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halicat unregistered Posts: 7476 |
posted 04-04-2005 06:07 PM
I have a chance to purchase a 64 Merc Parklane that is is pretty good shape for $2500.00... it needs a brake job, probably front and back... any members familiar with this car and know if parts are available ?.. it has a 390 CI, runs well, I think it may need a manifold gasket as well.. opinions ? UPDATE: he's down to $2000...Its a done deal !! ... bought it today ... This message has been edited by halicat on 04-07-2005 at 02:20 PM |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-04-2005 08:42 PM
Jim, If you don't buy it, I know who will............... |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-04-2005 09:11 PM
i drove it today... it is a big car.... he has a couple parts cars as well... mauraders i think....i'm trying to see if he will throw them in with it.... |
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ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 |
posted 04-04-2005 10:39 PM
GO 4 IT,,,,,,,,,,,someone from the states will probably buy them from you. Make a few $$$. |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 36093 |
posted 04-06-2005 03:40 PM
I really need some help on finding a source for parts...needs a brake system... any websites ? anything ? he's down to $2000 with 2 parts cars thrown in....
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butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 |
posted 04-06-2005 04:22 PM
Halicat--what brake parts will you need? If you can find a reliner, you can get the original shoes relined. Probably find an old shop somewhere that still has a rivet tool. If the cylinders are bad and rusted,you can get them rebushed in stainless. lots of luck with new pistons and seals. |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-06-2005 04:25 PM
Heck with that, locate a 65 & put discs on the front. They fit. Better yet, why don't you deleiver all three cars. They can use a good home. 64 Merc's are nice looking machines, |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-06-2005 04:31 PM
hey Butchcee, I drove the car and there is no vibration in the pedal just no stoping power, the pedal seems to bottom out and doesn't seem to be up enough to start with... I think the shoes are worn out but haven't had the wheel off... the car seems to need a do-nut gasket or manifold gasket on one side.. a little noisy... but doesn't burn oil and runs and shifts well... i just didn't want to buy it and then have it sit because I can't find parts... someone must specialize in old Ford parts... |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-06-2005 04:38 PM
Chassis parts will interchange with 65 & 65 FoMoCo full size. My guess on the pedal issue is a master cylinder IF there are no signs of wheel cylinder leaks. Face it, to be safe consider a 67 or newer dual reservoir master cylinder. Sure, you'd have to redo the lines off of the master cylinder. So What? The entire brake system (rubber hoses & all) is over 40 (Northern climates) winters old. Replace them as well. Jim, I don't see a problem here. Buy it. That's a hell of a package deal! |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-06-2005 05:36 PM
Thanks for the help guys... I just looked at the parts cars.... not much there, some nice chrome and the back window... engines have been scavanged.. 2 good rads, side vent windows... thats about it.. its just like this only Dark blue...
This message has been edited by halicat on 04-06-2005 at 06:00 PM |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-06-2005 06:29 PM
Critical area for 65 & 6 Fords (and probably Mercs) in the Northern Climates are the two rear crossmembers, especially the one over the rear axle. Rust out is severe issue. Jim, you have a PM |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 02:31 PM
Heres a couple of pix of my new toy.... this will be my daily driver.... this car is in awesome shape , power windows... power seats... everything works...
This message has been edited by halicat on 04-07-2005 at 02:57 PM |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 02:41 PM
And you couldn't make up your mind @ $2,000.? Glad you came to your senses! If you need hard parts, you've got my #'s. Enjoy ! |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 02:42 PM
By the way gang, he forgot to tell you this thing has 44,000 original miles........... and (prior to Halicat), a two owner car (one of which was elderly). This message has been edited by Ed W. on 04-07-2005 at 02:45 PM |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 02:44 PM
thanks for your help Ed... I needed the encouragement.... Thats 1600.00 US funds... (my last bit of savings) |
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Bob Goetz Prowler Junkie Posts: 2895 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:06 PM
Bring it down here I'll swap you 2 for 1 on Prowler Parts. OHHHHHH some baby moons and duel exhaust, I'd be cruisin. ------------------ |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:10 PM
quote: He's goota go through Michigan BEFORE he gets to Minnesota. I got dibs on him first ! |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:13 PM
don't forget the elvis tunes.....  |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:14 PM
quote: Thank yah, Thank yah very much............... FWIW His best song was the "B" side to Heartbreak Hotel", "I was the One" JMO This message has been edited by Ed W. on 04-07-2005 at 03:15 PM |
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Dead End Don Prowler Junkie Posts: 631 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:22 PM
Halicat, you were agonizing over whether or not to drop $2K on this car???? What was there to think about - it's a no-brainer. That car is flat-out perfect and bitchen, and you would have been nuts to pass it up!!! Very nice car - congrats. |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:30 PM
quote: You said it best, Don, by describing Heli-coil as a |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:37 PM
you guys take all the fun out of sharing....  |
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cmblockhus Prowler Junkie Posts: 2509 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:39 PM
awsome deal wish there were more like around these days, great find, Is the rear window one of the ones that is power up and down also? block-buster |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 2509 |
posted 04-07-2005 03:49 PM
yes, its the power back window.... my uncle had a car just like this back in the 60's... I always liked it and am happy to get this one.....the hesitation was only because it was the last cent I had... I guess i'll always be able to get my $ back....... the trunk is HUGE......good thing, i may need to sleep in it after my wife finds out I bought it.  |
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Ed W. Prowler Junkie Posts: 2622 |
posted 04-07-2005 04:17 PM
quote: Sharing? who's sharing? |
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