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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 06:38 PM
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47 Mercury Update

Hello all, Been awhile since i posted as i had kinda put the truck in the corner to work on my 68 mustang, but know i am back at it and thought i would post some progress photos. I have boxed the frame, installed a mustang II front end, 4 link with a 9 inch in the rear. 5.0 with a aod trans, air ride. Before and as it sits right now.




 
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 06:46 PM
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More pics. Made a new fire wall,brakes all plumbed, and restored my heater box.






 
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Old Jan 11, 2020 | 04:30 PM
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Damn, that looks awesome. It's great to see a Merc done as a rod.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2020 | 05:43 PM
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Thanks. Found a newer picture with my new rims/tire
 
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Old Jan 16, 2020 | 11:00 AM
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Your work looks good! Your truck will be fun to drive.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2020 | 07:05 PM
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Thanks, I am excited to drive it.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2020 | 03:48 PM
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Subbed. Super nice work.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 12:19 AM
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That's badass man! I'm doing something similar to my 47 merc panel! I got a 86 xj6 jag front end and rear about to be bagged. What wheel tire size are you running?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 05:34 PM
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18x10 REAR WITH 275/40/18, FRONT 18x8 WITH 245/40/18.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 07:51 PM
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18x10 REAR WITH 275/40/18, FRONT 18x8 WITH 245/40/18.
Thanks, looks deadly...im trying to figure out what wheel/tire size I want to run.I was toying between 16-17s and like a 245/50ish but those 18s are looking are nice
 
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FYI: I am running the 1 ton fenders on my truck which are larger than the 1/2 ton fender openings
 
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FYI: I am running the 1 ton fenders on my truck which are larger than the 1/2 ton fender openings
Oh ok, yeah they are a bit bigger, so maybe 16s,17s will have close to the same looks, I love when the rim of the wheel is lined with the top of the fender line
 
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