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02-20-2021, 03:10 PM | #21 |
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Re: Newbie but am I in the right place
Welcome to the ‘Barn. There’s a lot of “Mercury Guys” here...more pics when you can....Mark
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02-20-2021, 04:18 PM | #22 |
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Re: Newbie but am I in the right place
Welcome: Lots of folks here to help you with a great car. I have both a 49 and 50 Merc coupes "under construction". My ancestors were from the Western Midlands hamlet of Roden in Shropshire, not too far from you. They didn't drive Mercurys. Lefty Rodan
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02-20-2021, 05:51 PM | #23 |
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I'll throw in my welcome as well.
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02-20-2021, 06:40 PM | #24 |
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Welcome to the barn. Did you buy the new one without seeing it in person ?
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02-20-2021, 09:07 PM | #25 |
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And another hearty welcome from the Upper Left Coast of the USA.
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02-21-2021, 12:35 AM | #26 |
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02-21-2021, 05:22 AM | #27 |
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Hi Zeke, yes, if the sun is shining the car is out. I look for any excuse to drive it and we even take it to the local supermarket. It's not concourse or anywhere near it so I don't have to worry too much about someone touching it.
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02-21-2021, 05:27 AM | #28 |
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McMimmcs, I'm a risk taker - I bought the Plymouth unseen although I did speak to the previous owners in South Africa. I was lucky, the body you see in the photos is as I bought it 16 years ago - I have not touched it. Rebuilt engine, brakes and suspension but I don;t do bodywork - I don't have the space or experience. I will view the Mercury before handing over the rest of the money but I can't see me saying no to it. It's been converted to 12V which is a big plus for me as I want to tow a large teardrop.
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02-21-2021, 05:33 AM | #29 |
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Once again thank you to everybody for the warm welcome. My knowledge of Ford is down to my first cars - MK1 Cortina, Escort, Mk3 Cortina and a Mk4 Cortina but I've never had a classic Ford. Initially I'll be lurking and asking lots of questions but, as I learn more I hope I can contribute to what looks like a friendly and informative Forum.
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02-21-2021, 05:48 AM | #30 |
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Re: Newbie but am I in the right place
Lefty Rodin, Roden is in a nice part of the country near the town of Shrewsbury and and the Welsh borders.
I don't get to that part of the country often but who knows, I might make a trip to meet Mart in Solihull which is on the way for me. |
02-21-2021, 07:53 AM | #31 |
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Welcome aboard. LOTS of GR8 folks with good info & experience. They helped me ALOT when redoing my 8BA. Nice looking engine !
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02-21-2021, 08:58 AM | #32 |
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Welcome nice place to look for information
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02-21-2021, 09:13 AM | #33 |
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I will add my welcome as well. I have had four Mercurys, and a bunch of Fords, and three Lincolns.
Bruce
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02-22-2021, 04:36 AM | #34 |
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G'day from Down Under!
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02-22-2021, 02:52 PM | #36 |
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02-22-2021, 05:51 PM | #37 |
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Welcome to the Fordbarn! Great looking Flathead too!
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02-22-2021, 06:05 PM | #38 |
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Welcome, this is a good place to be, the engine looks pretty spiffy!
Interesting that the car is in Scotland, I thought I knew of most of the flatheads in Scotland (I am in Edinburgh) this sounds like a rare one and is a new one to me. Being in the midlands you are in good hands with Mart on your door step, a mine of practical and entertaining information (have a look at his You Tube "Marts Garage") Good luck with the car. Gordon. |
02-22-2021, 06:39 PM | #39 |
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Welcome to the mad house.. Hope you get it soon..
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02-23-2021, 02:21 AM | #40 |
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Welcome from New Zealand at "arse (ass) end of the world."
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