The Ford Barn

RalphG · 01-17-2018, 11:26 PM

I guess you have all seen your share of rusty floors in your old Fords. I did a bit of video assessment on my new 53 Merc yesterday. Its sort of a "before" video so I'm hoping I can eventually do an "after" video. Assuming I get it patched up.
https://youtu.be/5WKkvu3bVb4

51 MERC-CT · 01-18-2018, 05:32 AM

Yes, I as many others have seen conditions like this and it was generally the last look before stripping it of the good parts and sending the rest to the scrap yard.
Suggest you check the frame, especially from the firewall forward.
Surprised to see the auto trans. level check access in the floor.
US Fords in '52-'53 had that feature in the engine compartment.

FortyNiner · 01-18-2018, 05:33 AM

Looks like there is enough clean-out and mending to keep you busy for a bit, Ralph. I'll watch your progress.

Bulligen · 01-18-2018, 09:28 AM

It looks like you have some work ahead of you, however from other projects that I have seen from your videos you are more than capable of handling this minor bump. Patience and perseverance will win out! I wish I was closer I could give you a hand when you need it! Have fun, Roger

RalphG · 01-18-2018, 09:53 AM

No doubt both my 52 and 53 would have been scrapped for parts car at one time. And probably still would by some. If I didn't love these old Mercs so much I might consider it too. But they are not building any new ones. Plus my standards are low. If it runs , drives and shines up well, I'm happy.

19Fordy · 01-18-2018, 09:56 AM

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Ralph, be sure and check out the A pillar floor area and body mount to frame.
Truth is, it looks like the more you look for rusty metal replacement, the worse it gets.
Once summer starts, you'll "get her fixed."

RalphG · 01-18-2018, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Suggest you check the frame, especially from the firewall forward.
Surprised to see the auto trans. level check access in the floor.
US Fords in '52-'53 had that feature in the engine compartment.

I think I have read it was 53 that Merc put the auto trans dipstick in the engine compartment. This 53 has a slightly different access in the tunnel than my 52 which is a lot bigger with a square access panel.Original was lost and a replacement piece does the job now.
For whatever reason, frame rust is pretty much non-existent in vehicles in this part of the country.

01-17-2018, 11:26 PM	#1
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,550	Rusty Floor I guess you have all seen your share of rusty floors in your old Fords. I did a bit of video assessment on my new 53 Merc yesterday. Its sort of a "before" video so I'm hoping I can eventually do an "after" video. Assuming I get it patched up. https://youtu.be/5WKkvu3bVb4 __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

01-18-2018, 05:32 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Rusty Floor Yes, I as many others have seen conditions like this and it was generally the last look before stripping it of the good parts and sending the rest to the scrap yard. Suggest you check the frame, especially from the firewall forward. Surprised to see the auto trans. level check access in the floor. US Fords in '52-'53 had that feature in the engine compartment. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

01-18-2018, 05:33 AM	#3
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,244	Re: Rusty Floor Looks like there is enough clean-out and mending to keep you busy for a bit, Ralph. I'll watch your progress. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

01-18-2018, 09:28 AM	#4
Bulligen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elgin Illinois Posts: 740	Re: Rusty Floor It looks like you have some work ahead of you, however from other projects that I have seen from your videos you are more than capable of handling this minor bump. Patience and perseverance will win out! I wish I was closer I could give you a hand when you need it! Have fun, Roger

01-18-2018, 09:53 AM	#5
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,550	Re: Rusty Floor No doubt both my 52 and 53 would have been scrapped for parts car at one time. And probably still would by some. If I didn't love these old Mercs so much I might consider it too. But they are not building any new ones. Plus my standards are low. If it runs , drives and shines up well, I'm happy. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

01-18-2018, 09:56 AM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,605	Re: Rusty Floor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ralph, be sure and check out the A pillar floor area and body mount to frame. Truth is, it looks like the more you look for rusty metal replacement, the worse it gets. Once summer starts, you'll "get her fixed."