen into the hands of an experienced car guy with vision and a hardy congratulation declaring YOU'RE NOT GOING TO CHOP IT!! I have nothing against custom work on these old gems and greatly admire the true craftspeople that have turned out exceptional cars. But when you have a rare diamond in the rough like this, at least take the time to work out a plan of attack before charging in with zip saws angle grinders. I've seen a few unfortunate hack jobs done in recent times to some rare cars that were in drivable condition that ended up pretty much a disaster. Of course its the buyer's prerogative to choose what he or she wants to do with their finds, but it is sad when so-called 'experts' dive into a project before the thing is hardly off the trailer only to get stumped at every turn by unforeseen headaches, at which time some of these disasters ultimately end up rusting away out on the 'back 40' somewhere. Good luck with this gem and do hope you will be able to locate those headlight lenses. Cheers.
@selbord17 ай бұрын
Wow Ian, in the right hands, no truer words ever spoken.
@GinoTassoni-fg1wg7 ай бұрын
Greetings from South Carolina... love this car! The door option is Limo/ Taxi version. My uncle Sal's neighbor had one in his backyard. We played driving in it when we were kids! Glad your not going to cut it up...but resto mod is Very cool idea!!! Your Right Ian... it's cool AS IS 😁👍✌️
@robinbryde30387 ай бұрын
What a beautiful find!!! I'm glad to hear you say it's not ending up a chop job... don't need to mess with it😎👍
@XPEDITCHIS7 ай бұрын
Zephyr’s come with a 12 cylinder? That would be too cool! Love the sound. You are a gift to us Ian, thank you for the awesome you do!
@charlesweyant87797 ай бұрын
Ian I have watched you from the beginning, you always said you weren't restoring kind of dude . As we get older certain finds especially one as complete as this and a what a beauty. Just build a good running gear, bag it and drive the crap out of it. Still want to say the best find you had was Jamie!
@65cj557 ай бұрын
Yes he said it's not a full on restoration, it will be lowered etc.
@rolf92807 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for not chopping this car up!!! There are too many car guys that do the same chop to every car they get and they all look the same and often poorly done. This car deserves to be saved for history and you should be it’s caretaker! Can’t wait until you start the process!! Good luck Ian
@roymazac25327 ай бұрын
Your going to have fun with this. Happy for you. You'll make the car proud
@KGRICK17 ай бұрын
i completely agree, there are many cars that can be customized, this is a rare find.
@rickbareman22637 ай бұрын
That is a awesome find looks like no trouble for you to stay busy can't wait to see it in the shop 👍👍👍
@dmindi17737 ай бұрын
Nice Find! The guys at Iron Trap Garage have a ton of parts from early Mercs and Fords. Looking forward to seeing this one get the Roussel touch!
@trevorwilliamgrindrod39997 ай бұрын
The Lincoln Zepher has to be one of the most iconic cars ever great job saving this one I can't wait to see it road ready!
@shellbrown5827 ай бұрын
I'm an ozzi love your show . totally down to earth brother no props no modern gadgets. Old school ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@roywhitman71097 ай бұрын
This video in particular floored me! One of my personal favorites from way back! They had their styling on the money! Beautiful find! Small block Ford with an automatic on air ride & just cruise it!! Have you checked with Victor on his inventory? There's always Pomona, too! Can't wait to see how this goes!! Congrats!!👍
@fullcustomIan7 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! We plan on visiting a swap meet soon!
@garybinns82657 ай бұрын
No chop,my vote also!!😊Love all the cars you have created and trucks.😁🥰👣
@zanesummerfield96007 ай бұрын
Sweet ride. I can't wait to see how you fix it up. I am a long-time follower of your shows. Now that I am retired I have even more time to surf the internet to check out things I always wondered about.
@fullcustomIan7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Welcome!
