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Eaglescout2457 02-05-2025 11:38 PM

1953 Mercury Monterey 4dr Parts Car
 

Hello, I have a parts car that I bought for a couple accessories that came with a title. I just wanted to make the offer if anyone was looking for parts. the car is pretty well rotted out but the there is a ton of trim and interior pieces. I am located in Ottawa Lake, Michigan just North of Toledo, Ohio. If you are interested feel free to email me to inquire. Thank you!

38 coupe 02-06-2025 06:13 AM

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I will pass this along to a friend with a 53 Mercury two door, thanks for notifying us.

Texasroadkill 02-10-2025 06:45 PM

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What kind of parts do you have? Pictures of the car possible?

Eaglescout2457 02-13-2025 10:53 PM

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Here are some photos that I have in my phone for now, unfortunately we just got a ton of snow and Ice, so the car is completely covered. I am planning to completely strip it and then scrap the frame and the body due to the frame being rotted through and the body not being much better. complete other than the engine and transmission.

mercman from oz 02-13-2025 10:56 PM

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1739504960

1953 Mercury Monterey parts car for sale - Eaglescout2457

RalphG 02-14-2025 12:46 AM

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I have to say that 53 body looks better than the 52 I'm driving. If it was closer to home I'd make a driver out of that one.

mercman from oz 02-14-2025 05:51 AM

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1739511990

Ralph's 1962 Mercury Sedan

mercman from oz 02-14-2025 05:56 AM

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1739530544

Interesting cars in this Junk Yard the 53 Mercury came from

Texasroadkill 02-14-2025 02:43 PM

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We've had some interesting weather here in South Texas, we got snow one day and freezing temps for most of a week, then a week or so later it was 85 degrees for 4 or 5 days.
What kind of shape are the taillight housings in? Id be interested in the most of the dash parts, cluster, steering wheel, ect. Maybe some chrome parts and the hood letters and ornament. Do you ever make your way south for swap meets? Have to wonder what shipping to Texas 78222 would be. Thank you.

Eaglescout2457 02-14-2025 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphG (Post 2369327)
I have to say that 53 body looks better than the 52 I'm driving. If it was closer to home I'd make a driver out of that one.


I really have enjoyed watching your videos. Unfortunately, the whole floor of the car is framed with wood and covered in fiberglass. from the mid door down is nothing but Bondo. When I bought it, I was going to use it for patch panels, but it is a goner. The interior is in great shape other than smelling like the hantavirus.

Eaglescout2457 02-14-2025 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasroadkill (Post 2369460)
We've had some interesting weather here in South Texas, we got snow one day and freezing temps for most of a week, then a week or so later it was 85 degrees for 4 or 5 days.
What kind of shape are the taillight housings in? Id be interested in the most of the dash parts, cluster, steering wheel, ect. Maybe some chrome parts and the hood letters and ornament. Do you ever make your way south for swap meets? Have to wonder what shipping to Texas 78222 would be. Thank you.

I don't think I'll make it to a swap meet down that far, but I have 2 sets of extra taillamp housings that are fairly pitted, if you want ill send you a direct message with my contact info if you are interested.

Eaglescout2457 02-14-2025 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasroadkill (Post 2369460)
We've had some interesting weather here in South Texas, we got snow one day and freezing temps for most of a week, then a week or so later it was 85 degrees for 4 or 5 days.
What kind of shape are the taillight housings in? Id be interested in the most of the dash parts, cluster, steering wheel, ect. Maybe some chrome parts and the hood letters and ornament. Do you ever make your way south for swap meets? Have to wonder what shipping to Texas 78222 would be. Thank you.

I don't think I'll make it to a swap meet down that far, but I have 2 sets of extra taillamp housings that are fairly pitted, if you want ill send you a direct message with my contact info if you are interested.

Eaglescout2457 02-14-2025 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz (Post 2369351)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1739530544

Interesting cars in this Junk Yard the 53 Mercury came from

it was a marketplace find just 15 minutes from my house. He had over 100+ fords mainly 57's and 58's a couple Edsel's and some Buicks.
Unfortunately, I feel now that I paid too much for the car, but I did get better bumpers and driving lights off of this one.

Texasroadkill 02-14-2025 11:16 PM

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Definitely send me a message. Thanks.

38 coupe 02-15-2025 08:06 AM

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Texasroadkill, you can send messages once you have 10 posts. Simply start a thread and post six times with one picture of your car per post.

pistonbroke 02-15-2025 09:16 AM

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eaglescout, I sent you a pm about parts . Tim

mfirth 02-15-2025 11:03 AM

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Did anyone else notice the power brake booster/master cylinder.... rare I'd think.

38 coupe 02-15-2025 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mfirth (Post 2369610)
Did anyone else notice the power brake booster/master cylinder.... rare I'd think.

I don't think that is factory. The factory power brakes for 1953 used an add-on booster on a secondary master mounted to the inner fender. The unit on that parts car is a later swapped in thing. Depending on how well the swap was it might be worth grabbing for the brackets and linkage, or it might be a total butcher job that is best ignored.


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