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rdmace1956 · 10-30-2016, 08:58 PM

Got a chance to show off Grandpa's Mercury at my daughter's wedding. I was amazed at how the young kids were so impressed. These were a few amateur photos but the wedding photographers went crazy with it.

The old 4 door may not be sporty but sure does impress when you do the chauffeur thing. Must seem like a limo to the kids who grew up in the back of our minivans.

I did not think the daughter even remembered Grandpas old car but I guess this wedding ride has been in the back of her mind for a long time.

A great day for all of us. Thanks to the barn guys for helping me get her bugs worked out and my friend Jim for doing a quick safety inspection the day before.

Mike in AZ · 10-30-2016, 09:45 PM

cool.....Mike

deucemac · 10-30-2016, 11:26 PM

I am not a fordor guy but have always had a soft spot in my heart since I owned a '41 Merc fordor many years ago. They look and ride wonderful I always figured I would run across another one some day. Problem is the someday I come across one is the someday all I have in my pockets is Lint! I'm glad they enjoyed it.

fortyonerag · 11-01-2016, 05:45 AM

Great pics, and a great car!

Many happy returns to the bride and groom!

flathead48 · 11-01-2016, 06:44 AM

Making of a great memory, congrats

Bored&Stroked · 11-01-2016, 06:52 AM

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rdmace1956 · 11-01-2016, 07:22 AM

She is in my front garage now and my Explorer 'V8' sits out. We have unusually good weather and I am hoping to have her out a few times more for fun before I pull her in for a long winter of 'improvements'. I am really impressed with all the information on this site to help.

corvette8n · 11-01-2016, 08:17 AM

Nice looking car, and some great memories to boot. What tires are you running?

Darrell S · 11-01-2016, 11:35 AM

Great Day, congratulations to your daughter and new son.
I know a wedding photographer here who wants to use my 48 for picture shoot. And these cars are roomy in the back seat as friends of mine say, especially comparing them to the new cars. Have fun with the Merc, it's really neat.

rdmace1956 · 11-01-2016, 11:55 AM

tires are something I need to look at. I think he bought em in 1996 if I am reading the marking correctly. 6.00x16 tube type. Sidewall says Columbia Deluxe.

If they really are that old should I be looking for a new set next spring? Probably have less than 1000 miles on em and always kept inside, out of the sun.

41panelmark · 11-05-2016, 07:01 AM

Looks sporty to me. Very nice car.

rdmace1956 · 11-05-2016, 08:30 AM

I can imagine Grandpa Dean looking down at all the days events and smiling. Maybe in some way he was 'lending a hand' the whole time making sure the ol girl made it to Indiana, then started and behaved that day.

Displayman · 11-05-2016, 08:35 AM

Nice ride, nice picture!

Bob-Hampshire, Illinois

V8COOPMAN · 11-05-2016, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdmace1956

Tires are something I need to look at. I think he bought em in 1996 if I am reading the marking correctly.

If they really are that old, should I be looking for a new set next spring? Probably have less than 1000 miles on em and always kept inside, out of the sun.

Let's analyze this another way..........If I bought a "protective device" in 1996, and have always kept it INSIDE my wallet....OUT OF THE SUN, should I be looking for a new one before my next date?

DD

Graeme / New Zealand · 11-05-2016, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Let's analyze this another way..........If I bought a "protective device" in 1996, and have always kept it INSIDE my wallet....OUT OF THE SUN, should I be looking for a new one before my next date?

DD

If you still had it 2016 I'd say you've been one hell of an unlucky fellow.

GB

V8COOPMAN · 11-05-2016, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

If you still had it 2016 I'd say you've been one hell of an unlucky fellow.
GB

Yeah......true, but everybody finally gets lucky at some point.......I hope! DD

sidevalve8ba · 11-05-2016, 01:55 PM

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in a while.

37Benny · 11-05-2016, 11:02 PM

My old man once had a 41 merc town sdn before I was even thought of and horse traded it off before my time as well, but the fella who has it now is taking really good care of it, and took me for a ride in it, great road car them old Mercs are, always liked the 41 merc over the 41 ford. Benny

mercman from oz · 11-08-2016, 04:38 PM

A friend on mine imported a 1941 Mercury from the USA a number of years ago. He removed the Radiator for cleaning, and while it was out, I took this photos of it. Does the Radiator in your Mercury look like this? I have never seen a Ford/Mercury Radiator with the unusual bottom outlets like this before. Would be interested in reading your comments?

rdmace1956 · 11-08-2016, 07:51 PM

yes, mine has that those type outlets at each side. But it has a crank hole thru also. The outlets end up at about the same height as the crank/ fan center.