@ffrydriver7 ай бұрын
AWESOME find! Oh the joy of living someplace fairly dry! I miss living in the Midwest when I lived in Illinois you used to occasionally find something not totally eaten up. BUT here in Florida its almost impossible to find original sheet metel cars
@user-qs2bt7fl7g7 ай бұрын
Wow that's a great find, that's really cool, almost unbelievable to find a complete Zephyr
@chippydog27 ай бұрын
Still waiting on that! No engine No trans No rearend No fun Not complete!
@mrbill85427 ай бұрын
You struck gold with that zephyr, Ian---I bet Victor is salivating over that car !!!
@Trikekid844 ай бұрын
All the parts it came with are extremely rare to find original, and then to find one with that clean of a body is wild!
@hubbesgirl17 ай бұрын
Wow that's awesome cool doors !
@Ajen19597 ай бұрын
What a score Ian! CONGRATS!
@josephcivita14507 ай бұрын
By contrast, the Zephyr's 1936 first year sales totaled 14,994 units and would never exceed the top sales figure of 29,293 vehicles in 1937. However, the Zephyr had some intriguing innovations. The unibody construction was a first in the U.S., and the Zephyr could carry six passengers in comfort.
@SJR1PRODUCTIONS7 ай бұрын
WOW!! I'm so jealous! I have wanted one for over 50 years! When we moved to Montana, we stopped at a gas station in Beaver Utah. There was a 37 or 38 Zephyr for sale in a dirt lot adjacent to the station. It was a four door with the full drive train and interior. It didn't have the third side rear window, only the two side windows per side. They were asking a couple Hundred dollars! I tried to talk my dad into buying it but to no avail. I think the one you have might have been a limousine with the barn door style on the curb side. Very nice find guys. I agree with you, this Zephyr should retain it's beauty and not be chopped. As always, Great Video!
@petahdickinson17827 ай бұрын
Just what you need Ian ! Another project!!
@fredkaminski36687 ай бұрын
Victor is eating his heart out!
@laurensmith18287 ай бұрын
Ian Karl Fisher took a 4 door and made a two door coupe out of it. Its an ongoing project on, make it kustom. Im sure you know it but i thought id mention it just in case. Great car ,cant wait to see the work on it! Good luck brother
@arielgomez44647 ай бұрын
For you, receiving a car in such good condition is like a blank canvas for a painter, you are the best Ian💪
@40momba7 ай бұрын
Crap a couple years back I had a bunch of V12 39-41 Zephyr parts! George The Glassman
@nickmorrow38297 ай бұрын
What a find. Such a kool car. It is cold in Vegas and Ian is walking around in a T shirt.
@koningbolo47007 ай бұрын
Beautiful score Ian... Even as is the car looks awesome... BTW: you may be correct. The mystery dash panels belong beneath the fixed dash structure (as suggested by the cut out in one of them which is obviously there to allow for the steering column to protrude...
@johnpayne24657 ай бұрын
Looks like fun. All panels welded to the chassis is a bit weird, and will be interesting to work on. It will be magnificent with the way it opens up on the right. Some came with a V12.
@ricardoparenzee43093 ай бұрын
Hi Ian please do a full restore of that car it look awesome....... Ricardo from Cape Town South Africa...... Been watching your videos for about a year now
@robertstuehrenberg57197 ай бұрын
Incredible find. They couldn’t have found a better buyer.
@lalul111647 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@ShaunHensley7 ай бұрын
Looks kind of like the bug with the rolls royce kit. Nice looking car 2:52 nice!
@narcoosseefl7 ай бұрын
Glad you're not going to chop or otherwise mess with the body. The back looks just like a VW Bug, which is cool!
@jeremyconway57937 ай бұрын
Love the Zephyr because it has alot of character already.1 car that doesn't need to be slaughtered,chopped,shortened etc...greetings from sth Australia guys.🇦🇺👍🪃🦘🐪🤘
@michaelthompson11107 ай бұрын
Please don’t put a brand x, y, or z motor in this car. It deserves a nice FoMoCo engine.
