1954 Mercury Monterey 2 Door Hard Top Rat Rod Hot Rod Restmod on 2040-cars
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
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This car is too much fun. Everywhere you go you'll be getting the "thumbs up" and drawing a crowd. This is a rock-solid cruiser built to drive and enjoy. All modern drive train. You can get replacement parts at any auto parts store .
A really great driving 1954 Mercury Monterey 2 door hardtop.Not a restored car , rather an updated and tastefully modified car. I found this car in a backyard where it had been sitting since 1992. The mileage is original. Came from the factory with super rare vinly top ( long gone) and factory power steering. Had earlier floorpan repairs.and rust repairs to the lower doors otherwise a pretty solid car. Every inch of wiring is BRAND NEW. I replaced the 260 Y block and trans with a fresh 1996 5.0 with the 3 bar "P" heads with only 700 miles on it since it was freshened up. Installed new stardard connecting rod bearings, new oil pump, new heavy duty intermediate shaft, pertronix billet distributor, new timing gears and chain, new mechanical fuel pump (with correct timing cover) new water pump, new rear main bearing seal and new chrome oil pan. Has 120 pound of compression, idles at 30 pounds oil pressure runs at 50-60 pounds oil pressure. Brand new dual exhaust system exiting through new Bellflower exhaust tips. Five brand new 205R 15 white wall tires with 1957 Lancer style "crab" wheel covers with locks , Custom built drive shaft with all new u-joints. Brand new drop-in fuel tank with brand new fuel lines and sending unit. Converted to dual master brake cylinder with new rear brake lines. Brand new Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold with edelbrock 1406 (600 CFM ) carb with Lokar accelator cables and accelerator pedal. Cadillac "batwing" aircleaner. Brand new 80 amp chrome alternator. Heavy duty mustang crossflow radiator, the car has never gone above 160 degrees. Brand new heater core, hoses, lines and vacuum valve. NOS blower switch, working amber fog lights ( original to the car ). B&M floor shifter with all new Lokar cables and downshift cables. A one-of custom built billet aluminum dash with brand new Autometer gauges ( tach/speedo/oil/temp/volts/fuel ) Brand new heavy duty 12 v battery. I replaced the '54 bumper with a much better looking 1953 Mercury front bumper. Im getting 18-20 MPG with the way the car is set up with a 4:11 rear. It really really goes and still gets great gas mileage. Ive included a spare 1954 Mercury third member with 3:50 ratio, you can switch to the 3:50 and get 23-25 MPG or more. The only thing that doesn't work is the radio, it's a dummy ( faceplate only). Dash and all interior trim was redone in two-tone ivory with grey accents. Brand new 3 point seat belts. Interior has an underflooring of Dynamat sound and heat insulation ( as does the roof ) , a new ACC carpet. Upholstery is brand new all cloth grey. All new matching cloth door panels and ivory color cloth headliner.Brand new air conditioning, just charge with R134 and be ready for summer. I replaced the "bus driver" 18" steering wheel with a billet 16" as the car has power steering. Great shifting AOD transmission ( 4th gear is a .6 overdrive for highway cruising). All switches are NOS or brand new. there no dents in the roof. Rebuilt and perfectly operating turn signals. Newport electric windshield wipers. Fake appelton spotlights, peep mirrors, NOS trunk mounted antennae.NOS trunk emblem. In primer black, paint it the color you want or leave "as-is" for the street rod look. Brand new roof rail weatherstripping. Comes with brand new door and trunk weatherstripping. All the glass is OK, no cracks, windows go up and down fine, doors open and close fine. There are minor pin holes on the front driprail were the original vinyl roof was (typical of vinyl roofed cars ). The windshield and rear window gaskets have the usual cracks and should be replaced. Starts, runs and drives excellant. The only reason Im thinking about selling this car is because a longtime friend is willing to sell me his 1966 Mustang fastback. questions? You could literally fly in and drive home. call or text dean 505-414-0617 |
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Ford recalls Five Hundred, Mercury Montego sedans over fuel tank woes
Mon, 18 Jul 2011Ford has announced through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is recalling nearly 3,000 examples of its Five Hundred and Mercury Montego (pictured) sedans from the 2007 model year.
The action, which affects 2,945 vehicles, is due to potentially defective welds between the filler neck and the fuel tank, a condition that could result in a fuel leak or the smell of gasoline reaching the occupants. In the worst-case scenario, a leak could cause a fire. Cars with the affected fuel tank problem could see an illuminated dashboard warning light as a result of the evaporative emissions leak being detected.
Ford will inspect and replace the fuel tank at no cost to owners (those who have already had the procedure done at-cost can apply for reimbursement), and the Dearborn automaker will begin notifying Five Hundred and Montego owners beginning August 15. Check out the official NHTSA press release after the jump for further details.
NHTSA closes probes on Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey
Wed, 09 Jan 2013The Detroit News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially closed its investigations into 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2004-2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey models. The separate probes found no issues that pose safety concerns. NHTSA began investigating certain Grand Cherokee SUVs over complaints that power steering hoses could detach during operation, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Of the 24 reports of failure, none alleged smoke or fire in the engine bay, and Chrysler has since modified the power steering cooler assembly to reduce the likelihood of the failure.
Meanwhile, certain Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles garnered a government probe after receiving complaints that the models were equipped with faulty scissor jacks. The agency had received six reports of the jacks failing or causing injuries, including one incident that resulted in a fatality. But NHTSA says the jack failure rate is similar to those found in other vehicles. In those six cases, the government agency found the jacks were being used for something other than changing a tire, and investigators could not determine whether the emergency brake was set or the rear tires were properly chocked.
Ford announces free brake pad offer if customers stop by dealers
Mon, 04 Aug 2014These days, when you buy a new car, it's not unreasonable to expect a certain period of free maintenance to come along as well. Sometimes this is through the life of the warranty, in other cases a little less. But Ford Motor Company is going beyond those deals for at least one part of its cars. As of now, if you buy a set of Motorcraft brake pads for a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury model, you get free replacements for as long as you own the vehicle. The offer is good at Ford or Lincoln dealers and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers.
"We will replace the pads for as long as you own the vehicle," said Elizabeth Weigandt to Autoblog. She did clarify that the Motorcraft pads are generally for models from the '90s or newer. Also, to take advantage of this program, a person must return to the same dealer each time to get the free parts.
Of course, Ford isn't just handing out brake pads to anyone who walks by; there are certain stipulations. First, the components have to be worn down to less than three millimeters to be eligible, and the buyer still has to pay for the labor to install them. If the model is used as a fleet vehicle for commercial purposes like as a taxi or limousine, this offer also doesn't apply; the same thing for racecars. On the plus side, if you recently bought a set of pads from one of the participating locations, you're still in luck. The deal covers parts purchased as of July 1.