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Here's the new dimmer switch installed
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A mystery 3 prong female plug under the dash near the fuse block and e-brake release. Don't know what this is for, but would like to know.
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150 hits | 77.77 KB | Posted: 6/30/24
Showing with my AACA sign in front
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Chris car.jpg
149 hits | 59.03 KB | Posted: 5/11/22
linkage between column and arm over to tranny.
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newsusp.jpg
148 hits | 64.86 KB | Posted: 9/29/20
after new springs and shocks installed
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148 hits | 51.05 KB | Posted: 1/5/21
Covered up during winter
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148 hits | 83.55 KB | Posted: 6/24/22
1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
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148 hits | 79.25 KB | Posted: 6/24/22
'58 Pontiac Star Chief
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148 hits | 45.98 KB | Posted: 2/26/22
This view shows the right side, along with the tear that was made by the old rod shooting out of the bracket (my bad)
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148 hits | 73.29 KB | Posted: 6/30/24
A late model Grand Marquis!
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147 hits | 87.83 KB | Posted: 6/22/22
Finally got the top down on June 22nd for the first time this year.
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147 hits | 87.36 KB | Posted: 8/23/20
Pat with PPE
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147 hits | 70.39 KB | Posted: 6/30/24
this is more typical of the show cars: race cars
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147 hits | 74.14 KB | Posted: 6/30/24
I didn't think this pic would work out. It had multicolored LEDs running around the headlights continuously..
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146 hits | 70.56 KB | Posted: 6/30/24
A black beauty exiting early: '65 Grand Prix
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145 hits | 80.71 KB | Posted: 6/24/20
Another shot in front of Northcoast Restorations in Willoughby Ohio.
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145 hits | 103.34 KB | Posted: 4/27/24
Sunny side. April 26th, 2024 after cleaning wheels.
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144 hits | 79.95 KB | Posted: 6/30/24
Rear view
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Posed in front of Northcoast Restorations, which just finished up a bunch of work, including a comprehensive tune up.
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Drivers side front showing new springs, shocks and sway bar link.
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dual M 001.JPG
141 hits | 49.18 KB | Posted: 3/21/20
Good thing this garage is pretty generous, to be able to fit TWO Mercury Marquise. One a huge 1969 convertible, and the other a 2003 Grand Marquis LSE!
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Perry Park, in Perry Ohio (home of the Nuclear Power Plant) on Lake Erie, showing the new ride height with the Moog Heavy Duty Springs and Monroe Load leveling shocks. The ride is AMAZING!! Still floaty, but no more bottoming out, and smoothes out e...
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139 hits | 97.94 KB | Posted: 9/29/20
another view
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Ported-Vacuum-Switch.jpg
139 hits | 26.58 KB | Posted: 1/18/20
the part when new.
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This shot shows the low beam removed and where the spring holds down the bulb. The headlight itself is attached to a bucket, which then slides into the two adjustment screws (no need to loosen) The spring puller is very handy for pulling and attach...
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139 hits | 85.48 KB | Posted: 11/4/20
Original suspension (FL)
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139 hits | 77.17 KB | Posted: 6/24/22
Interior of '56 Desoto
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Getting ready to be towed to Northcoast Restorations for general maintenance and repair.
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138 hits | 85.32 KB | Posted: 11/1/21
hubcap example on body color painted steel rim.
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dual M 005.JPG
137 hits | 52.46 KB | Posted: 3/21/20
Both of these cars were produced at a time when the Marauder was also available in the showrooms.
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137 hits | 79.14 KB | Posted: 12/20/20
same frame all restored
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DrivingReynoldsA.mp4
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Driving along Reynolds about 6:30am on 7/19/24 with temps in the low 60s, top up, windows up, vents closed.
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136 hits | 43.44 KB | Posted: 3/14/20
Moog Rear heavy duty springs.
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136 hits | 112.74 KB | Posted: 8/31/22
Taken just after 9am, August 31st, Headlands State Park, Mentor, Ohio
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PerryPark 002.JPG
135 hits | 70.35 KB | Posted: 9/25/20
Another view at Perry Park.
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135 hits | 57.18 KB | Posted: 1/18/20
Diagram of the Pressure Differential Valve/Proportioning valve assembly from the service manual for the full size Mercury. I had to replace both of these due to the brake problem I had when I first got the car (see log). The proportioning valve I g...
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135 hits | 51.38 KB | Posted: 12/20/20
1969 Ford Galaxy convertible frame
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135 hits | 89.1 KB | Posted: 5/18/24
Pat likes this place
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carcover 001.JPG
134 hits | 74.91 KB | Posted: 1/5/21
Front ornament on the car cover!
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134 hits | 65.92 KB | Posted: 2/26/22
The right side, showing the broken bar's "U" end.
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dual M 002.JPG
133 hits | 53.42 KB | Posted: 3/21/20
Better light with the garage door opened.
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133 hits | 86.51 KB | Posted: 3/11/20
Believe it or not! I have not been able to discover the length of time mine will stay shut, but definitely a couple of months!
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Picture of the valve assembly from my car oriented like the service manual diagram. It appears that originally, the bracket was permanently fixed to the Press. Diff. valve, but at some point the connecting tab was filed down allowing it to be separa...
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Moog-Fr.-Springs.JPG
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Moog Front heavy duty springs
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Other side, upper and lower. Suspension was rebuilt before the computer alignment could be done.
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