Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget

bitterbierce

bitterbierce

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Hello everyone and greetings from Spain.
after 15+ years I decided to start restoring a 1946 or 1947 Mercury Club convertible. Unfortunately the engine was swapped to a 21 stud engine. My current goal is to replace the water pumps, have a running engine to move it around but, replace it with the right engine when possible. What is a reasonable budget for a real and original stock 59 A-B engine US FOB? These engines are as rare as hen's teeth in Spain.



regards Miguel A. Simon
 
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Hi Miguel
The mercury in your photo is a 1946 model as it has a painted grill surround with three small chrome strips each side and long strips on the hood.
 
Are you asking about the cost of a rebuilt one here in the US? Well, a guy @ Hershey this year was selling a NOS 59 AB that Bob Drake sold in the early 90's for $5K.

My rebuild (hopped up, hot rod motor) is going to cost around $5K and that is with me supplying most of the parts.
 
If you're looking for a newly rebuilt engine - and they're supplying all the parts - in a STOCK type configuration . . . my guess is $5,000 to $7,000. That would be a long block, but without intake/carb, distributor.
 
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