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12-24-2020, 03:17 PM | #21 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
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12-24-2020, 03:33 PM | #22 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
The number stamped on the body is better seen in my computer.
It is 24G 21452. Is not the ID plate which I show in a separate picture. Meaning?? |
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12-24-2020, 03:43 PM | #23 |
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The ID plate is partially covered by an electrical component (fuses?). These are the numbers and letters that are visible, arranged in 4 separate lines:
ENGINE - 6D-2437 (the rest is covered, not visible) TRIM - M-165 (the rest is covered, not visible) PAINT - M - 39 (the rest is covered, not visible) CODE - 12 (the rest is covered, not visible) It is very weird that the ID plate is partially covered. You would think that is not where you want to attach some parts to. I have not seen the word ENGINE in an ID plate before. I am sure some of you can tell the meaning of these codes! |
12-24-2020, 04:41 PM | #24 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
Did 46 Mercs have 8BA,s? Round front parking lights? How long has the speedometer been stuck at 100 mph?
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I'm thinking that this "electrical component" you refer to is a relay for the aftermarket accessory spot light the car is equipped with. Amateurish installation...
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12-24-2020, 06:16 PM | #26 |
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12-24-2020, 06:33 PM | #27 |
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Nice car I like these "baby Mercs" out of Canada, something a bit different, a ford in "sunday best".
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12-24-2020, 09:15 PM | #28 |
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[QUOTE=Doctor's Ford;1966392]The ID plate is partially covered by an electrical component (fuses?). These are the numbers and letters that are visible, arranged in 4 separate lines:
ENGINE - 6D-2437 (the rest is covered, not visible) TRIM - M-165 (the rest is covered, not visible) PAINT - M - 39 (the rest is covered, not visible) CODE - 12 (the rest is covered, not visible) This is what I could identify so far: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...fo-thread.html I have confirmed that Canadian Ford/Mercury did place this type of ID plate. ENGINE - 6D-2437: 6 = 1946; D = type of engine and transmission, 239 cu displacrement. Other source states D = 114" wheelbase 2437 is the engine sequence number for that plant PAINT - M 3989 is Ford/Mercury marroon http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcod...&model=Mercury I can not find any information of the meaning of the TRIM and CODE lines are in the ID plate. To me this is sufficient information to believe this car is mostly original. |
12-24-2020, 10:44 PM | #29 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
Check the serial number on the frame and be sure it matches the title.
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12-25-2020, 08:05 PM | #30 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
That hood gap looks like it needs an alignment to me. Passenger side fender top has a dip in it.
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Started examining the procedure for alignment of the hood and read previous posts by Kube for the 1940s and if this 46 is similar, it is a big deal that I won't be able to handle. May be that is why despite a fair restoration the hood was not fixed. |
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12-26-2020, 09:43 AM | #32 |
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Very nice don't worry about the hood my head don't fit my neck either and I'm a 1946
and another rust thing is the pre 1949 '48 & back' has a way better survival rust rate than 1949 and up which were all boxed up. rocker panels dogs legs fenders all have been all bondo'd up by now. Last edited by big job; 12-26-2020 at 09:49 AM. |
12-26-2020, 09:51 AM | #33 |
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https://shop.efv8.org/collections/fo...book-softbound
This book should help answer some of your questions. I came close to buying a ‘41 Mercury that was Mayfair Maroon, but paperwork was questionable so I passed, I like that color of the ‘48. |
12-26-2020, 12:44 PM | #34 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
There are some reasonably priced USA 46-48 Mercury coupes out there.
They have a rear seat like the sedans but are more desirable. That's what I would be looking for. Sedans are fine but the coupes have the edge on looks. IMHO. Your money - your choice. |
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Welcome back, Manuel. I hope that the Mercury works out for you and I pleased to learn that you still have your '33 four.
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12-29-2020, 07:12 PM | #37 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
You have a Canadian Ford/Mercury 114"wheelbase. The dash plastic is correct and in very nice shape. Those pieces are in my judgement the parts that are hard to find in good shape. Post your question on the Early Ford V8 Club web site. Flatheads are their subject and there are still some old timers who can help you. The site has a Mercury forum but you'll get good information from the forum, both Ford and Mercury. Nice car there.
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01-02-2021, 11:40 AM | #38 |
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Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
beautiful car. Interior and Exterior looks just like my 47 ford. great family car.
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