parts interchange?
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Yep , trucks are dimentionally the same ,, just badging and nameplates/tailgate unique ,,
also cabs same up into bigger trucks , F-6 , i think ,but fenders different , box's bigger , frame bigger , just F Y I ,
also cabs same up into bigger trucks , F-6 , i think ,but fenders different , box's bigger , frame bigger , just F Y I ,
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The earlier Mercurys had a lot of unique trim and different grilles, and in the case of the 48-50, the hood is different, too, but looks nearly identical and will physically interchange. By '51, the differences were limited to just a handful of bolt on nameplates and minor trim pieces.
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Yes the front fenders for the'48-'50 Mercury has a spot for lights. It is a flat area put into the curve of the fender with a hole for the wiring and 2 smaller holes on either side for fastening the light on.
Also has the stainless strip held on in numerous spots along the fender. (Can't remember the hole total off hand.)
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Also has the stainless strip held on in numerous spots along the fender. (Can't remember the hole total off hand.)
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I'll admit to still learning about all this Ford/Mercury differences/same stuff, and not having any or all of the answers. The more I think I figure out, the less I find I actually know.
For the record, the book shows different part numbers for the front fenders, too. But not the lower aprons/extensions.
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I've never had the two hoods side by side either. The holes would be a bit different for sure. I believe that would be the only difference?
The lower fender halfs are the same as far as I can tell. Thanks for the reply.
Greg M-47
The lower fender halfs are the same as far as I can tell. Thanks for the reply.
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