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See? I knew there would be helpful folks on here that would keep me from tearing up my stuff! Thanks guys.
Today I started getting my 50 Mercury ready to rewire. I crawled through the cabin into the trunk and got the trunk lid open since the key for...
Thanks guys. I contacted rebel wire today. I'll be looking at their products closely over the next few days and weeks.
Yes. Good call. I will be going with 12 v., and no, I won't be doing power seats. Unless I find a set somewhere that would go in the car....
Thanks, Many. I believe I will do exactly that no matter which way I go with wiring I purchase. The idea of ripping all the wires out and hoping...
I will be doing some re-wiring in my 50 Merc in a month or two. None of the lights work on the car, no horns, no gauges, etc. So I figure I have...
Well I will be upgrading to power steering soon so I think scrub radius won't be an issue. I had not considered wheels fro a wrecker donor....
Howdy everyone. Almost hate to ask this question, but ultimately I'm not made of money. I Converted to disk brakes on the front of my 1950...
As usual, I get caught over-thinking problems. I have been told that the C4 won't fit. I don't KNOW it won't fit. But of course, yall are...
I have located the tunnel I am thinking I need from a 1952 Merc. The price seems fair, and the guy can cut the tunnel out of the donor car within...
Howdy gents, I am once again considering installing an automatic transmission in my 1950 Mercury. Specifically I'm looking at the C4...
I have a 50 Mercury I am rebuilding into a daily driver. I am keeping the Flathead and 3 speed transmission with OD. The transmission seals...
No. I looked at their catalog, but never found anything that would indicate any limitations on their parts. I am always skeptical about what...
Alright. Whew! Thanks guys. I did shop around and ask lots of questions before I ordered. I am just a man, not a shop so I am kinda at the...
I am starting to think you are right about the smoke. I wouldn't, as a manufacturer, build a part for sale that isn't safe to drive. That seems...
Another discussion forum. I didn't think anything about the new uprights. She seem strong and are welded up. I just want to make sure they...
Gentlemen: I few months ago I replaced the uprights on my '50 Merc with a set of the dropped uprights from Fatman Fab. Now I discover these...
Thanks, guys. I will look into having mine rebuilt/repaired. If I can figure out from whence the spring came i will try to fix the thing myself....
Option 1: have the factory starter rebuilt to original at the cost of around $200 (S&H and all) Option 2: Buy a new starter from Speedway that...
I got the cap off. A couple of little taps under the rim popped it loose. I got it cleaned up and re-painted. It looks awesome. i found it...
Howdy, I am trying to clean/restore the bee hive oil filter for a 1950 V8 flathead, and I have some questions. First: Apparently I don't...
Thanks everyone. turns out a local auto parts store can mix it for me, and they can put the new mix in rattle cans for just $21/can!!! So i will...
What are the drawbacks of using Engine hi-temp paint for non-engine applications? I have an engine paint I like--love the color. Why can't I use...
How does this big monstrosity work? I didn't plan on using it in my Mercury build, but now I am wondering why I couldn't/shouldn't. I am hoping I...
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I installed dropped uprights from Fatman Fab. I got the springs because I was going to put a 460 in the car, and it is heavier than the flathead...
Thanks guys. I do have a pic or two of the project [IMG] She is really sweet with good metal throughout. My goal is to not make her worse-Do...
My "3 on the Tree" shifter is in bad shape. The "H" shift pattern is all loosey goosey to the point it is hard to shift and know for sure which...
Ok. I am almost too embarrassed to post this question, but I am hoping you guys will have pity on a noob who wants to learn. My '50 Merc...
Thanks, guys. I didn't have wires inside my shift column; my wires to the switch box were electrical taped together into one cable and taped to...
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