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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 09:58 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 08:55 PM
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Views: 143
Posted By tom1948
help with 1946 mercury grille parts

Hi guys, does anyone on here know where I can find the six little chrome trim pieces for the grille surround on a 1946 mercury? thanks in advance. tom:confused:
Forum: Early V8 04-12-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 78
Posted By tom1948
1946 mercury grille surround parts

Hello again, I am still looking for the six little buttons that go on the sides of a 1946 mercury grille surround. Does anyone have these parts?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By tom1948
Re: Need a copy of body mounts for 47 coupe

Hey Ralph, if I'm not wrong, Van Pelt should have a picture of what you're looking for. As a side note: why not drill out the broken bolt and retap the hole, I believe that they're 1/4"-20. Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By tom1948
Re: 8.8 rear end into 1951 Ford Coupe?

Hey guys; I put the rear end from a 1999 mercury mountaineer in my '48 merc, the rear track on my '48 is 60" and the mountaineer is 59.5". It also came with disc brakes and limited slip. So look...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,219
Posted By tom1948
Re: Still sober

congratulations Craig, last christmas eve was 12 for me.Just remember; you are never alone. Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By tom1948
old dragsters

Does anyone on here ever watch this old hot rod on youtube? I was watching Mike pull 1 old sprint car and 2-3 old flathead powered dragsters out a garage, I think mid 50's to early 60's.neat stuff
Forum: Early V8 02-22-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 122
Posted By tom1948
1946 mercury grille chevrons

I am still looking for 1946 mercury grille chevrons(?). I had 2 people say they had them but no replies to my ims. thanks beforehand, tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,595
Posted By tom1948
off-topic, but...

I was looking through youtube videos yesterday and saw there is a guy in Cali who coverts classics(the one in the video was a "49 Merc ) to electric. My opinion on this is: anyone who does this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By tom1948
Happy New YUear!

Happy New Year one and all from south Florida
Forum: Early V8 12-28-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 247
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By tom1948
happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to one and all! It just occurred to me that yesterday I had 12 years sobriety, what a blessing!;)
Forum: Early V8 12-24-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 247
Posted By tom1948
42-48 ford/ mercury defroster vent

I am looking for one defroster vent to fit my 48 merc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-24-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 524
Posted By tom1948
Re: good will to all

Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year, wherever you are and however you celebrate!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,585
Posted By tom1948
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By tom1948
Re: Happy Thanksgiving Day!

I wish the same to all Barners and please don't forget to count your blessings!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,062
Posted By tom1948
Re: just a heads-up

BTW, I just watched them pull a 1938 deluxe convertible coupe out of a shed in upstate NY.
not stock (pontiac engine) but a pretty solid looking car. Also, I'm still learning the early v-8 thing,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,062
Posted By tom1948
just a heads-up

I just watched iron trap garage, they just put up a 1939 phaeton that runs and drives. I don't know a price yet
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-17-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By tom1948
Re: Gas struts for a 46 hood

I used the speedway strut kit on my '48 Merc, I didn't have to brace the underside of the hood, but, I did put a brace on the bottom at the upper part of the inner fender and I had to use stronger...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By tom1948
Re: Worn crankshaft pulley

I have used the sleeves and seal with varying success. I personally would buy a new pulley.
Forum: Early V8 11-06-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 285
Posted By tom1948
Early ford/mercury parts

1949-1951 ford heater core(unknown condition) $20.00 , 1941-1948 Ford/ Mercury transmission crossmember $ 25.00 , 1942-1948 wiper transmission $ 35.00. all parts plus shipping.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-03-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 945
Posted By tom1948
Re: More back surgery!

I feel for you Tony, unfortunately, my spine problems are inoperable(due to 7 head and neck cancer surgeries). So; on December 7th I go up to the VA to have pain procedure number15. So, I'll keep you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-23-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,209
Posted By tom1948
Talking Re: Share the greatest MEME for V8'ers

I wouuld have to note: the cops weren't driving chevys either. lol
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-19-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 917
Posted By tom1948
Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations

space coast plating in melbourne, fl. is highly recommended, a little pricey, but they do good work if you're not in a big rush. Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 443
Posted By tom1948
Question wiper arms

does anyone have a picture of the wiper transmission arms position? It's on a 1948 mercury. thanx all, tom
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