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IMOA › Forums » Forum: General Mercury Discussion - Recent Posts http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/forum/1 Forums for the International Mercury Owners Association en-US Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:35:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.3 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/search.php Jerry Robbin on "Register Today For The 2012 IMOA Iola Old Car Show" 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/ Register today for the IMOA Iola Old Car Show! <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>     Jerry Robbin on "Happy New Year From the Staff At IMOA!" 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/ Happy New Year From the Staff At IMOA! Virgil & Sue Klein on "1966 Mercury Steering Wheel" 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/ Try contacting Merle Fourez.  He advertises in Quicksilver.  His ad says he does '49-'55 but it might be worth a call.  Number in the ad is 805-646-3345.  Otherwise, you will just have to go down the list of advertisers and parts supplers until you get a lead on one.  Good luck. Mick & Jan Owens on "1966 Mercury Steering Wheel" 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/ 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? Ed & Dianne Zukusky on "Writing a "Book"" 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/ John Harvey, please email me at  <a href="mailto:edwardzed@aol.com">edwardzed@aol.com</a> Roy & Brenda Lange on "1954 Mercury wheel color" 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/ 5917: I have a 53" Merc - very nice driver not a points car. As John Harvey said you can go with whatever color you want. But when it came to my wheels I checked with a local guy that has built two Dearborn winner 53's and this is what I learned. The wheel color is called Vermillion. It took awhile but I found in made by Plasti-kote (FM-8134). It only comes in 8 oz spray cans and I had to buy it through my local part store (Carquest)...he was able to order it for me and get it in one day. Now as to painting the wheels.....this is the fun part. From what I understand, the wheels were all supplied in black to Ford. What they did was to spray the wheels only on one side with the Vermilion color. When you paint the wheels, first spray then black. Then spray the outside surface with the Vermillion and make sure you spray through the holes in the rims as it will then leave the red paint (overspray or through spray) on the back side of the rims. This is supposed to be the correct way. You can take it for whatever you want but the paint is available and the procedure is easy enough to do, plus it makes for a great story when you are telling others about your restoration of the car. If you want pictuires e-mail at <a href="mailto:royd13483@aol.com">royd13483@aol.com</a> John & Shirley Harvey on "Writing a "Book"" 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/ Hey Ed, how is the book coming? John & Shirley Harvey on "1954 Mercury wheel color" 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/ Just pick a red that you think looks good, and make anyone challenging you about it either prove you wrong, or SHUT THE     H_ _L UP.  I consider this the correct response to anyone who's uninvited criticism about the corrrectness of your car is presented.  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.  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.  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. Anonymous on "1954 Mercury wheel color" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/137#post-410 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:49:40 +0000 Anonymous 410@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ 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?  Larry & Pam Mize on "Tips on rechroming 1955 tail light bezels, anyone have any NOS ones" 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/ Any tips on having 1955 tail light bezels rechromed.  Have had one set done that were not in too bad a shape but they did't turn out very good.  Anyone have any NOS ones? 6061 on "Question about 368 Motor" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/96#post-404 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:11:41 +0000 6061 404@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ 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   John & Shirley Harvey on "Writing a "Book"" 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/ Ed.   Mail a copy to me, and I will do what I can.  There will be no fee involved.  I will get the pleasure of seeing your book first, and having some input.    John Harvey 5256 Heritage Lane Oakley, Il 62501 Roy & Brenda Lange on "RH side (passanger side) fog light housing 53' Merc" 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/ <div id="post_message_293802">I am looking for a serviceable RH side (passanger side) fog light housing 53' Merc </div>  John R. & Mary Jo Pehle on "Writing a "Book"" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/132#post-400 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:36:28 +0000 John R. & Mary Jo Pehle 400@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi Ed-I have not done this before but I taught high school business for 24 years and, due to my experience grading papers, do have a pretty good eye.  I would be glad to take a look at a chapter/article and give you some feedback.  I'm not really concerned about compensation.  Contact me at <a href="mailto:jrpehle@yahoo.com">jrpehle@yahoo.com</a> if you are interested.  John Pehle Ed & Dianne Zukusky on "Writing a "Book"" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/132#post-399 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:03:12 +0000 Ed & Dianne Zukusky 399@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I don't know what happened to this post??? I will attempt to clean it up and repost.   Ed & Dianne Zukusky on "Writing a "Book"" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/132#post-398 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:00:44 +0000 Ed & Dianne Zukusky 398@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I am currently writing a book about my history in restoring and showing a 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100.  I have written articles for QuickSilver (IMOA) magazine and other publications and have assembled these, and other articles, into book format and would like to publish it.  The book is more of a “vanity” thing than a “best seller”.  I am looking for someone to assist me in editing the book, preferably someone that paid attention in English class, unlike me who has no idea how to spell punctuation, never mind using it….   The book desperately needs text editing and I would also greatly appreciate any content editing. Since I am not currently flush with money, like many, I can only offer some minimum/reasonable/negotiable payment for this assistance. Anyone interested please contact me at <a href="mailto:edwardzed@aol.com"><a href="mailto:edwardzed@aol.com">edwardzed@aol.com</a></a> and I will forward sample chapters of the book to you, so you can decide for yourself if this is worth your effort. Thanks, Ed Zukusky   6003 on "1959 Mercury Serial Number Breakdown" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/130#post-397 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:32:55 +0000 6003 397@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ The serial number plate was on the driver's side door post. Is there somewhere else that I should be looking to verify the serial number? The plate included the serial number, the engine number (R1) and several other items that I did not notate. I just bought the motor - the car is a four-door hardtop and may be for sale. Thanks for any additional information you might have.         