http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Forums for the International Mercury Owners Association en-US Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:28:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.3 q http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/search.php http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/146#post-435 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:23:18 +0000 tjc 435@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>I have researched my Sunvalley many times over the 41 years I have owned it and decoded it to be correct color Artic White top and bottom.</p> <p>I am curious if any other members have a white or a black Sunvalley</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/146#post-434 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:24:46 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 434@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>I "googled" '54 Mercury Sun Valley and came up with the following information regarding color for these cars.&nbsp; They were only available in 2 lower body colors according to the article.&nbsp; Those were yellow and mint green.&nbsp; Both came with a dark green top.&nbsp; You can find the original body color of a '54 by looking at the first two numbers on the data plate (located on the drivers door jamb) under "body specif".&nbsp; If your car was an original white car that number would be 22.&nbsp; The black one you reference would have an 01.&nbsp; Post that two digit number and I will tell what the original color of your Sun Valley is.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/146#post-433 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:35:55 +0000 tjc 433@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>My 54 Sunvalley is white top and bottom, I have bee told this is very rare. I have seen a black 54 Sunvalley at Iola for the past 5 years but don't know if it is original. Did Mercury build a black Sunvalley in 54??</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/145#post-432 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:51:47 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 432@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Don't know if this will help, but essentially '52-'56 (except '56 is 12 volt) are identical heating systems.&nbsp; The location of the control levers in the dash assembly are slightly different but the balance of the system is the same.&nbsp; I have done several of these systems so if you want to email me separately I will see if I can be of help.&nbsp; Email is <a href="mailto:virgil53@windstream.net">virgil53@windstream.net</a></p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/145#post-431 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:24:25 +0000 6000 431@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>I am looking for drawings and instuctions to replace the heating system in my car including the valves, vacumn hoses, cables etc. All the shop manual I've found don't have a section on that for some reason.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Wayne Poe</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/144#post-430 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:10:12 +0000 Thomas & Linda McCormick 430@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Thanks, Jerry...The Carb Dr. looks like a good source.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/144#post-429 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:39:53 +0000 Jerry Robbin 429@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Have you tried the Carburetor Dr. ( I have had no experience with this company)?</p> <p><a href="http://www.carbkitsource.com/carbs/kits/CK416.htm">http://www.carbkitsource.com/carbs/kits/CK416.htm</a> </p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/144#post-428 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:22:53 +0000 Thomas & Linda McCormick 428@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>I need help locating a rebuild kit for the Carter 4bbl carb on my 1956 Mercury. It has the Merc-o-matic transmission. I cannot find the number tag or any identifying numbers. According to my maint manual, this Carter is unique to Mercs witn thw Merc-o-matic.</p> <p>Any help is greatly appreciated.</p> <p>Thanks...Tom McCormick</p> <p>email&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:1tommytuba2@austin.rr.com">1tommytuba2@austin.rr.com</a></p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/143#post-427 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:21:52 +0000 Thomas & Linda McCormick 427@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>I need help lccating a rebuild kit for the Carter 4bbl carb on my 1956 Mercury. It has the Merc-o-matic transmission. I cannot find the number tag or any identifying numbers. According to my maint manual, this Carter is unique to Mercs witn thw Merc-o-matic.</p> <p>Any help is greatly appreciated.</p> <p>Thanks...Tom McCormick</p> <p>email&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:1tommytuba2@austin.rr">1tommytuba2@austin.rr</a>,com</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/142#post-426 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:52:24 +0000 Jerry Robbin 426@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Register today for the IMOA Iola Old Car Show!</p> <p><a href="http://www.mercuryclub.com/2012/01/imoa-2012-annual-meet/imoa-show-registration-forms/">http://www.mercuryclub.com/2012/01/imoa-2012-annual-meet/imoa-show-registration-forms/</a> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/141#post-425 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:48:23 +0000 Jerry Robbin 425@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Happy New Year From the Staff At IMOA!