WINTER PROJECT: The Merc that everyone told me to throw away

Passenger side before cutting for the new wheel well...

 

It's a '50 2 door Mercury. Those don't grow on trees!
All of those that tried to convince you to "throw it away" remind me of a quote(I'm NOT going to get political,you can google it yourself for context) that you can use to describe them:
"The Nattering Nabobs of Negativity"
From what you've accomplished so far,I say BRAVO!!!
I can't wait for updates.

 

Man, nice work. You took on one hell of a project and looks like you are winning the battle. Looks good so far.

 

Quite the challenge you have overcome...hats off to ya; very nice metalwork!!
Robb

 

Thanks for all of the kind words guys...there were points in this journey where I had to begin to question my sanity... So I had to recreate most of the grill overrider...definitely the worst piece on the whole car....modified it to come out flush with the nose of the hood too... (it's a '51 front end)

 

Who told you to toss that thing? You have brought that girl back to life my friend.

 

A few more...

 

when you take on projects like that with that much rust and get it done, the next one you take on doesnt seem as bad good job!!

 

I have fixed alot of stuff other throw away, all it takes is a welder and some time, and I have both of those! You are doing beautiful work and thank you for saving a merc! Jim

 

you need to open a photo account somewhere and store all of these pics, i have a '51 in similar shape and all your pics will help a lot!!! great job

 

Nice job of proving everyone wrong...its got to be satisfying to see the progress...keep us posted

 

Damn fine good job. Mine was a piece of shit too, (no offence) so I understand what it takes just to get it solid enough to make it a car again. All that rust repair can take the life out of you...

You are on the downhill slide now and you get to start doing teh fun stuff. Pretty soon, you will be making her maiden "around the neighbourhood" drive.

Good luck, -Abone.

 

who the hell told you to toss that out?

i wanna know, seriously... cause i want to hang out around that dudes trash can!


seriously nice work dude. when you hope to have it rollin'?

 

Your doing a great job. My Merc has just as much rust, but thats why I didn't throw it away because it's a 2 door Merc. Keep up the good work

 

I REALLY like the front fender lip you did. Have you thought about a matching lip on the skirts for the rear? That, to quote from "The Big Lebowski", would really tie the whole f*cking thing together, man !

Nice way to save a car nobody wanted too, good for you.

 

Good job Sir! Keep the progress pic.s coming

 

Nice job looks like my old merc when I started! Brings back memories! Keep up the great work!

 

It just going to keep getting easier from here. Great work, your like a pitbull after the mailmans ass.

 

So here's the passenger side front fender...welding up holes, '55 Chevy wheel well...sanding and primer...welded up antenna hole too...

 

Looks awesome man, I actually shot you a message about it on myspace about a year ago after my buddy Joe and I ran into Louver Dude one night at City Slickers. He was saying you were thinking about selling it at the time. Well I ended up talking to someone (probably one of the many that were telling you to dump it) and lost interest in it. I have to say, you definitely turned that thing around. Can't say I would of been able to find the space, time and commitment that you've put into it.

Hope to see it up at Back to the '50s.

 

Started remaking the front of the front fenders and the inner pieces that go in front of where the air inlet ducts once were...

 

So now this brings us up to speed...this is where I am at right now...just started making the front fender outer fronts....got the driver side on...More pics to come in the future...thanks for all of the kind words guys...it means alot!

 

whats that car in the back ground.....sorry nice work...but whats that in the background pics please

 

The grey primer job?....That's the top secret..... '41 Willys coupe....also one that nobody wanted to save....don't worry, I'll fix it right.... Well, hopefully I'll have some more progress pics for you fellas tomorrow...I'm off to the shop right now....

 

Dude, you are the man! I love this kinda stuff. Makes my project look like a walk in the park.

 

Looks good, I was hoping you would post some pictures of this, I remember you telling me about the old man and how he hit it in just the right spots to make it difficult to fix.

I've got a '55 Chevy parts car in my yard right now with junk front fenders on it, I'll definitely be cutting the wheel openings out of them before I scrap it, looks nice on the Merc for sure.

You mentioned a '51 parts car, got anything left of that? I need some odds and ends bullshit, a headlight ring, a driver's side grille wraparound, a passenger side "washboard" trim by the back bumper. I'd buy those pieces from you if you have any of them.

When you're all done fixing that "unsaveable" Merc, you can get started on this one. This one only has one dent in it, but it's a big one.

 

You and FlamedAbone are brave men!!!! That's a big task to take on. Abone's finished product should be great inspiration for you...I think when Sled's done with his the only original Merc piece will be a 24" square in the middle of the roof,LOL!!!!
You guys are awesome metal men....

 

Awesome save!

 

Looks great makes me want to start my wife's car.

 

The car looks great and you should be proud. There's a ton of effort there and it shows.