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  1. 05-24-2005 07:44 PM #1
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    50 Merc suspension

     



    I am building a 50 Merc coupe. Frame is off the body and I need some ideas on front suspension. I would like to keep most of it but I would like disc brakes and I want to support an early Hemi engine.

    Has anyone put this engine in a Merc? Are there any motor mount kits for this setup. What changes should I make to the front suspension.

    Thanks for any help.
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  3. 05-25-2005 04:21 AM #2
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    The original Merc suspension isn't much to write home about. I built a steel Merc a number of years back and used the front of the frame and all the suspension off a mid 80's Crown Vic cop car. I have a 'glass Merc I'm doing now that is on an '83 Crown Vic chassis and I've built full frames for a couple other Mercs. There are some pics in my gallery if you're interested. My email addy is in my profile if you want to discuss specifics.
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    merc suspension upgrade info here , includes everything to upgrade to a ball joint suspension w/disc brakes W/O changing the the front clip.....joe
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