@65cj557 ай бұрын
Ford's Coyote engine it is then.
@josephharvat62027 ай бұрын
You have GOT to find a V12 to stuff into that thing, Ian. They were not known for their high performance, but nothing a period supercharger couldn't fix. 😁
@vonbuzz90097 ай бұрын
I chopped a 39 4 door zeypher about 10 years ago,, 2 inches, and leaned the trunk area forward a few degrees ,, it was voted best Lincoln in the northwest Lincoln club, and was the calender cover car,,,, lots of work, many miles of welding and grinding ,, cool part is it dosent LOOK CHOPPED,,,
@vonbuzz90097 ай бұрын
BTW ,,it was a parts car ,destined for the crusher before it was saved ,,,,
@hayesdesign17 ай бұрын
I can see why you love this car ian it's basically a big vw beetle in the back end.. Beautiful rig
@jamesrankin98337 ай бұрын
What an absolute score! and who better to get it! Yeah, that’s one you can’t cut! Love the doors and skirts! You need Victor’s boys to slam the interior out! Stars in the headliner, Leather out! All the fixings! Your showpiece! Good stuff!!
@MattSeenUFO7 ай бұрын
Yep it had me as soon as I seen the Grill! That is a killa Grill! and it couldn't have fallen into better hands. Yes i agree, keep it simple I recon... but im not gonna tell you what to do! Love from Adelaide Matt.
@ericmann87837 ай бұрын
Ford late model straight 6 with 3 on tree. Thanks ,and happy new year
@kemosabegt350geuss67 ай бұрын
You are right it is so unusual it is uniquely cool. An art deco front end and a VW beetlesk rear end. Cant wait to see the finished product. And you are right just lower and modernize.
@pauleggert46397 ай бұрын
I love the two doors opening on one side !!! Great for camping !! A nice tent on that side & your ready to go !!!🙏 Be Safe !! This Local #28 tinnocker loves your style !!! 😮❤
@richardmartinez59417 ай бұрын
Ian I can see the excitement in you on this find, what a great car! Can wait for the start of the built 👍🎊
@user-ku8zc2iy7o7 ай бұрын
From No fear Grandad. Great to see your Zephyr. Brings back memories of my Dad's 36 lincoinl.here in England in the 50,s he swapped the v12 for a mercury v8 he owned this car twice l look . forward to your progress.
@richardcoram15627 ай бұрын
Man oh man! This car is so good. Im'a gon'e be following this transformation for sure.. My favorite all time car is the 1937 Fords, especially the latest customized retro builds.JUST LOOK AT THE AERODYNAMICS, just 37 years after the same builders were still riding horse and building wagons and carriages.!!!
@noonehere17937 ай бұрын
What a beauty! I would be tempted to graft the body to modern frame and drive train and make it a modern usable driver. The sound that hood opening made was classic👍👍
@user-zn7nv3jp3x7 ай бұрын
Thanks Ian and Jamie. Love your channel. I do believe the shop inspector would approve. May he rest in piece.
@gandklyons1027 ай бұрын
I just can't wait for future instalments on this build.. Oh so very cool!!!. Ian, I love the fact that you really just want to preserve it ❤❤❤
@patrickscanlon16317 ай бұрын
Omg just heard you said no chop wow this is guna be a sick build look forward to this
@Xpyburnt_ndz7 ай бұрын
I will LOVE seeing this project!!! WOW!!! What a find!!! FABULOUS!!!
@blackholesun35697 ай бұрын
GOLD MINE...HOLY GRAIL...you are right... don't need to chop or cut...just bring back to life...
@Bbbuddy7 ай бұрын
I love how car guys say their new find is absolutely complete, then go on to explain all the parts that are missing (in this case, engine, windows, floors, etc.
