Lead Sleds Discussions on Classic Car Forum

Fire Water

NudeAutoMall — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:12:00 +0000

Looking to hear what people think.

This car was pretty destroyed when I got her, and still needs a lot of TLC.

The Flames I hammer out with a ballpein hammer.

I have already purchased a running Chevy Nailhead for her, and a servicable Jag IRS.

Uncertian what I am going to do about a Trans yet, I like system in the Veyron, but can't find tose in the Junk Yard yet.

And I like building me Hot Rods with a learning curve in Alt Fuel. I have already done the Moonshine and LP, this one I am out to try Water hence her Name Fire Water. Of course, as the Duality of that name sugests, I can also run her on Moonshine if I utterly fail converting her to Water.

Thoughts and comments on part or whole welcome, or even some polite criticism.

Customized Hudson

Lee ODell — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:25:29 +0000

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Here are a few pictures of a Custom Hudson that showed up at the 2010 All California Meet at San Simeon, Ca.

New To Site

finndoctor — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:26:47 +0000

Whats up! I am a noob to the site and have a sled myself. Pic below!

1951 rear axle

mercrising — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:02:38 +0000

What style/model rear axle comes under the 1949-1951 mercury 2 dr? Is it just a hochkiss?

Casting numbers

PooreBoy — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:48:47 +0000

I just got a 1962 Cadillac coupe Devill hardtop and am trying to figur out what engin I have so I can find parts for it. dose anyone know where I can get this done at? I'm being told its a 429 BB and a 390 BB cadi. I have all the numbers if anyone would like to help.:confused:

kustom 51 hudson!!

few051 — Sun, 29 May 2005 01:18:11 +0000

it's about finish and ready to go again on the road!

see pic in the attach files below.

old guy,, old project..

bobjob — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:23:46 +0000

HI... im a 56 year old tractor mechanic here in sunny and hot Arizona.. been unemployed 2 years now due to the economy..

i have a 48 dodge town sedan,, 4 doors,, 3 1/2 " chop.. dual french ed headlights,,it may be a while till i'm finished with it....

waiting in wings ,, 63 chevy carryall (burb).. drove it over 25 years now think it's time for a re-do.. several health probs..

I need a/c here..way too hot during summer....

3 rd pic. was a photoshop just to keep me motivated...:rolleyes:

49 Nash

Moparcowboy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:16 +0000

Have a 49 Nash two door for sale that would make a fat lead sled

steel vs fiberglass body

mercrising — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:57:34 +0000

I saved a 51 merc from the junk yard for a couple hundred bucks with the original 255 flattie, the frame is good of course all brake lines and accessories need to be changed. the only thing is the body from the quarters down are pretty much gone as well as the floor board from the firewall to the rear bumper. I question to you all is about the fiberglass body you can purchase. Does anyone have any pro's and con's to using this body vs the completely rebiulding the body to stay original? any opinions welcomed here.

Custom Hudsons and other custom cars

Lee ODell — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:33:11 +0000

If you like custom Hudson cars and custom cars in general check this sight:
Rik Hoving/Custom Car Photo Archive

Much more than just cars. This sight will keep you looking for a long time. Old timer and newbe custom car builders, shops........... More topic than I have time to list.

My son Rick put this in my Favorites. Enjoy.

Lee O'Dell

Air bag issues - Please help

Jason Magee — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:22:06 +0000

Hello all, I'm new to this forum and have a couple newB questions regarding airbags. I have never had them on a vehicle before and got a car a bit ago that has them. So, the issue i'm having is that when I try to raise or lower the rear of the car it does nothing but click once....I flip the switch up or down and a single click every time I hit the switch sounds. It seems to me its coming from underneath the car just behind the drivers side door. Has anyone had this problem? Could it be a fuse, switch issue? I have zero knowledge when it comes to bags....

The front work just fine.

Thanks for the help!

ocsnakeremoval@yahoo.com

1951 merc ford 2 door Frame specs

mercrising — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:12:50 +0000

Would anyone by chance have the frame specs for a 1949-51 merc or from a 1949-51 ford 2 door? Sicne I am that point with just the frame I want to make sure its square. Thank you in advance if anyone is able to get these for me

New Member With 51 Hudson 2 Door Sedan

51ROB — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 10:07:18 +0000

HI TO ALL,

I HAVE A 51 HUDSON 2 DOOR SEDAN AND NEED ADVISE HOW TO CHOP IT. ANY ADVISE OR BUILD PHOTO,S WOULD BE A GREAT HELP... LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR EMAILS AND PHOTO'S

THANKS ROBERT

robertshell@bigpond.com

Fastest Rat Rod Essex in the USA...What do you think?

AZNGOSH8R — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:09:11 +0000

This Baby Runs a 10.2 Quarter Mile and thats coasting the last 100 feet...

