I have a very unforgettable attachment to the 48 or 49 Merc. I was 16 in 1964 and I had to buy a car. I had a part time job at my uncle's service station. A customer put a for sale on his 49 Merc and it was considered an old car by the virtue of the mid 60s. Well I paid $80 for that Merc and I couldn't sleep all night . I stayed up most of the night just looking at my new car. Thanks for sharing your old Merc with us. Wishing you health and much enjoyment...... Miami 33125.
@rickhodges1731
2 жыл бұрын
Keeping it orginal is the right thing to do. Absolutely gorgeous restoration. My brother had one but it was not nearly so nice!
@user-in7sf2jb4c
11 ай бұрын
I just saw this. What a beautiful car, as this is my all time favorite car. I bought one in 1956 when I was in high school. Mine was black and I put dual pipes, with glass pack mufflers on it, and had imitation black and white upholstery installed. I can't remember how many older guys stopped to look at it and liked this car so much. These Merc's and Ford club coupes were true classics!! I sold it in 1960 and bought a 1954 Merc Monterey which was probably the most comfortable car I've ever owned. Thanks for the photo, and memories this brought back. JG, Rapid City, SD.
@RideswithChuck
11 ай бұрын
You are very welcome.
@5hawks
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Looks like a car some old doctor would drive. Thanks to all of you that preserve these beautiful old memories.
@johnnymac3211
2 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful 48 Mercury on the planet. I drive an original 1950 Mercury coupe that I've owned for 52 years. Great cars.
@193322009
4 жыл бұрын
My high school car was a beautiful green '47 Mercury convertible. Loved that car!
@orkycathcart6397
4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH BILL FOR SHARING YOUR BABY WITH ALL OF US !!!!!!
@dvndvdsn1
10 жыл бұрын
that is fantastic. he has my respect for keeping it all original, at least oem style. thats the way i like to do things. not everything needs to be customized.
@dicksanders8206
Жыл бұрын
Very nice car. I guess what he's trying to tell us is that these fine restorations are very expensive. Thank goodness some people are willing to do them. Thanks for the video.
@Fandango541
5 жыл бұрын
Bill is my new best friend! Man! What a beauty this car is. I live in rural PA and could definitely see me driving around in the Autumn on the leaf coloured roads in this magnificent vehicle. Bill is a very lucky man! :)
@alanstrong3295
4 жыл бұрын
Love that rich blue color. A full blown overhaul may quiet the noise a good bit.
@joesixpack7551
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being the caretaker of this car and bringing her back to such a condition. Beautiful car...
@johnhiram1207
8 жыл бұрын
Now this one is very special. That paint is very impressive. Nice to have the hydraulic brakes too.
@pranilramdayal9097
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful car and original,my late dad owned a 1949 Mercury V8 side valve.
@dustin404
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 19 and I love these older cars, been working on one of ‘em with my Dad for a little bit now, trying to keep at as original as possible.
@bradzimmerman3171
2 жыл бұрын
Lucky 19 year old, I had one also but in 1966 so restore it yes but do yourself a favor if you have the hubcaps ( wheelcovers) throw them away because they don't match the style at all ( about as useful as a bumper sticker or a tin foil hat)
@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC
10 жыл бұрын
agreed keep them original...i hate chops and custom jobs. wonderful car.
@Johnnycdrums
5 жыл бұрын
Depends on the condition, some junks are just too impractical to restore to original condition. I agree it would be a crime to take a saw to this, or anything like this.
@Me-eb3wv
5 жыл бұрын
Faxx
@Mmm10348
3 жыл бұрын
You speak truth
@cirorusso1684
2 жыл бұрын
I Agree Accuracy Marked
@plaqueconspiracy
10 жыл бұрын
Great car, great condition, and the owner seems like a real nice guy.
@williamb.1582
10 жыл бұрын
Looks excellent and the video is well-done! I would love to have a Ford or Mercury of those years before the modern '49 came out with independent front end. Thank goodness not all of them have been ruined as hot rods
@muffs55mercury61
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car and love that color. So glad this car didn't become a street rod or restomod. Enjoy it while you can as the days of gasoline are probably limited, maybe another 12-15 years (I hope I'm wrong) According to a book I have, 16,476 of these coupes were built which is low for any Ford product.
