1950 mercury ...I finally got my dream car

Hi Chris, I've been told you have to either move the teeth in towards the center tooth or you have to cut a little of the side of the end tooth. The problem you run into is the sides of end teeth hit the side of the fender were it wraps in towards the grill cavity. Im still trying to find out the best way of making the grill fit.

 

Thanks guys for all the positive feedback!!!

 

I haven't messed with the column yet, but I took a picture out of my 1950 mercury owners manual. I hope this helps. As for the engine, I'm planning on using a 302 sbf with a AOD.
Thanks,
-Mike

 

Yeah whenever I've see Desoto teeth in a 49-51 grille opening, I've counted the teeth.

Car looks good. Get it driving, you'll be pretty jazzed driving around even if you don't have all the glass or any interior (like mine hehe).

 

Congrats on the score mayun!

 

Congrats looks good so far keep us posted...

 

you have to trim the end teeth down, its pretty easy to do, it just takes a few passes and they contour to the fender like it was meant to be. not sure if you got my PM, just make sure you stand back and look at everything, if you sink the grille pan too far in, the front bottom part of the teeth will be exposed, which looks odd to me when the bumper doesnt hide them, and if you sit the pan too far out, they look like a set of false teeth and you can see the backs of them..

 

Always liked those teeth for a Merc grille! Nice looking build.

 

Thanks guys!!!

 

Mike you can see in the pics where i mate the two together and the filler piece i fab for the rear of the pan..as far as bumpers i am partial to the merc bumpers..not to fond of the desoto bumpers, they look like they are ready to plow some snow..

 

Thanks again Matt, for all your help, and all the pictures. I really appreciate it.

-Mike

 

Just do whatever slddnmatt says and you'll be fine... ...and do it the first time

 

Mike, good to talk to you at the swap meet yesterday. Had to come check out pics of your new project. I had that dream too, back in 1990. My project stalled and sat for 11 years before I let it go. I really like your plan of getting it drivable and work on it as you go. I'd probably still have mine had I done that.

If you decide you do want to go with a DeSoto bumper. let me know. I've got one in the rafters, you could borrow it to see what it would look like in mock up. It's got bumper gaurds that mimic the DeSoto teeth.

Bill

 

CONGRATS MERC BROTHER.... CHECK OUT MY INSPIRATIONAL STORY!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7531924#post7531924

 

Bill, I had a good time talking to you at the swap meet. As for the bumpers, I haven't really decided on which front bumper I'm going to use. I'll keep you in mind if I decide to use one. Thanks again Bill

-Mike

 

Thanks, cool story on your dads old merc. I hope you are able to get it back one day!!!

-Mike

 

Nice looking Mercury, I dream to have one someday also.

 

Cool Merc, been looking for one for years with no luck.

 

Thanks guys!!!

 

Congragulations on your new arrival !!!!!!!!!! I LIKE IT.

 

Thanks!!!

 

1950-Mercury: I see in Post #83, you found a set of rear quarter supports. Those are the pieces that go behind the rear wheels, almost like mud flaps that are hidden in the quarters.

Do you know where I can get a nice set for my 50 Merc?

 

I'll see if my buddy has anymore next time I talk to him.

 

congrats man i let mine go an have been huntin for another ever since

 

Thanks! Keep looking, you'll find another one!