Hi,
I too have a 1959 silvercloud that has sat for many years. The brakes were completely frozen on the car and I had to do a lot to get them unstuck on working again. I have learned allot about this particular year and model now and would be happy to share my knowledge with you. I have the factory repair manual and I would be happy to fax or email info out of it, as you need it. I do have a favor to ask of you, I have got my car ready to drive except for one thing, my shift linkage. When I got the car, some things were already removed or disconnected and for the life of me I cannot figure out were this one piece of support linkage attaches. I am hoping that you could take a picture of yours to show me were it is to attach. I will be very grateful for any help that you can give.
Jeff