[Virgil & Sue Klein]

Fog lights for the ’54s were a factory option. They are a rare option and a pair of fog lamp assemblies in excellent condition can fetch upward of $1500.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

Welcome to IMOA, Gareth. Great cars those ’70 Cyclones GTs. May I suggest using a feature of the IMOA website that allows you to find other members who have cars similar to yours. Simply click on the “access the member directory” line towards the upper right of this page. By clicking on 1970 in the “year of car” section a list of all our members who own 70s Mercurys will open up. You can then contact them directly by phone or email for help in locating parts, or rebuilding help.

Best of luck with your project.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

Check at faxonautoliterature.com I looked at their website and they show shop manuals for a ’66 Monterey/Galaxie.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

That is interesting. I looked everything up on their website so assumed it was current. Wonder what the deal is. The B5A is an old Ford part number so maybe they are using some kind of new SKU system. Seems like you will get the proper switch no matter what. That is a good thing.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

An addendum if you don’t mind. Dennis Carpenters lists the switch as a B5A 11572A. Their price happens to be $13 less than Mac’s if that matters much.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

I went and looked at the Mac’s post as you did. I don’t think there is one iota of difference between the two switches for a couple of reasons. 1st the photos of the switch look identical, 2nd the alt part# is the same for both as B5A 11572A. But to be sure I would call Mac’s and ask them what the difference is.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

The website in my previous post should be Ken Nagel instead of Mike Nagel. Sorry ’bout that.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

Finally found a picture of a ’54 convertible interior. It is for sale at the Mike Nagel website. There is a good picture of the back seat area and it appears the “dome” light is part of the panel under the quarter window. I only saw a picture of the passenger side but assume there is a light on the driver’s side as well.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

If you want to participate in the Woodward Dream Cruise acitivites on Friday/Saturday in Dearborn/Detroit while at the IMOA show you can have a place to park along Woodward (usually in a businesses parking lot, not on the street) for $35. If you have not been to this event before I can tell you that it is pretty much a “zoo” and a place to park and watch all the cars can be desirable. You do not need to pay to park anywhere as you can park along a side street (if you can find a decent place) and watch the cruisers on Woodward. The city even sets up bleachers so you can sit and watch. You can also just cruise Woodward Ave at no cost to you. Woodward is open to regular traffic during the cruise and there are some very interesting cars cruising. I have been once as a spectator and guest of the Detroit Convention Bureau and frankly swore I would never go back. However, if you have not been you might find this a very interesting experience. IMOA is just making this parking area available to our members through a third party. Hope this helps.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

I am not sure what “show” you are referring to. Please advise.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

I looked up part numbers at Mac’s Auto Parts for a ’62 Galaxie and a ’62 Monterey. Both hardtops take the same door seal kit. I would then assume that the doors are similar enough to use the same “fuzzies”. By the way the door seal kit part number at Macs and also Dennis Carpenter is C2AZ-6520530-PR. Hope this helps.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

Hey Tom, since you are using a Ford 2 door body for your project I think locating the emblem in the Ford slot would be appropriate. Hope it is coming along well.

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

I finally managed to find a ’54 wagon on youtube that had a decent shot of the tailgate area. The “MercOMatic” script (obviously not an overdrive car) was located just above the license plate bracket on the tailgate. Does that help much?

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

There were in fact full sized wagons in ’63. Two models of Colony Park. A six passenger and a 9 passenger, both 4 doors. Total production and price for the 6 passenger were 6447 and $3295. For the 9 passenger the numbers are 7529 and $3365

[Virgil & Sue Klein]

Jerry has a great suggestion. I would also suggest you use the “access member directory” feature of the website (upper right in the login section). It lists all of our members who own 49s (just click on the year) along with their contact information. I would assume any of them would be happy to help you.

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