1942 Lincoln Continental Barn Find Resurrection Part 2 

Very intuitive. I have my grandfathers 42 cabriolet., been in the family since 1950

One car I noticed in the very early 70's I was 5-6 years old, it was those LINCOLN CONTINENTAL'S !

The rubber insulators were there to prevent metal to metal contact between the axles and the body. This helped to deaden road noise and eliminate some minor vibrations. These Lincolns were tested against their competition and found to be slightly superior in the level of road noise and refinement. Bolting the “dummy’’ cross member to the main body structure takes you back to Model T technology. The rubber insulaters are available from various Lincoln parts suppliers. I have driven many miles over the last 30 years in Lincoln Zephyrs and found them to be quite comfortable on long trips. There is a noticeable difference between the early cars without the rubber insulaters and the later ones with them.