Information about my 57 Mark II

[ERI100]

Nick
Can you give me some history about my 57 Mark II .
The serial Number is C56Q3687 D22 1G6K-N
Any information about paint, trim, production date or who it was sold to , would be helpful and interesting.
What date is the date of the Mills show .
Shepard

[Nick DeSpirito]

Shep,

Mills Mansion Car Show is Sunday Oct. 18 with dinner following the show, courtesy of Owen and Linda Clarke at their home.

I don't have my books with me as I am at work and I have to attend a wedding tonight at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel for my cousin's daughter right after work, so I will give you the info on your car tomorrow.

Regards to Jane,

Nick

[ERI100]

I will put it in my blackberry and plan to attend.
look forward to any information on the Mark II
Have a great time at the wedding .
Shepard

[linmk2]

The only part I can help you with is the color code, which you state is 1G6K. That code shows to be Medium Grey Leather Seat Biscuits and White Leather Seat Bolsters. Perhaps someone else can help out on the other numbers.

[Nick DeSpirito]

Shep,

Your car came from the factory painted in Gray Iridescent metallic (D22), A/C and Power lock differential. It was delivered new to Fort Lauderdale Lincoln Mercury.

The interior is as Howard listed.

That's about all the info I can find on it.

[ERI100]

Nick
Thank you very much for the quick response, plus the detail of where the car was delivered too.
How was the wedding . You were about 20 miles from my farm in Millbrook.
I wish also to thank Howard for his input.
Shepard

[ERI100]

Nick would you know what month it was produced?
SE

[Nick DeSpirito]

Shep,

Yes, the Q stands for February of 1957.

[Don Henschel]

Shep,

Your car came from the factory painted in Gray Iridescent metallic (D22), A/C and Power lock differential. It was delivered new to Fort Lauderdale Lincoln Mercury.

The interior is as Howard listed.

That's about all the info I can find on it.
Gray Iridescent metallic, A/C and a grey and white interior
Power lock differential (aka limited slip, posi etc.), oh what a nice option! I hope the clutch plates are in good shape, and make sure you use the right oil in it (if you are not aware of this). Sounds like a great car!

[ERI100]

Don

The car in my opinion is beautiful and is performing up to specs of a automobile of the late 50S, I will check the rear end to make sure it is using lite fluid .
Do you have a recommendation of what type and weight of fluid.
I would love to post some pictures of her but have difficultly doing it from my computer.
Also how do you get spell check on these threads.
Shepard

[Barry Wolk]

Use the spell check in your browser. I use Safari on my Mac. Spell check is under EDIT.

A properly set up Mark II will ride as good, or better, than a new car and handles as well of better than a late '70s Lincoln.

I attribute both of the wonderful ride and decent handling to the front lower torsion suspension fittings.

You should attempt to get the Production Order for your car. It may have the original owner's name on it. Do a search for Production Order on this site.

[Don Henschel]

Don

The car in my opinion is beautiful and is performing up to specs of a automobile of the late 50S, I will check the rear end to make sure it is using lite fluid .
Do you have a recommendation of what type and weight of fluid.
I would love to post some pictures of her but have difficultly doing it from my computer.
Also how do you get spell check on these threads.
Shepard
The manual says SAE90. 80w90 or 85w90 which is common will work, but the real difference is a Limited Slip diff needs a friction modifier in the oil. Easy to find and is clearly labeled on the container. Ford used to sell the additive by itself so you could add it to what ever gear oil you had on hand. If you put regular oil in it, it will most likely "chatter" when making a turn. I used to have a 59 Ford with factory installed limited slip, and the local garage put the wrong oil in it not realizing it had it. It chattered quite bad around curves. Alot of garages around here just keep the one type on hand now with the friction modifier so this doesnt happen by mistake. It's not a whole lot more and will work in any diff. They are easy to check if you have one. Lift both rear wheels off the ground. Turn one by hand and watch the other. If it's a regular diff, the other wheel will turn in the opposite direction. If it's limited slip, both will turn in the same direction.

[vancec]

Shepard,

Can I just throw out there that IMO that color combination would be spectacular. I am a huge fan of the restraint that was used on the design and detail, like color combinations, on these cars. Gray on white interior and gray exterior sounds like pure class. I don't know what color the car is now but I love its original colors.

[Nick DeSpirito]

Vance,

Shep's car is now painted a metallic red. The seats are red Mattelese fabric for the biscuits and gray bolsters. The car is beautiful.

[vancec]

Vance,

Shep's car is now painted a metallic red. The seats are red Mattelese fabric for the biscuits and gray bolsters. The car is beautiful.

Wow. I'd love to see some pics.

If someone had the time, it would be interesting to list everyone's color combinations, original and existing. Mine would be original: dark green; medium green and white. Existing: gray primer and none.

[ERI100]

Hi Nick and Vance
I am having a photo friend take some pictures of the Mark II at the farm sometime this week for insurance purposes.
I will "TRY" to post them to the site when he sends them to me
Shepard