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That's it. What is that front bumper from? Would love to see some interior shots as well.
That is a gorgeous car. Anyone has any details on it.
Thank you! That car just has "The Look". The cars that look like they rolled out of the early 50's are my choice.
Does anyone have any more pictures of this car?[ATTACH]
The car was sold in the mid-1990s. It changed hands a few times and I believe it's in the Charlotte area. Before it was sold dad rounded all the...
Dad's 51 at the 81 leadsled. The car was worked on at breakneck speed to get there. More fine tuning was done later. The fuel tank had a dent and...
My dad's 51 around 1983. Stanley Staton of Lexington KY installed hydraulis. Probably one of the first mercs to get them. Dad wanted it to be low...
My friend built this in 4 weeks for the 79 reunion. Chopped, channeled, sectioned, tilt nose, suicide doors, custom front and rear treatment....
My dad checking in on the progress. 1975/76[ATTACH]
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[ATTACH] That is actually trophy material. My dad's profession was a trophy and engraving shop. It comes in different colors. This is anodized in...
That pic was taken over 40 years ago. Old girl is still in the family. Minus those hubcaps![ATTACH]
Summer of 81. Heading to the first leadsled.[ATTACH]
Fantastic project. Not to many old school 39's around.[ATTACH]
When I was a kid my dad used a screwdriver and a lot of cussing to get them off. Haha The good old days.
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[ATTACH]Anyone know the location of this car? It was in the Charlotte/Gastonia NC area 20 years ago. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Probably my favorite scalloped vehicle.[ATTACH]
Jerry Titus always had an itinerary for every night. One night he showed old B rated hot rod movies on a white cinder block wall in a garage at...
That roadster wasn't the best deuce but that pic was in the magazines. I think everyone knows that though. The Merc ended up in Dayton Ohio. I...
My Dad made the trophies for best merc and deuce the first year. We carried them in our station wagon from Dayton Ohio to Kansas City with the...
I was there! I was 12. Same Merc, same dumb kid. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
All original barn find car. Parked in 1965 and stored indoors for over 50 years by original owner. Doesn't run. Will make a great restoration or...
The car was parked in 1965 by original owner and walls built around it in 1968. Car hadn't been out until past January. Original paint and engine....
My Dad always had a funny saying. Anyone can restore a car, it takes a real man to cut one up. Haha.
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[ATTACH]Unchopped with big wheel openings. It's the 49 I have the day my Dad bought it. It's kind of a full circle thing... Haha
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