1966 Mercury Colony Park - Restoration

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  1. gpd294

    gpd294 Well-Known Member

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    She is coming along, huh? Thanks for sharing the photos. It always inspires me to keep at it when I see other projects in progress.

    Wow! After seeing this I'm glad my door re-opened. I'll tell ya why. My tailgate on my Torino opened freely before and after it was painted, but for some reason when I installed the tailgate weatherstripping it jammed up and would not open. I lifted the handle over and over and finally after a good pull and it came open again. I re-lubed everything and now it opens freely again. But I tell ya it did worry me some for a minute there. :whew:
     
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  2. the Rev

    the Rev senior junior Charter Member

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    I hate workin on my cars...:rofl2:
    glad someone else is:thumbs2:

    I have been putting off fixing my 63 Falcon tailgate...for months...Im gettin pretty good at it:thumbs2:....:rofl2:
     
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    Nice job getting the gate open. I dont think you had any other choice since the "magic" was gone from the magic gate.

    I may have left over hinges from my old gate if you need them let me know. I will have to go to the shop to see what is left over.

    Looking forward to more pictures of your project.

    Dr B
     
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    Hey, Bub...er, Dr B, how's about some from you, too?:camera:

    :rofl:
     
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    Stormin' Norman, Feb 5, 2010
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  6. Dr B Smith

    Dr B Smith Well-Known Member

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    Patients young jedi.

     
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    Stormin' Norman Well-Known Member

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    :evilsmile::biglaugh::biglaugh: Well said!:thumbs2:
     
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  8. silverfox

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    LOL....you can tell the Doc is a Doc! :rofl:

    Patients rather than patience? :rofl2:
     
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    Needs Restored? :evilsmile:
     
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  10. Dr B Smith

    Dr B Smith Well-Known Member

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    Good stuff guys. I totally missed that one! I stand corrected:

    Patience young Jedi!

    No further comment. Lets get back on track. Carry on on with your excellent pictures of the resto Schanzml. Sorry for getting off topic!
     
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    Just stumbled across this thread - Any updated on this project?
     
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  12. mdelisi

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    Me too on the "stumbled across this". I have a 66 Colony Park. Am curious as to how you restoration is going on this great beast!
     
    mdelisi, Jul 24, 2011
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    Yeah....Martin seems to have fallen off the map back in February of 2010. What a shame...he had done such a great job with the resto thread. I wish he would come back...I was and am really interested in the engine and the rest of this car's build and future. Anyone know Martin personally??
     
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    Hi all. Thought I would post a few pics of my Colony Park Restoration here. Not to take the thread. But since he seems to have dropped off the map, I thought I would keep the Colony Park "love" going.

    So far I have:

    Rebuild tranny
    New Water Pump
    New Alternator
    Belts/Hoses
    New windshield (it was cracked)
    Fixed "magic tailgate" to open down and out (was only opening out)
    Redid Woodgrain and refurbished the "wood" trim
    New tires/rims/hubcaps (this took some doing - try finding 15 inch rims that fit over 67 thunderbird disc brakes!!!!)
    New Carpet set
    MUCH more

    I'm trying to decide if I want to paint it or keep it with patina. Not sure yet. I still want to do the front seats, too. I love driving this beast.
     

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  15. MotoMike

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    That wagon looks great! Drive and enjoy. (y)
     
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