51 merc rear window question...

Hi, I want to put fixed quarter windows in my 49 merc. I have the 1950 seals, but is the gl*** the same size?

 

coolblue, i don't think either the 49/50 or 51 merc gl*** is the way to go on your car. i just can't imagine how you'd make that look good. as much as your car is chopped i don't know what you'd do with the bottom corners of the 51 gl***. basic rule of thumb when kustomizing a car is to use parts from cars that are newer than what your building. maybe somthing like a 3 piece from a 57 buick would look good. you will have to have the metal around the window also, not just the gl***.

 

if it's chopped you should be fine. if not, seems like they would have to be a little bigger.

 

thanks for that. first time i've seen that. i didn't know the different trim levels. other than the monterey. i've had guys argue that all mercurys had pivoting windows.

 

Right on good to know. I will def have to look into that as well. I just don't know where to go from here and don't wanna spend$$ if its not gonna work

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I think it's silly when people say a '51 chop is worthless without retaining the '51 rear gl***...it all boils down to personal preference or what the customer wants in my opinion. It's not because someone can't lay down a '51 rear gl***- it just depends on what the particular chop calls for- the Hirohata '51 rear gl*** looks fantastic, but look how low the bottom edges are compared to the beltline and bottom edge of the quarter windows...nice trick Sam Barris employed. Same goes for the **** Dean-chopped Lee Lucero '51 rear window- bottom rear corners of the stainless are shaved because the window is laid down to flow so nicely...it's an art to chop a '51 and retain the the rear gl***, but I think a lot of chopped '51s look awesome with a '50 rear window as well.

 

heres a better look at the shaved trim..
-palle

 

well, I am a fan of 49 50 windows but^^^^^^^^^that is beautiful!

 

He hasn't got a Merc. It's a '53 Ford.

 

like this 51 merc gl*** cut to fit.
I've taken many back gl*** and laid them over different windshields till I find a similar curve. then cut the windshield down to fit a smaller opening. it really does look better than many oversized back gl*** that some have used over the years.
so many options so little time

 

That Merc sure looks like a Lincoln, to me.

 

Lincoln tail lights but front clip looks all merc.

 

it is, with a merc front end.

 

Thanks guys. So much info . So many different ways I can go. I will def look at other gl***es besides the 49-50, you guys are a big help . Does anybody have any parts they wanna sell? I'm always interested .

 

So I finally got my hands on a 51 ford rear window frame and window. Any tips on how to do this right?

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That Merc looks great Noname!!