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05-17-2012, 04:15 AM | #21 |
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Re: Got me a Mercury
Ditto on the disc brakes.
I installed this kit from Extremekustom (suspect the same as Jamco) Relatively easy installation and allows use of original wheels. But, because it is installed on Fatman spindle supports there is a clearance problem with the caliper. This is what I did to correct the problem. FOUND PROBLEMS AND HOW THEY WERE CORRECTED
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05-17-2012, 08:07 AM | #22 |
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OK, So i found it at a garage sale. That part you know.
My "smart phone" has this thingy on it that tells me when certain items are available on craigslist. I had a search saved for "flathead" and the lady that posted her garage sale, included in the ad that "there is an old mercury with a flathead V8 in the pole shed" That is what triggered the notification on my phone. There was no phone number or pictures, only an address, which happened to be about 10 miles away from where i was at the time. I headed that direction and she was shocked to see anyone had seen the ad already, as it had only been posted for about 20 minutes. I looked it over for about 10 minutes before buying it on the spot. Honestly I wanted to get the deal done before someone else pulled into the driveway. I did not want to get into a bidding war with someone who had more money than me, which is about everyone in town! I am very fortunate to have found this car. Her husband wanted so badly to restore it, but they are in thier 70's and simply can not do it. I promised them a ride when i got it running, and they were very excited about that. They were both very nice people. I am excited to get it running and check over all of the safety items, other than that It will stay original for now. As far as price...... I will just say It wasn't $500, but it wasn't $5000 either. |
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05-17-2012, 08:14 AM | #23 | |
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Thanks for the info. I couldnt find anything on Extremekustom. Are they still in business? Any other tech tips you have, feel free to pass them along. I have always had older fords, this is my first merc. so I need all the help I can get. Is Jamco a good business to deal with? I thought I remembered some posts of folks buying stuff and never recieving it once the money was sent. Quote:
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05-17-2012, 08:17 AM | #24 |
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So, assuming it was under $5000, you got a good deal!! Way to go!!
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05-17-2012, 08:23 AM | #25 |
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You'll love this.
This car is absolutely perfect. NO RUST ANYWHERE The bumpers have all been rechromed. Theyre still wrapped in the paper from the chrome shop. All of the glass is new green tinted glass There is a..do i dare say this? NOS grille with it. The entire bottom from tits to tail has been cleaned and painted with POR 15 It came with a brand new wiring harness. All of the gauges have the 12 to 6 volt reducers on them. There is an old NOS spotlight in the box. I'm sure I am leaving something out, but you get the idea. |
05-17-2012, 09:32 AM | #26 | |
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05-17-2012, 09:38 AM | #27 |
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I'm supprised this isn't cured in the kit, It should be a bolt on. Does Speedway have a kit??
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05-17-2012, 04:18 PM | #28 |
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Check with Magnum axle, that is where I got mine for my 40, MP Brakes might have it also. Mine was a bolt on.
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05-17-2012, 06:09 PM | #29 |
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This is a bolt on kit for stock suspensions. My suspension is not stock with dropped spindle supports (to lower) thus the necessary modifications. Any other kits that I know of require machining of the spindles and do not allow use of original wheels.
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05-17-2012, 07:15 PM | #30 |
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That is a really great looking car! Congrats on the great find!!!
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