In a stroke of luck, I ran across someone parting out a 1967 4-door LTD on Craigslist. It had power locks AND power windows. Because of the way these options were implemented (a single box that attaches to the console or the lower dash) I was able to upgrade to power windows.
A special thanks to Bryan (and his son) for taking the time to carefully remove all the required parts and pieces for me, and to label them to make it easier to install later.
I was also able to locate the shift indicator lens for the floor shifter. It isn't perfect, but it is all there.
Lastly, I opted to pick up a set of rear springs for the car. The ones on the car now are shot. I had a "good" used set that I had picked up some time back, but I just wasn't feeling very comfortable with the idea of using the used springs, so I called up Eaton Spring (a Michigan company) and they hooked me up.
Now I need to get the drywall hung and up out of the way in the garage so I can get access to the springs. No more low-rider after those are replaced.
I will try to get some new pics up soon, but there aren't many photo ops with what I have been doing lately.
This is a blog that follows the restoration of my classic 1967 Mercury Commuter Station Wagon. The wagon is a restomod built for family travel. Please click on any image on any of the pages for the larger picture. Thanks for looking!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
More to come soon...
I have been in the process of adding a 4-post lift (BendPak 9ST) and it has been eating up my time. But, I will be back at the wagon very soon! Keep an eye out for more to come...
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