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bugsydog · 08-15-2021, 08:42 PM

HI,
Are all 1946-1948 2 door/ convertible and 4 door mercury body parts interchangeable?

Alecwhankins · 08-16-2021, 03:11 PM

It really depends--from the cowl forward, yes as far as I know. I have an original parts catalog if you have specific part(s) in mind.

rotorwrench · 08-16-2021, 05:57 PM

The 1946 model has frontal differences from the 47 & 48 which share a lot of similar trim items. I would say if you have a 1946 then be prepared to do some mods if using the later front clip and same if you have a 47/48 but want to use 46 front parts. There are likely even subtle differences between the 47 & 48 but they can likely be worked around if a person needs to do that.

Mercury stuff is not as easy to source as the Ford stuff is but there are still parts out there if a person contacts club sources and avid Mercury collectors.

mercman from oz · 08-16-2021, 06:01 PM

The 1946-1948 Fords and Mercurys shared the same bodies. While the Ford was built on a 114" Wheelbase, the Mercury was built on a 118" Wheelbase. The added length was ahead of the Cowls. Nothing ahead of the Cowls interchanges between the Ford and Mercury. The Fords and Mercurys of this time period shared the same body parts but with different Chrome Trim.

bugsydog · 08-16-2021, 06:46 PM

I really appreciate the info, had no idea ford and mercury body parts were interchangeavle.
Alecwhankins, what is the name of the parts book you have i could really use one for reference.

Alecwhankins · 08-17-2021, 08:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bugsydog

I really appreciate the info, had no idea ford and mercury body parts were interchangeavle.
Alecwhankins, what is the name of the parts book you have i could really use one for reference.

I have original 41-48 catalogs from the factory for chassis parts and body parts. I bought it on eBay, I don’t think they’re being reprinted.

supereal · 08-17-2021, 11:35 AM

Body parts book is V-44 $52 on C&G (800) 266-0470. It is a reprint from FoMoCo. They
have chassis parts manuals from 32-56. Ask for their catalog. It is essential for anyone interested in old Fords.

Alecwhankins · 08-17-2021, 01:12 PM

FYI - I called C&G and confirmed (because I am interested too) that the v-44 catalog is Ford specific, so you will also need to buy a Merc catalog if you want to cross-reference to see if the parts are interchangeable.

mercman from oz · 08-17-2021, 06:18 PM

Ford Chassis Parts & Accessories, 1928-1948.

mercman from oz · 08-17-2021, 06:32 PM

Ford Chassis Parts Catalogue 1941-1947. Printed in Canada.

rotorwrench · 08-18-2021, 01:56 PM

The 1939 through 48 Mercury Chassis Parts Catalog would be the one to get.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164170286207

Canadian stuff can be different at times.

bugsydog · 08-18-2021, 08:15 PM

i really appreciate the help, great site and good people...if anyone has an extra catalog laying around for sale i would be interested, if not ill definitely look into finding on ebay.

Alecwhankins · 08-20-2021, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugsydog

i really appreciate the help, great site and good people...if anyone has an extra catalog laying around for sale i would be interested, if not ill definitely look into finding on ebay.

You're (partially) in luck--it looks like the chassis catalog being reprinted now (the body catalog is separate):

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...s?fr=part-type

08-15-2021, 08:42 PM	#1
bugsydog Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question HI, Are all 1946-1948 2 door/ convertible and 4 door mercury body parts interchangeable?

08-16-2021, 03:11 PM	#2
Alecwhankins Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Oceanside Posts: 19	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question It really depends--from the cowl forward, yes as far as I know. I have an original parts catalog if you have specific part(s) in mind.

08-16-2021, 05:57 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question The 1946 model has frontal differences from the 47 & 48 which share a lot of similar trim items. I would say if you have a 1946 then be prepared to do some mods if using the later front clip and same if you have a 47/48 but want to use 46 front parts. There are likely even subtle differences between the 47 & 48 but they can likely be worked around if a person needs to do that. Mercury stuff is not as easy to source as the Ford stuff is but there are still parts out there if a person contacts club sources and avid Mercury collectors.

08-16-2021, 06:01 PM	#4
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question The 1946-1948 Fords and Mercurys shared the same bodies. While the Ford was built on a 114" Wheelbase, the Mercury was built on a 118" Wheelbase. The added length was ahead of the Cowls. Nothing ahead of the Cowls interchanges between the Ford and Mercury. The Fords and Mercurys of this time period shared the same body parts but with different Chrome Trim.

08-16-2021, 06:46 PM	#5
bugsydog Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question I really appreciate the info, had no idea ford and mercury body parts were interchangeavle. Alecwhankins, what is the name of the parts book you have i could really use one for reference.

08-17-2021, 11:35 AM	#7
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question Body parts book is V-44 $52 on C&G (800) 266-0470. It is a reprint from FoMoCo. They have chassis parts manuals from 32-56. Ask for their catalog. It is essential for anyone interested in old Fords.

08-17-2021, 01:12 PM	#8
Alecwhankins Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Oceanside Posts: 19	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question FYI - I called C&G and confirmed (because I am interested too) that the v-44 catalog is Ford specific, so you will also need to buy a Merc catalog if you want to cross-reference to see if the parts are interchangeable.

08-17-2021, 06:18 PM	#9
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question Ford Chassis Parts & Accessories, 1928-1948.

08-17-2021, 06:32 PM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question Ford Chassis Parts Catalogue 1941-1947. Printed in Canada.

08-18-2021, 01:56 PM	#11
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question The 1939 through 48 Mercury Chassis Parts Catalog would be the one to get. https://www.ebay.com/itm/164170286207 Canadian stuff can be different at times.

08-18-2021, 08:15 PM	#12
bugsydog Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Re: 1946-1948 mercury interchangeable body part question i really appreciate the help, great site and good people...if anyone has an extra catalog laying around for sale i would be interested, if not ill definitely look into finding on ebay.