1947 Ford Super Deluxe convertible with a Mercury Flathead V8 Upgrade

One of 22,159 such V-8 convertibles produced in the premium model range that year, this 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible is now powered by a larger-displacement flathead V-8 said to be sourced from a 1951 Mercury. - the Ford as highly original except for a repaint in the original color and the engine transplant. With a dashboard that is reported to be entirely original, including a working factory radio, the Super Deluxe is reported to have a top that dates to 2018, with a functional, albeit slow, top mechanism. The glass is said to be all original. - This Ford is now powered by a 255-cu.in. L-head V-8 is sourced from a 1951 Mercury. With a compression ratio of 6.8:1 and a single Holley two-barrel carburetor, the Mercury engine was rated by the manufacturer at 112 horsepower when new. The seller is unaware of any rebuild history.- no functional issues with the Mercury engine or manual transmission, and states that a slow oil drip exists. The Ford is equipped with dual exhausts and mellow-tone mufflers. The Ford's engine bay presents as generally clean.- that the Ford was repainted in 2017 in its original color, stating that the finish was done to show quality with no existing blemishes today. The trunk seals are reportedly new. The convertible top is said to date to 2018, with good fit. The mechanism is said to be operable but slow, with two missing top snaps. - the body parts showed no evidence of patches or filler when the car was stripped, and the car is said to be free of rust today. The glass is reported to be all original, with some bubbling noted on the vent windows. All lights, including aftermarket turn indicators, are said to work. The underside appears to be generally clean, with scattered surface corrosion on some components - The leather seating surfaces in the Ford are reported to be original to the car and in good condition, with no visible cracks or tears. The carpeting is said to be four years old, with no holes or worn areas. The interior trim is described as perfect. The dashboard is described as entirely original. All instruments, including the factory AM radio, are reported to be in working order except for an erratic fuel gauge. The heater is reportedly operable. The carpeted trunk presents as strongly clean. - - that the chassis has recently been lubricated, and reports moderate play with the manual steering. The shock absorbers are said to be new and damage-free. - no issues with the manual drum brakes, and states that the tires' age is unknown but that they present as new. Photos of the Ford's disassembly and repaint will be included. This 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible is now powered by a larger-displacement Mercury V-8.