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Updated to full images, my bad.
Here’s a quick update on the status of the car. I’ve found some unexpected Bondo’d spots, but that was expected around the patches. I’m going to...
Wow, thank you all for the replies, links and encouragement! Next path is to find a 51 window and trim. Sully
No! It needs the 51 Window! A few more pics after today’s efforts. The window from center of hood to the top, daylight to daylight is 20.5”....
I’m going to take some measurements of the window opening and check for squareness etc. Is there anybody that can send me their measurements on...
There’s quite a bit of Bondo involved here. But the metal looks good. I’m thinking take the bondo down as much as possible and start fresh and fix...
Well, she’s opened up![ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks for the replies, it looks like old man ford changed up the 51 floor pan and the seat mounts differently then the 49-50. The seat mounts...
Thank you! I’ll shoot him a PM.
Gents, I’ve browsed the forums but haven’t been able to confirm whether an original 1950 Mercury Split Bench seat will fit into a 1951....
Thank you very much for the offer on the rear window. I actually found a 1950 Merc Window with stainless trim for 20 bucks on Marketplace. Then...
Thanks everyone for the kind words! Gents, yes I knew the rear window needed fixing. I’ve located a rear window donor and cutout. Now to find out...
Gents, This is Sully from Oregon! I’m super excited and motivated about my new car! She’s a 51 Merc that yes needs a lot of work, but she’s in...
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