How to Build Shoebox Fords/Mercurys 1949-1954 [Paperback]

Richard Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1991

This book is devoted to one of the hottest subjects with hot rod and custom car builders todayFords and Mercs of the 1949-54 era. It provides information for any serious builder of these premier cars on chassis, cooling systems, frame specs, power rebuilds, and custom modifications. All of this is included on 200-plus pages jam-packed with information and illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl (July 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879384786
• ISBN-13: 978-0879384784
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,146,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Highly Recommended!, October 7, 2000

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John Gamble (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Build Shoebox Fords/Mercurys 1949-1954 (Paperback)

I have not seen a better book than this regarding the building of Custom Fords and Mercs.It covers in detail all of the standard body,and more importantly,mechanical modifications that are commonly done to these cars.There is a great wealth of ideas in here,including things you may not have thought about,or have heard of,but did not understand why or how these modifications were done.It is absolutely required reading for anyone who is planning to build,or have built for them,a Custom Car.Don't start without this book in hand!

2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated materials, April 4, 2011

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Ted - See all my reviews

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This review is from: How to Build Shoebox Fords/Mercurys 1949-1954 (Paperback)

This is a good basic book, but some of the sources depicted in the book are no longer around! The book is too old and should really be updated with modern suppliers of parts, services, etc. I believe the book is over 2o yrs. old?
Ted Mena, Florida

5.0 out of 5 stars Custom Merc Owners, You Gota Have This Book, December 30, 2009

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Hugo A. Rodriguez (Beverly Hills, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Build Shoebox Fords/Mercurys 1949-1954 (Paperback)

As a new owner of a 1950 Mercury and new member of the custom car world. I wanted to get as much information as I could about my 1950 Merc and the custom work previously done on it. This book had eveything that was done on my car in it.. The book also has a section with custom ideas from other owners, and because of it I am changing the entire front end of my car because of it. I am not much of a mechanic, and I am dealing with car shops I want to be as informed as possible. IF you own a Ford or Merc from the early 50's or you are planning on owning one. You Have to get this book. Thank You Tex Smith, and Randy Johnson for writing, and publishing company Motorbooks International for publishing this book. Get It.......