Started the 50 Merc chop

Wanted to start on the front seat -to-floor attachment ideas today. SOOOOOOOO, I had to back her out to get the doors open all the way to put the seat in. While she was out a quick cruise around the block with my son who kept screaming.."We're gonna die,we're gonna die". It was quite a ride. Glad I have cool neighbors!!!!!

 

It's coming along real nice...awesome job!

Keep the updates coming

 

Any updates??

 

Yeah....slddnmatt's okay. Now that guy who added 6-8" down the middle and widened his Merc to match his frame....there's a REAL craftsman,hahaha!!!!

 

How much did you take out of the top? I am going to be chopping my 50 soon Thanks

 

hey! 4" in the front on the a pillars and 5+ in the rear...not really measureable at the time. I just kept "snipping" till I got the flow I wanted and the door windows parallel without the peak look in the middle of the roof.

 

Thanks

 

Almost done all the block sanding....my God that was boring, strenuous and never ending!

 

You look real happy...and you should!!

It's coming along real nice!

 

thats a really nice looking chop. back window looks good.

 

Shooooot that's just the filler work.... Now you have days of blocking the primer!!! It does seem to go quicker

 

It's coming along nicely!

 

Thanks Matt!! I still remember your one post " you think your done but you never are" LOL

 

In full progress mode and determined to primer the 50' Mercury the week between Christmas and New Years. I am now blocking with 120 grit and following with 180 grit. It has been 3 1/2 months of filling and sanding....I'm tired of it, however financially paid off.

 

I like it! Can't wait to see it outside all in one color!

 

Awesome.... I always like seeing your progress.

 

Fixed your sig sawbuck:

its not how fast you go....its how you look getting there...

 

Looks Great!

 

Finished the final 180 grit sanding today. Brought her off the jack stands she on for the last 3 months. Thank God that's almost over! Also a special thanks to Matt T for his pictorial and verbal guidance!

 

congrats on nearing the end of sanding! as much as i dread that step, i can't wait to get there. cars looking real good, especially the side profile shot (picture #4) in the last post. top came out perfect. can't wait to see it at the area shows.

 

Just an update....Last 3 coats of 2K primer now curing and the dash and steering wheel base/cleared.

 

Just an update....Last 3 coats of 2K primer now curing and the dash and steering wheel base/cleared.

 

Looking good. I am in the same stage of prep in my Chopped 51 Merc build. Already blocked the entire Merc twice with 180 grit. Next block is using 320 grit. Lots of surface area to sand.

 

man, that nice progress. i need to get something done on mine soon.

 

looking great! keep at it, summer's coming.

 

PLEASE tell me you aren't going with 59 Caddy taillights? THE HORROR!!!! haha

 

Sorry I am! I do have 2 brand new 1950 Merc tail light assemblies w/ lenses and wires. Never used. NIB

 

That's cool....just messing with you. Like the progress. How soon til it's colored?

 

Balls in my court....I must finish blocking out to 320 then send to booth. Few weeks!!

 

Just for you!!