BaggedMerc build thread
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BaggedMerc build thread
Hey Everyone,
Figured I would make a build thread. Can share progress here, and it may force me to take more pictures as I go.
The Truck is a 1951 Mercury M3.
Key goal of the truck is to be comfortable and reliable, while being able to get low
. Body will remain as is. I really like the look of its age and patina. Maybe once the truck is on the road, driving around for a while, I'll consider bodywork and paint, for now, I'll just enjoy it as is.
The truck:
Those pictures are of it dropped. Once setup, it will get lower
-John
Figured I would make a build thread. Can share progress here, and it may force me to take more pictures as I go.
The Truck is a 1951 Mercury M3.
Key goal of the truck is to be comfortable and reliable, while being able to get low
. Body will remain as is. I really like the look of its age and patina. Maybe once the truck is on the road, driving around for a while, I'll consider bodywork and paint, for now, I'll just enjoy it as is.The truck:
Those pictures are of it dropped. Once setup, it will get lower
-John
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Good eye....
Was trying to post more pics, but had to put the baby to bed. More pics in a few.
Front End: Heidts Superide II
Rear End : Jag IRS
Was trying to post more pics, but had to put the baby to bed. More pics in a few.
Front End: Heidts Superide II
Rear End : Jag IRS
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Front End:
Top bracket is for the Heidts coilovers that are brand new in box lol
Aired out
Almost low enough in the front!
Rear end (tacked in, and no the 2x4s aren't permanent
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Rear end tacked in, and air tank
Remaned calipers with parking brakes
Front ends is almost where I want it. May move the sock mount up, flip the bracket, and notch for the tie rod. Or I may find some Mustang drop spindles.
Rear end needs a little work. It's all rebuilt, but needs to move up still to get the rear end lower. Time will tell.
Top bracket is for the Heidts coilovers that are brand new in box lol
Aired out
Almost low enough in the front!
Rear end (tacked in, and no the 2x4s aren't permanent
)Rear end tacked in, and air tank
Remaned calipers with parking brakes
Front ends is almost where I want it. May move the sock mount up, flip the bracket, and notch for the tie rod. Or I may find some Mustang drop spindles.
Rear end needs a little work. It's all rebuilt, but needs to move up still to get the rear end lower. Time will tell.
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While I originally planned on a carbed 302, I couldn't turn down a free 305 TPI motor with freshly rebuilt 700R4 tranny.
Here it is mocked up
EFI wiring harness
As you can see the motor needs everything completed. I'll document that as I go
Here it is mocked up
EFI wiring harness
As you can see the motor needs everything completed. I'll document that as I go
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So I havent been updating..... OOPS!
Just some drop spindles to get the front end down lower. This thing needs to lay running board
Old girl needs a rad. This was a challenge. I wanted ports in specific places, and wanted a downflow with correct specs. lots of measuring and searching paid off
Fits that cradle nicely!
Hot damn! The front end sure does look pretty all buttoned up!
(That controller on the left is a home-brew height controller/dump. Its gone, as I went with another Autopilot V2 setup)!
Who says you can't build in a garage, or without a hoist!?
(Yes, I would still love a hoist lol)
Frame mounted my compressors. Viar 444Cs for those wondering.
One important thing a great cruiser should have.... steering.
Hey look, another wiring harness!! ughhhhh.
This is to wire the entire truck (Minus the EFI harness, seen above)
Just some drop spindles to get the front end down lower. This thing needs to lay running board
Old girl needs a rad. This was a challenge. I wanted ports in specific places, and wanted a downflow with correct specs. lots of measuring and searching paid off
Fits that cradle nicely!
Hot damn! The front end sure does look pretty all buttoned up!
(That controller on the left is a home-brew height controller/dump. Its gone, as I went with another Autopilot V2 setup)!
Who says you can't build in a garage, or without a hoist!?
(Yes, I would still love a hoist lol)
Frame mounted my compressors. Viar 444Cs for those wondering.
One important thing a great cruiser should have.... steering.
Hey look, another wiring harness!! ughhhhh.
This is to wire the entire truck (Minus the EFI harness, seen above)
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I've been posting a small build thread on a local forum, so just updating this post with all of the old updates
Spun aluminum gas tank showed up.... decided on this over a frame mounted one.
Notice the bottom sump (no EFI Starvation issues), and the fuel sender flange up top
Had some 20" Steelies made up for her
Powdercoated Gunmetal, and finished with Baby Moons
Current interior shot shows new shifter, spray-on sound deadened floor, and new access panel cut into floor
Got my old bench seat redone as well
Finished up the access panel. Looks/works real slick.... but a pain to get it just right. More than it should have been, but it's done!
Long day.... so only tossed in seat and wheels on (Yay tires today)
Everyone likes a picture throwing sparks
Spun aluminum gas tank showed up.... decided on this over a frame mounted one.
Notice the bottom sump (no EFI Starvation issues), and the fuel sender flange up top
Had some 20" Steelies made up for her
Powdercoated Gunmetal, and finished with Baby Moons
Current interior shot shows new shifter, spray-on sound deadened floor, and new access panel cut into floor
Got my old bench seat redone as well
Finished up the access panel. Looks/works real slick.... but a pain to get it just right. More than it should have been, but it's done!
Long day.... so only tossed in seat and wheels on (Yay tires today)
Everyone likes a picture throwing sparks
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Had clearance issues with my headers... so I grabbed some block huggers
Grabbed some cheap MagnaFlow mufflers. Couple of these should sound great. All stainless
New Flex-a-lite fan installed:
Rear diff got a new seal and fluid:
Bed went on tonight
Rolled outside, and just dryfitted the fenders etc. Getting there!
New wheel in
Rad hose. Sure it looks easy, but finding a hose with correct dimensions and bends is tough!
AC arrived lol
Grabbed some cheap MagnaFlow mufflers. Couple of these should sound great. All stainless
New Flex-a-lite fan installed:
Rear diff got a new seal and fluid:
Bed went on tonight
Rolled outside, and just dryfitted the fenders etc. Getting there!
New wheel in
Rad hose. Sure it looks easy, but finding a hose with correct dimensions and bends is tough!
AC arrived lol
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Detroit Steel Wheels - AKA Mobsteel.
Rides To Die For ? Mobsteel
Detroit Steel Wheel Co.
They have a TV series coming out, so their sites seem to be getting work done. I assume for extra traffic etc. UGH! lol
Rides To Die For ? Mobsteel
Detroit Steel Wheel Co.
They have a TV series coming out, so their sites seem to be getting work done. I assume for extra traffic etc. UGH! lol
