1940 mercury coupe chopped traditional custom Chopped 4.5 in front 6” in back , windshield opening raised 1" on top side (just like the Barris Brothers did .functional side windows roll up and down (yes even the quarter glass !) roof was DP primered, minimal bodywork ,primed with highbuild 2k, then roof color matched to blend in with rest of the old paint Clean excellent running 283/350 9” 3.08 combo . Runs cool and 3.08 gears make it nice to drive at highway speed , straight axle up front , king pins nice and tight, 9” mounted on weedeater parallel leaf kit . automatic turbo 350 shifted via stock column modified along with a shift detent. Rust free body ,crazy how solid this 85 year old car is ( only rust was on rear fenders in front of wheel well and one small hole in trunk floor both repaired professionally) paint is a combo of original paint original brush paint , blended in paint and also some base coat with no clear All new brake lines , hoses wheel cylinders , shoes and dual master mounted under floor,stops fantastic. All lights, turn signals,yes it has turnsignals ! complete re-wire with new harness , dash lights & gauges work with exception to factory amp gauge and speedo currently inop (i believe it is in the speedo unit) Interior is bare, original front and rear eats with original upholstery . no headliner but i do have bows .dash has been removed and painted, all window garnishes present just a traditionally styled late 40’s early 50’s look to it , I’ve owned car almost 2 years , licensed insurances road worthy Not really interested in trades, (unless its a 65-68 mustang fastback or 58-64 impala 2 dr HT in really nice condition If purchasing and need to ship it I’ll be more than happy to store car for a decent amount of time and help with shipping as long as arrangements are made on your part 27zero 6sevenO sixsix65 1940 40 1939 39 merc
bttt. A couple people have asked me why I am offering up for sale. Well, I enjoy the building ,planning, dreaming process of the build the most. I have it at a point where the next guy can decide if he wishes to leave it as-is, have it repainted or not, interior of his choice or leave it. Leave the traditional stance or bag it . I absolutely love this car and I am always surprised the attention it gets and conversations that get started so if it doesn't sell I do not mind one bit.
well, you might as well buy it . They say money cant buy happiness , but have you ever know a Sad guy with a 40 MERC ? Your Coolness level will change instantly the day you do !
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