Good stuff. Modern cars lack character and style. I love the fact that you are saving these classics and finding new homes for them. Keep up the good work!
You people that do these DIY projects have given me confidence to work on my own stuff. I subscribe to TH-cam University lol. I have saved myself many dollars in the past few months in lawn equipment repair and maintenance by applying simple techniques for problem solving I learned from you and others. Thank you for what you do Ben.
Good to know the Merc went to a new owner for the next phase of it's life. I hope he'll take it from a driver back to former glory whilst driving it around. Old cars need to be seen to be appreciated!
I've been fascinated by your videos and watching you in action. You are a craftsman, a talent that few professional mechanics possess. I may not completely agree with everything you do but after working with other mechanics for 47 years (and counting) I've learned that no two mechanics will approach a job the same way; and either way is actually correct because the end goal is achieved. Thanks for posting.
I don't know if you are aware, but you can take the old radiator to a radiator shop and have it re-cored back to like a new one. The only change would be the part that holds water and mount it back just like you took it out. I know it is available in Garland , suburban Dallas, so with you being in Texas you most likely have it too.
I hope the new buyer will go ahead and leave the original engine in the car. It looks like to me that you have sorted out most of the issues with it and for the amount of driving that he's probably going to be doing with the car there's no reason to get wild and crazy putting a whole different Block in it. He'd be much better off saving his money for new interior and a new windshield, ha!
I guess it depends on what his aim is. Keep the period look with modern convenience and reliability from a newer engine, plus ease of getting parts, or try to stay stock as possible. I think I would want better brakes, better trans, more power and reliability, plus the period look. Each to their own
I'm looking forward to the video on the 53 olds. definitely love the old car stuff you do, and the dogs. As always keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing your videos with us.
That's great you got it sold to someone who really wants it and wants to continue the work on it. It sounds great with the different carb. Great video series and congrats on getting it sold.
I had become quite fond of the 59 Merc Monterey series. This one was actually quite a handsome car, with just the right amount of trim and color, and the bumpers look the best of this series. Now on to the Olds.
Glad to see you're not ending this series on an unlucky number! It's great to see one last video, and that you found a buyer that's a fan of the channel. Be sure to remind him not to drive the car on salty roads, there's a good reason there aren't many rust-free ones in Indiana anymore! Also, be sure to say hi to your chickens for me, I always love to see me some babies.
I love to see the younger generations take interest in these old cars and they don't care how many doors it has or what kind of car it is they just want to bring it back. Those big mercuries are not in demand but who the hell cares it's back on the road.
Glad you sold it. That is a nice looking radiator, too bad they don't make Studebaker radiators. Now, on to the Oldsmobile........please, please, please.
I really enjoy your videos and wish I had the ability to do what you do. My automotive skills are limited to doing my oil changes and rotating the tires, lol.
I guess there are not to many radiator shops out there anymore that can re core a damaged radiator. My older brother went to school with a kid who's dad run a radiator shop and would unsolder the tanks and replace damaged core tubes and fins. He would if the core was rotted rebuild the entire radiator using the original top and bottom tanks and their still in business after about 70 years.
Goodbye old drivetrain. Sad -in a way, but Hopefully, if this car sits the same and essentially starts,steers stops well with the new-fangled modern gear then it does make the car more practical/reliable (I SUPPOSE...) Still, Very much enjoyed this series.
I ordered a after market aluminum radiator from a place on EBay, it was total junk, plastic tanks, for my 73 Grand Prix, mine dad a little leak by a fitting, I sent it back, and had mine redone, for 175.00, new one cost that, return shipping cost me 65.00, only in America
What engine is in your Merc is it the 383 or a 430, My uncle had a 1958 Turnpike cruser with a 430 super marauder he always bragged about how it would leave every thing on the road in his dust!
I have never had luck fitting aftermarket radiators into older cars, and often just have the radiator recored, so they fit correctly and look better. It's usually around the same cost... sometimes cheaper. Was it the camera angle, or did the original carburetor have a piece broken out of the throttle body? If that was a missing chunk, it will cause a vacuum leak. Engine sounded much better. I hope the new owner keeps the original drivetrain in it, thats part of the coolness of that era car. Newer engines are everywhere and just plain boring! I see people that build nice street rods are going back the the era of cool old school "older engines". Did you ever replace the worn out control arm bushings? It would drive much better with new ones. Guess thats a job for the new owner, If you didn't replace them. Looking forward to seeing the Olds running. Have you done any more to your 56 Cadillac?
WOOOOW thats a big difference. It cost me $500 to have the radiator recored for the Catalina... and I paid $125 for it used, so yea I had $625 into a radiator, so $200 is a super deal!
