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Cruising Soon…..Craig Steese’s 54 Merc
The Year Was 1954
The brainchild of Henry Ford’s only child Edsel Ford, Mercury was introduced as a much needed mid-priced line to fill the gap between price-leader Ford and luxury class Lincoln. Unlike many car makes which began as an independent and later was purchased by a parent company such as GM, Ford or Chrysler, Mercury was a brand new car line, a product of Ford Motor Company from the git-go. Tagged just a skoche above Pontiac and a smidgen below Oldsmobile, Mercury was just what FoMoCo needed to compete with the other two players in ‘the big three’. Mercury began life with a … Continue reading The Year Was 1954
Reproduction Glass Tops For 50’s Fords & Mercurys
Are you in need of a new glass top for your Ford or Mercury? You can try to find an original top at swap meets, forums, or if you’re lucky an old barn find! Here is some info for you guys looking for a new reproduction top. Pollard Plastic out of Dallas, Texas reproduces green tinted glass tops for $850.00. ($750.00 for the top and $100.00 to ship) If you want a custom color I believe there is an up charge of around $200.00 – $250.00 dollars. Pollard Plastic 214-428-8500 Continue reading Reproduction Glass Tops For 50’s Fords & Mercurys
2010 Hunnert Car Pileup
Saturday, October 9th, 2010 The Hunnert Car Pileup is a car show for hot rodders who build their cars, and drive them. The Pileup is about hanging out, meeting new friends, and seeing old ones. It is about checking out the craftsmanship in others’ cars, and showing off your own. It is about great music, art, and finding that rare part. It is a nod to a bygone era that lives in each of us. It is about the drive there, the drive home, and the story that goes in between. 2010 will mark our 9th Pileup, but our 1st show … Continue reading 2010 Hunnert Car Pileup
Ventura Nationals – Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show
WHERE: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura. CA 93001 Go to venturacountyfair.org for directions WHEN: September 4th and 5th, 2010 GATES: Car/Motorcycle participants 7AM General Admission 9AM ADMISSION PRICES: $10, Active Military $5, Children under 12 FREE CAR REGISTRATION: pre-registered vehicles price is $35 for both days – at the Gate $45 for both days Live Music, Silent Auction to benefit the Breast Cancer Fund Judging takes place on Saturday, Trophy presentation is on Sunday. Must be present to receive award. The show goes on Rain or Shine Continue reading Ventura Nationals – Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show
Before & After
Here is the 256 as it looked when we pulled it out of the merc. Here is the motor now as it will go into the merc when she’s ready. Continue reading Before & After
Greaseralley - 54 Mercury Sunvalley build 