Projects Accidentally Bought a 40 Merc Coupe

you know how to get Clay and Bret in the Kustom Kamp?
tell them you are building it as a hot rod.....you know they are going to give you krap opposite of what you decide to do just because they kan....
karry on,,,,

 

Some day guys will ask how you scored a full set. Don't laugh vans are cool again.

 

They would be even more amazed if he had almost two complete sets!

 

What a load!

 

How about some interior inspiration

 

Good accident!
Happy for you.

Can we maybe build them by accident?

"No!"

ok

 

Um, no. I would definitely NEVER excourage building it as a HOTROD!

 

Greased Lighting was a Kustom and a Hot Rod . Lol

 

I know that Jeff wants a custom, but, there is a really sweet 40 Merc HOT ROD that shows up in OKC each year. So, in defense of that guy I just wanted to point it out. Wish I could find a picture of it. But I know that Jeff wants a custom Merc.

 

LOL! Well, I want a custom, but also can't build motors stock. So, it will be a custom that will also move out of its own way well too.

 

@guthriesmith, you better step up the Mercury game! @anthony myrick is ahead now!!

 

No kidding! He should be done this week from what I am seeing. But, he also started with a way better car.

I did get some wheels dismounted yesterday and brought them to work today to have them blasted and painted black (one of the free perks of working where I do) so I can start to at least make it better looking sitting in the corner...

 

@guthriesmith
Gabe is parting out the 41 Lincoln Zephyr and has a rear window, trim and frame for sale if you need it.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1941-lincoln-zephyr-rear-window-assembly.1285045/

 

Hmm...I’ll keep that in mind Matt! Thanks!

 

Did get a couple wheels painted today although not mounted yet. Maybe tomorrow since I don’t have a whole class of students to help. These are just for rollers to help with my own motivation and end vision. I have two paint color choices where I work...orange or black, so I chose black for now.

 

Jeff, if you haven't found the 1999 Street Rodders yet I can check my shelves.

Lee

 

Thanks Lee! Actually, they should arrive tomorrow in the mail. I found them on that auction site.

 

I was so close until I read about the MII...well, that and the fact that I am broke.

 

I'll take it for current bid!

 

Who needs a finished car when I have step by step instructions. Thanks to all who pointed me in the right direction.

 

Sorry to @Tman and others who liked the IROC wheels. This will be the last set of radials the car has while I own it, but at least they are better than what was on it. I can’t deal with stuff like chrome mods or Camaro wheels on what will be a traditional custom.

 

Dial in the stance and start cutting

 

after some careful study and planning

 

Straightening the shop so figured the best storage spot for the decklid was where it belongs.

 

Very cool how to books . Someone had already laid out the cut lines but I’m not sure that is where to make the cuts .

 

Congrats on the new purchase! I just finished a couple year build not too long ago on my 40 merc and here are some pics for inspiration. Goodluck! Its crazy how igly they are to start off with and then how amazing when they are done.

 

Wow! Your 40 turned out great @Blake84! That is one great looking custom! Thanks for the inspiration! I hope mine turns out anywhere near that nice.