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1947 Mercury Convertible Coupe

January 31, 2019 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1947 Mercury Convertible Coupe

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Issue
February 2019
Owner
Tom and Bonnie Hulting
Photographer
Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost
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Build Cost
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What was the inspiration?
1. Wanted a convertible. 2. Wanted a car you don't see everyday.....Mercurys are pretty rare.
How long did it take you to build?
Purchased the car in 2005. Started on it in 2007. Finished in 2018. Probably took 3 to 4 years full time.
How long have you been building?
First car I've built.
Club Affiliations
Central Illinois Cruisers, National Street Rod Association, GoodGuys Rod & Custom Association
Your future plans?
Finish a 1954 Chevrolet Station Wagon.
Vehicle history
I purchased the Mercury from a gentleman in Quincy, IL. He purchased the car in 1951. Sometime during his ownership he moved to Arizona, and left the car with his brother. In was stored inside but sometime during the years it was moved outside covered with a tarp. When I purchased the car it was a rusted "hulk". A friend of mine (Dennis Quin) who helped with the build said "I shouldn't have been built". Once we got involved in the build "It didn't want to be built". Needless to say it was a challenge!
Thanks to
Dennis and Cindi Quin - Rust Restoration, Paint and Assembly. Everett Gray - Powertrain, and Suspension Installation. Merlin Burg - Rust Restoration. Mark Koch - Precision Welding. Reggie Weller - Miscellaneous Painting. Precision Plating - Chrome Plating. Upholstery - Kevin Jackson. Convertible Top - Ernies Fulton Top and Upholstery.
Previous Rides
1932 Ford Roadster Street Rod, 1947 Ford Club Coupe Street Rod, 1993 240 Volvo Station Wagon.

Engine Details

Make
Ford 4.6L 4v DOHC Cobra 2001
Cylinders
8
Displacement
4.6 liters
Engine Mods
Custom Air Intake System
Engine Add Ons
Chromed Coil Covers SVT Valve Cover Emblem by J&B Microfinish 2 1/2" Exhaust with FlowMaster Hushpower Mufflers
Chrome or polish
Precision Plating, and J&B Microfinish

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock Ford
Torque Converter
Transmission: Tremec TR-3650
Axle
Ford 8.8" Equa Lock
Gears
4.89:1

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock Ford
Mods to Frame
Boxed Frame Fat Man Fabrications Front Cross Member, and Mustang II Front Suspension Posies Super Slide Parallel-Leaf Fast Shafts Aluminum Drive Shaft Wilwood 12" Disc Front and Rear with Polished Calipers Wilwood Dual Master Cylinder
Frame Builder
Everett Gray, Mark Koch, and Owner
Front Shocks
Monroe
Rear Shocks
Monroe
Spindles
2" Drop
Springs
Coil
Other Mods
Fuel and Brake Lines routed inside of frame

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Billet Specialities Outlaw (Forged)
Rear Wheel Type
Billet Specialities Outlaw (Forged)
Front Wheel Size
17" X 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" X 7"
Front Tire Size
215/60R 17
Rear Tire Size
215/65R 17

Paint Details

Color
Scarlet Red
Paint Type
PPG Basecoat Clearcoat
Painted By
Dennis and Cindi Quin, Reggie Weller, Owner
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Stock with Billet Hood Emblems by J&B Microfinish
Grille
Stock
Bumpers
Stock
Body Mods
LED Park/Turn Signal Lights LED Tail/Turn Signal Lights
Body Mods by
Dennis Quin, Merlin Berg, and Owner

Interior Details

Dashboard
47 Ford Modified with Mercury Emblem, and J&B Microfinish Gauge Inserts
Gauges
Classic Hot Rod Series
Steering Wheel
Lecarra Red Leather Banjo
Head Unit
Sony
Speakers
4" Kicker
Shifter
Stock Ford with Hurst Shifter
Seats
Front: 2007 Cadillac CTS Buckets, Rear: 2007 Cadillac CTS Modified
Trunk or Bed
Stock with Battery Compartment
Upholstery Description
Bull Hide Leather German Wool Square Weave Carpet
Upholstery By
Kevin Jackson, and Owner

1947 Mercury Convertible Coupe

1947 Mercury Convertible Coupe

Owned by: Tom Hulting

Photos by: Chris Gosda


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Filed Under: Features, February 2019 Tagged With: 1947, 2019, Convertible, Coupe, custom, Mercury


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