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ktowler · 03-26-2020, 05:53 PM

can anyone tell me here if 55 and 56 mercury front fenders will interchange? i need a whole front clip for a 56

rotorwrench · 03-26-2020, 06:39 PM

The fenders are close. The differences are likely due to trim type & placement so the holes are likely in different locations. As far as the whole front clip, I don't know. All the parts would have to be checked for similarity. All I can tell you is that the part numbers are different but that doesn't mean they can't be reworked.

Ford liked to use their major sheet metal dies for several years to keep cost down but changes could be significant sometimes.

scicala · 03-27-2020, 11:17 AM

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Go to this link. On post #340, there is a Ford Ranch Wagon with a '55 or '56 Mercury front clip installed, including the massive front bumper. Don't really know if any modifications were needed, but this guy (or gal) did it.

Sal

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...233197&page=17

03-26-2020, 05:53 PM	#1
ktowler Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: vinton va Posts: 49	55-56 ford mercury tech can anyone tell me here if 55 and 56 mercury front fenders will interchange? i need a whole front clip for a 56

03-26-2020, 06:39 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 55-56 ford mercury tech The fenders are close. The differences are likely due to trim type & placement so the holes are likely in different locations. As far as the whole front clip, I don't know. All the parts would have to be checked for similarity. All I can tell you is that the part numbers are different but that doesn't mean they can't be reworked. Ford liked to use their major sheet metal dies for several years to keep cost down but changes could be significant sometimes.

03-27-2020, 11:17 AM	#3
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,703	Re: 55-56 ford mercury tech Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Go to this link. On post #340, there is a Ford Ranch Wagon with a '55 or '56 Mercury front clip installed, including the massive front bumper. Don't really know if any modifications were needed, but this guy (or gal) did it. Sal https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...233197&page=17