The Jalopy Journal
Hey fellas, so I recently just picked up the 53 Merc and want to see if I can get it running. The previous owner unfortunately passed away and it...
Hey fellas, I’ve been searching the internet but can’t seem to find the recorder for my data / vin plate. Could any of you please decode this for...
Hey guys and gals, I need your help tracking down this 51 Merc. It was sold around 2018 from Temperance Michigan. If anyone knows the owner now...
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Hey fellas, So I’m in need of the 64 c10 long bed diagram if anyone knows where to find one? I’ve found a crap load on google but since I don’t...
[ATTACH] Hey guys so I just picked up a 64 C10 and found a sweet camper to go along with it. The issue is the truck isn’t here yet and I’m. It...
Well I’m sad to say it has to go. I was laid off last week due to the corona. Here’s what you get a solid as a rock 1940 Mercury. 1939 99a engine...
So I normally use the Aerostar springs to lower the front of my 49-51 Mercury’s my thought was since the Aerostar spring is so much shorter...
I know someone has the answer so I figured I’d ask. I have a 51 Mercury with a 1971 mustang 302 and C4 trans. What speedo gear do I need to get my...
Stupid question but I can’t find info anywhere. Anyone know what the Ashtray bracket top mount screw size on a 51 Mercury? Thanks! [ATTACH]
Hey fellas, So I’m a little confused and can not find a straight true answer. I’m looking for some 57 Caddi caps to run on my 51 Mercury however...
[ATTACH] So I’m looking for a 60’s galaxie front split bench seat to install in my chopped merc. I found something for sale but not really sure...
Help! I have a 51 Mercury and need help with the carb choke plate adjustment. So no matter what I cannot get the plate to open up all the way or...
Carb choke question, I have a 51 Mercury with the auto choke carb. It’s the original carb which has the oil bath that attaches in the side....
Hey guys so I have a 51 merc and just reinstalled the 3sp manual trans. My questions is what’s the proper way to adjust the linkage. Someone had...
merc clutch question. How do I make adjustments? The pedal will go all the way to the floor and return fine but I’m not able switch gears. Any...
Hey fellas, So the my 51 mercs 8CM is shot and needs to be rebuilt, good news is I have a rebuilt 8BA ford flathead in the garage and was...
[ATTACH] ➖SOLD➖ This Merc is a true California barn find. It came from Watsonville California and was found in the now closed old Marty Franich...
Hey guys, Has anyone dropped a manual trans in their Merc? What did you have to use to get the trans to work with the clutch pedal? The Flathead...
Hey fellas, So I know some of you guys won’t like this but will a 302 bolt up to a 51 Merc 3sp od trans? I can not afford a flathead rebuild nor...
Hey fellas, So my 51 Mercs 8CM is toast. I found an 8BA that I bought but my question is what parts will I need to swap to allow it to fit back...
Anyone out there know the exact measurement for a 51 Mercury center hole? I have a caliper but it won’t fit in the rim. I also tried tracing the...
Hey guys so I just bought a 51 and I need to replace the clutch. My issue is there’s some conflicting info on here and the internet. Do I need a...
Hey fellas, So I’ll be the first to admit I don’t have any welding skills or knowledge of building a car however I would like to have something...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1935 5 window coupe I hate to sell this car but the family is too big for it. So on to something else. Family first right?...
Hey fellas, So I’m tryibg to adjust my brakes because it’s Pulling hard left when I try to stop. I found this online line but would like someone...
Hey fellas, I have a 37 flathead that had a bent crank pulley. I bought another one that isn’t original to 37’s but it work. The issue I’m having...
Hey fellas, I recently saw this for sale and thought it was cool so I bought it. I was just wondering if there’s any way to tell if it’s a...
Hey fellas, So I'm in a little bit of a bind. I recently purchased some 94's. I bought one primary and two secondaries. After installing then the...
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