So my little bro has decided to kick dad in the behind a bit. Went and loaded his 56 up and he’s taking it to his place to start working on it. Would be great to see both of these trucks back on the road. I should of got better pics. But there’s a radio in it that I’m not sure if it’s factory and then there’s this hood ornament that I’m hoping some of you can shed some light on

 

Sorry about the double pic

 

Radio is definitely not stock or period correct, a stock radio would be round and mounted in the dash under the ash tray. I have no idea on the hood ornament . Rather neat looking. Is there any wires leading to it, I was wondering if the eyes light up.? Your pictures answered a question I had if Mercury used the Custom Cab badges. There are several things I'd love to have from that truck for mine...lol
Please keep us posted on the build..

 

I didn’t notice any wires. The eyes and horns look like they were the same material. Horns have been busted off.

 

Is the Mercury letters still on the front of that hood..?

 

Yes they are and I have them on my 53 hood as well.

 

If you ever run into any spares let me know, the ones I have are badly pitted and some of the pins are broken off..

 

I am assuming that the pre 53 letters are different ?

 

53-56 for these years Ted ,They are different through 48-52 each year I believe 51- 52 are different for sure

 

Put some temporary wheels and tire on to make it a roller.

 

I know the 8.8 out of an late 90's explore works, but I have a guy texting me about an 03 crown vic 8.8, says its out of a cop car. are these two wide or do they fit. looking at trading the 9" that I have

 

A Crown Vic rear ended is Much wider than the Explorer.

 

ok so thats a no go with the crown vic rear end..thanks for the quick reply

 

just reading through jrockdiddy build and he used a 9" thats the same measurement as mine..from what I have read all he did was widen the rear fenders 3", doesn't say what he did about the bolt pattern though

 

I ordered custom moser axles and I got to choose the bolt pattern.