The Jalopy Journal
I’ve got a 1951 Mercury body and front end sitting on a 1949 Mercury rolling frame. I’m looking for someone who wants it basically for free. I put...
No it isn’t. Actually both are in decent shape Randy. I have a 51 coupe body I’m going to sell that is on the 51 frame and a 49 rolling frame that...
Thank you. I had heard there was a difference between 49 and 51 but that’s minimal. I appreciate you taking the time to help.
I have a 1951 Mercury coupe with a 1951 Merc 4door frame under it now that is okay shape but not great. I ran across a 1949 Mercury 4 door frame...
Thank you to all who replied. Good news! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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I have a 51 Merc coupe that has a rough frame and have access to a 51 Merc four door that has a perfect frame. Looking to see if they are the same...
I have a hood for a 51 mercury along with the hinges but does not have the springs. Hood is in decent shape but looks like a fan broke and dented...
Doors have been sold! Thanks
I have 4 doors for a 51 Mercury 4 door sedan. Everything is with the doors except the outside moldings and door handles. Glass is there but...
Well after receiving my parts from Matt Townsend and his artwork it got me going on doing some of my own. the bottom of my A pillar was gone so I...
I know how difficult it is to find a useable front myself. I have a 50 Pontiac bench I'm going to try the fit on. Looks like your project is...
Wow! Ok so getting away from your headlights......what was going on with your question on the seats? Are you running the originals? I ask because...
Thanks! lots of work and a lot for me to learn. I wish you the best on your 49. I will be waiting to see your project
I just looked at your last picture on the floors and see yours had the inside flange that connects the floors to the rockers mine do not have this.
Your info helps more than you know. First off I am doing the same process as the way you did. At least I have a reference point from the other...
No doubt time has enabled me to have a better built project in the end. I have been collecting parts for this since I got it in the early 90's....
I have been working on mine for a while now and understand what you mean. It seemed like everytime I started in an area of rust it led to another...
Matt its been a while ago now but I wanted to say THANKS for the B pillar bottoms and the filler panel along with the rear floor pans. You did...
Hello to all! Summer is over and the Merc is looking like it needs attantion again. I spent the summer gathering parts thanks to Matt Townsend I...
I am working on a 51 Mercury coupe and have a 4 door parts car. Here are some of the parts I have for sale. 5- doors for a four door 2 driver...
great to see the workanship of some on this site.
All I can say is what a shame.
I really like the look of the 59's and this one is just going to be awesome when done. Keep the great progress pics coming.
great looking all the way around
i had just brought my 69 Z body shell home from the body shop in Kansas City. i had new quarters floor pans etc installed and was going to put it...
I grew up in eastern SD and there was a car just like your pics I drove by everyday always wanted to stop and ask but never did. I see these pics...
Hello and welcome. I used to live in Blue Springs Mo but left in 2005, there used to be a hot rod shop in Independence on highway 40. The guys...
good looking truck best of luck to you
What a great find. I have searched many chicken barns in my past and only find chicken sh**. Never give up tho!! keep the pics coming.
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