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hey guys anyone know where i can find a rebuilt Holley 885 that came in the 1949 mercs? or at least a rebuild kit. I think thats all i need before...
sound good then, i'll just got a puller from napa. hopefully i can do it without breaking something.
Quick question to you Merc guys, i'm planning on taking the steering wheel off to restore it but the guy that had the merc before me said it was...
car runs great now, i took off the fuel regulator and changed the points and did my best to time it, now it drives great. thanks again everyone
great advise guys thanks, i'll go to napa today and install after work and let you know what happens tomorrow. i should also point out that i...
i just installed a new fuel pump and all filters, still has a problem. i think it might be the coil, i didn't think of that, thanks i'm going to...
i think it might have to rebuild or replace it. it overheated pretty bad before the last day i drove it. what can happens when a motor overheats?...
i had a problem with my car (49 merc flathead/C4) i took it to get some air in the tires and on my way back home the car started to spudder and...
i agree, Cokers is easier and faster to clean. I dig how bright white they get in half the time it took me to clean with the other brand. A little...
bad bob arent they kind of hard to find around here? all the junkyards have nothing but new cars.
what's your guys opinion on ididit or similar steering columns in 49 mercs? i need to change mine but i don't know if i should get another stock...
That is a nice chopped 4 door. I saw it at Viva Las Vegas i think 2 years ago. looking at that makes me want to chop the top on mine. still trying...
I know i'm late but hey, she's been stuck in the garage for a while. I took her to be in Deuce of Spades but they really tore her up. Trans is...
count me in '49 Merc 4 door
yeah, my band The Tequila Worms are playing around 11:30. Instrumental Surf/Rock 'n' Roll!
Yeah i noticed, i went back to pick up my original 3 speed tranny from my Merc and he disappeared. I joined the HAMB shortly after i took my car...
Great, thanks! i'll check these guys out. also how about body work and paint? I'd kind of like to have a little bit of custom work to it too....
Where would you guys recommend taking a C4 tranny that leaks everywhere and that could help out with my flathead. I thought i'd ask seeing what...
thanks guys i'm going to check it out tomorrow after work to see what i come up with. I appreciate the help.
My car overheated one day and when i popped the hood to have a look i saw the (stock) carb was gushing out gas. I have an electric fuel pump and...
These are the greatest shots of my car anyone has ever took. This is gonna be an awesome film!
I was quoted $2800 for a basic air bag suspension from Lordz of Kuztomz for my 1949 Merc (4 door)
I'll be at the Viejitos car show, my band The Tequila Worms are playing around 1. We need a cool car to park next to us. Any volunteers?
Very funny pook but from my experience everytime i look for a hot rod shop online i don't find what i need. Thanks alot zman
got any numbers?
My 49 Merc is 6 volts and the electric fuel pump took a dump. I was going to buy another at the local shop but decided I might as well convert to...
hey Bob lets see Brian Setzers version of the graffiti merc
damn it i can't make it again. my band is playing a show and my car needs a new fuel pump.
that hump is one of my favorite parts of a Merc, i can't look at Mercs without it. imo
you talked me into it Bob i'm going to the junk yard saturday for a rear end and trying to install in time for this.
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