New guy introducing myself.
 

Hello everyone, new guy here, I would like to introduce myself. I will go by the name old guy rich. This is the first time I have visited this site. What I have read here on this site seems friendly and helpful. I think I will enjoy this site, and maybe ask a few questions from time to time if you don't mind. I had a 50 Merc in high school back in the sixties and just managed to buy one last month. It is nothing special, all stock, 4 door, original interior in excellent shape but has a few small dents. The only thing not factory is an electric fuel pump and that seems to work OK. The car has 59 thousand original miles according to the previous owner and the documentation that came with it. That's about it for now, thanks for listening. old guy rich.

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Hey old rich guy, welcome to the Barn! Your Merc sounds very special to me. Keep it that way and you'll be eligible for a Rouge award from the V8 Club!

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Welcome

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Welcome from North Georgia!

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Thanks Alan, I plan on keeping it stock, it drives better than the one I had in high school. Alan it's old guy rich, not old rich guy, I'm not rich by and means. LOL. Thanks again.

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Thanks JSeery

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Thank you Gene

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OK Rich! Better to be old than the alternative!

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old guy rich, welcome. I have a '51 Merc.4dr sport sedan also. it is stock.am currently having a problem with the old electric. fuel pump (not stock ) on my car. took it out to ck for a possible o/d problem, and discovered a fuel leak. this is a good place to find information and encouragement. I have had my '51 since '94 and am just now starting to have a few problems. not bad for all those trouble free miles. car now has 84,000 actual miles on it. a true survivor, with plastic seat covers.

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Welcome to Ford Barn. Post some photos if you can.

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Welcome, this is a great site.

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Sounds pretty darn special to me. Yours is just the way I like 'em.
Welcome to the barn.

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Welcome! Nothing wrong with having 4 doors!! I have a couple of them. You will find thoughtful answers to your questions. Some questions have MANY answers like "what is the best oil" but I don't think there has been a problem that wasn't solved after a number of folks chimed in. There is a LOT of experience here for you to draw from. You can post pictures in public albums in your User CP. I love those 50 Mercs and they always have eluded me!

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Welcome, my Dad had a 51 Merc, 2 door, that was tourquise. Lots of good
memories. You will find a lot of help with this group. Loads of experience and always willing to help. Enjoy the journey.

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Welcome Old Guy Rich from down here at the "ass end of the world".

GB

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Welcome Rich... You'll have to get used to the dark humor here.lol But every question will be answered by the greatest bunch of Flathead gurus. Ken

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Welcome OG Rich,........... you'll love the Barn. Does your Merc have overdrive?

Shoebox

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Welcome Rich. I spend a lot of time here. Nothing like going back in the day.

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Welcome Old Guy Rich, I think you will like this site very much. This site has been around since the late 90's (last major update 2010) and is full of knowledgeable members. I suggest wondering around as much as you can, also the search tool (search this forum) near the upper right corner is your friend and a great tool. Have fun, Mark

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Welcome and enjoy the Mercury and the Fordbarn. You will find as many answers as questions here! Good site.

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Welcome! Good place to hang out and to get the answers you need.

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Wow, what a welcome, thank you guys very much. I will try and answer your questions later today, I type with one finger so it may take a while. Thanks again. old guy Rich.

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Welcom to a great site. Many here also populate this other site as well. You might find it helpful, with a fantastic "tech page"

http://www.flatheadsrus.com

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Welcome, Rich!

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You'll like it here. Joining this group was the second best thing you did after buying your car!!!

Dick.

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Welcome to the Barn, Old Guy Rich. Having a low mile '50 Merc in a sense makes you a rich old guy in my opinion.

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You guys are great, thanks once again. Alaska Jim, it sounds like you have a good one, hope mine is as good.
Shoebox, no overdrive, wish it did. I'm looking locally in south Ga.
48coupe, what back in the day means to me is the best time ever to grow up.
Tony M, I will post some pics as soon as I find them in the computer.
Mark, I will use the search tool, it's like being a kid in a candy store.
Ken, humor is humor, I enjoy it.
Cecil, I will enjoy my Mercury, no doubt.
Russ, I will definitely check that site out, thanks.
RKS.PA/Dick, neat comment.
Ted, I agree, I just enjoy driving it around slow and easy, my need for speed is long gone.
The only change I want to make to the car is dual exhaust. My Merc in high school was a two door with skirts, a visor and duals, other than that this one will remain the way it is now.

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Hi old guy Rich, had a 50 Merd back in the 50's.
Old guy Ron

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Pull up a bale & sit a spell. Sometimes you need your knee high boots tho as it can get deep. Welcome & come on in!!! Mercs are kool!!!

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Hey old rich guy,
Lots of good '50 merc (2dr) memories , in the 50s ! Welcome to the best of the rest of Ryans kingdom ! No drama, just good clean help/advice :) !
'49 to '51 flathead mercs were/are great cars ! Congratulations on your purchase.

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Rich, check your private messages. Top right corner of screen below your name.

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"Alternative" ? I thought that was a slang term for your choice of "lifestyle" like the HAMB....... right??

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Glad to be here hardtimes, growing up in the 50's and 60's was the best. Thanks.

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Welcome to Ford Barn. Storyteller from upstate NY.

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Welcome! This is a great website and these guys know their stuff! Some have even authored books on flatheads.. I check this site almost every day and always learn something new. Good Luck with your Merc!

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Welcome also Rich ,good to see you introduce your self not often seen .Ted 1