1956 mercury build--bag talk

so i have some time this weekend to work on the merc. Ill be fabbing up an exhaust, finishing the wiring although its very close to being done. all i have to do is wire my turn signals, fab up sockets for the brakelights and run the headlamp wires. Ill also try to get the front and rear chevelle seats mounted. Dont worry pics will be up sunday night so be sure to check back for progress


On another note Ive been up in the air about running an airbag setup. mainly bc of the cost of a kit. well thats all about to change now. I was just at a local junk yard and decided to get a price on a 97 lincoln air bag setup. 200 bucks they will let me take all i need. I know this will require some fab work but at least i will have all the parts.

 

Looking forward to seeing your progress. Keep us posted.

 

For sure kage, Im gonna be checking up on your build too!

 

i will be watching both of your builds. Im going to start a thread on mine aswell.

 

Its good for feedback and alternative ideas. I did just send the admin a message about starting a 55-56 mercury parts forum or thread for parts for sale and parts wanted! these parts are getting way to hard to find!

 

I know I will have some chrome trim from my Merc for sale soon. I do not plan on using any of the outer trim.
56_Ford_custom Im looking forward to your build thread. From the pics ive seen of your 56 you are going to have one sweet ride.
I just made a new photo album in my profile with all of my Mercury pics.

 

Merking56, I totally agree. Im actually wanting a 56 mercury. Could of had my uncles chopped hard top but needed to sell it. I also have a few 55-56 merc parts laying around

 

56_ford_custom send me a pm if you dont mind with a list of the parts you have for sale for 55-56 Mercs and let me know of any parts you might need for your 56. I have a line on some parts for your car as well.

 

Kage I will shoot you a pm

 

still no word from admin, im going to start a thread with parts i have for sale and i will make it clear that anyone who is selling 55-56 merc parts or is looking for those parts can post. seems like the easiest way.

 

threads up, check my stats

 

Looking forward to your progress pics

 

heres my ram air setup

 

here she is with the front and rear drop. ended up with a little rake and a bumpy ride!

 

did you end up bagging the car or did you go a more traditional route?

 

I did a quick and cheap drop. aerostar springs with one coil cut up front and 3 1/4'' blocks in the rear. Im still getting info together on bagging it using mid 90's lincoln airbag system

 

Im looking into bagging mine right now. I have sent messages out to a few people and made a few call. Im still not getting the info Im looking for. I know what bags to get but I cant find any premade cups for the bags and I'm even haveing trouble finding do-it-yourself cup kits. I will keep researching and see what I can find. Im hoping 56fordcustom post his build thread soon..Im looking forward to seeing his bag setup in the front.

 

any airbag company will have cups you just have to make sure they are the right size for your bags and rear. Then just find out where you want em and weld them in. Are you making a top crossmember to mount the top of the bags to? 56fordcustom is who gave me all the info on bagging mine. Are you c notching the frame?

 

I plan on notching the frame in the rear and making a 2 link setup. In the front I plan on putting the bags in the orginal spring perches and relocating the shocks to the outside of the A-arms. There is another guy on here with a 56 buick who has a build thread about bagging his buick. I have included the link for the thread if you want to check it out.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=420444&highlight=air+bags+front+perch

 

Merking56, Sorry for the delay I still need to post my build thread.

 

no prob man, the pics you posted on this thread are killer. I wish i had the motivation to take my body off the frame!

 

Merking56 & kage, you both are real cool and willing to help and learn. Dont think just do it! Take the body off and start doing everything you want to it
Its the perfect time to.

 

I had already planned on taking the body off of mine. Im very knowledgeable and capable to do everything to my Merc myself..with the exceptions of the air bag system..that is something I have no experiance with. Im not afraid to ask question or get my hands dirty, and ill gladly ask for help when I need it. And I will offer any help or knowledge i can to anyone who needs it. There are some real cool people on here. And this place is a great sorce of Information. unfortunately...until I get my Merc here next week all I can do is research and ask and answer question..lol

 

Sounds great!!! I want more pics! Lol

 

ill have some pics by sunday night. just airplane stripped the p***enger side and primed it. going to get the driverside done then start on fabbing the seats.

 

Sounds great, keep us posted.