Dash preparation

This is a 1949 Mercury Dash that I have converted to be used in my car. It is a bolt in replacement. I have used a rattle can color that i liked and laid a lot of clear coats. Also, just for those interested, a speedometer cable mated from the stock speedo to the TH-350 trans is a 65-72 Chevy truck.

Here is a picture of the dash in bare metal with the gauges mocked up. Wish I could keep it this clean all the time or have it chromed. That would RULE!!

I am looking for some pieces of trim so keep your eyes open and let em know.

Steering Wheel Restoration and Accessory Wheel

One of the reasons I even bought this car was for the accessory wheel. Much sought after it is a gorgeous design and my plans are to properly restore this wheel.

However, This is a short term replacement stock 49-50 wheel with some minor custom modifications.

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This is the wheel as it sat in the car for over 56 years

This is it after I removed it, cleaned, primed, painted and clear coated.

Here is a stock 49-50 Mercury Steering wheel which will do for now.

The custom piece I made for it - clear blue plexiglass.

Engine and Transmission Installation

1970 Small Block Chevy v8 engine and TH-350 race ready transmission.

I traded another guy some carburetors for a used 350 out of a truck and bought the trans from another guy in NJ. With some used parts, got them put together and added some parts including an intake, carb, exhaust, waterpump, flywheel, torque coverter and a new oil pan. Check out the pics…

Rear Axle

I got this axle on trade from a guy in New Jersey. It is from 1965 Mercury Country Squire Wagon. Witha 3.00 to 1 axle ratio, I found quickly that I needed to get it rebuilt. A few hundreds dollars later I got this new clean axle with rebuilt axles, center gear section and new brakes.

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My 50 Merc - A new project

So...I was cruising through Ebay and I came across a posting for a 50 merc sedan in long island. I come to find out that it is owned by a guy I have met before. So, I concoct this idea to buy it, store it in a buddies garage and do some work to it.

Well..as luck would have it, I got in WAY over my head..





I had to cajole a friend into helping me pick it up and get a car dolly...



buy wheels to replace the ones on it for towing...



raise the money, send the money and then get it home...and remember..it is in LONG ISLAND...so that means bridges..lots of tolls and New York drivers...



Here is a pic coming down the NJ turnpike...



Here it is backed into its resting spot..



So join me as we start to dig into this beast...