1959 Mercury Wagon

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I imported this car from Montana to New Zealand late last year and have got stuck into it already. It is a 9 seater, 383 MEL and auto and has been sitting since 1971. I stripped the motor and found it to be on its way out so will probably try and get a 460 to put in it as it will be cheaper than rebuilding the 383. Here are a few pics of when I first got it and will update as it progresses.

Hamish

 

[lvin4jc]

Super cool car you've got there, and i'm from MT so I like it even better!

Are you sure about ditching the 383? That's got to be a pretty rare engine, it was only made for 2 years, it'd be cool to see it stay in action. Plus it has plenty of HP in stock form to compete with the 460 anyway.

 

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The floors were the main part that needed replacing, most of the car was otherwise solid. Here is the before shot and will post up a new shot of what they look like now in a couple of weeks when I see the car next.

 

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Thanks, yeah it will cost me a lot in parts to rebuilt since I am from New Zealand. I am still going to keep it for now just in-case I build another rat rod as it would be a cool motor to put in one. The 460 is so common that they are easy to get parts for and put out some decent power.

Hamish

 

[rainman]

I like it!!! Keep us posted on progress!!

 

[Sam_Fear]

Cool!

 

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This is my other project that I have put hold on while I get the Mercury road legal Its a 1927 Essex that was powered by a 350 chev but now have a 454 chev and 4 speed muncie.

As you can tell I do like my cars rusty....

 

[Old Iron]

That ol Merc is cool especially the 4door hardtop [cl
Your Essex is kool

Jim

 

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I thought I would get my ass into gear and post an update.

I have had all of the panel beating done and I am in the process of painting the car now, will post pics when it is done.

I have also bought a DOVE 460 and ridgeback C6 for the Merc which I will be putting in after I have painted the engine bay

 

[Snake Farm]

That ol Merc is cool especially the 4door hardtop [cl
Your Essex is kool

Jim

I'm with Old Iron, love the Hardtop wagons. [cl
The floors are looking good too.

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[Old Iron]

Glad to see the updates and that you're still makin progress [cl
The 460 will make a great power plant.
It's always nice to have the original FoMoCo engines in them too
I didn't even know Ford/Mercury made a 383 so, I learned something today

 

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Been a while since I posted here - I have been busy as you can see. Brembo brakes front and rear, 460/C6 sitting between the front wheels and she is finally all go!

 

[Gottkts]

Your wagon is sick, I'd like to have something like that to pick up parts and drive to work a few days a week.

 

[maverickmk]

Awesome job, I really like it. And, you got some larger pictures now [cl

 

[1952B3b23]

Awesome man this thing looks really great, well done. I really dig the modern style bigger wheels on there. What kind/size are those?

-Chris

 

[42chevy]

Very nice work! Great looking car and very unique even in the US.

 

[Dirtyrat]

I'm digging it! Nice work!

 

[Country Misfit]

Kool ride! I dont think,I"ve ever seen one before.The windshield looks huge.How much does fuel cost over there?

 

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Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated!

These are pretty rare cars - especially trying to find parts for them.

The wheels are Boss 338 20x8 up front and 20x10 out back.

Not too sure how much gas is these days - must be around $2.30 for 98 octane, when the car needs gas, I just fill it up!

cheers
Hamish

 

[christcrusader13]

I love the wagon!!!! [cl

What color is that dash??? I'm diggin it!