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I'd like to soften up my ride by replacing the rear springs on my 1950 Merc woodie with the passenger car springs. Has anyone done that? The woodie is not used as it was designed to carry eight passengers plus baggage, but two people and baggage as would happen in a car.

Seeking clarification on the heater operation for this car. The heater switch, fan, plenum and heater core all appear factory installed. My heater motor does not operate. The switch seems to have one stop when pulled out suggesting single speed heater fan, true? The heater motor has...

What is a reasonable rear end gear ratio for the 1950 Mercury 110 hp engine? The engine is in the station wagon which is geared at something like 4.4/1. I see that possible gear sets can be installed from the low 3's up to my current set. My tires are 28.9-inches in diameter, with a range of...

Can anyone tell me the model number of this double action fuel pump from a 1950 Mercury? I see the following numbers on the body but they don't seem to be model numbers: 5590077 on the top flange and 4524 on the mounting flange.

Seems like a simple question, but I do not know the technique for removing the hubcap with beauty ring. The one method that I know would work involves a heavy handed approach then an internet search for replacement hubcaps. Does anyone have a good process for removing the hubcap and beauty...

Swapping current three speed trans for three speed plus overdrive. Will need OD trans plus all attachments such as control cables, etc. Garage talk says the same drive shaft will work.

My car has no overdrive and wondered if the factory set up is difficult to find. I've not been looking long enough to see any availability. I suspect it would bolt onto the transmission but I'd have to swap the drive shaft and add the control cable.

Did Ford or Mercury produce a shop manual? I've seen a variety of books from overhaul guides, tune up guides and body books. Just got a 1950 Mercury.

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I have two grill centers for the 40-41 pickup and want to use the original if that is one of the ones that I have. Is there an identifying part number on the reproductions or originals? Any visual difference?

I have a friend that has two 38/39 ford pick up doors. He is not plugged in to this forum. I will gladly connect an interested party to the owner of these doors. I am not brokering, just helping pass along a couple parts to suit someones need. He reports that they are rust-free. I will post...

I've seen several instrument clusters for the 40 ford and see some bezels painted and some chromed. I'm afraid I haven't been paying attention to recall if one or the other was on a car that was either standard or deluxe trim. What model gets chrome What model got painted? Actually, I just...

Looking for a parts car for the above, what do you have? I'm in Atlanta, couple hundred miles radius for source is OK.

My search for donor replacement metal has led me to a 39 mercury convertible sedan. Are the bodies on the 39 ford convertible sedan and the 39 mercury convertible sedan similar? I'm interested in the sheet metal, not trim trim and running gear.

I am looking for advice to either run or go ahead with an attempt on a possible purchase of this car. I am looking at aa 39 convertible sedan. So far, all I am looking at is photos. I will be viewing the car in person before a firm decision is made. I know better than to ask the value of the...

is the 41 intended to have an optional hand crank start option? The hole in the center of the grill suggests a crank handle could be inserted there. I don't see where the connection would be made to the engine though.

My 41 pickup has the '46 flathead in it. I recently found a flathead that would be age appropriate for the 41. This truck is not modified. Does the correct year engine make any difference to the value to my truck?

Years before I had the truck, someone dented the roof. It is the kind of dent you would get if someone sat on the roof which means a large part of the metal was dislocated rather than a small amount of metal as you would get for an impact from a branch. The result is a ridge along the rear...

I have a line on a pair of steel rear fenders that I think might be from a 47 pickup. The advertiser says they are 40-41 fenders but there is no gas filler neck hole. That immediately makes me think they are 42 to 47. The sides of the fenders that mount onto the body look like pick up fenders...

Advertised in an auction site. I'v never seen this device, noted as a temperature controller. Was this a truck option for '41?