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Bob from Northport · 03-09-2023, 10:57 PM

For those of you who own a 53-56 Mercury, where do you go for parts for repairs??
Like brakes, tune up, exhaust parts, electrical parts

Thanks!!

51504bat · 03-10-2023, 12:00 AM

Try Concours Auto Parts in Carson City Nevada They list some Merc parts in their Ford Catalogue
https://concoursparts.com

Dobie Gillis · 03-10-2023, 08:51 AM

What he said ^^^^^. Fortunately early/mid fifties Mercs are Fords under the skin, so many Ford parts also apply to Mercs. Body parts (rust repair panels, etc.) can be difficult.

dmsfrr · 03-10-2023, 10:06 AM

Some of the more common brake & tune-up parts may be available from a local auto parts store. NAPA for example...

paul2748 · 03-10-2023, 02:31 PM

Dennis Carpenter is a good source

Daves55Sedan · 03-10-2023, 05:27 PM

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The mid-fifties Mercs had larger brake drums, shoes and wheels with larger bolt circle, so those can't be swapped for Ford parts. Most front-end suspension parts are also more heavy duty than Ford.
Gotta watch out for some electrical parts too. Headlight switch is different on a Merc than Ford, so scrutinize everything.
A few of the repro guys are offering stuff like tail-light lenses and small trim pieces for Mercs.
If body/floor panels are needed, check with EMS.

mobileparts · 03-12-2023, 02:29 AM

Many people call me --- I have some beautiful N.O.S. *** U.S.A. *** made parts --- where as the rest of the world are all Chineseum.......

Always best to simply call me --- 516 - 485 - 1935 New York --- Craig.....

I have the only pair of N.O.S. 1955 - 1956 Mercury --- ONLY --- Front Brake Drums, for example, in this universe !!!

03-09-2023, 10:57 PM	#1
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Parts Supplier question For those of you who own a 53-56 Mercury, where do you go for parts for repairs?? Like brakes, tune up, exhaust parts, electrical parts Thanks!! __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

03-10-2023, 12:00 AM	#2
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Parts Supplier question Try Concours Auto Parts in Carson City Nevada They list some Merc parts in their Ford Catalogue https://concoursparts.com __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

03-10-2023, 08:51 AM	#3
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: Parts Supplier question What he said ^^^^^. Fortunately early/mid fifties Mercs are Fords under the skin, so many Ford parts also apply to Mercs. Body parts (rust repair panels, etc.) can be difficult. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.

03-10-2023, 10:06 AM	#4
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: Parts Supplier question Some of the more common brake & tune-up parts may be available from a local auto parts store. NAPA for example...

03-10-2023, 02:31 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Parts Supplier question Dennis Carpenter is a good source __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

03-10-2023, 05:27 PM	#6
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Parts Supplier question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The mid-fifties Mercs had larger brake drums, shoes and wheels with larger bolt circle, so those can't be swapped for Ford parts. Most front-end suspension parts are also more heavy duty than Ford. Gotta watch out for some electrical parts too. Headlight switch is different on a Merc than Ford, so scrutinize everything. A few of the repro guys are offering stuff like tail-light lenses and small trim pieces for Mercs. If body/floor panels are needed, check with EMS.

03-12-2023, 02:29 AM	#7
mobileparts Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Hempstead, New York Posts: 167	Re: Parts Supplier question Many people call me --- I have some beautiful N.O.S. * U.S.A. * made parts --- where as the rest of the world are all Chineseum....... Always best to simply call me --- 516 - 485 - 1935 New York --- Craig..... I have the only pair of N.O.S. 1955 - 1956 Mercury --- ONLY --- Front Brake Drums, for example, in this universe !!!