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W.B.Ervin |
06-21-2012 @ 5:47 PM
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There's a long story that goes along with this car, but for now a picture of the '50 Merc I bought 27 years ago when I was a kid. I'm certainly no expert but hope I can help and add to the discussion. Bill
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ford38v8 |
06-21-2012 @ 8:12 PM
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Hi Bill, and welcome to the EV8 Forum. Good looking survivor you have there... Where do you hale from? Great if you put your location in your profile!
Alan
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W.B.Ervin |
06-21-2012 @ 8:51 PM
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Thank you Alan, still fumbling my way around the site but think the profile was updated. If not I'm from Las Vegas. The car was built in Los Angeles and was purchased in 1985 from a gentleman who had it since 1952 (I'm the third owner). Drove it back to Vegas and had it on the road for several years. Then started a family and that was the end of my weekend cruisin! The Merc has been sitting for longer than I care to admit. It's time to get her back on the road.
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W.B.Ervin |
06-21-2012 @ 8:55 PM
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A radio was never installed, original owner decided not to spring for the extravagance.
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W.B.Ervin |
06-21-2012 @ 8:56 PM
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray have never been used.
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ford38v8 |
06-21-2012 @ 9:05 PM
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Bill, I know you're gonna want to drive her up to Tahoe next year for the Grand National. From what I see, your'e a shoe-in for a Rouge Award. Are you a member of the EFV8CA?
Alan
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W.B.Ervin |
06-21-2012 @ 9:43 PM
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Man that sounds like fun Alan. Okay, I better come clean, We (me and the car) have been REALLY out of touch for about 2 decades. I'm embarrassed to say I'm not sure what EFV8CA and "rouge award" means. Guessing it's the California chapter of early Ford V-8 assoc.? And a Rouge Award is for a car that's been unrestored? Got the next week off, let me see if I can get the car running, next will be a trip around the neighborhood. I appreciate your taking the time to post a comment Alan. I now have 1 friend in the classic car hobby and you're him. Yours,Bill
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ford38v8 |
06-21-2012 @ 11:29 PM
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Bill, you may consider that you have one car friend now, but I promise you, join the Early Ford V8 Club Of America, and you'll have 10,000 friends worldwide. At Tahoe next year, or at Branson Missouri this August, or Redmond Oregon this September, At each location you'll find more than a few 1950 Mercurys and meet their proud owners. This week was the Eastern meet, in Hiawassee Georgia, too late for that one. All Ford Motor products from 1932 to 1953 are represented by our club, and you'll find them all at our meets. I wish I could have good news for you about a Regional Group in your area, but it looks like the closest Group is in Mesa Az. You're kinda out there, you know. OK, now that I have got your attention, look at the header on the page you're reading. That's us. The Home Page is here: http://www.earlyfordv8.org/index.cfm You'll find how to join and much more. Oh, yes, you're right, the Rouge Award is for unrestored vehicles. There are three areas to consider, any one of which can earn you a Rouge: Exterior; Interior; and Chassis. You mentioned that you'd be willing to offer your expertise to our Forum. You'll be welcome there, and of course to also pose your own questions. Just bring 'em on as you get them, and we'll be glad to help get your Merc running again.
Alan
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TomO |
06-22-2012 @ 7:47 AM
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Bill, Welcome to the Forum. I enjoyed the photos of your Mercury. It isn't often that we see a survivor in such great condition. You will be able to answer many questions on this forum, just by looking at your car. I am sure that all 49-51 Mercury owners will appreciate any information that you can give on these cars. Your help will also be appreciated on any other topic that you feel qualified to comment on. Alan is correct in saying that your car would be welcome at any Early Ford V-8 Club function. There is also a Regional Group in Carson City, NV. There are several Club members that live around Las Vegas. Once you join and get a Roster, try contacting them and see if you can get a RG together.
Tom
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W.B.Ervin |
07-13-2012 @ 11:06 AM
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Tom, thank you, sorry for the late response. Been up to my elbows into the car, locating parts, getting up to speed etc.. Forgot the satisfaction of turning wrenches on these things. Here's a pic from Dec. 1985 right after picking up my new pride and joy. This must have been a day or two after driving her home from Van Nuys to Las Vegas, would have been 22 that year but I don't remember ever being that skinny. Still got the old California plates on her. Bill
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