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Banning Blue Metallic w/Gray Block Broadcloth Original Flathead 255 V8 Original 3 Speed w/overdrive 6 volt Positive ground odometer not working and currently reads 70421 I am selling my 1951 Mercury mainly because I have recently acquired a 1959 Galaxy 500. It is not realistic for me to have...

Thank you for the feed back. I do have the same shop manuals on disk. Would anyone know if i adjust the linkage with the tires off the ground or on? Or does it matter? My concern is the small details on adjustments and what not. Also, what grease is good to use on fittings? Thanks

Hello all, Looking for some helpful tips on replacing the drag link and idler arm for my 1951 mercury. The merc is all stock and will be replacing all parts with stock parts from Mac auto. I have received some of the parts in the mail and waiting for some tie rods to come. My question to...

Thanks everyone for the info. Funrunr - feel the same way.. wanna get my hands in there but as Roto says, getting it out and back in is the beast.

Thanks for the info. Going to try and see if its something I can do but from what Im hearing, its pretty specialized project. I did find a shop here in my area Paramount Speedometer but seems the shop is closing or close. The gentleman I spoke over the phone seemed real knowledgable about old...

Hello, Old thread but wondering the outcome of your speedometer. I am looking to repair my speedometer for my 1951 Mercury 4door w/mercamatic overdrive. Speedometer wasn't working when I got the merc and previous owner didn't give me any history, all he said was "doesn't work". Anyway, doing...

I would sell mine for the right price but its a 4door....

Another shot of my 1951 Mercury.

I am really happy with my new Mercury and I am pretty sure I will be looking for pointers from you guys here and there. Here is a picture of my 52 cadillac, she is not as pretty as the Mercury but also pretty happy. As you can see its a work in progress but straight body and nearly all original...

Yes - having a little trouble uploading pics but here is one shot of my 1951 Mercury. Will upload more as tonite. Thank you for the kindness.

Hello to all, Just a few words about myself: I was first interested to old cars at a young age. While serving in the Navy I purchased a 1964 Thunderbird, later a 1960 Thunderbird. My third car was a 1955 Ford Customline. I later sold that and started a family. My two cars are 1952 Cadillac 62...