@pattyeverett2826
2 жыл бұрын
"RideswithChuck" is always a joy to watch.
@RideswithChuck
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you!
@Builder99
10 жыл бұрын
Yes Bill thanks for the drive...Very cool car...very nice man...
@787brx8
6 жыл бұрын
Having designed a bunch of vehicles in my life, it's good to know there are people like you keeping them stock. A lot of my vehicles are already gone. Some types only a handful or less exist. Usually the vehicles that people deem as ordinary go first. I don't mind a few performance mods as long as they can be turned back to stock. But in the end its your vehicle. Keep on cruising...
@RideswithChuck
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! What vehicles have you designed?
@787brx8
6 жыл бұрын
+RideswithChuck Too many to list but here are a few. EV-1, F-22, F-35, F-40, F-50, NASA stuff, Chevy Volt, 959, Ford Taurus so the mudane to the exotic. I freelanced from a very early age. Worked on the first electronic iginition system. Designed the Vortec, Vtec heads. Ecoboost, Ecotec, Skyactiv and the new variable compression engine from Infinity. A bunch of my cars will have an old school telephone outline in the front or back. Here are a few to get you started... back of a third gen RX7, front of a Veloster and a bunch of Dodges. Lots of safety equipment like ABS, Stability control, traction control. Just so you don't get the wrong impression. I never went in person to any company. I just mailed my plans away. The companies themselves did the rest. I just named them and told them how to build em. If you get some time look up my Caddy convertible prototype and coupe as I think they turned out okay. Well I'm sick right now so tired. Feel free to ask some more questions in a few days. Thanks for your interest!
@451hist
6 жыл бұрын
Magnificent car! Kudos for keeping it original, and thank you for posting. Well done!
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
10 жыл бұрын
Tight squeeze in that garage. I have to agree with you Chuck, this is one fine Mercury. I always liked this body style. I still have a real fondness for for the old flathead V8s. Thanks so much for sharing this car with us.
@johnhiram1207
8 жыл бұрын
+The Shade Tree Fix-it Man great engines! Love how quiet they are and the exhaust sounds. Dad had a 50 Squire that was dam powerful for that day. The first car I remember. I was 5.
@renzeewhite5132
8 жыл бұрын
I love this 48 mercury!!!!! they don't make them like they use to):
@thehunter3386
5 жыл бұрын
My 1st car was a '47 Ford Coupe. Yeah, that back seat was something else! Great vid of a great car! Thanks
@Ryantravisaol
Ай бұрын
my great grandfather had a 47' sedan. I have a picture of him and the car. I hope to have one myself someday. gorgeous car.
@RideswithChuck
Ай бұрын
I wish you well!
@m.v.5425
2 жыл бұрын
Our last name is Vogt as well. My Grandpa Vogt drove Mercury as far back as I can remember.
@MCTeck
10 жыл бұрын
WOW! Awesome Paint! Watching your videos has changed my mind about selling my 1958 Chevy truck I have owned 23 yrs[I am the second owner]
@Gili1973
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck! Awesome paint, Awesome car!
@kfl611
Жыл бұрын
Your car looks like it is new, so beautiful. I like the outside of your house, the stone work looks nice.
@sunnyview6228
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for sharing Bill.
@lesgriffiths8523
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a pleasant video...what a beautiful car and what beautiful tree lined streets.. Les Griffiths Australia
@amunderdog
10 жыл бұрын
That was great. Seemed like a super nice guy. Thanks for saving one Bill.
@The8TrackChap
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome. The 1948-48 Mercury coupes are some of my favorite classic cars of all time. I prefer these over the Fords.
@19Atticus
10 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Chuck! Thanks for the nice content.
@jasoncarpp7742
10 жыл бұрын
Nice looking car. That's when American cars were truly American. :)
@joehallen4510
7 жыл бұрын
gorgeous 48 Mercury!!!!!!!!!
@writerconsidered
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Love the blue paint.
@pch058
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload Chuck. I remember being fascinated with this model as a young boy. Dad owned a '36 Mercury (with a "dickey seat) & i used to "help" him with the motor. This one seems to have the same flat-head V8. All the best for 2014!