10-30-2016, 09:45 PM	#2
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury cool.....Mike

10-30-2016, 11:26 PM	#3
deucemac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tehachapi, Ca. Posts: 208	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury I am not a fordor guy but have always had a soft spot in my heart since I owned a '41 Merc fordor many years ago. They look and ride wonderful I always figured I would run across another one some day. Problem is the someday I come across one is the someday all I have in my pockets is Lint! I'm glad they enjoyed it.

11-01-2016, 05:45 AM	#4
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Great pics, and a great car! Many happy returns to the bride and groom!

11-01-2016, 06:44 AM	#5
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Making of a great memory, congrats

11-01-2016, 06:52 AM	#6
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great memories are formed by fun experiences . . . way to go! Maybe, just maybe we'll have a new generation of FordBarners as a result.

11-01-2016, 07:22 AM	#7
rdmace1956 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hope, Indiana Posts: 32	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury She is in my front garage now and my Explorer 'V8' sits out. We have unusually good weather and I am hoping to have her out a few times more for fun before I pull her in for a long winter of 'improvements'. I am really impressed with all the information on this site to help.

11-01-2016, 08:17 AM	#8
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,946	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Nice looking car, and some great memories to boot. What tires are you running?

11-01-2016, 11:35 AM	#9
Darrell S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everett WA Posts: 346	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Great Day, congratulations to your daughter and new son. I know a wedding photographer here who wants to use my 48 for picture shoot. And these cars are roomy in the back seat as friends of mine say, especially comparing them to the new cars. Have fun with the Merc, it's really neat.

11-01-2016, 11:55 AM	#10
rdmace1956 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hope, Indiana Posts: 32	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury tires are something I need to look at. I think he bought em in 1996 if I am reading the marking correctly. 6.00x16 tube type. Sidewall says Columbia Deluxe. If they really are that old should I be looking for a new set next spring? Probably have less than 1000 miles on em and always kept inside, out of the sun. Last edited by rdmace1956; 11-01-2016 at 06:34 PM.

11-05-2016, 07:01 AM	#11
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Looks sporty to me. Very nice car.

11-05-2016, 08:30 AM	#12
rdmace1956 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hope, Indiana Posts: 32	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury I can imagine Grandpa Dean looking down at all the days events and smiling. Maybe in some way he was 'lending a hand' the whole time making sure the ol girl made it to Indiana, then started and behaved that day.

11-05-2016, 08:35 AM	#13
Displayman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampshire, Illinois Posts: 392	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Nice ride, nice picture! Bob-Hampshire, Illinois

11-05-2016, 01:55 PM	#17
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 841	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in a while. __________________ The more I learn about new automobiles, the more I value my old ones.

11-05-2016, 11:02 PM	#18
37Benny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wet side of washington Posts: 215	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury My old man once had a 41 merc town sdn before I was even thought of and horse traded it off before my time as well, but the fella who has it now is taking really good care of it, and took me for a ride in it, great road car them old Mercs are, always liked the 41 merc over the 41 ford. Benny __________________ 1937 Ford 1 1/2 ton Deluxe Panel (78-80D) 1937 Ford Deluxe 4dr Touring Sdn (78-73D) 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Sdn (55-A) 1928 Ford Model A TBD MTFCI & AACA Tacoma Model T Club Tyee Old Car Club Gallopin Gertie Model A Club

11-08-2016, 04:38 PM	#19
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury A friend on mine imported a 1941 Mercury from the USA a number of years ago. He removed the Radiator for cleaning, and while it was out, I took this photos of it. Does the Radiator in your Mercury look like this? I have never seen a Ford/Mercury Radiator with the unusual bottom outlets like this before. Would be interested in reading your comments?

11-08-2016, 07:51 PM	#20
rdmace1956 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hope, Indiana Posts: 32	Re: Fun with 41 Mercury yes, mine has that those type outlets at each side. But it has a crank hole thru also. The outlets end up at about the same height as the crank/ fan center.