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I had 3 bar checker boards on my car in high school so they were a natural on my merc. Had spun alum disc on the back for about 100 yards before...
I put a 8.8 out of a 2001 Explorer in my 50 Merc. Now I have disc brakes and limited slip. But it has a 3.73 gear ratio and turns a few more rpms...
No name on mine but "Money Pit" would fit according to the wife. Had a corvette we called cancer special got it after beating a little bout with...
I bought my 351 W used. It ONLY had 800 miles on it and the C-6 trans. Well I went to put a big cam in it and the cam bearings were black. You...
I have a 9+3 kit and it worked great in my 50 mercury. Can't beat it for the price. Sorry for the ad but couldn't resist. Plus these folks are...
I got mine from ESPO Springs and Things. in Danville, Pa. Remake of stock springs cost $379.25 with shipping. Only problem was they raised the...
Good luck on your transplant. My wife got a liver transplant 3 1/2 years ago and is doing great hope you will, too. But it does slow you down for...
Boy that thing looks goooood!! I had 18" lake pipes on mine when they would stay on (rusty rockers). And Olds taillights. And a heckofa glass...
Maybe someplace I'll look. My Mom kept pictures of all the "old pieces of junk" as she called them, I drug home. HaHa
Great looking 54. My first car was a green two door 54 we called it Poison Ivy. Memories Wow!!
Might try calling Stockinteriors in Chatworth Ga. 1-866-868-4577. Maybe can make them for you. The factory is gonna be closed all next week but...
Maybe it's just me but doing custom body work requires some skill or you need MONEY to pay someone to do it for you. This has always held me back,...
There are no stupid questions if you don't know the answer. I've asked a bunch on here and for the most part everybody was very patient and helpful.
Looks like you have a good start to work with. My 50 came out of Prior Lake Wis. never have been able to get hold of the folks that owned it,
My 50 doesn't have a bar in the front just the guards or a cut out for the center grill piece either. Don't know how to post a picture but will try.
Like to see us go back to the white socks and black loafers er maybe NOT!
Wow my heads spinning, you all must have better swap meets and shows than here in east tenn. I know about Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg ( what's...
After going to Shades of the Past in Pigeon Forge and sitting on the parkway with the three speed and a hot flattie in the Merc, I had had...
I wanted a "lead sled" someone had started and couldn't finish. looked for one or a stock 2 door for five years, just then Alan Jackson sang...
Take a look at Dennis Carpenter. Think thats where I got mine, glued it in.
HaHa now that's using your head. I love it!!!
Like the idea with the swiveling seat but how do keep from swiveling when you drive. Serious question. Great project you have going on.
Yeah thought about a AOD but not let.
I got the whole 3rd member out of a 2001 exploder and it was 3.73 with disc barker and limited slip. happy with it just geared too low. Thanks to...
Yeah that may be a problem since it's out of a mustang and mine is out of an exploder. I'm not really up on fords as much as gm products. I've...
Dang Squirrel I always knew you were good. I'll just have to get on evil-bay and buy that bad boy.
Maybe I'm just not looking in the right places, seems I can find lower ratios but not the higher. Then again I haven't looked that hard. Trying to...
I put a explorer 8.8 in my merc. Fits and works great, has disc and limited slip. Out of a 2001 explorer. Only problem is trying to change the...
If I can get to it, it will be insulated. gonna do the interior at the same time.
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