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Old 04-07-2011, 10:32 AM   #18
raceron1120
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Default Re: New Project! '53 Mercury Monterey 2dr. Hardtop

Well I'm a "keep it stock' guy, with maybe a few bolt-ons for personal preference. Those cars came 'customized' off the line and are real beauties. Just MHO though. I'd guess the real value would be in keeping it stock. How many 'custom jobs' have we seen that either went too far, or too wrong? (not sayin' you'd do such a thing! Just sayin')

re: windows & frames same as Fords? Not sure on that one, perhaps a shop that cuts glass using patterns (vice your old glass) could answer the glass part of it. If I recollect there is a NAGS (National Auto Glass Standard) # that they might be able to check & see if both are same.

Do you have access to - or do you own a parts book for your Merc? If so the window frame Part # could tell whether or not it's interchangeable with Fords.

If you don't have a book but plan to restore the Merc my advice is - GET ONE. They are an invaluable source of parts info.

Good luck and have fun!

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