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does anyone know what the letters stand for on the headlight switch of a 50 merc. Trying to wire it up and a little confused... Theres an R, P,...
Thanks for the info !!
Can anyone tell me where the 50 merc coupe fuse box was originally located ?? I bought new wiring for mine and am trying to find the best spot to...
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DR dave what was the ohm range or yours ?
Ya but this is a new tank from Yogis and it takes a 5 hole aftermarket sending unit. Not the original tank with 6 hole.
Thanks man
I just purchased a 50 merc original gauge cluster and it wont be here for 2 weeks. Does anyone know the ohm range of the original fuel gauge ? Im...
OK, my merc didnt come with the original gauge cluster, didnt come with any gauges period. I do have the original dash and the chrome dash insert...
OK, just for anyone who is looking for body bushings, I found a place called classic mercury www.classicmercury.com that had them at $4 a piece...
Sounds like the best plan yet................. and................Jesus built my hot rod !!!!
dennis carpenters................. looks like a cool site............again, I went through the catalog and didnt see body bushings or maybe too...
OK man dont know what happend the first time but , I got on the page. Search 1950 body bushings and nothing ?? Either Im a complete dumb ass or...
hot- rod linkin that link doesnt work man ??
$9 from metro moldings, seems like a lot when you need 10 of them
Anyone know where to get 1950 Merc body bushings for cheaper than $9 a piece?? Its all I have left before the body goes back on.
lonewolf, how much you asking for the set ?? Work with me here, my wallets hurtin from the build right now. Or send a personal message so I can...
Ok so, I ended up welding in a 1/4 in plate of the frame and reinforcing it with another verticle piece. It worked like a champ, everuthing lined...
Alright thanks for all the info !
Does anyone out there have any 1950 texas license plates they are wanting to sale. Or possibly trade for brand new, never used Texas 66 truck...
Running new fuel lines on the merc. Does anyone know what the standard size is for fuel line. Im gonna run it in stainless from the tank to the...
Im beginning to see what you mean !! My headers needed a little drilling in one of the back holes too !! Its hotrodding i guess. Learning a lot...
Thats what Im saying man !! You would think it would drop right in and bolt up ? WTF
Yep, gonna call them tomorrow, just looking to see if anyone has had the same problem.
I just bought a 49-50 Mercury Tank for my 50merc from YOGIS, which is made by TANKSINC. pulled it out of the box and I doesnt fit ? The length of...
Does anyone know where to get a 50 merc grill. The 12 tooth style ? Pitted is OK, just want a real one, not one of these aftermarket aluminum ones.
Cool, thanks
Thanks for the help fellas, I'll take em back out and see whats going on.
Man, I dont think I dropped a needle. The front u-joints by the yoke are good and smooth, the backs on the rearend just seem way to tight. I was...
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