Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?

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av8coupe

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This thread pertains to 1939 and 1940 Mercury cars. The purpose is to determine if there are enthusiasts who need and would commit to buying (pre-pay) a new windshield seal for these cars. There is basically one manufacturer who produces these quality seals and the last production was close to 20 years ago. If there are enough buyers who would definitely purchase one, it might be worth it for the company to do a run. At this initial stage there are no prices to attach to the commitment, but a realistic "I'm in" is what is needed to move forward.
 
What is the difference between a ford and mercury. I thought ( probably wrongly ) that the only dimensions that were different were 4” from the cowl forwards .
 
The '39 and '40 Mercury's were totally different bodies than the '39 and '40 Fords. The '41-'48 Mercury's did use the same body as the Fords.
 
I have a friend with a 1940 Merc convertible street rod project, would convertibles use the same windshield seal as closed cars?
 
My understanding, and with best research I could do with original parts books, is that 1939 and 1940 Mercury coupes, sedans, and convertibles used the same windshield seal.
 
TJ said:
The '39 and '40 Mercury's were totally different bodies than the '39 and '40 Fords. The '41-'48 Mercury's did use the same body as the Fords.
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It is amazing. When looking at them side by side, they look similar, but almost everything on the Mercury is longer and/or wider.
 
Put me down for 3 sets!!!! ALSO could use running board covers too!!!



The 39 Mercury Convertible was made directly from the 39 Sedan Coupe, ie they just cut the tops of the coupes to make them SO they are the same exact car!!!!


Tim Ayers, other than the "most" obvious of parts like a motor or transmission, NOTHING from a Mercury is the "same" as Ford, even some of the most smallest of detail parts, I am constantly amazed at how different they are!!! With 39 & 40's, now a days, you are on a very small Island IF correctness is your goal!!!
 
rockfla said:
Put me down for 3 sets!!!! ALSO could use running board covers too!!!



The 39 Mercury Convertible was made directly from the 39 Sedan Coupe, ie they just cut the tops of the coupes to make them SO they are the same exact car!!!!


Tim Ayers, other than the "most" obvious of parts like a motor or transmission, NOTHING from a Mercury is the "same" as Ford, even some of the most smallest of detail parts, I am constantly amazed at how different they are!!! With 39 & 40's, now a days, you are on a very small Island IF correctness is your goal!!!
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Crazy to think that they styled it similarly to the Ford versions, yet made all new and/or different parts for it.
 
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