pcv 004.JPG
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Original PCV valve, removed. Motorcraft part numbers shown.
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DSC06778aa.jpg
127 hits | 95.68 KB | Posted: 4/12/21
Ported vacuum switch circled in photo, showing the way it was when I purchased the car --broken and unconnected.
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6a0133f3b4d1c3970b01b8d220cadc970c.jpg
117 hits | 63.55 KB | Posted: 4/16/21
Steve McGarrett's Parklane in Hawaii 5-O
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69accy 003.JPG
113 hits | 69.91 KB | Posted: 4/17/21
Revised rubber extender with SS mesh underneath for support
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wipers 002.JPG
116 hits | 61.59 KB | Posted: 4/25/21
Close up of wiper
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spicer 001.JPG
122 hits | 69.02 KB | Posted: 5/5/21
Wrong idler arm from Ebay. I sent it back for a refund, as it didn't match the picture on the EBay page. After a couple more order attempts, I ended up buying the Mevotech one, which looks almost exactly the same except it was painted black and had ...
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tierods 001.JPG
105 hits | 65.83 KB | Posted: 6/8/21
New inner and outer tie rod ends, plus the sleeves
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tierods 002.JPG
103 hits | 71.67 KB | Posted: 6/8/21
Looking toward passenger front tire, showing some of the new idler arm.
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tierods 003.JPG
119 hits | 70.6 KB | Posted: 6/8/21
A better view of the passenger front tire with new idler arm, also showing some of the insulation around the starter (hoping to prevent or lessen heat soak)
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tierods 004.JPG
106 hits | 73.02 KB | Posted: 6/8/21
Driver's side view, showing new HD Moog spring. The whole chassis was painted with red oxide then black. You can see the red oxide is showing in this shot.
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door latch 001.JPG
116 hits | 38.46 KB | Posted: 10/1/21
Striker on the driver's door
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door latch 003.JPG
118 hits | 44.38 KB | Posted: 10/1/21
Door latch on the driver's door
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1969-Mercury_Paintchips.jpg
113 hits | 44.84 KB | Posted: 10/9/21
Official paint chip sheet of 1969 Mercury Marquis colors.
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paintscratches1.JPG
108 hits | 53.3 KB | Posted: 10/27/21
Bad scratch, probably from when the hubcaps flew off the car, before I got it. (previous owner told me this kept happening to him.)
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paint gouge.JPG
111 hits | 34.17 KB | Posted: 10/27/21
a better shot of the lower scratch.
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DSC06836.JPG
138 hits | 85.32 KB | Posted: 11/1/21
hubcap example on body color painted steel rim.
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oil-sending-unit.JPG
151 hits | 62.61 KB | Posted: 2/24/22
New oil sending unit installed on 2/23/22 because the old one was leaking oil.
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starter-relay.JPG
128 hits | 64.79 KB | Posted: 2/24/22
New starter relay installed on 2/23/22 because old one was sticking. (Starter kept running)
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frontsusp 002.JPG
173 hits | 72.56 KB | Posted: 3/1/22
New ball joints, upper and lower installed.
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frontsusp 003.JPG
131 hits | 69.02 KB | Posted: 3/1/22
Other side, upper and lower. Suspension was rebuilt before the computer alignment could be done.
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owners manual 001.JPG
99 hits | 55.29 KB | Posted: 3/16/22
The original owners manual that came with the new car.
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owners manual 002.JPG
210 hits | 56.19 KB | Posted: 3/16/22
Inside first page of owners manual showing the name etc. of the first owner, and other key info.
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owners manual 003.JPG
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Procedure to start the car as described in the owners manual
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owners manual 005.JPG
158 hits | 65.57 KB | Posted: 3/16/22
starting the engine continued in the owners manual.
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headlight-vacuum-shutoff.JPG
151 hits | 30.83 KB | Posted: 3/21/22
This is the headlight door vacuum shutoff switch, which is used when you want the headlight doors to stay open while you change or aim the headlights.
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hldoor servo 001.JPG
102 hits | 71.38 KB | Posted: 3/21/22
looking from undeneath the car, showing the bottom of the headlight door servo
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hldoor servo 002.JPG
194 hits | 66.83 KB | Posted: 3/21/22
another view showing the servo looking up toward the hood latch. You can see the bar that connects the two headlight doors which the servo turns.
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hldoor servo 003.JPG
179 hits | 83.82 KB | Posted: 3/21/22
This view shows the servo for the headlight doors right behind the license plate.
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hldoor servo 005.JPG
184 hits | 45.54 KB | Posted: 3/21/22
looking down through the slots in the top radiator brace showing the top of the servo for the headlight doors.
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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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tranny2 003.JPG
167 hits | 65.31 KB | Posted: 5/11/22
another view of the linkage between the column arm and the tranny linkage showing the kick down rod as well
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steering shaft linkage 002.jpg
158 hits | 64.25 KB | Posted: 5/12/22
same linkage on my car shown in the Chris pic..
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Windshield Washer and pump.JPG
181 hits | 73.74 KB | Posted: 5/29/22
This is the original windshield washer pump removed from the bottom of the reservoir. I replaced it with a brand new one.
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Windshield Wiper Switch (2 speed).jpg
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This is a picture of the windshield wiper switch I need. I found one through a Mercury Group on FB exactly like this and installed it. My Wipers have 2 speeds again, and the washer also works again.
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Racing Gas Pump.jpg
176 hits | 47.73 KB | Posted: 6/28/22
Filled my tank with racing gas (110 Octane, leaded, non-ethanol) on 6/28/22
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Keys.jpg
122 hits | 93.97 KB | Posted: 10/1/22
The "good" set of keys, for car shows etc.
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Keys-regular.jpg
190 hits | 103.74 KB | Posted: 10/7/22
My every day keys..
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sprocket 001.JPG
333 hits | 84.97 KB | Posted: 10/31/22
My original cam and crank sprockets which were replaced in 2022. They were both in perfect condition. I could find no cracks or chips on the nylon teeth. Full metal sprocket in the car now, along with new timing chain.
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gas cap.jpg
615 hits | 66.47 KB | Posted: 3/29/23
This shows the difference between what the new gas cap looks like (Stant #10640) and what was already on my car. The new gas cap is not vented properly, causing the gas tank grommet to fail and then leak. Keeping the old one on.
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Dash-Top-Pad-removed.jpg
490 hits | 98.57 KB | Posted: 7/26/23
July 26th, 2023 got the Top Dash Pad removed with Erik's help. Got car in garage before storms coming.
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Craig-n-Erik.jpg
492 hits | 64.14 KB | Posted: 7/27/23
After Craig got the top pad off, he was unplugging the speaker wire in this pic. Eric is holding up the pad on the far side. Pad is resting carefully in the trunk.
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Dash-mid-pad-removed.jpg
467 hits | 87.11 KB | Posted: 7/28/23
Dash mid level pad with gauge fascia removed on 6/27/23. Realized I lost the hex lock nut for the wiper switch. It wasn't present when I got home from Erik's shop, so maybe there? I had it unscrewed and loose on the knob shaft. dumb when I went ther...
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Dash-lens-plate-assy-removed.jpg
455 hits | 86.94 KB | Posted: 7/28/23
Lens plate covering speedometer etc. removed exposing all of the lights.
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ClockOutA.jpg
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This was the last step in disassembly: getting the clock out. It was a tight squeeze, had to pull the front white base away from the blue body metal behind it, while still being held by the wiring harness and speedometer cable which are right behind...
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LensCoverBackOnD.jpg
663 hits | 81.25 KB | Posted: 8/3/23
Working clock, new LEDs and Gauge Lens assembly installed
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