You see the clear fuel filter you should never use the clear fuel filters really bad fire hazards underneath your hood only use the metal fuel filter with no rubber lines use brake lines metal my car burned up it sucks
i dont even know if im going to chose to click "like" or "dislike" ... cuz i like it , but i dont like you are selling the car. i really dont know shet about cars, but i was enjoying all your videos and ... not its over ... Meh :s
I'm glad it found a new home. Finding a windshield is going to take some research. Not impossible. Another car saved from the crusher. Way to go.👍
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@@clevelandmaker386 IKR. damnit Kevin.
I love this car! And the guy, after all your work on the drive train is going to swap it out and make it not original...ugh...noooooooo.....
its a shame it cant remain original
Bad for sure
I can't believe the new owner wants to change the engine out, you have got it running nicely now...
it will be an LS saw probably.
Unbelievable. Would have been better sold elsewhere...
Good stuff. Modern cars lack character and style. I love the fact that you are saving these classics and finding new homes for them. Keep up the good work!
You people that do these DIY projects have given me confidence to work on my own stuff. I subscribe to TH-cam University lol. I have saved myself many dollars in the past few months in lawn equipment repair and maintenance by applying simple techniques for problem solving I learned from you and others. Thank you for what you do Ben.
Good to know the Merc went to a new owner for the next phase of it's life. I hope he'll take it from a driver back to former glory whilst driving it around. Old cars need to be seen to be appreciated!
We demand updates from the new owner. LOL
YES INDEED !
I agree! new updates now!
On to the ‘53 Olds! Greatly looking forward to that 👍
I've been fascinated by your videos and watching you in action. You are a craftsman, a talent that few professional mechanics possess. I may not completely agree with everything you do but after working with other mechanics for 47 years (and counting) I've learned that no two mechanics will approach a job the same way; and either way is actually correct because the end goal is achieved. Thanks for posting.
Hey ..lets all hope the new owner takes good care of it ....
Engine actually sounds quite healthy, well done!. Kinda sad to see this old beast go but you have more than enough interesting projects on the go.
That engine is solid it dont even smoke.
Thanks for your VERY fine videos. Mine is a 1958 2 door that has ot been started since 1993. I am inspired!
The car deserves to live again!😎
Nice to see after almost 60 years its still running in original condition
I don't know if you are aware, but you can take the old radiator to a radiator shop and have it re-cored back to like a new one. The only change would be the part that holds water and mount it back just like you took it out. I know it is available in Garland , suburban Dallas, so with you being in Texas you most likely have it too.
Always enjoy your videos. Thank you.
I hope the new buyer will go ahead and leave the original engine in the car. It looks like to me that you have sorted out most of the issues with it and for the amount of driving that he's probably going to be doing with the car there's no reason to get wild and crazy putting a whole different Block in it. He'd be much better off saving his money for new interior and a new windshield, ha!
I guess it depends on what his aim is. Keep the period look with modern convenience and reliability from a newer engine, plus ease of getting parts, or try to stay stock as possible. I think I would want better brakes, better trans, more power and reliability, plus the period look. Each to their own
The Mercury really sounds good. I'm sure the new owner will be happy with it. Nice work!
I love those old Mercurys! Great job!
I am sure gonna miss this great old Mercury.
I'm looking forward to the video on the 53 olds. definitely love the old car stuff you do, and the dogs. As always keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing your videos with us.
That's great you got it sold to someone who really wants it and wants to continue the work on it. It sounds great with the different carb. Great video series and congrats on getting it sold.
That car has come a long way. It runs really good now Ben. You did a great job. It would be nice to see that one restored.
Really cool car, good to see it will be saved to live another adventure!
I put in an ACC aluminum rad in my '55 Bel Air last year. Works great!
Great series on the Merc. I really enjoyed it!
It's the Merc videos that kept me coming!
Oh and the Caddy!! :-)
Caddy videos will never end unless someone gives me a stupid amount of money for it, which will probably never happen!
Congrats on the sale of your '59 Merc. And now onto the various Corvettes for sale too Ben. *Great video.*
I had become quite fond of the 59 Merc Monterey series. This one was actually quite a handsome car, with just the right amount of trim and color, and the bumpers look the best of this series. Now on to the Olds.
Glad to see you're not ending this series on an unlucky number! It's great to see one last video, and that you found a buyer that's a fan of the channel. Be sure to remind him not to drive the car on salty roads, there's a good reason there aren't many rust-free ones in Indiana anymore! Also, be sure to say hi to your chickens for me, I always love to see me some babies.
I love to see the younger generations take interest in these old cars and they don't care how many doors it has or what kind of car it is they just want to bring it back. Those big mercuries are not in demand but who the hell cares it's back on the road.
Stylish car. Perfect patina.
Glad you sold it. That is a nice looking radiator, too bad they don't make Studebaker radiators. Now, on to the Oldsmobile........please, please, please.
Monterey makes me think of the The Mercury Minivan in 2004-2007
I really enjoy your videos and wish I had the ability to do what you do. My automotive skills are limited to doing my oil changes and rotating the tires, lol.
Runs pretty smooth
This is my favorite car you've done.
