Technical 1939 Merc front suspension, same as Ford ??

I know, at my age, I should know, but this my first old Mercury.. I know the frame is totally different.. Ch***is enginerring has a different front sway bar kit, so got me wondering..? maybe because the actual frame is different, ah maybe I am onto something here..?

 

The front wishbone,axle,spindles,brakes are same as ford. The rearend is the same just a longer torque tube. I have put a merc front axle ***embly under a ford and just bolted in.

 

Only the Mercury front sheet metal is different. Longer hood, fenders.

 

Early Mercury cars had a very long pinion shaft for the rear axle. There was no separate drive shaft. They can be converted though if the rear gears wear out.

 

ok, thanks.. it was mostly the front end and axel, that I was worried about.. good to go..

 

Your wishbone on the 39 Mercury is 4 inches longer than the Ford. The front end, fenders and hood are 4 inches longer than the Ford models.

 

The front end parts (I-beam, spindles, brakes etc) is the same. The rear end has this unusual drive shaft/pinion shaft all in one. A whole lot longer, as well. The body parts differ all over the car. Not a single piece is the same. They are also longer both up front and back. Wheel base 4" longer, but I have no measurements on the body. I think at least 8" longer or more, than the Ford. I am talking coupe here. No idea of the 4-door/2-door.