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av8coupe 12-27-2023 09:02 PM

Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

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.

av8coupe 12-27-2023 09:02 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

I'll start this, I need one.

Ggmac 12-27-2023 09:09 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

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 .

TJ 12-28-2023 11:33 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

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.

Ggmac 12-28-2023 03:57 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Thanks , relearning something new everyday . I wonder how long it’ll stay ...

TJ 12-29-2023 06:58 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by av8coupe (Post 2279574)
I'll start this, I need one.

You might also ask this question on the Early Ford V-8 Club site and over on the HAMB site.

lonewolf 12-29-2023 08:22 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

I need one as well. I'm in

av8coupe 12-29-2023 09:57 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Yes-2
Thanks TJ. Good suggestion

Zeke3 12-29-2023 10:08 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

I have a friend with a 1940 Merc convertible street rod project, would convertibles use the same windshield seal as closed cars?

Karl Wescott 12-30-2023 09:34 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

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.

Zeke3 12-31-2023 11:46 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Thanks Karl, I will check with my buddy to see if he needs a new seal.

Silvair 01-04-2024 12:15 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Yes I’ll take 2

av8coupe 01-04-2024 06:12 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Yes=4

av8coupe 01-11-2024 02:00 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Ttt

av8coupe 01-15-2024 09:41 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Ttt

Kvipt 01-16-2024 06:58 PM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Hi!
I neeed one for my 39 coupe as well. Been looking over a year.

Tim Ayers 01-17-2024 06:30 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ (Post 2279676)
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.

It is amazing. When looking at them side by side, they look similar, but almost everything on the Mercury is longer and/or wider.

av8coupe 01-17-2024 06:59 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Yes=5

rockfla 01-17-2024 07:49 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

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!!!

Tim Ayers 01-17-2024 09:04 AM

Re: Would you buy a Mercury windshield seal?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockfla (Post 2284321)
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!!!

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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