I guess there are not to many radiator shops out there anymore that can re core a damaged radiator. My older brother went to school with a kid who's dad run a radiator shop and would unsolder the tanks and replace damaged core tubes and fins. He would if the core was rotted rebuild the entire radiator using the original top and bottom tanks and their still in business after about 70 years.
I hope the new owner does well with it.
That old Merc is awesome cool.
Well done my man!
That's cool it went to Indiana, that is where I live
Oh okay awesome congrats that’s cool buddy nice now you can have all the cars you want to lol
Looking forward to the olds!
It would be a shame if the guy swaps out the drivetrain...
gym shoe it’s all original otherwise people wouldn’t care your only original once
Sweet old car!
Keeping the car from the crusher, cool.
You should try Astro Grip gloves by SAS. The orange ones best disposable gloves I have used.
that car was showcased.in twilight zone . the hitchiker, thanks fo da ride.
Goodbye old drivetrain. Sad -in a way, but Hopefully, if this car sits the same and essentially starts,steers stops well with the new-fangled modern gear then it does make the car more practical/reliable (I SUPPOSE...) Still, Very much enjoyed this series.
Hey by the way I love that old Mercury it’s awesome cool bro
I’m looking forward to the Rocket!
very sweet mercury!
I ordered a after market aluminum radiator from a place on EBay, it was total junk, plastic tanks, for my 73 Grand Prix, mine dad a little leak by a fitting, I sent it back, and had mine redone, for 175.00, new one cost that, return shipping cost me 65.00, only in America
Bet your happy to be rid of that nightmare. lol
I like it
MEL series V-8. 383 or 430? Guessing 383 by the two bbl carb.
Very nice car. Wish you went further with restoration b4 selling it
Easy to say when it comes out of someone elses bank account!
What engine is in your Merc is it the 383 or a 430, My uncle had a 1958 Turnpike cruser with a 430 super marauder he always bragged about how it would leave every thing on the road in his dust!
383
Paint it red and then you got Christine!!
Did you keep the old radiator so it can be recored?
I have never had luck fitting aftermarket radiators into older cars, and often just have the radiator recored, so they fit correctly and look better. It's usually around the same cost... sometimes cheaper. Was it the camera angle, or did the original carburetor have a piece broken out of the throttle body? If that was a missing chunk, it will cause a vacuum leak. Engine sounded much better. I hope the new owner keeps the original drivetrain in it, thats part of the coolness of that era car. Newer engines are everywhere and just plain boring! I see people that build nice street rods are going back the the era of cool old school "older engines".
Did you ever replace the worn out control arm bushings? It would drive much better with new ones. Guess thats a job for the new owner, If you didn't replace them.
Looking forward to seeing the Olds running.
Have you done any more to your 56 Cadillac?
I was quoted $500 for a record. "Copper is expensive" was the reason I got. This rad was $200.
WOOOOW thats a big difference. It cost me $500 to have the radiator recored for the Catalina... and I paid $125 for it used, so yea I had $625 into a radiator, so $200 is a super deal!
the well plug on the old carb was dry rotted,and leaked all the gas out of the carb.
varnesh is the culprit on the accererator pump on that old carb
Finally
Its going to the butcher shop,that'sad😢,you can butcher any car into anything you want,but its rare to see one of these that's completely original.
Was that a bradley GT I saw?
How does one contact Mr. Ben about Corvette parts??
Benjamin.friend56@yahoo.com
Like!
You already restored this car?
Have you not seen parts 1 through 13? If not you have some catching up to do!
So long as he didn’t LS swap it
You see the clear fuel filter you should never use the clear fuel filters really bad fire hazards underneath your hood only use the metal fuel filter with no rubber lines use brake lines metal my car burned up it sucks
Any videos coming on your plans for the car Kevin?
Powerstearing by armstrong.
Hey Ben did you move to a new house on some property buddy ?
Two years ago
and find a windshield...
It would be cool to put an electric motor in it
hi, you want another merc project car, my neighbor has the same and wants to get rid of it.
Where and how much?
spoke to joim 2 yrs afo and all he want doe it is a good 10bolt ford diff.the car is sitting in strasbourg saskatchewan canada
I'm in Texas. Literal other side of a country
No more oil, water or gas for the engine
You used to be able to get these metal radiators re-cored cheaper than new. May not be true anymore since most are plastic anymore. Lost skill?
Recore is $500+. Aluminum was $150
More like a lost art I guess. Most radiator shops have been closed due to regulations, and also due to it being easier and cheaper to just replace
its real american car
american quality
quality for years
I'm glad for your neighbors, you cleaning your junk yard yard
Neighbors can't see any of it. Thanks for your concern
i dont even know if im going to chose to click "like" or "dislike" ... cuz i like it , but i dont like you are selling the car. i really dont know shet about cars, but i was enjoying all your videos and ... not its over ... Meh :s
If I don't sell them, then there is no "next project"
First
its real american car
american quality
quality for years