@kevinobrien5294
Жыл бұрын
yep Mercury first appeared in 1939 so a 36 would be rare
@junsison3648
2 жыл бұрын
wow, you are so lucky for having an awesome classical car. Even the paint is very nice. Keep it up this car bcoz its a rare model vintage car.
@misterpeppercorn3078
2 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful video. Thank you!
@RideswithChuck
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching..
@emjayay
7 жыл бұрын
There were still a few of these around when I was a kid. I did think that the Mercury, pretty much a retrimmed Ford, was a lot nicer looking than the Ford it was based on. The Ford had clunky tail lights and the Mercury has sort of integrated ones, plus all those double chrome lines and nicer electric shaver style grille. Very similar dashboard.
@sheldonsteeves7598
7 жыл бұрын
01956 pontiac emjayay poniacp
@chatrkat
10 жыл бұрын
what a beauty!
@jettrink7510
3 жыл бұрын
I love hub caps... the three on the column is precise and smooth
@mathewmcgill6266
5 жыл бұрын
Just a magnificent car. A national treasure.
@mustanggarland24
7 жыл бұрын
beautiful car! very nice man! hope my 47 Mercury looks that good when it's done
@CTeves97
6 жыл бұрын
chris Garland was it as good??
@georgeryan613
4 жыл бұрын
My uncle had a yellow convertible 48 Mercury . I fondly remember those summertime rides.
@brucesimpson7169
5 жыл бұрын
always as stock as possible. love all the Mercury chrome.
@javohio
10 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Nicest stock Merc I've ever seen.
@zzzdogutube
10 жыл бұрын
Chuck, That is a nice one! Thanks Ron
@trainroomgary
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck • Be careful backing out of that tight garage. Mercury is a brand that Ford Motor gave up on to soon. Henry would be mad. Great paint job on this Mercury. Lets go for a ride is the best part of your channel. Soda Blasting seems to work out great. Cheers from Michigan
@sheldonsteeves7598
7 жыл бұрын
1956 pontiac tr3ainroomgary
@ferlenarab
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Bobcat. Problem was in later years Mercs were just retrimmed Fords.
@robertaxel
5 жыл бұрын
I now wonder what Henry would feel about his company dropping all cars (except the Mustang) in favor of SUVs and trucks.. ugh...
@ronaldturner3049
5 жыл бұрын
Actually, Henry didn't like the Merc. The Mercury was his son's doing!
@Rickugg
10 жыл бұрын
Hello: That's a cool looking car. Thanks to Chuck and Bill
@ScottDLR
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my, that is indeed wonderful!
@fabieneldridge3414
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, you did a great job ! 👍🇺🇸
@RideswithChuck
Жыл бұрын
Bill is now gone and the car has moved on to a new owner.
@d.haroldangel241
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Enjoy it.
@alanstrong3295
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect for a nice cruise down your favorite road.
@fredthegraycatt
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful original factory Merc. I think these cars are best when keeping with an original factory appearance. However, anything that can be done to them to make them more desirable to drive and safer to drive while keeping the original factory appearance is OK, and a real plus. Some of these old vehicles are severely anemic, and a real beast to drive. Vehicles that are not drivable, or nobody wants to drive, wind up sitting in a garage turning into rodent condos, or worse, sitting in a driveway, backyard, or field beaten to death by weather, and slowly but surely rotting away in the elements. Modern chassis, brakes, power steering, and engine are a good thing. I am personally having a 1949 Mercury M-47 pickup restored, and am doing everything possible to preserve the interior and exterior appearance while making it so that persons want to drive it. Restoring most vehicles is extremely expensive, and goes against any financial reasoning. I am glad there are those that believe in preserving these beautiful pieces of history.
@orkycathcart6397
4 жыл бұрын
I CAN TELL THIS OLD 48 IS BILLS BABY , JUST LIKE MY VINTAGE 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC AND MY 1991 CADILLAC BROUGHAM D'ELEGANCE ARE TO ME !!
@haimbenavraham1502
4 жыл бұрын
We're not at war, yet. Nothing beats the original. Great job, looks great.
@hepcat2kool
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ride, Original.....love it.
@jswan9658
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome well preserved 48 Merc.
@chicodemoraes8356
5 жыл бұрын
Dear friend: Congratulations! You have a rare jewel in your hands. Keep taking care of her because it's worth it.
