From My Collection... 1959

@chris ?

@bob-jackman 

You stated you liked or didn't mind working on "reverse hood"  cars because they offer easy engine access. I replied, even when you remove and replace (R&R ) a radiator?

I asked this because on practically every collector car I've ever owned (show or driver ) I yanked the radiator and had it re-cored; I can't imagine a reverse hood not being an issue.  🤔 🤔 🤔 

@chris Either way there can be issues. I just finished rebuilding the electrical system on my 1955 Imperial. The distributer is against the firewall and I had to remove the hood to get it out...not fun.

Posted by: @bob-jackman

and I had to remove the hood to get it out

....where's a reverse hood when you really need it?    😔 😔 

-Good luck

Several years ago I swapped a 2 row radiator for a 3 row one. On a 79 Corvette it’s mounted at an angle and of course it has a reverse hood. Not much fun but it did solve an overheating problem.

Posted by: @pete-rovero

@jkuvakas 

And the Continental was also the largest unibody car produced at that time!

And if I recall correctly in 1958 they had to do a running change to the undercarrage due to some structural issue that developed.  Anyone have details?

@john-quilter When I was a member of the LCOC (Lincoln Continental Owners Club ) I don't recall reading that, but I'll bet there's probably some truth to it. 

I've stated before that many rusted '58-'60 convertibles were never restored 25-35 years later because these heavy cars (without a frame ) assumed the shape of a "V"  and were deemed "too far gone"  to be saved, unlike many other convertibles (with frames ) that were saved for less costs.