Matranga Merc Hey does anyone know what size wheels the Matranga Merc had? Thanks
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Probably one for the HAMB, but considering the Sombrero wheel covers, probably around 7.10-15 bias ply. tires with appropriate. wheels.
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Re: Matranga Merc Given the era, most likely 15" . . . and probably from the original car . . .
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Re: Matranga Merc My mama told me if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.
Shaved door handles are sleek. I wonder how they worked back in the day without poppers/door solenoids? |
Re: Matranga Merc note that there are 16" Sombreros that are Cadillac Made, for Commercial vehicles, same for Cadillac rims, you can get them in 16". For more info on this particular Custom, maybe try the Custom Car Chronicle site.
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Re: Matranga Merc I had one of those solenoids to open the trunk in my 40 and wondered where they came from.
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Every small block and big block Chevy I ever fooled with had one, and likely most of the GM engines of yesterday. They are rugged and dependable! DD |
Re: Matranga Merc Hows your Merc coming along Mark?
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Re: Matranga Merc "what I/we used as door "poppers" back in the day were 1940's GM solenoids that GM used to engage the starter gear."
How were the solenoids activated? Push buttons (or keyed switches?) hidden in the wheel wells? |
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The same as most old Ford solenoids are activated. |
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And it did not have to be push buttons. For example, I do not use push buttons but strategically located magnetic switches that operate buy passing a magnet over their location. Or I can use a remote to operate them and in case of an electrical failure I have a mechanical means for entry. |
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