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rockfla · 10-17-2022, 07:10 AM

V8Coopman
Just HOW similar are you saying that the 41-48 Fords and Merc's use the same/similar bodies?? From my experience, we tried to use a front seat from a 46 Ford Coupe in our 46/47 Mercury and it "wasn't" right. I "believe" it was too narrow!!! Its been a long time ago so memory could be "slightly" foggy!!

BORED&STROKED
We have a 39 Merc Coupe and couldn't agree more about the rear of the top on them. I think it had to do with using the convertible bodies to make them, quick and easy instead of designing a "stand alone" body!! I think the 39 Merc is a WAY prettier than the 40 Merc front end. OF course I feel the same with Ford's too!!!

10-17-2022, 07:10 AM	#18
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: COMPARISONS...1939-1948 Ford/Mercury Running Gear V8Coopman Just HOW similar are you saying that the 41-48 Fords and Merc's use the same/similar bodies?? From my experience, we tried to use a front seat from a 46 Ford Coupe in our 46/47 Mercury and it "wasn't" right. I "believe" it was too narrow!!! Its been a long time ago so memory could be "slightly" foggy!! BORED&STROKED We have a 39 Merc Coupe and couldn't agree more about the rear of the top on them. I think it had to do with using the convertible bodies to make them, quick and easy instead of designing a "stand alone" body!! I think the 39 Merc is a WAY prettier than the 40 Merc front end. OF course I feel the same with Ford's too!!!