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    Want to buy a '54 Mercury Monterrey 302ci V8 but the overflow is dripping?

    Thanks so much for your help! So if it's cracked/modified/welded, what's the best way to fix this or just leave it as is? The car looks relatively good underneath, no major evidence of rust or holes in the chassis... (except for one in the bodywork underneath, see photo :confused::confused:)...
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    Want to buy a '54 Mercury Monterrey 302ci V8 but the overflow is dripping?

    Thanks guys, so you say low chance it's a blown head gasket? And if it continues to leak a few drops while driving it's very likely to be a clogged up radiator which would be solved if properly cleaned or replaced? What about the front suspension/springs? do they get tired at some point or...
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    Want to buy a '54 Mercury Monterrey 302ci V8 but the overflow is dripping?

    Thanks for the quick replies! Based in Colombia, so not sure how the law deals with lowering your car... Interestingly enough it's just as low on both sides, it does feel as if the camber on the left wheel is a little outward. In terms of the overflow, sounds like this is not a major issue...
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    Want to buy a '54 Mercury Monterrey 302ci V8 but the overflow is dripping?

    Hi folks, I'm looking to buy a '54 Mercury Monterrey which has a 302ci V8 (probably a' 75 engine), it doesn't have the original flathead V8 anymore but other than that it still has the original radiator and all else also looks original. 1. I noticed that right after driving it out of the...
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