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    I bought a 59 Merc. Monterey that has a Y-Block 312 and 2spd auto. Ive thought about possibly using this, however the sump in the front of the motor may be an issue. I guess worse case scenario I could put in a SBC.

    Any thoughts on the 312?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stovens View Post
    That's a long one for sure!
    that`s what she said !! ... you could shorten your body a bit more .. you`ve cut it up pretty good so far .. what i mean is move your firewall back 6 inches or so if the frame curvature will allow it ..
    iv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?

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    What a great project to be going on 3 generations owned. The stories and old pics certainly add to the project as a whole. Can't wait to see what you post up next for progress!

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    Not a Ford guy but you might be able to go to a V-belt type setup and gain a few much needed inches off the front of the motor. You might also look at pedals that hang down and swing.
    I'm sure that had a 4-banger orginally. A V6 or 8 would prolly fit without cutting the firewall out and less hassle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MRTS33 View Post
    I'm sure that had a 4-banger orginally. A V6 or 8 would prolly fit without cutting the firewall out and less hassle.
    The car orignally had a 6 (6 of the Century I might add). My thinking was that surely a 6 would fit back without too much hassle, but live and learn. Im thinking I may end up with using a wedge. Thanks for the reply.

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    Id check into a floor mounted pedal box for clearance before deciding to go with another motor, i think someone mentioned it before about trying a bottom mounted pedal but theres a lot of after market companies that manufacture floor mounted pedal boxes and most are designed around racing so they are smaller and take up less space. just my thoughts before possibly changing directions to the 312 or a SBC. My buddy is building a car from that era and since space is so limited id suggested to him about buying an after market box to save on space.

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    Well, I dragged a Buick Roadmaster home and had my way with it. Ive found tearing apart a car to be good stress relief, especially when you have no intention of putting it back together. Ive placed the LT1 and auto between the frame rails of the Hup. Things look alot better. No distributor, rear sump, low intake height, and only two pedals to contend with.

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    Nailhead Buick engines are very cool in a hotrod, especially if you are going for a retro look. The also have a lot of torque for their size and their are speed parts available. IMO, it is a lot better choice than the Ford V8.


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    LT1 will make a nice combo. Use the Roadmaster for lots of little parts.
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    I sat the motor between the rails for a look. Looks good enough to commit so Ive began building the motor mounts. Look maw,, its got a wedge in it.




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    It fits in there nicely and you can have air conditioning now also. Hidden under your full bonnet that engine will be cool.
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    Hey,chicky legs,,,you can fold that Mercury Monterey up into a little package,,and mail it to me down here if you want..I ll take it off ya hands..
    Incidentally,,that Hup is looking REAL kool...love the ride height..
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    Quote Originally Posted by lamin8r View Post
    Hey,chicky legs,,,you can fold that Mercury Monterey up into a little package,,and mail it to me down here if you want..I ll take it off ya hands..
    Incidentally,,that Hup is looking REAL kool...love the ride height..
    There is nothing little about the Merc, even with it folded it will be oversized. It is for sale should you really want it, and now with a fresh radiator. Crazy bout a Mercury?

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    so are you gunna tuck the exhaust up between the drivetrain n frame rails or go over the rail and do some dumps?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chicken Legs View Post
    There is nothing little about the Merc, even with it folded it will be oversized. It is for sale should you really want it, and now with a fresh radiator. Crazy bout a Mercury?
    Fold it twice then... Bit of a rarity down here..There are a couple though..Yeah,it would be nice,but I have enough to do now,,importing another car is not on the to do list..Next time I want something,we will fly up for a holiday,,and bring one back..

    Yup,,Crazy bout a Mercury...
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