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- newsleader September 2008
- Ol racer September 2008
- Oldcar_Mechanic September 2008
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Hello<my name is Charlie,I recently bought a 52 merc,2 door hard top.This is the first Merc i have owned and am lovin her!,The guy i bought her from put in a 390,anything anyone can tell me about this motor?.I am looking for all the guts to the door and wing windows,i have the fram work but nothing else.I was thinking of puting in power windows scence the doors are empty,door panels are also gone which makes things alot easier......I will shut up now....glad to be on this forum.....anything anyone can tell me about my car would be great.........have a good day to all!!!!!!!!!
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Hi, Welcome; I suggest going power windows and eliminate the vents completely by making a pattern to have the glass Company cut a larger window. They sell the 1/4" long Channel you will need. The Window Kits are EZ to install with Plugs. Cant go wrong. I did it with no regrets,
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Thank you,I have seen alot of power window kits and price range,Who makes the better one,Iwant to do it wright the first time,thank you again!
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Welcome to the forum Charlie
The 390 is a super engine. Ford used it for many years and it stood the punishment that many put it through.
I agree with Ol Racer except that I would leave the vent windows (just a matter of choice is all).
Door panels are gone? Completely, or just off the doors?
I would check around for a Merc club in your area. They will have all the good dope on where and how much anything you need for the car is.
Best of luck with it and post some pictures.
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Hello Ron,I will post some pics shortly,Yes unfortuneatly the door panels are gone.....I am tracking down local clubs like you said,Is there a website that makes universal door panels,i have found a few good websites for odds and ends.....
