so at any rate they are very rear and being a merc even more so. Are the front brakes and master all M-H pacific form what I have read on here the rear end is the same as a 2 weel drive with adapters

 

The front axle and drums are unique, wheel cylinders and master cylinder are Ford. Front drums are not available and must be sleeved if they've been turned too far. Or reline with thicker brake shoes. Rear is standard Timken with 4.86/1 gears. Adapters take it from 8 lug to five lug. Stu

 

thanks so it souldent be any problem getting my brakes working the only other thing that's screwed up in my front end is the nucall Barings other that that the truck ran and drove

 

Not sure what bearings you're talking about. I'd suggest you get to know Chuck. He will know what will be unique to the truck, and is your best source of tech guidance. Stu

 

where the balljont would be on a normal front end

 

Several years ago Chuck rebuilt both my axles and transfer case. So I'm sure he will have, or can get, anything you will need for the steering and front suspension.

There must be something about the Vancouver, B.C., area that attracted the rarest of M-Hs. Our member Kenjh lives nearby and has a 1954 Ford F-350 M-H that is, like your Mercury, the only one we know to have survived. You might get to know him.

Here's the pictures of your truck.

 

thanks for all the help was wire weeling my frame today and found the same motor number by the rear cab mount on the drivers side

 

VIN's on Canadian built trucks of that era are typically found stamped on top of the left side frame rail near the steering box. Is that what you're saying?

 

no the vin is by steering box I found the motor number by the rear cab mount or what they call motor number on the M-H plate

 

Mudruner17 - Question. Where is your parking brake located? At the rear wheels, or on the back of the transmission? If you don't want to crawl under the truck to look you can tell by the location of the brake handle. An early '51 would have the handle on the left under the dash while a late '51 would have a centrally located floor handle. You having axle #150, knowing the brake location might help establish production time frames. Of course this presumes uniformity between US and Canadian models which might not exist. Stu

 

the park brake comes off the rear weels there is no cab or anything on the frame right now getting I ready for paint

 

Sounds like an early '51. And I'd say you are diving right into the restoration if it's already down to a bare frame. Pictures would be appreciated. Stu

 

will try and email u some pictures and yes it is tuning into a restoration have had a rust free cab and front end since I was 16 just waiting for a frame

 

Taking a lot of detailed pictures of the truck and its components during disassembly will really help when you turn the corner and start putting it back together. And as needed I can send detailed pictures of mine if it would be of help. Those of us with M-H model R32-4 trucks are a small group. It's now you, me, Mark (thundersnow70), and Owen (1952henry). Chuck also, last I knew, has axle #565 and obviously is the most knowledgeable of the group. The truck in my signature block is nearing completion of its chassis restoration so will let you see how things look when clean and freshly painted.

Something else I'd suggest is that you email me with your name and mailing address so that I can send you a copy of the M-H R32-4 Parts and Maintenance Manual. On one of my visits to see Chuck he loaned me his original copy which I took to the local Staples and had copied. It provides schematic diagrams of the axle, alternative transfer cases, PTO, and lubrication points, and a lot of other good information that will help you see what you're dealing with. I'd also suggest you buy a copy of the 1949 to 1951 Shop Manual to guide you along on Ford (non M-H) aspects of the project. These are commonly available on eBay. I'd also suggest getting either a hard copy or CD version of the Chassis Catalog. It gives very detailed schematic drawings, correct part names, and part numbers. Stu

 

Please allow me to modify this statement. M-H was real good at using up old supplies. What you might find on your early '51 M-3 is what I found on my late 1950 F-3 (R3-4). The rear axle in my truck is a left over 1947 and earlier Timken having the old 5 lug x 6 7/8" bolt pattern. As the picture shows, equipped with different adapters taking it to the 5 lug x 8" pattern. Just another of the many ways your truck is/might be different than others. Stu