</strong></span></p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/139#post-424 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:53:23 +0000 6061 424@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Thanks Jerry</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/140#post-423 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:57:23 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 423@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Try contacting Merle Fourez.&nbsp; He advertises in Quicksilver.&nbsp; His ad says he does '49-'55 but it might be worth a call.&nbsp; Number in the ad is 805-646-3345.&nbsp; Otherwise, you will just have to go down the list of advertisers and parts supplers until you get a lead on one.&nbsp; Good luck.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/140#post-422 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:22:08 +0000 Mick & Jan Owens 422@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>My steering wheel in my '66 mercury S 55 need to be either replaced or recasted. It is black and clear any idea where I can get a NOS or great used one or where to get it recasted?</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/139#post-421 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:26:43 +0000 Jerry Robbin 421@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Steve-</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>IMOA National Show will be held in conjunction with the 2012 Iola Old Car Show July 12-15, 2012</p> <p><a href="http://www.iolaoldcarshow.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.iolaoldcarshow.com/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/139#post-420 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:11:56 +0000 6061 420@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>I'm a new member ( Steve ) I'm getting ready to pick some vacation time for 2012 and would like to know of some events to go to in 2012 any help would be great. My wife Cathy and I are looking forward to meeting and making new frinds in the Mercury family. Just added vintage air and a new tune up oil and trans fluil change and had trans adjusted so we are ready for the up coming spring and summer travel. Thank you for any info,</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regards Steve</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/132#post-419 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:17:37 +0000 Ed & Dianne Zukusky 419@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>John Harvey, please email me at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:edwardzed@aol.com">edwardzed@aol.com</a></p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/134#post-418 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:41:33 +0000 6061 418@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>John had P.C.C. adjust the trans and it woks like a brand new rebuild. Shifts and kicks down like it should now. Much more fun to drive now.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/137#post-417 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:11:50 +0000 Roy & Brenda Lange 417@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>5917:</p> <p><span>I<br /> have a 53" Merc - very nice driver not a points car. As John Harvey said you can go with whatever color you<br /> want. But when it came to my wheels I checked with a local guy that has built<br /> two Dearborn winner 53's and this is what I learned. The wheel color is called<br /> Vermillion. It took awhile but I found in made by Plasti-kote (FM-8134). It only<br /> comes in 8 oz spray cans and I had to buy it through my local part store<br /> (Carquest)...he was able to order it for me and get it in one day. Now as to painting the<br /> wheels.....this is the fun part. From what I understand, the wheels were all<br /> supplied in black to Ford. What they did was to spray the wheels only on one<br /> side with the Vermilion color. When you paint the wheels, first spray then<br /> black. Then spray the outside surface with the Vermillion and make sure<br /> you spray through the holes in the rims as it will then leave the red paint (overspray or through spray) on<br /> the back side of the rims. This is supposed to be the correct way. You can take<br /> it for whatever you want but the paint is available and the procedure is easy<br /> enough to do, plus it makes for a great story when you are telling others about<br /> your restoration of the car.</span></p> <p><span>If you want pictuires e-mail at <a href="mailto:royd13483@aol.com">royd13483@aol.com</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;font-size: small"><br /> </span></p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/132#post-416 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:30:54 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 416@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Hey Ed, how is the book coming?</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/138#post-415 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:58:36 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 415@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>54-56 will bolt in, if you get all of the parts.&nbsp; Ford used the same type system into the 80s, but it would take some modification of the tie rod among other things to fit it up.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/138#post-414 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:53:14 +0000 Jerry Robbin 414@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Call IMOA member Gary Richards listed in on line membership directory as he is our expert in '54-'56 mercs</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/138#post-413 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:42:43 +0000 6063 413@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>what year donor car can i use to obtain a bolt in power steering setup for my 1955 monterey?&nbsp; I have been told that 1954-1956 mercury will work but i am not sure it is a "bolt in".&nbsp; i am sure the 1955 will work but not sure of the other 2 years.