hursst Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I'd put the vette outside and buy a high quality UV protected cover and let it wait its turn. I want to see you finish the Merc...just my opinion. It's a win-win either way. -Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, 1957Birdman said: What is the deal with the Corvette needing freeze plugs on a recently rebuilt engine? He thinks that they just didn't bother to change them out when they did the rebuild. It's a numbers matching engine and trans car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, hursst said: I'd put the vette outside and buy a high quality UV protected cover It does have a nice car cover so I will have to make a decision once I get it. I just need to tell him what day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I would go with hursst's suggestion. You don't see a '61 Mercury like that everyday.But,I like '50s and '60s cars.Each to his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I'm with Hursst as well.....I can't wait to see this Merc completed, you put a lot of time into in, plus, this thread has been a motivation factor with my own restoration....( which I'm hoping to get started on again ) put the Vette in storage and save it for your next project. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailFReEKGarage Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 New here and I'm looking forward to seeing the Merc finished. I have a 61 Monterey and would like to se where you get your weather striping seals and such. Im having hard time finding door seals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 Welcome aboard. You can use 1961 Ford Galaxie weatherstrip. The doors, roof rail, and some others will interchange. Autokrafters, Fabulous Fords, and Obsolete Auto parts have the stuff. Hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Well Martin, I'm sorry I haven't been catching up on the restoration threads...I've missed some big news! The Corvette is stunning! A free Vette is a very unusual occurrence, but I'm guessing the very generous previous owner saw the beautiful work you've done on your Mercury Meteor 800 and decided you'd be the ideal steward for his Corvette. Good decision on his part. Who wouldn't want their former car to be in the best hands possible? I wish I possessed the talent, resources, experience, space and equipment to buy your Mercury Meteor (should it go up for sale) but I don't. I love those cars greatly, but I wouldn't be the right person to own and complete the restoration on such a beautifully executed project. I own survivors and drivers, and put forth a lot of effort just to keep them running. My hope is that you'll change your mind and complete and keep your Mercury, but I understand if you don't. Just before I found out that you were possibly selling your car I noticed that it's coming up on 10 years of owning and working on the Mercury project. THAT'S A LONG TIME...and life is short. Best wishes and THANKS for all the help and advice on my '61 Mercury. It's helped me immeasurably. - Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Jim, The neighbor that gave me the Corvette is 65 and told me he has too much stuff and he doesn't have time to mess with it. He has a 68 El camino that's hopped up, a 2004 Z06, a newly purchased 97 Chevy half ton 4x4 that he really likes, and a 4 seater UTV that keeps him busy enough. Plus he has a lot to do with his yard and house yet. He knows I will get it straightened out and enjoy it. As far as the Mercury, I still like the car since it is unique and not seen very often. It's a good running solid car and would be nice when finished. I'm still on the fence with it. With everyday items doubling in cost every time you turn around it makes it harder to set aside the funds to get it finished. If I do sell it then that would free up some funds for the Corvette. I agree, life is short, very short. You got to do what makes you happy. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaleighFaith Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Hi Martin, sorry to randomly jump on your thread. My sister got a ‘61 mercury meteor yesterday as her first car. It’s beautiful but definitely needs some work. I’d love to discuss some things with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 Hey KaleighFaith, That's great your sister got a 61 Mercury Meteor. They're pretty easy to work on. Since you just started your account you will need at least 15 posts before you can send PM's. If you have some questions I can try and answer them for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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