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1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89418

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Hello, this is my very first post on this site. I just purchased a 1959 Glass Craft with the original 1959 78A on it. The motor runs but it is missing the wrap around cowl and the prop. Does anyone on here know where i might find these parts? I'm trying to restore it as original as I can.
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Steve

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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89422

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	ebay at times. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89432

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I have a cowling with a small dent on the front and I am almost sure that I have a brass prop. I will have to check on the prop tomorrow. Do you have the faceplate?

The cowling can be almost made where the dent is not noticeable with a hard rubber wheel and some time.

I think I also have one with no dents, however someone painted it black. I can check on it also tomorrow

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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89441

l98tpi Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 223 Karma: 16 Thank you received: 0	A sandbag or shot bag and a roller or just a rubber tired caster will get the out almost perfect. Lay it on the bag curve up and roll gently. Kinda like a soft English wheel. Not my idea. Neighborhood body guy suggested this for mine. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89444

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Wow! Nice quick response, thank you. I'm sure I could work with it. My email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. let me know what you need to get for the cowl and hopefully the prop.
PS is that your beautiful wooden Yellow Jacket I was looking at earlier. Beautiful job in one year!

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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89469

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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89488

SteveH Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 413 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for the welcome. I'm sure this will be a great resource while I undertake my rebuild. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89501

TallTexan Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 762 Karma: 55 Thank you received: 0	it is a bit after 8 PM. I just got home and going to grab a bite to eat then go out in the cold (it is down to 44° here right now)and rain to look to see if I have that spar prop Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89507

TallTexan Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 762 Karma: 55 Thank you received: 0	I found it...Still on the LU. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89511

SteveH Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 413 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Nice, Some day I hope to have a parts supply of my own. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89575

SteveH Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 413 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	TallTexan, Are we going to deal on those parts that I need? Give me a call at 702 236-0181 or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. let me know what you want for them. Thanks Steve Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89587

TallTexan Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 762 Karma: 55 Thank you received: 0	I emailed you 2 days ago to your hotmail address. The email was from allanc Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1959 mercury 78A 10 years 9 months ago #89594

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Weird, I didn't receive it. I just went back and checked to see if it got put in the junk or deleted folder and it's not there either. maybe I spelled something wrong try this link: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Steve
PS I'm definatly interested