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Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Jefferson City, MO
That would have been quite a ride. It looks to me like a 51-52, not a 56.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, WA
For the record, it appears both of those are Mercurys. The monkeyface in the background has the signature Mercury 4 stainless grille bars instead of the 'Ford 5', and you can see a 'clean spot' in between the front hood openings, where the Mercury emblem goes.
I'll have the Roast Duck
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Northshore, MN
They're both Merc, yep. The pic in it's original format was small, and you couldn't really tell. So I blew up the pic and posted it. Then I noticed, as you say. I'd be happy to have both. 
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Utah
Awesome trucks Justin! did you take these pictures?? looks like Kansas Plates?? have any more pictures of the 38 Cabover firetruck?? I would love to see more details of it or if you know where it's at...
I have a 38 COE firetruck that will be put back on the road eventually.
Thanks
Josh
I'll have the Roast Duck
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From: Northshore, MN
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From: Utah
Awesome Trucks, Love the Tandems. I guess I never realized the Mercs came with the extra trim along the edge or face of the fenders. Looks nice, but I bet it's hard to find that trim in decent shape today...
here's another working truck, not bonus built but cool anyway.
Cheers
Fleet Owner
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From: Central PA
Awesome Trucks, Love the Tandems. I guess I never realized the Mercs came with the extra trim along the edge or face of the fenders. Looks nice, but I bet it's hard to find that trim in decent shape today...
here's another working truck, not bonus built but cool anyway.
Cheers
here's another working truck, not bonus built but cool anyway.
Cheers
also note the truck with the blade on it is a Marmon-Herrington...
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, WA
Yes, the 46-7's and 48-50 Mercs were dolled up quite a bit over the Fords, with different grilles and lots of unique trim pieces. Fomoco must have spent a fortune to do it, too, in comparison to how many they sold. By '51, it seems they came to their senses and limited the changes pretty much to some minor badging. And I'm guessing you're right, in that those pieces would be really tough to replace if need be.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Western Washington
Those four bar grills in the Merc's look real nice, they look better than the Fords somehow, simpler or cleaner perhaps? Whatever it is it looks nice!
Sam
Sam
