Man.... I'm heavy into motorcycles, but I can't help but think you'll regret that move. There's been certain vehicles (bikes/cars) in my life that I still kick myself for have'n let go.
Clutchman , those are some damn good tamales , I will think about your offer . Cleatus , The one vehical I have regretted getting rid of more that anyone in the past has been my flathead chopper I built back in the late 80's . We will see how it goes at this point , you guys make a good case to keep it , we will have to wait and see I guess . Money talks .
allright Mike. Call me when u sell it I will bring the Tequila and you can drink your mercury blues away. You gotta do what you gotta do but, I sure do love the Merc, and what are the homies in the bario gonna say? FONZI
Fonzi , I will let you know . . . as for the homies , we go down to Chicano Park during Cinco De Mayo and the homies have almost as many hogs as shorts . I think I will be okay ( hope hope hope )
cripes. that ain't right. I'm sure you're tired of hearing, "man, if I had the money I'd buy it offa ya right now", but man, if I had the money I'd buy it offa ya right now. such a pretty car.
mike, ya gotta do do what ya gotta do .......sounds like you have/are thinkin it through which is more than i can say for myself in the past ....i hope ya get what ya want and get the price ya want.....i like the merc but man i LOVED the 54......one of these days i will finish mine ....painted etc.....i knew when i saw this thread it was gonna upset alot of people here . it really has helped knock down a bit of the more door prejudice.....just be careful on the scooter my man ,........
Dude.... Yer MoDo is the only reason I agreed to "take" Revhead's Chebbie.....oh well.I can always fill it up with Goth chicks and skateboards.... Besides, I heard that some scenesters used fotos of yer Merc for a cd insert? Too good for 'em,I've always said....... Don't sell the drum,though........
WHOA NOW . . . dont get all crazy on me . . . that drum is never going anywhere . IF i were to ever get rid of it I would probably give it to the man himself , or at least his family . goth chicks like congo drums The car can be replaced if it ever came down to it , or even re-aquired . that drum is once in a lifetime !
That is a pretty bad ass looking more door merc. What kind of paint or primer is that on the merc? I'm wanting to do one of my cars in a green look like that but haven't found what I would like to do it with yet. Like tinted primer or flattened shiney paint. Probably with what ever is cheapest is what I will do it in right now probably.
It's just 2 stage Imron without the clearcoat . Ford Mustang 2002 paintchip book . we added a bunch of gold pearl into the last fet pints for a little extra BAM !
I don't really go for Mercs but that's a real looker that I'd be proud to finish and keep. I can't buy it, but can you just send it to me, so I can look after it for a while?
damn mike, i guess you *were* serious. i'll spread the word - and keep my ears open. in the meantime, i'll try to figure out what i can sell around here to raise the cash myself. i love that thing. -- raaf
One more time on the front page , then maybe Ebay for the old heap . Ben your friend never showed up on the 19th . . . is he still interested at all ? Anyone in Japan looking for a nice chopped up old car ?
Could you list all the body mod and specifics, like amount of chop, running 15" wheels?, what rear window was used? are the taillights in the bumperettes? grille? so on and so on. thanks
I don't know exactly how much it is chopped , I didn't do the work on the roof so I couldn't tell you . The rims are 15 inches with Firestone 15X560 Bias Bly tires , back window is stock layed down , tailights are Harley bullet lights in the bumper guard , grille is made from 54 ford grill parts & 51 Ford bullets . It isn't finished though and needs to be done up and chromed if you want to keep it in the car and dial it in . Otherwise it looks fine as-is . New rocker panels , uh whatelse do you want to know ?
personally i wouldnt sell the merc..it may be a moredoor,but it's a SLEEK moredoor.you can always get a bike later,but a good merc is hard to find.still,it's your call,i just wouldnt do it ~creepy
Yeah the fact that it is a 4-door doesn't have anything to do with me selling it . I already have the bike , and I just need cash to get it going . Regardless , I don't want to sell it , but I have thought it out pretty long and I think it is what I need to do .
Come to think of it....I don't recall seeing you at the Ranch Run man....Maybee u should just sell the Merc to somoeone who will drive the damn thing! Just bustin your balls man.....But I was lookin for ya to help me out with the Tequila! FONZI
[ QUOTE ] Come to think of it....I don't recall seeing you at the Ranch Run man....Maybee u should just sell the Merc to somoeone who will drive the damn thing! Just bustin your balls man.....But I was lookin for ya to help me out with the Tequila! FONZI [/ QUOTE ] No shit man , I was gonna go and shit came up . I hope whoever ends up with it does drive the shit out of it , I'm sure not . I will still have that bottle next time you are down here , merc or no merc we can still be pals ! heheh
Hey Mike, the bro I was talking about is actually my bro/brother! And I actually just talked to him tonight about it. He was in S.D. but got so busy he almost missed his flight out. He's still interested, but just real busy with trade shows, etc. I'll give him a kick in the ass to call you! Shit I hope he does...
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