@ricovali9245
10 жыл бұрын
when he sits in that car he becomes a kid again.
@daleandrews9356
3 жыл бұрын
That's his baby and it's a nice one. Agreed totally for him keeping it original.
@douglaswright1619
5 жыл бұрын
Love the story !
@marshallpfoutz7756
2 жыл бұрын
Love thoes old merc and Ford's tx for the viedo
@RideswithChuck
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@1aikane
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!
@samuelchristensen322
5 жыл бұрын
Also it has a three speed column shift. Very nice!
@pastasstuzzico6893
4 жыл бұрын
CHE MERAVIGLIA QUESTO MERCURY
@stevebulota4687
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@takz0743
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!
@josephhaynes3017
5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous !
@teddysmith457
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car
@robertoarandaseguel1538
Жыл бұрын
When building a car was art
@Buzzkut37
5 жыл бұрын
So beautiful
@user-hb8be5wb4q
4 жыл бұрын
Man, you need a very much bigger garage. Great car/video/ thanks for sharing!
@sujak2
6 жыл бұрын
That 48 Mercury and I were both new in 48.
@danielthomas791
5 жыл бұрын
….a beauty!!….but honestly I take the new with all the creature comforts and safety features over the old risky rides anytime....
@TheConvair58
10 жыл бұрын
great video
@lovefordgalaxie
8 жыл бұрын
The Ford with this body was called the sedan coupe. The door is a good bit longer than the door of the regular coupe.
@brucesimpson7169
5 жыл бұрын
Mercs are longer than the Fords, 4 inches.
@gerardmeyer2118
5 жыл бұрын
What a 💙 beauty!
@gspepe2002
4 жыл бұрын
Its beautiful
@racer67
5 жыл бұрын
Wow so beutiful!
@NYC1927
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I'm with you on keeping them stock. I own a 40 Plymouth 4-Door and I'm admiring your cars color as I'm thinking of painting mine. Enjoy!
@nonelost1
5 жыл бұрын
I love to see them kept original too. Kudos to you for that! One of my rare exceptions to originality would be to install a dual chamber master cylinder to replace the original single chamber unit, if you are going to drive it. Much safer! They're not very original any more if they get wrecked. Re: "got lazy". Just do the work you love to do. If body and interior work is not your forte, but mechanical work is, then just do the latter.
@fredthegraycatt
7 ай бұрын
"They're not very original any more if they get wrecked." Automobiles are meant to be driven. No shame in making them safer.
@neilflandro3335
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@thx113868
10 жыл бұрын
A very nice car !
@tread_well_frank2772
9 жыл бұрын
lovely car! and i liked the exterior shots from another person. but really you should get two friends, one driving and one shooting the video, and follow you around with video from the front, sides and behind you. that would be great!
@davidrandall114
5 жыл бұрын
Love the fourtys.
@MarkRivera64
2 жыл бұрын
She's a real Beauty!👍
@miguelangelsimonfernandez5498
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice color. I own a 1946 club convertible Merc
@behappyynot
10 жыл бұрын
very enjoyable
@ivanfrk04
4 жыл бұрын
I have also a Merc coupe but 1946, I hope someday it be the half of this
@albertolasprillagordillo2929
5 жыл бұрын
My Dad's Ford 1948 was Sedan blue whit tires 600 x15 and 8V. I remenber in this car I teach drive. In Colombia.
@buddieluvsu
5 жыл бұрын
What a Beauty,WoW
@louiswiley6121
3 жыл бұрын
My brother had a 48 Mercury and before he could drive it our older brother totaled it out! I felt so bad about that. It was a nice car too.
@soldtobediers
6 жыл бұрын
Fine color both in & out. 61218
@ddkoda
8 жыл бұрын
Very well done restoration. Thanks for not mutilating it. Those bizarre custom jobs are just a little too far out for me. Auto writer Tom Cahill who used to write for either Popular Science or Popular Mechanics did a piece around '65 saying that the '48 Mercury was one of his all time favorite cars. I can't recall the main points of his article but perhaps he had in mind the '48 Mercury's favorable power to weight ratio or its overall roadability. The long and short of it though was that he was really impressed with this particular model.
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