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VEHICLES => SPECIAL INTEREST/CLASSIC/COLLECTABLE/EXOTIC CARS => Topic started by: coolmercury on July 07, 2019, 02:32:44 PM

Title: On the road again
Post by: coolmercury on July 07, 2019, 02:32:44 PM

Just finished new brakes all the way around and it stops again.  1956 Mercury Montclair two door hardtop somewhat modified.  For those that might not know, they were the first 12 volt mercury cars and had the 312 engine.  I have owned three 56's, a Medalist, Monteray and this Montclair.  Bought the Medalist new in December 1955 when I was in the Air Force.

Title: Re: On the road again
Post by: slip knot on July 07, 2019, 03:09:37 PM

Very nice. I love those old pastel colors too.

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Post by: Lookin4_67GalaxieConv on July 07, 2019, 08:07:55 PM

Beautiful!   :-*

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Post by: DeadNutz on July 08, 2019, 11:03:11 AM

Very nice ride. Who's signature is on the dash?

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Post by: Der Bugmeister on July 08, 2019, 02:53:41 PM

Looks great!  Enjoy the driving :-)

Title: Re: On the road again
Post by: coolmercury on July 08, 2019, 03:13:09 PM

Previous owner, had it 10 years and haven't painted it out yet.

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Post by: jabberwoki on July 08, 2019, 05:04:06 PM

Man that`s a sweet heart. :-*

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Post by: muddy on July 08, 2019, 07:24:11 PM

Nice!

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Title: Re: On the road again
Post by: Uncle Buck on July 09, 2019, 09:53:54 PM

Super sweet ride there! Thank you for sharing!

Title: Re: On the road again
Post by: pep on July 10, 2019, 07:02:31 AM

The older cars have such great styling and trim.... digging the fender mount spots. Every model car I made had those and a pair of radio, swept back antennas out back..

Then there were the laker pipes .... :-X

Yes that is a real, and exceptional example of the great car styling of the days never to return. Thumbs up on that treasure.

Paint looks original, 2 tone another plus is it ?

Pep

Title: Re: On the road again
Post by: coolmercury on July 10, 2019, 07:24:27 AM

Paint is proper colors, persimmon is slightly faded, and it may be original paint as I cannot find any overspray.  Interior is not original.  Engine and drive train is original and still in good condition at 95,000 miles.

Title: Re: On the road again
Post by: pep on July 10, 2019, 06:32:31 PM

Quote from: coolmercury on July 10, 2019, 07:24:27 AM

Paint is proper colors, persimmon is slightly faded, and it may be original paint as I cannot find any overspray.  Interior is not original.  Engine and drive train is original and still in good condition at 95,000 miles.

No matter anyway you slice it... it's a beaut. I mistook what you posted, was thinking you said this car you purchased in 59 while in the USAF.

That was the reason for the paint question. Think original paint might be lacquer or late enamel, phasing out. I just remember lacquer was the rage mid 50's to early 60s cause the drying time of the lacquer was the bomb .

95k not bad and a car you can actually wok on. Engine does it have the space station 4 barrel holley, throttle plates on the top of carb? If it does never run it without the air cleaner.... hall of fame for carb fires .

Enjoy the beast, it's sharp

Pep