@TheOldaz17 ай бұрын
I love what the guy did with his idea for a custon dash - the color and the pinstiping - looks like it was possibly crafted to fit around that early air system.
@larrykrise36097 ай бұрын
wow,what a find.the fender skirts are a rare find.good luck with it.
@davidbowden73317 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, what a find, can't wait for this project to start, stunning looking cars with beautiful body lines.
@ericdashman18387 ай бұрын
I have a distinct memory at age 4 on East 3rd Street in Brooklyn where we were living at the time of a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr driving at what seemed like high speed to my 4 year old eyes. It was the windshield shape over that cool grille that captivated me.
@65cj557 ай бұрын
That's amazing, to a 4 year old now, all cars probably look the same.
@ericdashman18387 ай бұрын
Ma said that my first word was 'car'. A lifelong love affair with them
@robbypro33707 ай бұрын
I offered a guy in Bakersfield a few years ago a hundred grand for his 2 door coupe he just bought for 70k. He turned it down. The Zephyr is my bucket list car. I have a 33 three window ford chopped, Henry steel car that I bought. Never selling it. It's too hard to find another one. The guy I bought it off of regrets selling it to me. Enjoy your build, and I can't wait to see what you come up with.
@dave-uf8ir7 ай бұрын
Excellent find ian stuff follows me home 2 just finds me 😊
@JoeyToth-ti9tp4 ай бұрын
I worked as a meter reader and the guy on my route had the captains Zepher convertible from Gillian’s Island and a lot of old cars in his garage. Stanley Steamer,modelT’s and the number 9 made Model A
@Ron_Masterjohn7 ай бұрын
When I use to work for Dan Woods back in the day we use to drop cars to have them acid dipped in Santa Ana somewhat close to Edinger and Main I believe. Thought it was called Dyer Acid Stripping or something like that but can’t say for sure. I can give Dan a call if you want.
@justinreedflynn7 ай бұрын
Wow, that is amazing. That underdash A/C would look better in something '60's I think. The hood latch is wild!
@mitchbarber34687 ай бұрын
Such a unique ride absolutely great lovely bulbous lines family cruiser
@kevinbarrett96157 ай бұрын
Patina and shape are perfect ! You are right to leave her be. I also like the ambulance doors very cool.
@munklemunky20367 ай бұрын
I cannot wait to see how you honor one of both yours and my own make and model of oldie
@Tealmoney85717 ай бұрын
Those Zephyrs are so cool! Thats gonna be a SWEET ride when you get her done! Love the grille and the teardrop headlights. Really sets it apart from rhe rest.
@jestersgarage19467 ай бұрын
I’ve been following you for years now. Love what you do. This is a perfect car for you to far in love with original design yet have some freedom to customize. It’s cut just enough when you acquired it to have the liberty to have a blast making it unique. Enjoy
@williamjohn18157 ай бұрын
I bet you fell in love with V-dub back end complete with front end.
@PatHaskell7 ай бұрын
Great to hear you aren’t going to do any modifications. Can’t wait to follow along on this restoration.
@michaelbristol64677 ай бұрын
Hey Ian I was watching the new episode of FCG last night and the big yellow 1950 GMC COE you liked Mike Bellow built that here on KZbin. The full build is on his channel if you're interested. [Bellos Kustoms] in the playlist section it's there. He also built a few of these Zephyrs too.😉✌
@dougkubash86737 ай бұрын
What a find!! Will be looking forward to seeing you get started on the Zephyr project!
@VintageJunker6 ай бұрын
minute of dangle in PA, Charlie of Strip Clean closed in 2011. They were great. Nice find. I know you'll do it right! Congrats
@larryschmidt35947 ай бұрын
That is sweet too bad the original motor is gone. Can't wait for this to begin, that grill and headlights are just beautiful.
@user-pd3jd5np6v7 ай бұрын
So I one of these four-door zephyr at a good guys show 70 year old man owned it and built it. It looked incredible.