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The Year Was 1954

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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

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Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD

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The worlds greasiest car show gets a new location in 2010. Decatur, Illinois will never be the same. See the history making first year at the new location as well as the Friday night pre party. Typically when a show outgrows locations, there is a bit of drama with the new venue. Not this year! The Chrome Czars, the host car club based in Chicago, did an amazing job of making the transition to Decatur. Cars that had never been seen at the Pile Up were out in force to embrace the new site. About 1,000 cars made the trek … Continue reading Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD

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Reproduction Glass Tops For 50’s Fords & Mercurys

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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

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1954 Mercury Woodie Monterey 4-door 8 passenger station wagon For Sale $1750 OBO

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New Price $1500.00 For more information call Ronnie @ 636-946-4747 or email me at jason@besselmotorsports.com 1954 Mercury Woodie Monterey 4-door 8 passenger station wagon. Highlights of model year was new overhead valve “Y-Block” eight replacing Ford’s venerable flathead eight. Ball joint suspension was also new. 11,656 were produced. The wagon has been garaged for the last 20 years still has the y-block, but no tranny. There is rust in the normal places drop me a line if interested. SOLD Continue reading 1954 Mercury Woodie Monterey 4-door 8 passenger station wagon For Sale $1750 OBO

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2010 Hunnert Car Pileup

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 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

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GASSER WINDOW TINT

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     Now proud to offer the finishing touch to your period perfect Gasser build or Gasser restoration. You can choose from Swindler Blue, Flame Red, Pagan Gold, or CASH Money Green. This stuff is applied just like modern window tint, it is a film with an adhesive backed side that activates when wet. You can apply it yourself or take your ride to the local tint shop and let a pro tackle it. You get a roll that is 30 inches by 25 feet for only $99.95     GASSER TINT FLAME RED   GASSER WINDOW TINT SWINDLER BLUE   GASSER WINDOW … Continue reading GASSER WINDOW TINT