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I find York Auto body in Poultney online. They have very good reviews. I was thinking of giving them a call Monday. Posted using the Full...
So, the car port that keeps my 53 Mercury Monterey out of the weather decided to jump ship during a bad wind storm we had the other day. Of...
Does it matter what year maverick, or comet? I found a couple project cars I may be able to tear one out of. Posted using the Full Custom...
Thanks alot for all your help. I will cruise around and see if I can find one like you suggested. The trans is fairly recently rebuilt, so I...
I am trying to get more top end. Right now it takes off like a bastard, but I tach out at 3000rpm @55-60mph. It has a 351C engine, and a C6...
So, do you think this one would work? http://www.vapinc.com/ringandpinions/ Part number WX2542-3 under the Mercury section. I was looking at 9"...
So I am trying to change the gears or in my 53 Monterey. Problem is, I have no idea if it is the factory rear end or if the p.o. had changed it...
That is pretty sweet. I always wonder how the hell they keep a bare metal car from rusting though. Maybe it just lives in garages, and trailers....
Thinking of going. It would be the first show I have ever brought my car to. It's a long drive from here in VT though. Anything I should know?
Very cool car! It's great that you actually use it too. To many times you see these awesome cars, but the owner is afraid to have some fun with...
Took some pictures last night to spruce up the thread a little.
Went to my buddies house a couple weekend ago, and put on a receiver hitch to pull vintage campers with. Subneil56 did a great job hiding it as...
So a friend of mine; (Subneil56) says I should actually introduce myself here, instead of just lurking around checking out other threads and...
Doesn't it take off your base paint too! Sent from my KFTHWI using H.A.M.B. mobile app
How do you remove it? Sent from my KFTHWI using H.A.M.B. mobile app
Think I got it all figured out. Changed the needle and seat and got rid of my surging/ loss of power. My power valve got rid of the smoke screen,...
That is awesome, man! I've always wanted to learn pinstripping. Love the green flake paint too! Sent from my KFTHWI using H.A.M.B. mobile app
Right now it is at 6-10 at idle in park. No advance hooked up. Seems to idle faster in park than in gear though. I don't think it would effect...
So, just to be clear..you are saying 32 BTDC with the vacuum advance plugged in and at 2200-3000 rpms, checked with a timing light? Sent from my...
Thanks! Got a power valve from summit. Told them I had a 351c, and they sent me a 5.0 valve. The one I took out is 9.5. Seemed all well and...
It is a 2 barrel holley carb. And it is running richer than hell. The exhaust is black, clouds up the neighborhood, and smells like gas...
So, I connected all the vacuum lines where they go, and plugged the ports not used. Running about 18 for vacuum on the gauge. Set the carb to...
Using non ethanol gas. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
So, driving around today. At day seven of ownership,I noticed the car was idling rough at the stop lights. Kind of surging. I figure it was...
Where did you end up getting the 9" rear? Thinking of putting one in mine. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Very nice ride Buford. I love that purple color. Sent from my KFTHWI using H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks guys! Took it for a drive yesterday. Amazing how much you get noticed driving old cars. Guess speeding its out for a little while. ;)
So, I picked up a 53' Mercury Monterey last night. Pretty excited to finally have a decent start. The P.O. already put in a 351C with a freshly...
This is just the info I was looking for! I am looking to do the same thing on a 53'. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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