Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Early V8 (1932-53)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-20-2021, 03:10 PM   #21
flatford8
Senior Member
 
flatford8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lyman,ME.
Posts: 2,612
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome to the ‘Barn. There’s a lot of “Mercury Guys” here...more pics when you can....Mark
__________________
I'm thinkin' about crankin'
My ragged ol' truck up
and haulin' myself into town.
Billy Joe Shaver
flatford8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2021, 04:18 PM   #22
lefty rodan
Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 31
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome: Lots of folks here to help you with a great car. I have both a 49 and 50 Merc coupes "under construction". My ancestors were from the Western Midlands hamlet of Roden in Shropshire, not too far from you. They didn't drive Mercurys. Lefty Rodan
lefty rodan is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 02-20-2021, 05:51 PM   #23
JSeery
Member Emeritus
 
JSeery's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

I'll throw in my welcome as well.
JSeery is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2021, 06:40 PM   #24
McMimmcs
Senior Member
 
McMimmcs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan
Posts: 2,296
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome to the barn. Did you buy the new one without seeing it in person ?
McMimmcs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2021, 09:07 PM   #25
GB SISSON
Senior Member
 
GB SISSON's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Orcas Island Washington
Posts: 4,845
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

And another hearty welcome from the Upper Left Coast of the USA.
__________________
Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)
GB SISSON is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 12:35 AM   #26
aussie merc
Senior Member
 
aussie merc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: sydney australia
Posts: 1,025
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
all aboard the more the merrier lots of good people lots of information let the fun begin
aussie merc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 05:22 AM   #27
UKMercury
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Northamptonshire in the UK
Posts: 14
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Hi Zeke, yes, if the sun is shining the car is out. I look for any excuse to drive it and we even take it to the local supermarket. It's not concourse or anywhere near it so I don't have to worry too much about someone touching it.
UKMercury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 05:27 AM   #28
UKMercury
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Northamptonshire in the UK
Posts: 14
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

McMimmcs, I'm a risk taker - I bought the Plymouth unseen although I did speak to the previous owners in South Africa. I was lucky, the body you see in the photos is as I bought it 16 years ago - I have not touched it. Rebuilt engine, brakes and suspension but I don;t do bodywork - I don't have the space or experience. I will view the Mercury before handing over the rest of the money but I can't see me saying no to it. It's been converted to 12V which is a big plus for me as I want to tow a large teardrop.
UKMercury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 05:33 AM   #29
UKMercury
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Northamptonshire in the UK
Posts: 14
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Once again thank you to everybody for the warm welcome. My knowledge of Ford is down to my first cars - MK1 Cortina, Escort, Mk3 Cortina and a Mk4 Cortina but I've never had a classic Ford. Initially I'll be lurking and asking lots of questions but, as I learn more I hope I can contribute to what looks like a friendly and informative Forum.
UKMercury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 05:48 AM   #30
UKMercury
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Northamptonshire in the UK
Posts: 14
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Lefty Rodin, Roden is in a nice part of the country near the town of Shrewsbury and and the Welsh borders.
I don't get to that part of the country often but who knows, I might make a trip to meet Mart in Solihull which is on the way for me.
UKMercury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 07:53 AM   #31
mfirth
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: ohio
Posts: 986
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome aboard. LOTS of GR8 folks with good info & experience. They helped me ALOT when redoing my 8BA. Nice looking engine !
mfirth is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 08:58 AM   #32
LuckyFordGuy
Senior Member
 
LuckyFordGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MN.
Posts: 325
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome nice place to look for information
LuckyFordGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2021, 09:13 AM   #33
cmbrucew
Senior Member
 
cmbrucew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North of sandy ago, CA.
Posts: 2,063
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

I will add my welcome as well. I have had four Mercurys, and a bunch of Fords, and three Lincolns.
Bruce
__________________
Works good
Lasts long time
cmbrucew is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2021, 04:36 AM   #34
fortyonerag
Senior Member
 
fortyonerag's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 539
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

G'day from Down Under!
fortyonerag is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2021, 02:29 PM   #35
V8COOPMAN
Senior Member
 
V8COOPMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON
Posts: 11,106
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Quote:
Originally Posted by UKMercury View Post
Once again thank you to everybody for the warm welcome. My knowledge of Ford is down to my first cars - MK1 Cortina, Escort, Mk3 Cortina and a Mk4 Cortina but I've never had a classic Ford. Initially I'll be lurking and asking lots of questions but, as I learn more I hope I can contribute to what looks like a friendly and informative Forum.
And a warm welcome from a COLD Texas (finally beginning to thaw-out, though). As you can see, there are folks on this forum from all over the planet. And to give you an idea as to the audience on this wonderful old Ford forum, you are member Number 120,176. Glad to have you here. By the way, Mart in Solihull is quite the character...in a GOOD way! DD
__________________
Click Links Below __


'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN


T5 W/TORQUE TUBE
V8COOPMAN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2021, 02:52 PM   #36
Zeke3
Senior Member
 
Zeke3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Columbus, IN
Posts: 1,401
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Quote:
Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN View Post
By the way, Mart in Solihull is quite the character...in a GOOD way! DD
And, I almost know the way back to his house, from watching all Mart's videos and taking video rides with him.
Zeke3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2021, 05:51 PM   #37
Shaun1162
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Wilmot, NH
Posts: 10
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome to the Fordbarn! Great looking Flathead too!
Shaun1162 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2021, 06:05 PM   #38
35cab
Senior Member
 
35cab's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Posts: 125
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome, this is a good place to be, the engine looks pretty spiffy!
Interesting that the car is in Scotland, I thought I knew of most of the flatheads in Scotland (I am in Edinburgh) this sounds like a rare one and is a new one to me.
Being in the midlands you are in good hands with Mart on your door step, a mine of practical and entertaining information (have a look at his You Tube "Marts Garage")
Good luck with the car.
Gordon.
35cab is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-22-2021, 06:39 PM   #39
Talkwrench
Senior Member
 
Talkwrench's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 2,687
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome to the mad house.. Hope you get it soon..
__________________
"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"
Talkwrench is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-23-2021, 02:21 AM   #40
Graeme / New Zealand
Senior Member
 
Graeme / New Zealand's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand
Posts: 2,125
Default Re: Newbie but am I in the right place

Welcome from New Zealand at "arse (ass) end of the world."

GB
__________________
"you can't make honey out of dog sh*t"

"You're a long time looking at the lid"
Graeme / New Zealand is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:10 PM.