Projects Project "AREA 51" 51 Mercury update

Ether, I really like that colour, but in the right place. I don't think it would do justice to your work.

 

agree....do you want to hear everyone say "doesn't that look nice....love the color", or do you want to hear "Wow.....F*&^%$# awesome" ?

Black has always been the benchmark of slick, and like most dark colours (including maroon and dark blue) really will excentuate the beautiful lines of the car, something you've been striving at for along time.

The car will look good in any color you pick, but that car deserves to be a 'benchmark' car.....black is your friend......(although it's going to hurt in the short turn.....).

Cheers,

Drewfus

P.S. black or maroon

 

I agree, well said. It will take it from "nice classic" to "kickass custom".

 

Holy Moly. That is lookin SCHWEEEEEEEEEEET.

 

Hey Ether,

Kongrats on a very classy, well thought out, traditional Kustom build.
Good luck with the body work and I kan't wait to future updates.

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

Ether, Great lookin work man. Keep it coming.

 

I know its been awhile MercMan but I finally got some good pics of the front sheetmetal mount for you. I had to wait for teardown to get them and there was a little work to do to finish the mount. Hope this helps.
ETHER

 

great job....
some nice builds here lately..

 

"10-4 buddy come on back, horse trailers arent just for Cadillacs!!!!!!"

Just one more mod before I blast the paint.

I think Im going to use it to pull Abones merc down the strip at HAMB drags!!!! LOL HAHAHA If I make it. Maybe Ill wait till he sells his merc so I can say he didnt beat me at the drags?!?!?!?!? JK ABONE!

ETHER

 

Is that the car you had in your basement?

 

Hey ConB, Hows the Caddi??? No, this is the merc I had in the shop, I had just started on it when you picked up the Caddi. I am working on the 34 that was in the basement. I sold it to the guy I did the 38 Chevy truck for. Have ya been busy on the Caddi? ETHER

 

Ha! You should use the hitch to pull Abone's Merc home with you... Then you'd have two killer Mercs!

 

Naked,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

Man , SlowLow,,, Dont tempt me. I love Abones merc.....Do ya think he's just SHITIN us???? Cuz its a nasty joke! ETHER

 

I hope he is, that thing is way too perfect to walk away from. Otherwise I need to see a loan company stat!

 

"lets tear down!!!!!!"

 

G´day Ether.
Great progress since last talking to you.
Geez I will have to get things speed up a bit too on Mex Merc 50, to try and catch you guys at the next show or two.
But yeah keep us all posted on the progress.
Tom

 

G´day Ether.
Great progress since last talking to you.
Geez I will have to get things speed up a bit too on Mex Merc 50, to try and catch you guys at the next show or two.
But yeah keep us all posted on the progress.
Tom (oz40)

 

OZ, thanks, you can get the latest on "AREA 51" here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283711

Keep us up to date on the mex merc. I know you are working your tail off on it and a good job to boot!!! ETHER

 

Looks amazing, great work and keep us all posted on how its going!

39

 

Here is the latest if you havent been following along.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283711

Ive started wiring in the body and the engine harness. She is running and the fuel lines are plumbed. The tech guys from Baumann Electronics are coming over tomarrow to help wire and program the 4R70W trans management system. Spaghetti anyone? It will look better after some wire looming.

A little time plumbing the brake lines, cleaning up the wiring, and hopefully a little drive around the block. Ill keep you posted ETHER

 

Looks, err, scary. Too many wires. Lookin good.

 

KOOL!! Looks like your making good progress, keep us updated. Kan't wait
to see it in person some day....

Happy Trails,

Mick

 

A big thanks to the tech guys at Baumann Electronics for coming over and assisting in the installation of their 4R70W tranny controller.

 

Your car is coming along great! I'm hoping mine progresses like this. It's only gonna be a mild custom. I got it bagged while I was working in Oregon. Just loaded up on parts including 2 real nice seats. I'll make a post for the car soon.

 

Any updates Ether? The natives are getting restless.

 

Well its the little things that take the longest. If you rush through and do a shoddy job, everyone notices and you get to hear about it. If you take forever and make it look like it belongs, no one usually notices. I happen to be one of the worlds worst criticks! LOL

I have been doing the wiring and plumbing. Got all the fuel pressure and return lines run. Brake lines are fabbed and flared,,,,,I got brakes!!! I hung all the front accesories and made power steering hoses. The foot feet is done and air cond installed. Took a little fab work to relocate and connect the fuel filler tube. Its running and short of a few things like final programming the trans controller, setting pinion angle, shift rod, and exhaust, we are going to take her down the driveway.

Ill post a few pics if anyone is interested. Stayin' HAMBered, ETHER

 

Damn Ether, how long is your driveway?

 

I appreciate it.

I can't go that route due to my small amount of radiator/water pump clearance, but I see where you are going with it. Thanks!

Any more updates???

 

UPDATE:::::Took her down the drive today!!!! Theres still a few loose ends but I still had to try it. The Merc is running a little rough but I think thats due to only about 5 inches of exhaust pipe past the 02 sensors. Im hoping to get the exhaust done Monday. Shifting is good and LOTS of torque!! Shift linkage done and short of a radiator, shes ready for an IN-PROGRESS cruize. Heres a little before pic. Hard to believe its been a year and a half, what a ride!!!! STAY TOONED ETHER