I had a gap between the bottom of the steering wheel and the steering wheel column. So I loosened the column support under the dash and pried the column up a bit from the steering box. This seem to fix my gap issues under the steering wheel. Is this a common thing on these old trucks? I fixed the fl...

Trying to get this truck on the road but it needs a working horn. All those parts were missing on the steering wheel. What exactly do i need as there seems to be different versions with just a round button and some with the half chrome ring thing. I just need it working to pass an inspection. I boug...

Hayman: Assuming it's a 9" diff? You should be able to go out to pick'n'pull & find a 9" center section, just ask @ the counter on your way in, they will print a list out of the Hollander computer program telling you which models of ford vehicles have 28 spline. Even if the yokes are ...

Working on getting our "64 Merc 100 on the road and find out the diff is shot. Ring and pinion are fine but the side gears, 2 pinion gears, shaft, and carrier housing is all shot! Trying to find something used to bolt in the diff. and bolt on the old crown gear. Local shop says we could get a p...

Yeah I've seen those articles and videos before too. This Camaro done with a spray gun and tractor enamel paint looks good but as mentioned durability/fading would be an issue. Also that type of paint requires a lot more up keep compared to a 2K paint. m I guess it comes down if you have the time to...

Ahhh so then it's ok as is to try out.... the engine rpm throws it back out of the fly wheel.


Update : Engine fired up and starter worked properly.

I got this starter with the truck but not sure if its working right. I bench tested the starter and it spins and all but i noticed the drive is all the way out (engaged)... In order to get it back into the home position(disengaged) like in picture you have to take a little pick and flip up a little ...

ICEMAN6166 wrote:coil up in a 5 gal bucket with diesel or trans fluid for a couple days works too.

Yes I've done that with cables over the years too. These were too far gone though. The front cable I got moving good again though.

I found a couple from "Special interest cars" in Ontairo they have them in stock. A couple local shops custom make e-brake cables but they were talk'n over a 100 for just 1.

Any place in Canada that would have the 2 rear parking brake cables for 1964 M100 I imagine they can be custom made local but just wondering if someplace has them already made. I heard there was a place in Ontario that makes cables for old vehicles.

Thanks for the info I've never ran across those other two sites.

Love the site! My son and I are restoring a '64 Mercury M100 long box. Truck was only on the road for 16 years and sat for ... 34. Its in very good shape for a 50 year old truck especially from my part of the world. My '97 ford pick up has more rust holes in it! I have to rebuild/replace the front c...