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Here's an update. I am finished putting in the rear seat from the 64 t-bird. It looks awesome. It does take some modification to the floor, as in...
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I am looking at using one of Dakota Digital Gauges, either the VHX-50m or VFD3-50m. Has anyone installed either one of these units. Any pros or...
Got it figured out
I need help removing the dash bezel in my 50 Merc. I have removed all screws top and bottom, levers, knobs and retaining nuts but bezel wont...
Hey choptvan how is it comming putting those t-bird seats in? Would love some pics
I have the following remote system fob in my 50 Mercury,( see attachment ) I don't have any info on it and would like to purchase an extra fob and...
Any ideas on the package tray
Well I just picked up a set of seats plus package tray out of a 64. At first I just bought the rear seats but after getting them home and cleaning...
I am sure they will fit, just wondering how comfy they will be. Also to those who have used the back seats out of the t-birdfs did you also use...
choptvan, thanks for reply would love to see some pics. Seeing your doing this now I am sure to be able to get some support and advice on this...
I was wondering if any one has used the buckets seats out a 64-66 T-Bird and if they are comfortable
That looks nice. What I am looking for is what car & year are good cars to pull some buckets out of that will be comfortable for long rides. To...
Used this method about 5 years ago on my 48 chevy aerosedan. Painted the floors,roof etc with por 15 then used peel & stick. I also did the roof...
Now that I have figured out the back seat, To you guys with 50 mercs what vehicles have you pulled seats out for the buckets seats. I have combed...
Thanks I will order this through your site. I am between Syracuse and Rochester. The Syacuse nationals hosted by Right Coast in July of each year...
Thanks jcapps, American auto was my first choice as I have heard nothing but good things. My merc does have the orignal wiring however air has...
I am going to rewire my 50 merc. It still has the orignal plus add on etc. I know this has been probably asked a million times but what wiring to...
has anyone done this
Thanks
My 48 chevy with disk brakes all around started to pull to the left when braking. I have changed both front calipers and front brake hoses. My...
I have heard that the rear seats out of a 1964-68 Thunderbird will drop right into a 50 merc. rear hangers are same. Has anyone done this and if...
Hey guys thanks for the hints so far. I am changing the rear gears in a few days. I will probably change the temp gauge to the intake mainifold...
It is mid 70"s 350 no vortec heads.
I am running a 7 lb cap that was the only one I can find as my neck depth is 1 1/2 inch most caps are 1"
I am running a chevy 350 in my 50 merc. I have been plagued by overheating. I am running a large radiator with a 160 therm and have cleaned it...
I am trying to keep as much air flow going through my radiator as possible on my 50 merc. The area in front of my radiator on top is wide open,...
I am still on the fence on what to do. I have heard that it is expensive to replace rear gears by someone dependable. wouldn't it be cheaper to...
If I were to replace the tranny with an overdrive and still keep my 392"s do you think this would be a good combo ? Also which overdrive would...
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