Just Bought another Merc...51 this time

I went with a shoebox rear window in my 51, like EXK

 

I wonder what that front end would look like with a Merc Bumper... may not be bad if the bumper was on. Awesome starting point though, I personally would do a 50 window if you chop it. Chris did a 51 a year or so ago that came out AWSOME!!!

 

Here is an update on my 51 Merc build. Ch***is is just about complete. Only needs the 347ci SBF and AOD trans installed. Some exhaust work and ready to installed the body.

 

The body mods (chopped top, 50 Merc grille surround & rear window, custom tail light treatment) are complete. Body work is in process. Should be in primer this month.

 

Really looks good! What are you gonna do with the old front end? It would make a cool Wall hanger! I kinda liked it,but it screamed 60's...

 

I gave the quad headlight bezels to Ether. S****ped the rest because of all the bondo and steel rod used to make the headlight openings.

You are right, it would have made a cool wall hanger!

 

Primer, a work in progress.

 

The 49 dash looks better than the 51, here's my 51 with the 49 dash.

 

I usually don't bag on anyone's car, but that square steering wheel looks way outta place in front of that round dash...

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'49 dashes make me happy.

 

Nice score! I agree with you. Lose the quads. They don't look right for that car. Keep us posted.

 

Great choice, I also have a *****in 49 Dash for my 51.

 

my thoughts exactly , whats it from?

 

He already has lost the quads.

 

More pix of the Merc in primer with doors, hood, and deck lid installed. This primer coat was applied after lots of blocking and sanding the first primer coat. Looking closer to a Merc right now.

 

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Man, you been workin and workin and workin! Great progress. Could you come over and work on mine for me? I only seem to be good at taking it apart....it's the going back together I seem to not be so good at. LOL

 

Got to give credit, where credit is due. UnionVilleHaunt (Chris) did the chop, body mods, primer, and blocking/sanding of the primer.

SlddnMatt did the ch***is mods. I only dis***embled the ch***is, media blasted, powder coated, installed the SS brake lines, master cylinder, and re***embly.

My work will really start when the Merc is transported down to Savannah, GA for me to install the motor/trans, wiring, etc. Then the fun begins and really start to look like a Custom.

 

First run of the SBF 347 CI motor on the enging stand is now complete. No leaks, or issues. Now the motor is ready to install in the ch***is.

 

This is a pix of the rear tail lights. Second coat of primer is blocked. Merc is ready for test fit of the gl***.

 

The 51 Merc is ready for a test fit of the gl***.

 

Man thats looking sweet !! Nice job guys!

 

The SBF 347ci stroker engine, custom AOD trans, and custom 2500 stall torque converter is now finished and ready to be installed in the 51 Merc ch***is.

 

What color are you goin with?

 

I like it. Way to go with a Ford in a Ford.

 

Still thinking about color. Some of the choices are some shade of blue, maybe a green like the color that Ford is using on the late model Bullitt Mustangs, or the burnt orange from GM.

Then, of course, their is the "sinister look of BLACK on a Merc" thought.

Blue exterior with a white interior is high on the list of color combinations.

 

Some pix of the gl*** installation in-progress.

 

Very nice!!! I like the dark green idea.

 

nice great find keep posting

 

You have been after it! Looking good...

Happy Trails, Mick