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Just looked at a 1950 fleetline that has a good basic body, but the doors and front fenders are beat-up. These are getting hard to find. I think...
Go man go!! Car looks good--wiring makes me nervous. You should be ready to roll for the summer. Tell that son of yours "thanks for your...
Pick up a 1975-1980 Granada master and pedal--two added holes in firewall and it bolted right into my 51 shoebox--also hooked brakes lines --and...
Very nice thread Ian. Would suggest--in addition to dimple in shaft for lock bolt, how about adding an additional lock nut and lock-tite. I...
It's important to check the "tag" on these trannys. Use Flat Ernie's thread to www.5speeds.com/t5/index.html and get the '1352' number on the...
This should help--I thought it was a very good article and bookmarked it for later work Cheap & Easy Tech by RacerRick on the HAMB dated 4-16-2010
from Medford, Oregon Merry Christmas and I hope you have a very good New Year
Put a 1976 Granada in my 51 coupe. Used a 302 with c-4 and fatman motor mounts. The rear end bolted right up with 2" lowering blocks--changed...
Ok so I forgot to mention it's a 1951, but you guys can tell that anyway from the grill. Picture didn't take so I'll try again==love computers...
Bob, I'm in--add me to the Hamb Merc Club. This is a car I've had for about 2 years. Plans are to complete the mechanicals and have it on the...
Check the articles on www.Inliners International.com Go to the site and click on tech articles, at the bottom of the t-5 discussion is info on...
She's beautiful the way she sets--find a cheap car to chop--cause once you start you know you'll end up going completely through it!!
There is a very good article on installing a t-5 trans on an inline six in the January 2011 issue of Street Rodder mag. The article says you may...
There is a good general discussion @ inliners international--click on tech tips. Also a good article in Jan 2011 Street Rodder for '49 to 54...
Do a search at "custom car builder Spotlight: Paul Bragg" He has built some really nice custom Merc's using other back glass.
[IMG] Here's one with what may be a fleetline rear window--lots of slope to back. Nice car, a little futuristic--not old style
Rusty Yes, that's the owner in the white hat. Said he doesn't build cars anymore--can make more money buying and selling.
Here's a front shot. The car's owner said it had an olds engine and I noticed a power brake booster and master on the firewall--probably 70's...
I was at the father's day cruise this last weekend and was really impressed with this 1950 Merc. I talked to the owner and he said he had...
I was searching a thread and found you were asking the same question about fitting a radiator for chevy motor in 1951 merc. How did you solve...
I met a guy once by the name of Bob Smith, wrote a book about different species of trout in the U.S. He told me if you work for someone when you...
Here's another reference www.quickperformance.com/Technical Info/sus_measure.htm
Looking good. If you use the original foot pedal and a new booster, will you be able to run the exhaust through the frame holes? I am currently...
Been trying to figure out pictures. Thanks. Now I have it bookmarked so I can find the process again, cause you know I won't remember--and my...
Get a copy of the January 2011 issue of Street Rodder. A very good article on s-10 t-5 tranny install. Also includes the shop that sells needed...
Nice build. I like 54 chevy bubbles, might smooth up the rear. Nice metal work. Guess I'll go out to the shop and get to work.
Hey, thanks for taking the time to share. I do a lot of mig, but I also have a torch so I'll try some hammer welding--on spare parts first. Many...
Now that is really helpful!! I expect this applies to the Camaro also. thanks rangeman
Check out Tom Pierce at streetrodengineering.com phone 928-636-5350. I used him for a wide mustang front clip on my 51 Merc--it went right in and...
Ok, so I need to patch a few spots also. Butt weld I understand--have the clips to hold it together, and welding vice grips etc.. I also have a...
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