Yes I was thinking the same about the chrome Mercury valve covers on top of a 428. Got a spare 428 kicking around you could send my way? LOL. Very impressive collection you have in your signature!

Yes you don't see too many custom cab trucks that aren't two tone. My dad was thinking of repainting it with white on top. I also have a 66 Mercury custom cab that is not two tone, all green.

Thanks for the compliments guys. Sorry no extra Merc hubcaps, pretty rare finds. Ya that electric fuel pump was one of the first things I got rid of along with the wiring! I'll try to stop in for chat tonight.

Yes the truck is pretty solid. Spent it's life around Penticton, BC until my dad bought it. He never drove it in our nasty Manitoba winters.

These photos are a few years old but the truck hasn't changed much. Those "ugly" hubcaps are gone as well as the mirrors. I have a set of Mercury center caps I'd like to put on once I refinish the wheels. I've also taken out the electric fuel pump. I have the engine out with the heads and ...

Finally got it! Thanks again for your help Leeroy.

Thanks Leeroy. That's what I was trying to do. I'll try again.

Hopefully the photobucket link above works.

I'm working on pictures....trying to figure out how to get them posted lol. Between my Dad and I we've owned a lot of 65 and 66 Ford and Mercs but only a couple of others with a 352s which were 66s. Most of the trucks around these parts are six cyls.

Hello everyone, I am working at restoring my Dad's 65 Mercury M100 with a 352. I am wondering what colors the engine was when it left the factory? I haven't had much luck finding any info about the Mercury trucks. From what I understand the Ford truck 352s are black blocks with gold valve covers. My...