Laughing Coyote Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Hello All,I'm new to this forum but have been on several others. I just picked up a 1961 Mercury Meteor 800. It has the 352 v8 and power steering and power brakes. It even has the optional fender mirrors. The car is 100% all original and has never been messed with. It even came with papers in the glove box from one of the owners in 1969. Has a bill of sale when he bought the car for $574. Any way I was wanting to know where I can get all the rubbers and weather stripping for the car. I live out in Arizona so it's pretty much gone. The car itself is very solid and the only rust area is the trunk pan. I will see if I can upload some pics of the gem. Thanks and hope to chat with you folks. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 As you know, 1961 was the last year Meteor was a full size, Mercury's economy series. Fairlane was Ford's economy series. In 1962 both became intermediates, between the full sized Monterey and Galaxie and the compact Comet and Falcon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Hello All,I'm new to this forum but have been on several others. I just picked up a 1961 Mercury Meteor 800. It has the 352 v8 and power steering and power brakes. It even has the optional fender mirrors. The car is 100% all original and has never been messed with. It even came with papers in the glove box from one of the owners in 1969. Has a bill of sale when he bought the car for $574. Any way I was wanting to know where I can get all the rubbers and weather stripping for the car. I live out in Arizona so it's pretty much gone. The car itself is very solid and the only rust area is the trunk pan. I will see if I can upload some pics of the gem. Thanks and hope to chat with you folks. MartinWelcome to this forum. You will find this one of the best places to find information, parts and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 I know that it wasn't a very popular car at that time. I like the car because it is unique and something you dont see everyday. I have people asking me why I want a big gas guzzling car like that. I tell them that this car stands for america. A time in american history when we were in a space race and getting people excited. The cars were looking like space ships. It represents an era when things were made in the USA. No plastic junk on the car. Good old nuts, bolts, screws, and strong metal. Simple times. I even found the owners insurance card from 1969, a letter from his brother from SC. a money advance so he could send money home to his sick wife, the original operators manual, and the car inspection sheet from when he was stationed at Fort Hachuca in AZ. He was an Army troop back in 1969. It's not just a car, it's someones history. Some ones life at that time. Me being a military man for 28 years I can relate. Sorry for rambling on. America is change so much and I want to keep the old iron alive and style close to home. "God bless the old girl" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Commodore Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 This car is basically a revamped 1961 Ford so alot 1961 Ford parts will fit. Try Mac's Auto Parts. See link.1961 Rear Window Seal - Mercury Meteor 800 2-Door Hardtop Body Style 65A, 2-Door Sedan Body Style 62A, 4-Door Hardtop Body Style 75A & 4-Door Sedan Body Style 54A - MAC's Antique Auto PartsHere is Youtube video of a 1961 Mercury Meteor 800.very rare 1961 mercury meteor 800 sports coupe made by ford usa - YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 also try steele rubber prods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 You could try Dennis Carpenter Ford Parts or C & G Ford parts in CA60-79 Falcon/Fairlane | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration PartsOld Ford Parts at C&G Ford Parts. Tens of thousands in reproduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks for all the info. I have seen that you tube clip. Sharp 61. What classifies it as a sport coupe? My 61 was produced in the LA plant. #3569 ordered that year. The VIN tag shows that it came with a red and white interior, but the interior color was a light green or goldish color. The lower steel part of the dash is gold. The head liner color was a tan color when I removed the interior side panel. I wonder if it was an upgrade option? The car color was a Tawny Biege, trim (13), date (12K), tr ©, AX (8). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Commodore Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I don't know if you have this, but here are the decoders for your serial number and data plate. As far your interior color goes somebody could have redone the interior in the past.Serial Number Decode:1961 Lincoln/Mercury Vehicle Identification Numbers (vin)Data Plate Decode:1961 Lincoln/Mercury Body Plate Data Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 I did run the decoders and it shows red and white. I don't know why some one would change it all out. The car is in great condition, has alot of the factory parts. Nothing has been hacked or changed. If it had two color seats it makes me wonder if it is a sport. It looks just like the one in the youtube video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Commodore Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 The interior could been changed at the dealer when the car was sold. The customer wanted the green interior, so the dealer exchanged the interior with a car with a green interior. It been known to happen. As far the Sport Coupe name goes that appears to be an invention of the person making the video. Mercury just called it a 2 dr hard top. See link to 1961 Mercury brochure.1961 Mercury Full Size Brochure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks for the info and brochure link. Started tearing into. Fuel tank and straps look almost new. Straps are still glossy black after a little scrubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 I found the build sheet and I have a question. The trim code on the VIN plate is a clearly stamped 13 but the build sheet has it listed as 18. What does the car manufacture consider the true code? Ididn't even see a 18 code number on the decoding links. It's for this car since the VIN number is on the sheet. It lists trans-Z, axle-5 8. Just curious to what the car has in it from the motor back. Thanks for all your help and info so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Commodore Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) SMS Auto Fabrics a major supplier of upholstery materials to the classic car world say that Trim code 13 is green. See link.http://www.smsautofabrics.com/results.php?make=Mercury&year=1961&qu%5B%5D=C&qu%5B%5D=V&qu%5B%5D=L&rpp=12 Edited September 11, 2013 by Commodore (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 The cloth pattern looks right. It's in the seat centers. I think all the years of sun beating on it it turned more gold. The arm rests and dash pad have a green tint still. Thanks for looking into it. You all, have been a big help on this project. Starting to come along nicely so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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