Chopped 1940 Mercury Coupe. Design of car commissioned by Rik Hoving of Custom Car Chronicle. Chop performed by Drew Bland of Fat Fenders Kustomz. Started with a 65,000 original mile rust free car. Single stage satin black paint. Car was taken down to bare metal. 4 1/8” stroked 284 cubic inch Flathead rebuilt 9600 miles ago. I’ve put 1000 miles on it since I got it on the road 1 1/2 years ago. Skip Haney water pumps. Bob Drake radiator. New brakes including lines. New fuel line. New 6V Tyree Harris wiring harness. Rebuilt LZ carb by Charlie Schwendler. New Firestone Tires. Chrome Dash Revulcanized Running Boards Needs front windshield chrome garnish molding chopped. Needs headliner. Have all original interior panels and pieces removed from car when taken apart. Side door window moldings need fabricated. One can use my straight B-pillar style, decide to go Mantranga style, hardtop, or slanted B-pillar. Make it your own!
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