Projects 51 merc score colllection is complete

Got it on epay $800 bucks!!!!!!!!! just bought all the sheet metal from mike at Green Mountain can't wait to start. I told my wife i'd have one before i die maybe it or she will kill me. LOL

 

cool!!! that will keep you busy...keep us posted on your progress...

 

was that 51 merc from jersey

 

Awesome! Keep us posted with updates!

 

Sweet!!!! 800 bucks Good Deal......

 

Good price! You going to chop it, or keep it stock?

 

Yes New Jersey car with a buy it now of $800 thinking for that cheap i went and got it with low expectations but it's repairable.

 

Would like to chop it some day but for now just make it a driver.
Your work gives me motivation.

 

seems to be a long therm project, for sure a very cool one!

 

Good for you.

 

I can't believe I didn't see that on ebay. Damn.

Nice score.

 

great score! Congrats and good luck with the build!

 

It had just started 6 days 23 hours and 40 min. i pushed the buy it now

 

Awesome job! Your saving another one!!

 

congrats thats a sweet ride! can't wait to see the updates.

Klaus

 

Early Christmas to you. Saweet!

 

Was this a Monterey? The odd paint lines on the roof make it look like it. Either way that was a great score for $800 Good deals can be had on the internet every day, but you gotta be ready for them. A 20 minute eBay listing is a great example.

 

Great buy... got it cheap and you know where all her problems are they are not bondo'd over.

 

Started the merc last weekend buy cleaning it up and lower blocks removed coils. Than this week removed nose installed 70 nova clip amd 455 buick big block.

 

Here's an update. It runs and drives on it's own power after 50 years with 455 buick/400th 78 camaro drum posi rear end 4'' blocks, 70 nova front clip 2'' spindles disc brakes, 70 caddy column and booster/master pedal assemble. now on to the floors and rockers.

 

Looking good, keep posting the updates!

 

Congrats on making your dream a reality. You will be very pleased with the Green Mountain sheet metal.

 

i don't know if you plated the sides as well on the frame but you need to. it will want to flex on you right on the joint of the two frames. it happened to me on my first one i did. i plated the sides with some thick plating and ran it like a foot on each side of the joint and also pug welded them it tightened the frame right up and no more flexing. just trying to help

 

Subscribed! Perfect motor! That Paint is nice, it looks like a polished stone.
Nice Choice with the Dagmars too.

 

$800? The car market must really be crap! That's a great score!

 

Nice find!!!
I can't wait for updates!! Keep the pictures coming.

 

A '51 Coupe for $800....THAT"S JUST CRAZY!!!!! After seeing what flamedabone started with,it pretty much killed guys from thinking ANYTHING can't be saved. Looks like you have a great plan. I don't think you're in the HAMB Merc Club yet. I'll check,and if you aren't i'll add you on there. Good luck and keep posting your progress. Put a pic or two on the thread also.

 

Just added you to the Merc Club. You're #413. Add a pic of your car on there,please!!!!

 

Hey, Bob thanks adding me to the club and will post pic's soon.