Projects Accidentally Bought a 40 Merc Coupe

We know Anthony, we know.

 

I read somewhere that a way to make custom fender skirts was to use a door skin . Use the rib at the window opening for the rib along the bottom edge of the skirt . The door has a slight radius to it also . If I find the article I’ll post it .

 

From Dan Post Blue book of Custom Restyling 1944 , 1949

 

That is a clever idea!!

 

of course I got rid of my old doors

 

that would be so tempting to build a Carson topped vert out of

 

Was just watching a video of the Mooneye's show in Japan and caught this car... I really like the chop on it. And, I really need to get to work on this someday... Anyone know any details on this car?

 

wooosa,...that's a chop!

 

I also kinda like the color. I'm a long way from needing to worry about what color I paint the car, but I also need all the motivation I can get.

Also, I guess I may be working toward some progress. I found a chrome shop in the town where I bought my shoebox that seems pretty dang reasonable for nice work. I have all the receipts from where they chromed lots of stuff on the shoebox and the prices are nowhere near what I hear from others. Sounds like it is just a small shop that doesn't advertise at all. Kinda thinking I need to do a couple grilles, maybe bumpers, some Studebaker taillight bezels, etc. before they close the doors or something. I am also a long way from worrying about chrome, but figure I might need to jump while there is a good opportunity.

 

For sure, jump on the chrome shop while you can. Pricing seemed good, but the fact they are still operating, you need to act on that.

 

Yep, I think I figured out where to spend part of my year end bonus...

 

year end bonus.....I always got to give those but never was given one....buy yourself some car bling....

 

I always give myself a year end raise . I stand on top of the cake box and count the cows on New Year’s day

 

I found the Instagram page for this car. Looks like this car was originally chopped and built by Yenry Herrera, and then sold, exported, and re-done in Japan.

https://www.instagram.com/sweetee_b..._web_****on_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

 

Hmm…seems that is the same car that I posted earlier that I loved the chop on? At least I am consistent…

To be honest, I would have had a hard time going through the whole car again when it looked really good as a black car as well.

And, I guess I will have to have someone else show me the IG stuff since it kicks me out after I scroll just a little bit on that link...

 

Ok, with some more searching...I think I lied. I think this is a different car than what I was thinking. Both great chops though.

 

Both cars look like they are in motion even though they are sitting still. Very Kool with nice flowing lines

 

That blue Merc is striking!
The black one is a good looking jigger too, just much more subdued.

 

It’s amazing how it only takes two or three mods to make a 39-40 Merc perfect. A gorgeous chop, significant lowering, and remove the name badges. A guy could go wild with some Studebaker taillights, or remove the door handles, but nothing beyond that. They really are a “less is more” car.

 

Here's some more pics of the Merc at the Yokohama show on setup day, including the show board. It was very nice, pretty sure it won the top prize at the show.

 

If the chrome shop is reasonable let us know, I’m sure a small town shop would not be upset to be flooded with orders from hot rodders

 

I’m just catching up on your thread. It’s amazing that you found that other car. I would put a “Carson” top on that one for sure.

 

Yes, keep us updated on the chrome work.

 

How hard are those trunk lids to find?

 

Guessing fairly hard but haven’t ever looked for one. The extra hood and fenders are easier since sedans are the same. The trunk lid is coupe only.

 

Yeah, it's almost impressive just how badly Mercury dropped the ball with that original roofline. My first time seeing a '40 Merc was finding Nick Matrangas car in a magazine. I was kind of horrified when I found out how these things looked from the factory. Why did Sam Barris even look twice at one and think it could ever look good?

 

I always thought the looked like they took a convertible and glued a random hardtop on to it.

 

My understanding is that they used some leftover roof panels from the 38 club coupes, but I could be wrong. The roof definitely doesn’t flow at all with the rest of the car. A 40 Ford coupe is a much better looking car until the Merc gets a nice chop…then it is the other way around.

 

Jeff both of those cars are chopped to much, maybe about 1 to 1 and 1/2. That is my 0pinion that nobody listens to. Don