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1954 Mercury Monterey 2 Door Hard Top Rat Rod Hot Rod Restmod on 2040-cars

US $14,900.00
Year:1954 Mileage:77823
Location:

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

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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