The old rusty sheet was cut out and a new battery plate was welded in place.
Project: 1968 Mercury Monterey
This is the story of the restoration of my 1968 Mercury monterey
I have used this car in the states for about six years, i have allso taken it on a roadtrip from Florida, up the east coast to Maine across the country to Seattle, down the west coast through California to Las Vegas, Colorado and back to Florida again. (35 states in 3 months)
After the roadtrip i moved back to Sweden, where i´m still living today. (i am Swedish / American)
About 3 years later i decided to bring the Mercury to Sweden as well to restore it.
I visit the US quite fequently sense half my family lives there.
Ps. tha dates are not right (it had to be this way in order for the newest event to end up last on the page)
I have used this car in the states for about six years, i have allso taken it on a roadtrip from Florida, up the east coast to Maine across the country to Seattle, down the west coast through California to Las Vegas, Colorado and back to Florida again. (35 states in 3 months)
After the roadtrip i moved back to Sweden, where i´m still living today. (i am Swedish / American)
About 3 years later i decided to bring the Mercury to Sweden as well to restore it.
I visit the US quite fequently sense half my family lives there.
Ps. tha dates are not right (it had to be this way in order for the newest event to end up last on the page)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The engine was put in place and the electical wiring was looked over.
The old 2 barrel Holly carberator was replaced with a 4 barrel Autolite carb.
I had some problems attaching the kickdown bar to the 4 barrel so i had to disassemble the 2 barrel carb and steal some parts from it to put on the Autolite.
(I have allso restored the heater box but i don´t have any pictures of that.)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Some treats from the US arrives
I have bought a "1969" Dodge Charger from North Carolina and had it shipped to Sweden, finally the car arrives. (I need something to do in the future as well...)
The box on the trailer behind the Charger is a Factory Five "1965" Shelby Daytona Coupé that my frien Mats bought as well.
That´s gonna be a kickass ride. This is a link to his project page:
When i look closer at the Charger i realize that i have bought a car with a vinyl roof top, that sucks...
God knows what the fuck lurkes underneath that Vinyl, im suspecting Rust...
Oh well, thats all in the future.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Missfit!
Monday, September 13, 2010
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