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Projects Built a Mercury Flatty for my 39 deluxe… Startup!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Flatblack 31, May 8, 2016.

  1. Flatblack 31
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    I took the tired motor out and put the fresh Merc in. All my hot rod buddies said I needed to post some pics… So here you go! Here is the car. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462753950.734915.jpg Initial start up (I did run it on the test stand this winter) IMG_0327.mov After some carb tuning and exhaust installation. IMG_6385.MOV.mov
     
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  2. Blown35
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    Great looking 39 Coupe ! Could not get the movie link to function though ..
     
  3. Flatblack 31
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    Well I tried to insert video's but as you can see that hasn't happened!!!
     
  4. Flatblack 31
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  5. stillrunners
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    from dallas

  6. toolz
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    Ok, how 'bout some still pix then - like to see that Merc, and some of the interior, too. REAL nice 39.
     
  7. Flatblack 31
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    Here you go Toolz[emoji57]

    Some interior shots
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802495.310905.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802512.717084.jpg
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802593.907989.jpg

    Merc motor
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802628.975097.jpg
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802706.898120.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802730.543671.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802755.038860.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1462802777.285061.jpg
     
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  8. ClayMart
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    Awww... :( And I wanted to hear it running. :cool: Looks like a well-kept survivor car.

    Where do you have your video files hosted? Or are you just trying to embed the videos from your computer?
     
  9. i.rant
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    That's a nice piece you have there made even nicer.
     
  10. Flatblack 31
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  11. Flatblack 31
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    Thanks 'rant! I wish I could download the videos
     
  12. Jalopy Joker
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  13. belair
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    Very nice. Love the air cleaners. What are they?
     
  14. Flatblack 31
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    Thanks JJ
    Belair,
    They are marine spark arrester's. Pretty rare units, I have only seen one other set.
     
  15. Hotrodmyk
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  16. olscrounger
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    very nice!! Love it
     
  17. Flatblack 31
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    See if this works!


     
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  19. 40FORDPU
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    Very nice '39
     
  20. The 39 guy
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    Sweet! I like it!
     
  21. slimcat7m3
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    Awesome car, has a great rumble! What cam shaft are you running?
     
  22. ClayMart
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    Thanks! ;) Now you're cookin' with gas. And it sounds like a million bucks! :cool: Making some real sweet music.
     
  23. brady1929
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    Looks and sounds great
     
  24. Man what a great car!
     
  25. walter
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    Nice Job! Love the sound of a good flathead.
     
  26. roseville carl
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  27. Flatblack 31
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    Slimcat, I'm running an Isky 400jr.

    Thanks for the kind words and support everybody![emoji41]
     
  28. flat 39
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