doberdawg@comcast.net
Junior Member
I have a bone stock 53 merc Monterey Sports Coupe, & am considering buying another with a chev 350/turbo 350 otherwise stock (drums, old rear end etc).
On my bone stock Merc I am wondering what differences, particularly compatability problems or differences, between the 53 Merc flat head & a 51 (seller thinks) 59AB 1951 pick up engine? In other words can I remove & replace original with (supposedly freshly rebuilt) Pick Up engine??
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Now the Merc/chev hybrid (sure wish it had a Ford/Mercury 351W). Without going financially crazy If I buy it I would want Power steering, disc brakes, preferably power, & most likely a more modern Rear end, though not so sure about that. My interest is NOT a hot rod but a dependable driver to go anywhere, any time AND not spending a fortune (seller wants a pretty penny). On eBay i see a possible solution (eBay item number: 391020565233). Anybody installed this - problems??? And on BOTH cars better wipers. I am JC & would appreciate direct emails as I have a hell of a time navigating this site. doberdawg@comcast.net BTW I need a few trim items for a 53 Monterey Sports Coupe. I need the badge on front fender (53 only) next to word "Monterey" [have word not the badge] I need the seat adjusting handle, a fog light switch & pair (or 1 at a time) rear bumper guards, & a knob for my clock. Always interested in small emblems & excellent chrome items.
I am in central California (2 hours from a freeway or city) Heck our highways are only 1 lane in each direction in a rural mountain community, my COUNTY has 2 traffic lights & 40K population so don't hold Calif against me
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Is anybody aware of a site dedicated to early 50's Fords/Mercs?? I will try but probably not find your posted answers on this site so PLEASE email me at doberdawg@comcast.net many thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh I would love it if some of you cut & paste this in other sites or locations on this site.
On my bone stock Merc I am wondering what differences, particularly compatability problems or differences, between the 53 Merc flat head & a 51 (seller thinks) 59AB 1951 pick up engine? In other words can I remove & replace original with (supposedly freshly rebuilt) Pick Up engine??
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Now the Merc/chev hybrid (sure wish it had a Ford/Mercury 351W). Without going financially crazy If I buy it I would want Power steering, disc brakes, preferably power, & most likely a more modern Rear end, though not so sure about that. My interest is NOT a hot rod but a dependable driver to go anywhere, any time AND not spending a fortune (seller wants a pretty penny). On eBay i see a possible solution (eBay item number: 391020565233). Anybody installed this - problems??? And on BOTH cars better wipers. I am JC & would appreciate direct emails as I have a hell of a time navigating this site. doberdawg@comcast.net BTW I need a few trim items for a 53 Monterey Sports Coupe. I need the badge on front fender (53 only) next to word "Monterey" [have word not the badge] I need the seat adjusting handle, a fog light switch & pair (or 1 at a time) rear bumper guards, & a knob for my clock. Always interested in small emblems & excellent chrome items.
I am in central California (2 hours from a freeway or city) Heck our highways are only 1 lane in each direction in a rural mountain community, my COUNTY has 2 traffic lights & 40K population so don't hold Calif against me
) Is anybody aware of a site dedicated to early 50's Fords/Mercs?? I will try but probably not find your posted answers on this site so PLEASE email me at doberdawg@comcast.net many thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh I would love it if some of you cut & paste this in other sites or locations on this site.