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So, here are my custom ‘56 tail lights and how they are assembled: [ATTACH] This is the back side of the bezel. Notice the groove where the OEM...
Yes, ‘55 tail lights will fit a ‘56 and vice versa, but as complete assemblies. You don’t need to cut the bezel (‘55 or’56) to fit the new...
May be a then late model Mercedes indepedent rear axle was swapped in. That would explain the Rudge wheels. Just my guess. :)
Yes, engine side or “inside”. Yes, the spacer should be there. It should be 1.18” long including the pilot stub. It’s hard to tell if that will...
The Spotlite series was numbered 506 thru 559. There were a few non-car related issues (507, 509 and 511 thru 513). Subjects like horses, rocks...
Which issues do you need? I have some duplicates you can have. :)
It’s the “Distributor Cam Retainer” - B7A-12177-A. It’s used in Y-block, Windsor, FE and MEL engines. So, if you do loose it, it should be easily...
The Ford Parts Catalogs describe the advance springs by physical dimensions. No spring tensions are given. By my book, you should have a primary...
The handwriting on the box is the best clue. 58-59 fits the B9TF and the 401, 477, 534 fits in the Super Duty engine family used in the big...
Have you opened it? It looks like an FE distributor (possibly a truck application) with a transistor ignition trigger (under the black plastic...
A very true statement! The repair manual for my 1955 Mercury indicates the idler arm bracket (both manual and power steering) needs to be removed...
Definitely a good start! Here’s the ‘55 Mercury parts diagram: [ATTACH] Here’s a picture of the linkage assembly on my ‘55 Mercury: [ATTACH]...
I just realized the parts diagram for the ‘55/‘56 linkage is for a 2bbl set-up. The throttle link connects to the passenger side of the carb. The...
Here’s the ‘55/‘56 accelerator and kick down linkage parts diagram: [ATTACH] Here’s the ‘57/‘58 parts diagram: [ATTACH] Looking at your...
Sounds like this is your most viable solution given the transmission and parts you already have. :)
Yes, open to the rear is correct. I think you will need to use a ‘57/‘58 rubber trans mount and drill matching holes in your ‘56 trans...
I don’t think the novelty is getting lost. It’s just the detail density of each photo makes coming up with an intelligent comment nearly...
Wow - the app does work! Thanks! :)
I noticed my link quit working a couple of days ago. Fortunately, I was able to save a few articles. Hopefully, the archives will be made...
Back to the top. Any offers?
Two, used Nu Vue spotlight/mirrors. Both bodies are in excellent original condition. They are better than driver quality but certainly not...
Sold - Thanks! This is a new, reproduction of a Sony VCA-1 style TV/FM receiver, car door glass mount, bent rabbit ears antenna made popular by...
Fabricated dropped spindles for mid 50’s Fords and Mercs were avaliable. Here is an ad from Albert Drake’s “A 1950’s Rod & Custom Builder’s Wish...
The ‘55/‘56 Mercurys are great looking cars! I think “less is more” when enhancing them. An example is the Calvin Wiekamp ‘55 Mercury painted by...
Make your own using nitrile rubber. How big/thick is the washer? I probably have some in my project junk!
My Canadian 55-57 Ford/Meteor parts book lists right hand drive parts. But, that number isn’t listed. My book indicates CRECE-9430-B as the RH...
Happy to help, again! :)
Excellent! Happy to help! :)
Actually, there is no designation for power steering or non power steering. The ‘54-‘55 Ford/Merc/‘55 Tbird (and early production ‘56 models) used...
Here’s a picture of my steering cylinder[ATTACH]
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