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bitterbierce · 01-14-2019, 12:59 PM

Hello everyone and greetings from Spain.
after 15+ years I decided to start restoring a 1946 or 1947 Mercury Club convertible. Unfortunately the engine was swapped to a 21 stud engine. My current goal is to replace the water pumps, have a running engine to move it around but, replace it with the right engine when possible. What is a reasonable budget for a real and original stock 59 A-B engine US FOB? These engines are as rare as hen's teeth in Spain.

regards Miguel A. Simon

ford38v8 · 01-14-2019, 01:15 PM

You'd likely do better with an engine from the UK, Germany, or France.

Mike in AZ · 01-14-2019, 11:43 PM

Welcome to the ‘Barn, Miguel. Mike

47Merc · 01-16-2019, 07:41 AM

Hi Miguel
The mercury in your photo is a 1946 model as it has a painted grill surround with three small chrome strips each side and long strips on the hood.

Tim Ayers · 01-16-2019, 09:36 AM

Are you asking about the cost of a rebuilt one here in the US? Well, a guy @ Hershey this year was selling a NOS 59 AB that Bob Drake sold in the early 90's for $5K.

My rebuild (hopped up, hot rod motor) is going to cost around $5K and that is with me supplying most of the parts.

Bored&Stroked · 01-17-2019, 06:28 PM

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If you're looking for a newly rebuilt engine - and they're supplying all the parts - in a STOCK type configuration . . . my guess is $5,000 to $7,000. That would be a long block, but without intake/carb, distributor.

Graeme / New Zealand · 01-17-2019, 09:14 PM

Gidday Miguel, from New Zealand at the "ass end of the world". Welcome to the Barn.

GB

bitterbierce · 01-18-2019, 10:22 AM

Hello to the land down under from up above. Thanks

bitterbierce · 01-18-2019, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Gidday Miguel, from New Zealand at the "ass end of the world". Welcome to the Barn.

GB

HEllo to the land down under from across the pond and up above.
thanks

01-14-2019, 12:59 PM	#1
bitterbierce Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Madrid-Spain-Europe Posts: 12	Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget Hello everyone and greetings from Spain. after 15+ years I decided to start restoring a 1946 or 1947 Mercury Club convertible. Unfortunately the engine was swapped to a 21 stud engine. My current goal is to replace the water pumps, have a running engine to move it around but, replace it with the right engine when possible. What is a reasonable budget for a real and original stock 59 A-B engine US FOB? These engines are as rare as hen's teeth in Spain. regards Miguel A. Simon Last edited by bitterbierce; 01-14-2019 at 01:08 PM.

01-14-2019, 01:15 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget You'd likely do better with an engine from the UK, Germany, or France. __________________ Alan

01-14-2019, 11:43 PM	#3
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget Welcome to the ‘Barn, Miguel. Mike

01-16-2019, 07:41 AM	#4
47Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 362	Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget Hi Miguel The mercury in your photo is a 1946 model as it has a painted grill surround with three small chrome strips each side and long strips on the hood.

01-16-2019, 09:36 AM	#5
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget Are you asking about the cost of a rebuilt one here in the US? Well, a guy @ Hershey this year was selling a NOS 59 AB that Bob Drake sold in the early 90's for $5K. My rebuild (hopped up, hot rod motor) is going to cost around $5K and that is with me supplying most of the parts.

01-17-2019, 06:28 PM	#6
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you're looking for a newly rebuilt engine - and they're supplying all the parts - in a STOCK type configuration . . . my guess is $5,000 to $7,000. That would be a long block, but without intake/carb, distributor.

01-17-2019, 09:14 PM	#7
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget Gidday Miguel, from New Zealand at the "ass end of the world". Welcome to the Barn. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

01-18-2019, 10:22 AM	#8
bitterbierce Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Madrid-Spain-Europe Posts: 12	Re: Newbie, 47 merc 59A-B engine budget Hello to the land down under from up above. Thanks