Virgil & Sue Klein on "1959 Mercury Serial Number Breakdown" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/130#post-396 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:28:44 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 396@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I looked at Gary Richard's Tech info in the Fall/2001 issue of Quicksilver which discusses the '59 Model Identifications.  In that article the first letter in the serial number is the engine code.  For '59 the identifying letters are either L, M, N, or P for the US produced models.  It appears obvious that the Canadian cars use a different ID code.  Not sure where to find the Canadian IDs.  Did you buy a complete car or just the engine?  Where on the car is the R1 located?  There were only three engine sizes offered in the US for '59.  They are the 430 cu. in., the 383 cu. in. (two barrel carb or four barrel carb) and the 312 cu. in.  Sorry I can't currently be of more help. John & Shirley Harvey on "1955 Mercury Tail Light Bezels" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/131#post-395 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:19:58 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 395@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ It is chrome, but due to the texturing, it doesn't shine the way the smooth parts do. Larry & Pam Mize on "1955 Mercury Tail Light Bezels" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/131#post-394 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:08:20 +0000 Larry & Pam Mize 394@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ When new was the textured section on the tail light bezels around the tail light lense chrome or painted silver? 6003 on "1959 Mercury Serial Number Breakdown" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/130#post-393 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:28:49 +0000 6003 393@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ We bought a 59 Mercury motor - Canadian car - Ser # 357BK59-589793 - Engine R1. Can anyone tell me what size engine this is? Thanks Walter Scott Archie & Julie Ann Dunham on "1957 Mercury TurnPike Cruiser Convertable Pace Car Replica only 1265 made" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/127#post-392 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:01:31 +0000 Archie & Julie Ann Dunham 392@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Sorry, This Car has been SOLD!!! Thanks! Virgil & Sue Klein on "Power Steering" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/128#post-390 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:18:52 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 390@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Power steering was available from the factory in '54.  You can add it with the proper parts.  You will need a pump, control valve, power (hydraulic) cylinder, and linkage.  You will also need a drive belt for the pump and the hoses to connect your pump to the control valve.  If you get a shop manual for your '54 (Faxon Auto Literature) there is an entire chapter devoted to power steering. Anonymous on "Power Steering" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/128#post-389 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:57:16 +0000 Anonymous 389@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Can power steering be added to a 1954 Mercury?  Archie & Julie Ann Dunham on "1957 Mercury TurnPike Cruiser Convertable Pace Car Replica only 1265 made" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/127#post-388 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:38:54 +0000 Archie & Julie Ann Dunham 388@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ One of my close friends has a 1957 Mercury TurnPike Cruiser Convertable Pace Car Replica for Sale, Very Rare Original Car, Ford Motor Company only made 1265 of them, this one was built in Late 1957, He is asking $15,000.00, If you are interested or know someone who would be interested, I can e-mail you pictures and contact information for the owner! If you have questions, just let me know? Thanks! Archie Dunham, Elk Point, SD Virgil & Sue Klein on "1954 Mercury Sun Valley Coupe" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/126#post-387 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:14:57 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 387@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I copied the shop manual pages for Tom and sent them to him last week.  He should have them by now. John & Shirley Harvey on "1954 Mercury Sun Valley Coupe" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/126#post-386 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:01:56 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 386@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Which circuit do you want? The shop manual does not have an overall wiring diagram, they have 11 different ones, showing only one circuit. Only the convertible top diagram is body style specific. Jerry Robbin on "1954 Mercury Sun Valley Coupe" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/126#post-384 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:56:12 +0000 Jerry Robbin 384@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Tom-   Not quite what you want , but I saw this on EBAY <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-54-Mercury-11X17-Color-Wiring-Diagram-/370541319022?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item5645fbd36e" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-54-Mercury-11X17-Color-Wiring-Diagram-/370541319022?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item5645fbd36e</a>   Jerry     Tom & Marie Pfender on "1954 Mercury Sun Valley Coupe" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/126#post-383 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:06:57 +0000 Tom & Marie Pfender 383@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi Members: I am looking for a complete wiring diagram for my car. I have some diagrams but they are not specifically for the 1954 Mercusy Sun Valley....Can you help me out? Jerry Robbins suggested that I contact some members and I have a list of Sun Valley owners that he provided  me with and I will do that but he also suggested that I do the forum too. Thanks Tom Pfender <a href="mailto:temprp58@aol.com">temprp58@aol.com</a>     Warren Wubker on "58 Montclair convertible" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/120#post-382 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:09:43 +0000 Warren Wubker 382@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Two updates:  I got a little suspicious of the 360HP valve cover decal when I found the car had a Mercomatic rather than Multi-Drive Mercomatic and, sure enough, the VIN confirms that the engine is a 383ci, not the 430ci.  Also found another 58 Monclair convertible in Jim Rogers (Las Vegas) collection.  That makes 4 known survivors unless someone else comes up with more.