Merc V6 History

Vintage Merc T3 2.0 1977/ 78
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Old Blue has moved on to a new home. We will probably see more about it in the future

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Originally Posted by JFL

Old Blue has moved on to a new home. We will probably see more about it in the future

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I'm glad to hear that. I don't know what is planned for her. My only request is that she not be painted. She wouldn't be "OLD BLUE" any more. The rusted parts can be painted or plated and other things done but keep her blue, please.

Way back in this thread some of us offered our services in restoring her. I for one offered my Powdercoating and ceramic coating services. my offer still stands.

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Originally Posted by HStream1

Way back in this thread some of us offered our services in restoring her. I for one offered my Powdercoating and ceramic coating services. my offer still stands.

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Its still in "Heathen Hands"!

go to Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement to see Jackie's story about this engine.

Wondered if any updates were gonna come to this thread. Still a great read ... Anyone have any info??

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Originally Posted by Merc Fanatic

Wondered if any updates were gonna come to this thread. Still a great read ... Anyone have any info??

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What do you want to know ? Old Blue is standing up proud on her own stand exactly as it was when we acquired her----no, I do not know why it's a female.
One day we will get around to finishing it.
Yes, it will remain blue.
Will call when we get around to the paint job and thank you for your kind offer HStream 1, J.

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Originally Posted by jackiewilson

....Old Blue is standing up proud on her own stand exactly as it was when we acquired her----no, I do not know why it's a female.....

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Funny regardless of who you're from...

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Originally Posted by jackiewilson

What do you want to know ? Old Blue is standing up proud on her own stand exactly as it was when we acquired her----no, I do not know why it's a female.
One day we will get around to finishing it.
Yes, it will remain blue.
Will call when we get around to the paint job and thank you for your kind offer HStream 1, J.

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You want old blue to look like it did when she was new make sure you get Bud to coat it. The man is the best.;)

Dave:)

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Originally Posted by Dave Strong

You want old blue to look like it did when she was new make sure you get Bud to coat it. The man is the best.;)

Dave:)

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Then he can have the pleasure of doing it Dave------. This has been the most hectic year of my life so far, seem to be packing eleveteen working hours into every one of the eight days a week trying to catch the rainbow! Not sure what the next project is-----"Old Blue" or "The Cosworth" but rest assured, I'm getting there!

jack!

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Originally Posted by jackiewilson

What do you want to know ? Old Blue is standing up proud on her own stand exactly as it was when we acquired her----no, I do not know why it's a female.
One day we will get around to finishing it.
Yes, it will remain blue.
Will call when we get around to the paint job and thank you for your kind offer HStream 1, J.

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What I wanted to know was if more was going to be added. X12, V4 offshoots of the V6 that were mentioned during the thread... I'm sure it would be as good a read as the rest.

It does not need to be coated, it is a prototype, the last thing Mercury worried about was how it looked in prototype stage.

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Originally Posted by JFL

It does not need to be coated, it is a prototype, the last thing Mercury worried about was how it looked in prototype stage.

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Maybe does not need to be coated but Bud will be able to coat it and make it look as it did when new.

Dave

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Originally Posted by Dave Strong

Maybe does not need to be coated but Bud will be able to coat it and make it look as it did when new.

Dave

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Oh Brother...:rolleyes: How the hell do you respond to that...:o