MercHL 003.JPG
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This shot shows the chrome retaining bezel hole in which the spring connects. This is the first thing removed, and the last thing reconnected when changing the bulb.
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Moog-Rr.-SpringsA.JPG
125 hits | 39.5 KB | Posted: 3/14/20
Typical setup found on Amazon
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First topdown of 22 005.JPG
123 hits | 95.72 KB | Posted: 6/22/22
Finally got the top down on June 22nd for the first time this year.
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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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Keys.jpg
122 hits | 93.97 KB | Posted: 10/1/22
The "good" set of keys, for car shows etc.
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valves-refurb.JPG
121 hits | 50.16 KB | Posted: 3/3/20
pressure differential valve and proportioning valve rebuilt by White Post Restorations.
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1969-marquis-rubber-ext-radiator.jpg
121 hits | 71.93 KB | Posted: 3/12/21
A very original Marquis, still showing the rubber flap from the radiator to the front brace.
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NewDimmer SwCover1.jpg
121 hits | 95.04 KB | Posted: 4/30/24
Showing new dimmer switch cover with pedals all cleaned up
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top 001.JPG
120 hits | 30.96 KB | Posted: 8/19/20
This shot shows how the texture looks to the naked eye within a foot or so.
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newspringsnshocks 004.JPG
119 hits | 50.55 KB | Posted: 10/1/20
Passenger side rear showing new springs and shocks.
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oil-filter_ D3500.JPG
119 hits | 47.89 KB | Posted: 3/25/21
Neat dark Blue oil filter from Bosch.
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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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grain 001.JPG
118 hits | 72.21 KB | Posted: 8/18/20
This is a close up photo of the grain of the vinyl convertible top, which is factory original. I used a magnifying glass directly in front of the camera lens, as this sort of detail can not be seen with the naked eye. However, when you brush agains...
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PCVdiagram.JPG
118 hits | 70.34 KB | Posted: 3/31/21
PCV system on the 429 (and 460)
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newballjoints-1.JPG
118 hits | 64.86 KB | Posted: 4/1/21
New Moog Ball Joint on Driver's side.
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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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trunk 002.JPG
118 hits | 64.42 KB | Posted: 3/10/20
There is still room though. The two folding chairs are already in there, and spare parts too. The box holds the top boot.
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trunk 003.JPG
118 hits | 72.49 KB | Posted: 3/10/20
imagine if this was a Mustang, or even a T-bird with all of its mechanical disappearing business. So I'm glad for what I do have.
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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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newspringsnshocks 003.JPG
116 hits | 61.83 KB | Posted: 10/1/20
Drivers side rear showing new springs and shocks.
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wipers 002.JPG
116 hits | 61.59 KB | Posted: 4/25/21
Close up of wiper
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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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First topdown of 22 002.JPG
115 hits | 89.78 KB | Posted: 6/22/22
Finally got the top down on June 22nd for the first time this year.
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pcv 004.JPG
115 hits | 45.2 KB | Posted: 4/2/21
Original PCV valve, removed. Motorcraft part numbers shown.
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Entering.jpg
115 hits | 94.86 KB | Posted: 7/20/22
Someone took a picture of us just coming in to the Mentor Cruise in. A very good pic too!
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engine2 002.JPG
115 hits | 81.68 KB | Posted: 10/12/20
Driver's side view
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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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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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VLR 001.JPG
112 hits | 64.52 KB | Posted: 9/2/20
This VLR stuff is great for my vinyl top. It cleans and conditions. I also use it on my vinyl interior. Stuff does not have a bad odor, nor obnoxious fumes, (which some stuff used on the interior can have.)
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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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annabelle2 002.JPG
111 hits | 77.17 KB | Posted: 9/29/20
This was my second time at Annabelle's on Sept. 26th, about a month since the previous time. As before, Covid compliance was very low, and we left after 5:30, while the band was playing so loud, that the only way you could talk to people, (or hear t...
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annabelles 007.JPG
110 hits | 71.5 KB | Posted: 8/24/20
Gary the owner, wearing a mask, and a spectator not wearing a mask, touching his car.
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headlands21 003.JPG
110 hits | 115.7 KB | Posted: 9/6/21
Taken Sept. 6, 2021: Labor Day about 4:30 PM in the parking lot of the Headlands Beach State Park
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newballjoints-4.JPG
109 hits | 70.5 KB | Posted: 4/1/21
New ball joint (lower) on passenger side.
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IMG_20240510_121907798.jpg
109 hits | 38.08 KB | Posted: 5/11/24
Large outdoor statue covered in colored ceramic mosaics of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The largest representation of this in the world!
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IMG_20240510_124605540.jpg
109 hits | 74.61 KB | Posted: 5/11/24
Coming back to the car after the visit. When we got there, no one else was in the parking lot. By this time everything is done on the car's spring cleaning: Body waxed, top preservative added, rubber roof and window weatherstripping treated, interio...
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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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annabelles-9-18 002.JPG
108 hits | 66.81 KB | Posted: 9/19/21
All loaded up in the car, and ready to leave. I'm in the reflection..
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IMG_20220831_091917049.jpg
108 hits | 107.57 KB | Posted: 8/31/22
Taken just after 9am, August 31st, Headlands State Park, Mentor, Ohio
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IMG_20220831_091946102.jpg
108 hits | 118.71 KB | Posted: 8/31/22
Taken just after 9am, August 31st, Headlands State Park, Mentor, Ohio
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headlands21 006.JPG
107 hits | 84.48 KB | Posted: 9/6/21
Taken Sept. 6, 2021: Labor Day about 4:30 PM in the parking lot of the Headlands Beach State Park
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pcv 003.JPG
106 hits | 60.92 KB | Posted: 4/2/21
PCV valve outlet in valve cover, Passenger side in back.
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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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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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headlands21 007.JPG
105 hits | 78.54 KB | Posted: 9/6/21
Taken Sept. 6, 2021: Labor Day about 4:30 PM in the parking lot of the Headlands Beach State Park
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