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Center sump with the ribs makes it a '52-'53 Ford , Merc passenger car oil pan. Center sump no ribs is '49-'51 Ford car pan.

Yes. How the clutch pedal actuating linkage attached is completely different. The '39 pedal setup will retrofit back to '35.

When originally installed, 332 engines were green, 352 engines were blue.

95476 I offered my LB '33 top a while back on the HAMB. I'm open to fair offers now. PM me.

I installed a Lincoln OD trans into a '40 cpe a while back. 13" out of the torque tube & driveshaft a little surgery on the X member & walla a great driving combo. A few more details maybe, but do-able. BW OD makes an old Ford highway friendly. My trans had a 26 tooth cluster IMO a good choice.

'42-'48 Ford and Mercury bodies are the same width inside and outside. Same floor same doors.

One lock washer behind the nut.. So says the Green Book.

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'53 8RT's were wide belt as well . Used a '49 8BA style water pump.

Bill, the Stowe event my wife & I attended was a special Woodie Club function. I said 1985, might have been 1987. Some rain but a great time. My '42 Mercury wagon was the presidents pick for an award. Still have the wagon. Don

Bouy Bill I met your father Buzz in Stowe VT. I believe in 1985 at a National Woodie Club national meet. Got to ride with him in a '41 wagon he bought from a local vendor. We shared a couple of drinks at the headquarters hotel. Pleasant memories from the past. Don

Many '42 - '48 Mercuries were equipped with 3:54 gears from the factory.

The sheet metal deflecter for '42 Mercury & Ford is unique to 1942. It is a piece bolted to the hood that fills the gap between the top of the radiator and the hood. PM your Email & I'll send a photo.