03-11-2011, 02:21 PM | #1 |
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Merc Frame
I would really appreciate a little info. Do 39 merc frames fit under a 41-48 merc? What I need to know do they have the same dimensions.
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03-11-2011, 03:47 PM | #2 |
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Re: Merc Frame
I don't believe they do, but maybe someone can verify that.
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03-11-2011, 05:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Merc Frame
1939 merc has a wheelbase of 116" 1941-48 merc has a 118" wheelbase,according to a book i have...
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03-11-2011, 08:02 PM | #4 |
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Re: Merc Frame
Thanks for your help....
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03-11-2011, 08:12 PM | #5 |
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Re: Merc Frame
From the one example that I have seen, 1946 merc and Ford frames are the same, the front crossmember is moved forward on the Merc, there is a special part that moves the wishbone mount forward, and the steering columb is longer all by four inches, to accomodate the four inch longer wheelbase... Karl
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03-12-2011, 07:57 AM | #6 |
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03-12-2011, 05:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: Merc Frame
1942-48 Mercury will be way different than 1939-40 Merc, as mentioned the 116" vs 118" wheelbase, but also the overall shape. The 1942-48 Mercury is also different than the 1942-48 Ford because of the 118" vs 114" wheelbase. (note the basic bodys were the same 1942-48 Ford/Merc, the difference was a streched front end). I have no idea if the 1941 Merc used the same frame as the 1942-48, or if it was unique to 1941 as the Ford frame was.
I do have access to period sketches of the 1939 and 1942-48 Mercury frames, if one would help I can scan and email to you. Email to let me know karlw(at)wescottsauto(dot)com. |
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