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    1940 Mercury Eight 2 Door Sedan

    Last drop till eBay, lots of out of country tire kickers, few local, let's move this one out so I can start the next one! $17500
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    Wanted 1957 F100

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    Wanted 1957 F100

    Looking for a 1957 F100 , would prefer running, but will entertain projects. I would like to find a fleetside, shortbed. Please send pics, info, and asking price.. Thanks in advance.
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    1940 Mercury Eight 2 Door Sedan

    Open to offers, and trades, gonna give it another week, then gonna post up on eBay and see what happens..
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    1940 Mercury Eight 2 Door Sedan

    Back up front, bring me $18000 or trade for 55/57 T-bird or 35-6 coupe running projects or Nice Model A coupe hot rod. I will even entertain pre-74 corvettes customs, stockers, race cars, projects ( Henry forgive me)
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    1940 Mercury Eight 2 Door Sedan

    1940 Mercury Eight 2 door sedan.. 1 of 15,072 made. I just read that there are less than 1000 2door sedans currently registered in the U.S.A. Rare! The car runs, drives, and stops great.. Clear title in hand It has the original 95hp flathead V8 and 3 speed manual trans... Numbers matching...
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    40 merc dash harness question/heater switch

    AWESOME! Thanks for the info! I tried chasing the old harness out but it was a rats nest! No way of ever telling what went where!
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    40 merc dash harness question/heater switch

    I started with a Bob Drake complete wiring harness, headlights, engine,tailight harness, all correct lengths, color coded, great instructions! But, yes there is a but my Merc is equipped with a heater and on the dash harness and diagram there is no provisions for a heater. So here is my...
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    Stupid thermostat questions?

    Thanks for the info, I will look into it!
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    Stupid thermostat questions?

    Every old timer I know has a different theory, I'm just hoping I can take it all in throw what I can. Do at it and make it stick! I wish I had a local distributor guy that could scope out the distributor to make sure I have everything lined up properly.. I located in Northern Ky if anybody knows...
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    Stupid thermostat questions?

    40 Mercury Tudor Sedan, Flathead V8 ok now that I have the basics out of the way, here are my questions. Yes this is my first Flathead V8 1. I removed the top radiator hose because they where the corrugated internal spring type, and kinked a bit at the head inlet, upon removal I notice the...
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    40 merc Tudor sedan! What have I done?

    TomO thanks for the tip on the wheels and the window info. It advice like this that makes this site a true treasure chest of knowledge.
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    40 merc. Has a weeping water pump. Questions!

    Thanks guys, greatly appreciated ! I am learning more and more every time I sign on here. I will look more closely at the pumps, thank you for the great explanation on the overal function. I do have some Motors Manuals in my possession and they have gotten me thru a lot of repairs in the past...
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    40 merc. Has a weeping water pump. Questions!

    I'm a little confused, what are you referring to when you say "DON'T BREAK THE PULLEY AND FLUSH THE SYSTEM BEFORE TAKING THE PUMPS OFF" withe the radiator and hoses off we took the hose and sprayed it down thru the inlets at the top of the heads, the pumps are still on the engine. I've heard...
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    40 merc. Has a weeping water pump. Questions!

    Ok we got her home, and started making a list of things that need to be done to get her more reliable and road worthy. Well as it was idling in the driveway after an hour drive home without as much as a miss! It started to belch anti-freeze from the overflow tube. Before we left I noticed the...
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    40 merc Tudor sedan! What have I done?

    JAck we to are penny pinchers ! I plan on starting with a posie spring first and foremost the wheels and tires that are on it are brand new but just not the look/style we are wanting with this project. Although I have a strange feeling once we get the spring on there that they will work for the...
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    40 merc Tudor sedan! What have I done?

    I still have not pulled the trigger on ordering the parts yet, but I think we are gonna start with wheels and tires first. First thoughts where 7.50 rears and 5.50 up front, but as it was pointed out, the 7.50 may not fit, so my question is have any of you guys ran a 7.50 with success? Also we...
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    Difference between early and late 40 merc

    Ok my brother and I picked up a 1940 Merc Tudor, and upon looking for various bits and pieces we need to finish it off we keep reading, is it an early or late 40? So with it being late last night and no tech lines open at the various vendors weh are still curious to find out what the difference...
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