Canadian newbie

[R49MNRK]

Mornin' people from a far north car person. As you guessed, I'm new to HAMB. From Alberta,Canada where we get snow and COLD for about 6 to 7 months of the year. The rest is construction.Today is 38 degrees F, just a light sweater day for some of us. For the last 25+ years I've done body/paint on many friend's vehicles, now it's time to do my own.
The ride attached is my 49 Monarch 4 door original from here in Alberta. It has a 255 flat head, 3 speed standard which was rebuilt many years ago. i want my own mild custom, so over the winter it will transform into a newer running suspension with a BB/auto(Ford of course), and some body mods.
I also have a 50 Monarch 4 door, which i stripped down and am selling for parts. All body parts are interchangable with the 49/50 Mercury. The only differences are in the Grilles,some Chrome pieces, and Interiors.
I'll update pictures as i progress.
Al

[36 ROKIT]

Welcome, fellow Canuck; I'm originally from Calgary....twill be good to see some Canadian cars again. Be prepared for some good-natured kidding,eh.....

Looks like a pretty rust-free body on your Monarch; have fun with the project...

[Kruzer63]

Hey kat, welcome aboard the hamb. great to see another western canadian sleddin fellow on here. Your project looks very similar to my brothers ride... My bro picked up a 51 monarch 4 door, still original paint, 36000 mile car that he is 3rd owner of now... dropped it on the ground, dropped in a late model injected 5.3 and drives it non stop. This year he took it to B'ville s 60th anniversary meet, 3000 mile round trip and not a problem, towin a trailer the whole way doin like 80mph. Look forward to seeing what you do to yours. Heres a pic of my brothers...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/Kruzer63/PEEE%20EHHH%2008/LilRuntoBigSteves017.jpg

[Iwannagofast]

hey fellow Canuk, if you find yourself heading to Ontario pop in.
Randy

[Iwannagofast]

sorry, same goes for Kruzer63 and 36Rokit. This little Falcon towed a hardtop from here to Vancouver Island and home in 1985. It's a 302/C4 and my wife built the motor! On the way we stopped at the A&W in Saskatoon I think it was, had a buddy from Ontario, living in Alberta pull in beside us in a 67 G.M.C. panel truck. Weird. I loved the drive on #17.

[HotRod33]

Welcome from a little warmer climate in St Louis Mo........Cool cars

[Hank37]

Welcome to the HAMB Al I like the looks of your Monarch those grilles are hard to find down here. Keep us posted on your progress, Hank

[mr57]

Welcome to the board. I have a Monarch too, a 51 that's slumbering away in the garage.

[Kanadia Kev]

welcome

[fast Ed]

Welcome!! I was through Sherwood Park last month when I was taking one of my cars out to its new owner in Leduc.


cheers
Ed N.

[1927Tudor]

welcome