51 Merc in England [Archive]

GreaserGav

11-17-2008, 12:44 PM

Hi All!
I'm Gav and I found the H.A.M.B while trying to find out some stuff about my Merc. There's only a few 49-51 Mercs in England so I hope to pick your brains in the future as I'm sure you guys will know plenty!

Cheers!
Gav.

60'shotrod

11-17-2008, 12:56 PM

Gav, Welcome fom North wales.There's a Merc club on here,I think you'll find it in Social groups on your profile page.Bad Bob is your man for '49-'51 Mercs.

SORRY Gav Merc club not on the Social groups page, I sure it'll come up if you do a Search.

Nick.

redranch

11-17-2008, 01:00 PM

Hi Gav, I used to own an original Black 50 Merc coupe in London but sold it many years ago to some Dutch guys (who then chopped it). I know of another 50 Merc that's been a running resto/project car for many years.

This is my current 50 Merc, still over in LA and being worked on...maybe one day I'll get around to finishing it...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221438

Feel free to ask any questions and I'll help where I can.

Cheers

Peter

CanyonCarver

11-17-2008, 01:01 PM

I know these cars are quite rare in Europe. This makes it even more special.
Do you know its history?

Hank37

11-17-2008, 01:11 PM

Welcome Gav, to the HAMB always liked Merc's. Had a 41 cp. 49 4dr. 50 conv. Good luck with yours, Hank

HotRod33

11-17-2008, 03:00 PM

Gav, Welcome from st louis mo. post a picture of your merc.......

captain scarlet

11-17-2008, 03:12 PM

Welcome to the Hamb from an ex limey:D:D:D

GreaserGav

11-19-2008, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the greetings all, I'll catch up with you when I have more time!

R49MNRK

11-19-2008, 11:15 PM

Doen't matter where you are from, Mercs and Monarchs are tough to beat, from cool colours to body mods to cruisers.

lost39

11-20-2008, 09:22 AM

Hi Gav.

I`m from europe to. I`m from austria. Also mercury ownwer and merc lover!!
51`coupe was driveable a few weeks behind. Now i`m in progress to do all the chassis and electricwork. Long lond winter is coming!!! ;-))

lost39

MattSnap

11-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Hey Gav,
cool ride.
Redranch knows a thing or two about those jalopys, and has owned a load of 50's iron over the years...my Lincoln is an ex redranch car. There's loads on here for all kinds of customs and hotrods.
The one he refers to as a rolling project is well known on the scene and the owner Mick has a lot of knowledgeable friends too.
Then there's planet voodoo Lance McCormacks (Romance of Rust) merc...There was an article in Octane Mag from just over a year ago that had that car featured....worth a look. I can scan and e-mail it to you if you like. Welcome aboard.
Matt

Kripfink

11-20-2008, 12:33 PM

Hi man,
Just thought I'd say Hi from Portsmouth.I'm sure all of us at ukkustoms.co.uk would like to have your Merc on board:D
Paul

A32Flathead

11-20-2008, 12:35 PM

Welcome to the Hamb from an ex limey:D:D:D

Saves me typing it.....but what he said....from another one :D

There's a few Merc's in the UK, KoppaK on here is working on a major project one too.

Look forward to pics!

hot32b

11-20-2008, 01:38 PM

hi matt from another 51 merc in europe i hav the only 1 in ireland always causes a scene when its out on the street not a lot of 18ft 2 doors around ha ha. welcome hope to get her to england a couple of times next year.
hey kripfink how does a lonely kustom kruiser get to join ukkustoms
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/hot32b/01112008840.jpg
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