&nbsp; also will any other ford, lincoln, edsel work? thaks</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/137#post-412 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:16:32 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 412@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Just pick a red that you think looks good, and make anyone challenging you about it either prove you wrong, or SHUT THE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; H_ _L UP.&nbsp; I consider this the correct response to anyone who's uninvited criticism about the corrrectness of your car is presented.&nbsp; These are art objects, produced by successful artists, over a relatively long period of time, in several different locations, with many different suppliers, and there were running changes by the factory through the production cycle. There is no 1 "correct" for the whole production run.&nbsp; Most of the parts did run through the whole production run, but there were changes made periodically, some of which actually were announced to the dealers, but many just magically appeared.&nbsp;&nbsp;Then there were the first few thousand and the last few thousand cars of a model run, especially where the changes were not shocking, like 48-49, 51-52, and 56-57, that were combinations of the current year, and the coming year. </p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/134#post-411 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:22:50 +0000 6061 411@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Thanks John, I found a custom shop and they are going to look at it after installing vintage ac.</p> <p>Performance Car Craft in Alabaster, Al. I can give them this info. Regards Steve I can already see I'm going to enjoy being a member of IMOA. Thanks, again.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/137#post-410 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:49:40 +0000 Anonymous 410@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>If I recall correctly all 1954 Mercury wheels no matter the color of the body were all red and painted on both sides. Does anyone know a correct color code or is Fire Engine Red close enough to be correct? Also, is there a color code for the center of the hub caps?&nbsp;</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/135#post-409 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:44:31 +0000 6062 409@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for the suggestion...I will do that.&nbsp; Sounds like a good way to solve the issues without a lot of searching efforts.</p> <p>Jim</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/136#post-408 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:37:00 +0000 Larry & Pam Mize 408@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Any tips on having 1955 tail light bezels rechromed.&nbsp; Have had one set done that were not in too bad a shape but they did't turn out very good.&nbsp; Anyone have any NOS ones?</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/135#post-407 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:44:03 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 407@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Why don't you just take one of yours as a sample, and make one?&nbsp; It isn't really a hihgly stressed part.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/135#post-406 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:51:27 +0000 6062 406@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>I need one fender skirt clip (have 3) for my '53 Mercury.&nbsp; Does anyone know where i can find one.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/134#post-405 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:42:02 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 405@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>There is nothing electrtical there, other than the neutral safety switch.&nbsp; Have you been messing with the linkage adjustment, or has someone else done that?&nbsp; It takes very little change to really mess things up.&nbsp; </p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/96#post-404 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:11:41 +0000 6061 404@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Mike I read in one of my Hemmings mags about the m335 which was a 57 monterey with a 368 c.i. motor with a 3 speed and they said it was a truck transmission. they only built 100 of these cars for the street. a guy by the name Bill Strope and Hallman of the famous Hallman and Moody Ford Racing built the 368 for nascar and held thier own. You can find articals on the m335 on the internet. Hope this helps</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/134#post-403 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:51:53 +0000 6061 403@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>trans will not kick down into passing gear. is it electrical are is there something ealseit could be. other than that trans works fine. next, is there a newer model trans that will interchange for the 312 block? thanks for any help,i'm a new member to the imoa.</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/132#post-402 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:25:27 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 402@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>Ed.</p> <p>&nbsp; Mail a copy to me, and I will do what I can.&nbsp; There will be no fee involved.&nbsp; I will get the pleasure of seeing your book first, and having some input.&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>John Harvey</p> <p>5256 Heritage Lane</p> <p>Oakley, Il 62501</p> http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/133#post-401 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:48:01 +0000 Roy & Brenda Lange 401@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <p>&lt;div id="post_message_293802"&gt;I am looking for a serviceable RH side (passanger<br /> side) fog light housing 53' Merc &lt;/div&gt;<br /> &lt;!-- / message --&gt;&lt;!-- attachments --&gt; </p>