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IMOA › Forums » Forum: General Mercury Discussion - Recent Topics http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/forum/1 Forums for the International Mercury Owners Association en-US Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:47:35 +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! 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-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   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? Jerry Robbin on "Question about 368 Motor" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/96#post-303 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:27:22 +0000 Jerry Robbin 303@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ @font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } I just acquired a very low miles 368 CID 290 HP engine from a 1957 Turnpike Cruiser.  Along with its original automatic transmission.  I got the motor with intentions of installing it in a Model A hot rod.  I am sure that the trans is good but a hot rod needs to be a 3 pedal car.  Were there any ford bell housings and flywheels to fit these?  Is there anything in particular you or anyone else can tell me that would help with my search.  I really would like to use a Borg Warner T5 5 speed or similar trans that I can get from a bone yard to give me an overdrive.    This is all new territory to me as I usually tinker about with Chevy I6 and small V8 engines.  By the way I am a machinist and welder so anything that works with a little massaging is doable for me. Thanks so much for your time! Mike Powell East Palestine, Ohio <a href="mailto:57chevywagonman@sbcglobal.net"><a href="mailto:57chevywagonman@sbcglobal.net">57chevywagonman@sbcglobal.net</a></a>   <a href="mailto:57chevywagonman@sbcglobal.net">57chevywagonman@sbcglobal.net</a> 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>  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 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? 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 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?  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-351 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:27:37 +0000 Warren Wubker 351@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I just acquired a nice 1958 Montclair convertible with the 430 engine.  I have found 2 others listed, Ted Forbes in Canada and the Malburgers.  Is anyone aware of any other 58 Montclair convertibles still running? David Melanchuk on "40 Mercury window trim" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/125#post-377 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:29:16 +0000 David Melanchuk 377@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi, I am looking for the colour or type of simulated wood grain pattern, that was on the inside window trim pieces on the 1940 Mercurys. Thxs David Jerry Robbin on "Why isn't anyone using this forum lately?" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/112#post-327 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:06:00 +0000 Jerry Robbin 327@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Why isn't anyone using this forum lately? Jerry Robbin on "2011 IMOA Branson Show September 15-17 Now Taking Registrations!" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/87#post-282 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:52:55 +0000 Jerry Robbin 282@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Register Today For The Branson Show! Go To Evensts Section Of The Web Site For More Details ! Jerry Robbin on "IMOA is Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary at the 2011 Branson Show" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/93#post-298 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:20:28 +0000 Jerry Robbin 298@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ IMOA is Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary at the 2011 Branson Show!   COME AND JOINN THE CELBRATION!   Register Today! Jerry Robbin on "The Spring Issue Of Quicksilver Is in The Mail!" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/100#post-310 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:03:07 +0000 Jerry Robbin 310@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ The Spring Issue Of Quicksilver Is in The Mail!  Each issue is Mailed Bulk Mail So You Should Receive In 2 Weeks! Jerry Robbin on "Register today for the 9/15 to 9/17 Branson Show!" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/106#post-318 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:44:29 +0000 Jerry Robbin 318@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Register today for the 9/15 to 9/17 Branson Show!  Registration form can be dowloaded from this web site.   See you at the Branson Show! Fred & Dolores Beck on "Moulding Clips" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/122#post-363 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:02:30 +0000 Fred & Dolores Beck 363@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <html /> 6030 on "1956 Mercury Montclair" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/119#post-349 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:45:29 +0000 6030 349@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I am a new club member and also new Mercury owner. I had a 47 Mercury convertible, then moved to mid 50's Fords-Crown Vic and still have a couple of 57 Ford Retractables. I would like to learn more about the 56 Mercury Montclair, I had read about the car and some of the reasons Mercury tried to make the Montclair a higher end car---like with the lube system etc. So, is there a club member that is very knowledgable on this car? Could I communicate with you? Thanks. Harold-MN/AZ Anonymous on "Mercury window crank" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/114#post-337 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:48:56 +0000 Anonymous 337@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Has anyone had this problem and came up with a fix? The front passenger side window crank has come off my '54 Mercury. The original crank had worn spines so I located a better used crank with good spines. The window regulator seems to have good spines and the clip seems to be ok. However, the crank will not stay on the regulator. I see new clips are available on line but don't see how a new one would be any better. Has anyone had this problem with a window crank or inside door handle? The year model does not matter. I believe they all attach with the small clips.  Anonymous on "Leaded Gas" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/113#post-328 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:49:36 +0000 Anonymous 328@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Is there a lead substitute that should be added to the gas in older Mercury's?  Larry & Pam Mize on "1955 Mercury Floor Pans" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/104#post-314 Tue, 03 May 2011 01:59:32 +0000 Larry & Pam Mize 314@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Are the front floor pans and toe sections the same as a 1955 Ford?  If not does anyone know where I can get correct replacement floor pans for the Mercury? Michael & Donna Pontone on "1966 Park Lane radio exchange" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/111#post-325 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:09:41 +0000 Michael & Donna Pontone 325@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Does anyone know if an original am radio can be easily replaced by an original AM/M radio? I believe the am radios were made by Motorola or Philco while the am/fm radios were manufactured by Bendix so I'm wondering if there's a size difference. TIA Mike Pontone   Jerry Robbin on "Support IMOA By Attentding The Branson Show!" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/110#post-324 Mon, 30 May 2011 14:39:03 +0000 Jerry Robbin 324@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Support IMOA By Attentding The Branson Show!   Register Today!   <a href="http://www.mercuryclub.com/2010/10/imoa-2011-annual-show/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mercuryclub.com/2010/10/imoa-2011-annual-show/</a> Jerry Robbin on "Membership Drive ! IMOA Members Ask A Friend To JOIN!" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/107#post-319 Sun, 15 May 2011 11:08:28 +0000 Jerry Robbin 319@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Membership Drive ! IMOA Members Ask A Friend To JOIN Today! John & Shirley Harvey on "Manuals for sale" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/103#post-313 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:48:25 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 313@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I posted some manuals for sale in the Classifieds.  57 and 59 Maintenence manual, 57 air conditioning manual, 57-58 Chassis parts catalog. 5984 on "1964 Comet Caliente" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/102#post-312 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:32:59 +0000 5984 312@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Purchased our Comet approx. two years ago, previous owner started restoration, and we have continued the restoration process over the past two summers. Suspension, drive line, transmission, engine upgrades,electrical and some interior and exterior work has been started and continues.  We expect that we will continue restoration over the next two years. This fall we will be rebuilding the 289 engine and will add inprovements for some extra boost. The restoration has improved the condition well enough to drive to various functions and car shows close to home.  As the restoration continues we will be able to go farther.  We expect to have our Comet at the Syracuse Nationals,Syracuse, NY next year. We sent some pictures with our application for membership and do hope that you might consider our Comet for a future issue of the Quick Silver magazine. Thank you, Steve and Robin Poole North Rose,NY