The Ford Barn

bigd1101 · 11-05-2021, 05:10 AM

It took awhile (since mid August) but the complete rebuild of the 53 flatty V-8 is now done! She purrs like a sleeping tiger and looks brand new. There were a few glitches along the way, such as repairing the usual cracks, some pinning, but nothing that would jeopardize the the block integrity. New pistons in a slightly larger bore, new valves, seats, seals and a correct greenish blue Ford paint job. Having disc brakes put on the front with a power brake booster double master as needed, for this kind of upgrade. Will be done next week and home she comes. Cannot wait. The guy who worked on the car is a first class wizard with a stellar reputation and my results certainly proved that. It will be so nice to have a reliable fresh motor, for cruising next Spring. Unfortunately, the weather has turned here in upstate NY, but I might be able to squeeze in one last ride before the snow (and salt) arrive. Either way, the old girl is good to go for many years to come. I'm happy......she's happy.

Don

flatford8 · 11-05-2021, 05:35 AM

Good for both of you!!!…… Very pretty car!!!…….Mark

sugarmaker · 11-05-2021, 06:02 AM

bigd,
That Merc sure does look nice! Wow! You will be ready for some nice drives next spring!
Love that color!
Regards,
Chris

glennpm · 11-05-2021, 06:08 AM

Boy that's a beauty Don!

Ken Henry · 11-05-2021, 06:11 AM

It looks like we still have some nice weather remaining; get out there and enjoy it! The car looks amazing! Who rebuilt your motor? Ken

Shoebox · 11-05-2021, 06:52 AM

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Great looking car! but we need some pics of the rebuilt flatmotor!

corvette8n · 11-05-2021, 07:37 AM

Great looking Merc.
My Dad owned one in the early 60’s it was the opposite color combo with the black on the bottom. Post some pictures of that new motor.

Merc Cruzer · 11-05-2021, 08:55 AM

Good to hear. Like Ken said, there are still a few good days left so take her out and enjoy.

Ford Freak · 11-05-2021, 09:02 AM

Nice car!

Joe Immler · 11-05-2021, 09:39 AM

What a beauty !!!

tubman · 11-05-2021, 09:40 AM

Only three months for a complete engine rebuild? That guy is a Wizard!

That is one good looking car.

bigd1101 · 11-05-2021, 01:08 PM

A guy named Randy Tubbs rebuilt the engine. Will post pics of the flathead when I get her home, and yes, if it's a nice day. I'll take her out for a spin.

bigd1101 · 11-05-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

Good to hear. Like Ken said, there are still a few good days left so take her out and enjoy.

How did that tranny fluid work out so far? I put the same stuff in mine but haven't had a chance to test drive the car to see how shifting goes.

Merc Cruzer · 11-06-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bigd1101

How did that tranny fluid work out so far? I put the same stuff in mine but haven't had a chance to test drive the car to see how shifting goes.

I have had a chance to test it in very hot temperatures and normal driving, and all is great. I check it continually for leaks and to see if it is slipping, no issues so far. I did adjust the CV rod a bit to increase the shift to a bit harder, since my transmission guy had adjusted it as far as possible to get rid of the hard shifting issue.

marko39 · 11-06-2021, 12:59 PM

Great looking car! Around 1968 I had a 54 Lincoln Capri with the same color combo. Car was a beast.

waynet · 11-08-2021, 02:39 AM

Don,
Show us some pics of your newly rebuilt engine!

11-05-2021, 05:35 AM	#2
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Good for both of you!!!…… Very pretty car!!!…….Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

11-05-2021, 06:02 AM	#3
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,676	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! bigd, That Merc sure does look nice! Wow! You will be ready for some nice drives next spring! Love that color! Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

11-05-2021, 06:08 AM	#4
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,980	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Boy that's a beauty Don!

11-05-2021, 06:11 AM	#5
Ken Henry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 266	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! It looks like we still have some nice weather remaining; get out there and enjoy it! The car looks amazing! Who rebuilt your motor? Ken

11-05-2021, 06:52 AM	#6
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 783	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great looking car! but we need some pics of the rebuilt flatmotor! __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar

11-05-2021, 07:37 AM	#7
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,943	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Great looking Merc. My Dad owned one in the early 60’s it was the opposite color combo with the black on the bottom. Post some pictures of that new motor.

11-05-2021, 08:55 AM	#8
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,421	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Good to hear. Like Ken said, there are still a few good days left so take her out and enjoy.

11-05-2021, 09:02 AM	#9
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Nice car! __________________ 1952 Ford F1 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint 2007 Ford Mustang GT

11-05-2021, 09:39 AM	#10
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! What a beauty !!!

11-05-2021, 09:40 AM	#11
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,302	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Only three months for a complete engine rebuild? That guy is a Wizard! That is one good looking car.

11-05-2021, 01:08 PM	#12
bigd1101 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ithaca Posts: 345	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! A guy named Randy Tubbs rebuilt the engine. Will post pics of the flathead when I get her home, and yes, if it's a nice day. I'll take her out for a spin.

11-06-2021, 12:59 PM	#15
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,040	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Great looking car! Around 1968 I had a 54 Lincoln Capri with the same color combo. Car was a beast.

11-08-2021, 02:39 AM	#16
waynet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 101	Re: 53 engine rebuild is done! Don, Show us some pics of your newly rebuilt engine!

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