This is my first project car as I am 22 years old. A while ago I had seen a 1946 Mercury from the road, it was on a farmer's field. I dropped in on this farmer and asked what he wanted for it, and my mind was made quickly that I would buy it. After checking it out that first day I did some research on these cars and found out that this was the Canadian version of the Mercury, which is 4 inches shorter than the American Mercs, the body is all the same as a Ford, but with a grill similar to the mercury. Here's some pictures of the car as it was getting hauled home. And yes, I know the 4 door isn't worth as much and isn't really a traditional build, but I like it.
Hi Lucas. Your 1946 Merc 4-dr looks like a great project. I have always liked the '46 thru '48 Fords & Mercs. The 4-doors make a great Hot Rod or Custom cruising machine! Have fun with your new (to you) project.
Did you get the stock wheels and caps that were on it in the first photo? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Yes I did, however these caps are beat up and nearly impossible to find any, since it is a Canadian Merc. Also will not be running the wheels as I am switching to 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern.
Dropped down a few inches, so I figured I'd take a picture of it beside my truck and may dads project
Great buy always liked the 46 - 48 Mercury sedans. Are you planning to do any body mods (maybe lower the roof a couple of inches??)
Looks like fun, but I've got to ask... Why do so many people think fat fender Fords need an independent front suspension? Is it part of the uniform or something? Oh well, enjoy. -Dave
For me, the cost wasn't much different, and parts are cheaper in the future. I would have needed to replace almost all the parts, and I did want disc brakes, so with all that, the disc conversion, price was similar. Plus these cars all look wrong with where the axle sits too far back, so with that new cross member I moved it forward about 3/16 of an inch. That's just my personal reasons
I picked up a rear suspension kit from TCI. This kit uses measurements off the original frame to mount the springs, and it took a little more than an evening to install.
Also had to move the middle body mounts up front, so I made my own using some thick rubber that they use in barns for cows to walk on. I think it should be strong enough rubber
Following this with some interest. Debating going your direction or leaving everything stock. Here's mine.
That's a very nice one, doesn't look rusty. I guess it depends what you want out of it. Side note: I find it interesting that your account photo is a 27, that's what my Dad's got
Back to the 50s? Where are you from? That's my favorite show EVER. Hopefully I'll have something to drive there this year (if it happens) Nice progress Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk
Gotcha. I'm in Minneapolis, so I get to go every year without much planning Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk
I like the 4 doors when they have a nice low stance- great for hauling your buddies around too. Enjoy your build- looks like it’s going to be nice!
4Doors have nice proportions, and ample interior room for all sorts of things that would otherwise be left alone. They are one of the little niche corners of hot-rodding that only bootleggers and whiskey haulers ever touched when I was growing up. That may be why I like them. Yours should be a real sleeper if it's disguised with quiet pipes and no hinkey body mods. Stock and perhaps a little stealth would be icing on the custard. Keep on keeping on, you seem to have the knack for making good choices.
Had to make one picture hamb friendly because they don't like my suspension. But I'm just reposting this to show the x member replacement that I built.
A little overkill for a transmission Mount, but I had metal so I used it. And I made it not look too bad
I'm 22, but I had a stroke, effecting my right side, so my dad's been working on my car, specifically the dash. I contacted a guy about a 1951 Ford dash before my stroke, so I got my dad to pick it up and begin work on it since I couldn't. He had to shorten it to fit my car. If you have any questions or need more pictures just contact me
This is what I imagine it could look like. Here's hoping for a complete recovery. I actually built a 47 Mercury w/302 and C4 when I lived in Hastings in the 70s.