“Hessu's Spoiler”1969 Mercury Cyclone

Day one vs. today

Drag to compare 2008 against 2010.

2008 2010

Photo history

62 photos across 3 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2008

12 photos added — showing 8

A wooden crate is marked with shipping information and "FRAGILE" warning, indicating its contents require careful handling. AI caption A shipping label with handwritten sender and receiver addresses is shown. AI caption Hessu's brand new Pond aluminum block. This came from a new engine that had just a few hours of running time that he had built in CA and sh… Owner A campsite setup includes a tent, RVs, a table, and a dark SUV. AI caption Two engine head gaskets are laid out on a light gray wooden surface. The gaskets are blue with a striped pattern and have several bolt hole… AI caption Cylinder liners dropped on the block. Owner Front view of a 1969 Mercury Cyclone with its hood open, revealing the engine compartment. AI caption Close-up view of a car's engine compartment, highlighting the V8 engine and its components. AI caption

2009

42 photos added — showing 8

A man holds a Holman Moody valve cover in a workshop setting. AI caption A new Robert Pond aluminum block to start the new build. All machine work has been done and bronze bushings have been installed. Owner An aluminum engine block is shown on a blue stand, ready for assembly or inspection. AI caption Close-up of an engine block, showing the cylinder bores and internal components. AI caption Original cam (foreground) and the new cam in the background. Several lobes were damaged on original shaft. Owner Damaged lobes marked in magic marker. Owner The internal components of an engine block, including the crankshaft, are visible in this close-up view. AI caption Close-up of an engine block's timing chain and gears, with a tool attached. AI caption

2010

5 photos added

Engine bay view of a V8 with performance parts installed, including MSD ignition and aftermarket valve covers. AI caption This classic car, possibly a 1969 Mercury Cyclone, is shown with its hood open, revealing the engine and various components. AI caption This 1969 Mercury Cyclone coupe is shown in a garage with a two-tone paint scheme and a spoiler. AI caption A white 1969 Mercury Cyclone coupe with a red roof and exposed engine is parked in a garage. AI caption Custom engine bay with aftermarket Holman Moody valve covers and performance parts. AI caption

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