1929 Essex Sedan

Chopped 7"

Channeled 4"

468 Big Block - Built

Dual Quads - Tunnel Ram

2000 lbs

650 HP

Russ

1950 Merc 2 Dr Forsale

gearhead — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:43:10 +0000

i have a 50 merc forsale has rocker and quarter rust,had been cut out to except patch panels. flatty merc engine runs good with a 3sd O/D. this woul be a very nice mild custom or blown out lead sled. with a clear wis title 10k

Choping my 50 ford tudor

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:28:00 +0000

Hi everyone I have just puchased a 50 ford tudor sedan in realy good shap I will show pictures when I get them back from the developers but I want the shoebox chopped and shaved, and the headlights reseded, I have been an old rodder for years and i hav never tryed to chop a top befper so i was wandering if anyone with in a 100 or so miles of Terre Haute In would be interested in choping the top for me, at a resenable price and i can transport the car and even prep it by taking all the glass and intiror out before hand well im new to this site and I will check in from time to time to see whats new and to talk about cars,

new guy to forum

newsleader — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:46:34 +0000

Hello

Flathead or late crate motor?

The Butcher — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:08:33 +0000

Hey all, newbie here. I hope I can get some solid help and input with my newest venture.

I purchased a 52 Merc Monterey 2 door hardtop. Great condition on the body and chassis. It is a basket case that came complete with all the trim and such and just needs to be put together....now for the good part.....

The car came with a 302 ford short block bored 30 over, but never reassembled....I have the heads, but everything else will have to be peiced back together. It also came with a C-4 trans with roughly 50K on it. I narrowed my decision on this thing to two scenarios regarding the engine and driveline....1. I purchase a turn key crate motor and rebuild the trans to handle the power, or 2. I have a friend who has a 53 Ford with the original flathead with 87 K on the motor and trans (supposedly). If I go this route, she would be closer to original, but those flatheads only had 125 horsepower. Can they be turned into powerhouses or are they pretty much as powerful as they could ever be from the factory?

I need some input to help me along my way....

Thanks in advance

My 52 Olds 98 Deluxe Coupe

Scotty — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:04:53 +0000

Hi...new here....thought I'd drop a couple pics on you folks and join in.

hudsons are better than mercs

Fri, 09 Jul 2004 06:31:22 +0000

discuss amongst yourselves...

Merc sled

newbee702 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:52:49 +0000

hey i am looking for a good place to start, i have searched a good while now for info on 1949-50 mercs and just am not getting anywhere, any info on sites with replacement parts or better info on mercs would be appreciated. i am in the process of buying a barn find 1950 merc and want to rod it, chop it and slam it, once again any help would be appreciated thanks

new member w/ question

divine — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:22:30 +0000

I am fairly new getting into hot rods and rat rods. A newbie question I have is what would the exact terminology be for a car that is customized with flat black paint, big whitewall tires and red rims? The exact car I am looking at is a 51 merc. Excuse my ignorance please.

drip rails

sillwic9 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:55:38 +0000

I was reading an article today about a restoration done on a pickup where they "rolled the drip rails." Anyone have any information on this process and maybe some pictures. Thanks. I'm interested in possibly doing that on my 53 Ford Customline

New member with a question...

The Butcher — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:48:17 +0000

Hello all,

I am a new member here and look forward to your help and input. I have purchased a 52 Merc Monterey basket project....all things present. It is as solid as can be, but one problem....someone replaced the original rear end with a Chevy leaf spring rear end.....damn stupid move on a car with no rot or rust anywhere underneath, but neither here nor there....what's done is done. Anyhow, it is not squared up in the least and seeing as thought the perch's are still present, I would like to relpace it with a proper model rear end. I am running a built 302 and need input on a rear end for this beauty...Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance...

1952 chevy 3100 in the work's

1952chevy3100intheworks — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:46:57 +0000

Anyone now where i can find a car manaul on the 52 chevy i have . Also do you now of any how to's on rebuliding the engen .I would like to keep the 350 i have in there now . any way thx to whom here's this ......

Dropping '53 Fords & Mercs

Leftcoaster — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:19:23 +0000

I have a 53 Sunliner as well as a 53 Merc Tudor Sedan and want to lower each one at least 2 in. and add disc brakes. I was told Granada/Monarch spindles and brakes can be made to fit by reaming the stock A-arms. Does anyone know if this is true and if so where can a reamer be found. I anticipate having to replace the spindles w/ drop items and may cut the springs to get the total drop I'm looking for. Thanks

'49 Shoebox project for sale

Lightning — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:31:50 +0000

I have a '49 Shoebox project car for sale - - -It's just a rolling body with extra sheet metal parts - -ie: extra doors from a 4-door - front fenders - no hood - L&R 1/4 panels w/ rear fenders,rear window[cut in half] - partial top sheet metal - extra dash - rear deck[trunk] - some of the bullet grill cone - bumpers - some one started to chop the top - It's located in N. Nev and has a Nevada title - $800.00 obo - - - PM me if interested

Merc door handles

scaperman — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:31:38 +0000

I just purchased a 49 merc, and i would like to switch out the exterior door handles and put the 50 merc handles on it, will they fit with out any modification?

Deleting a Post

Lightning — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:58:44 +0000

How do you delete a post? got a offer one hour after I listed it.

49 merc questions

deweysrodandrestoration — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:25:05 +0000

i would like to find some information on where i could find some 49 merc finder skirts does any one sell them