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63 Mercury Monterey

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  1. BlackCrow
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    Just bought a 1963 Mercury Monterey 4 door Breezeway. It's been about 4 years since my last car, and with a family now I'm excited to get them into hot rods and make it a family thing. The Merc is my first FoMoCo car so I'm learning a lot of cool info from people on the 390 and the car. Hope I can meet up with some other Monterey guys on here to learn a few things from. Thanks!

    Tyler
     
  2. crazy_tonguezz
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    welcome to the site its great to see another 63 monterey . they seem to be popn up everywhere now adays. send me an email sometime ill send you a few links (pdf) file that can be usefull to you.
    Lets see some more pictures of your beauty too.
    btw i too went to wyo tech back in 96 took the collition/refinishing,custom paint / trim and upholstery, and the street rod and auto customizing.
    let me know if your looking for some parts i might be able to find a few from time to time. [email protected]
     
  3. BlackCrow
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    Here's a few exterior shots ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375764606.600287.jpg
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375764636.911242.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375764677.483888.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375764722.728539.jpg


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  4. BlackCrow
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    It's my daily driver, 3 speed moved to the floor behind a 390.


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  5. crazy_tonguezz
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    love the 1960 invicta and the 63 impala in the back ground too. how was the intetior in it? did the original headliner survive? i love the little m's embossed on it.
     
  6. Merchead62
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    Nice to see another Monterey on the board! I sure am envious of the rear window feature, but I would never trade it for my '62! ;)
     
  7. cool looking car

    welcome to the board ....
     
  8. BlackCrow
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    Thanks everybody, the headliner unfortunately has a year above the passengers head but other than that it's clean. The interior is original other than the front seat which was re upholstered in the 90s it looks like. Dash is pretty clean too.


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  9. crazy_tonguezz
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    FabricHand Sew That Tear ItS Worth KeepingTheyDon't Repop That Fabric
     
  10. BlackCrow
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375808977.691257.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375808989.967295.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375809003.843801.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375809017.142050.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375809041.433320.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1375809052.818692.jpg


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  11. BlackCrow
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    Yeah, I was thinking I might try that, rather make a few stitches than install a new one!


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  12. crazy_tonguezz
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    I CanLocate You A Window Wiper Switch. Is It A Two speed
     
  13. BlackCrow
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    I have the wiper switch, it's the cig lighter I'm missing... Have any of those?


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  14. BlackCrow
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    Also, do you know of a disk brake kit for the front?


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  15. crazy_tonguezz
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    there are a few disk brake convertions. one of them is the Granada conversion. , seems like not many people like it. but its available and ill have to search my saved links to send them to you. the brake booster with dual resivor most people are using is the s10 set up. and i believe i do have an extra cig lighter. plus the side alum trim for the front seat (back rest area) just the sides not the lower
     
  16. i have seen the right headliners on ebay with the "M *M *M* M*M" 's...they do show up...and were repop's...not old stock.....
    Dearborn Classic,s now has the 64 tail-light lenses too!!
     
  17. crazy_tonguezz
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    thats crazy i wonder who repops the headliner. i scored a used one on a packaged deal from a cool guy on ebay. it has a few imperfections but im gonna use it.
     
  18. barstowpo
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    Your car looks good and solid. I have a 63 Marauder and just picked up a 64 4 spd Marauder.
     
  19. there's a 4sd for sale around here somewhere...a black breezeway ...guys asking too much though...
     
  20. BlackCrow
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    Hey thanks man, here's an update I lowered it 2 inches and my lake pipes just came in. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376437698.787455.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376437712.594615.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1376437729.107735.jpg


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  21. barstowpo
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    Funny, the first thing I did to mine was raise the rear. It had 3" blocks and 14 inch tires. Second thing was 15x8 wheels and tires.
     

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  22. crazy_tonguezz
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    thats looking nice!!!!
     
  23. BlackCrow
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    Nice! Cool lookin Merc. I was wondering what the dash looks like under the pad? I like painted steel dashes and wanted to know what's under there.


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  24. crazy_tonguezz
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    Its the same ass our dash. Just peel the foam and sand it. And the speaker insert needs adjustment i think.

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  25. BlackCrow
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    Rad! That's what I wanted to hear. Thanks!


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  26. rprice76
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    Sorry I missed this thread until now. Cool 4dr! These old Mercs sure do have a lot of room inside! If you're curious about the metal dash - check out my thread - mine has a metal dash. One of these days my schedule is going to clear up and I'm going to be able to get the transmission back in.

    Interesting you had a three-on-the-tree. When you said 3sp I thought Auto 3sp.
     
  27. Mr.Mix
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    Great looking ride, gotta love the breezeway!

    I recently purchased a '64 Monterey sedan, absolutely dig it.
     
  28. BlackCrow
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    Thanks! Yeah, it's fun to bang through the gears every once in a while. And I swear the cab is as spacious as my crew cab Dodge! Ill probably do the dash to match the roof then. I asked the wife what color and she said purple... Dark purple metal flake lace it is!


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  29. chevy54man
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    from NC

    welcome from NC!
     
  30. BlackCrow
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    Thanks! I'm in Idaho if nobody knew.


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