Projects Accidentally Bought a 40 Merc Coupe

Really like your plan, bet it will look great!

 

Best of luck @guthriesmith, This is gonna be good. I'm with you in spirit.

 

You're probably right, but the skirts that John posted do resemble 41 Fleetwood skirts. The sixty-special (body by fleetwood) had many differences from a standard 41 Cad.

 

On the way to pick up rear fenders in New Mexico...

 

Did you ever get the hood Jeff?

 

No, I haven’t made it back over there yet Joe.

 

39 or 40 ... not much between them !!!

Nice buy !!!

 

Yep! And, your 39 has always been one of my favorite cars here on the HAMB.

 

Thank you for those kind words.

I'm kinda partial to it as well.

 

Didn’t end up with any rear fenders yet since they were all rougher than I wanted to start with as compared to what I already have. But, did meet a great guy and he gave me some seat springs out of a four door 40 that can possibly be used for parts. And, I was able to buy a few trim pieces and some other misc. parts as well that may come in handy. Anyway, best part was a beautiful view along the road to get there.

 

Snow ! Hope Y’all packed your woolies lol
Thank You for sharing Your adventure

 

One more exciting detail... I have been trying to decide what to put in the car for a motor and figured I had plenty of time to work that out. However, while in New Mexico this week, I learned of a freshly rebuilt Caddy 331 that a friend has. I’m still thinking real hard on that, but I have about convinced myself. If I can just get a Buick sold, pretty sure I will have a Caddy-powered Merc. One piece at a time.

 

Sneak peek of my Caddy motor...all that is left is coming up with the money, paying for it, and then hauling it home. Anyone need a nice Buick?!?!

Anyway, I’m pretty pumped about this deal and a Caddy 331 is beyond what I expected I would end up with in the car. More to come on it soon...hopefully. Did I mention I have a nice Buick for sale?

 

That’s cool! Where is that listed?

 

Dang Alabama.
Shipping would suck. It is a Nickson

has these cracks but probably not an issue

 

Dang Georgia. But has carbs

 

I've got two...repop but polished who'd know

 

Yep, we will talk more Larry. I’m honestly still thinking a four barrel will be fine for this car.

 

Don’t sell the Buick! You’ll be sorry.

 

You are probably right. Seems kind of crazy to sell a nice, running, low mileage, unmolested car to start with a rusty shell that needs everything. But, I haven’t always been the smartest guy either.

 

Congrats Guthrie...I can just imagine the 1st one who chopped one of those...quite a visionary without a doubt...I look forward to the journey...

 

No progress on the Merc other than it does seem that I may have sold a couple of other cars to help get started. The Buick should be headed west soon and an OT vette should also be headed down the road this week.

Oh, and going through Tom Davison’s coverage of LSRU, tripped across more motivation.

 

A few more inspirational pics from Tom Davison at the Lonestar Roundup. Oh, and the Buick went down the road today, so one less distraction and some money for this and the GMC.

 

I like these taillights slim , sleek and stylish . But then maybe a pair of Harley Tombstones would work ? Lol don’t listen to me lol

 

I agree Kurte. Those taillights are what stood out to me on that car and definitely fit the overall look.

 

Friend of mine has a gennie pair of the coveted Studebaker taillights on a 40 he just bought that he'll be selling.

 

Guessing they will be pretty high from what I just found on pricing on these?