Mikes51 - Merc Questions

[NealinCA]

A good friend of mine (also Mike) is starting work on a 51 Merc.

He just sent me this email...

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...got me thinking about the Merc at Paso with the flamed moon discs that didn't turn. I took a bunch of pictures of the roofline and chop job on the car. In my opinion, It may have the been the nicest job there. You had mentioned that guy being on HAMB, how bout asking him who chopped it and how much.
Thanks,
Mike

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Any details you want to share would be great. I will pass them along.

Thanks,

Neal...inCA

[mikes51]

Nealin,
It's chopped 3" (vertical) in the front and 4 1/4" in the back. Slices in the rear half of the top really help flatten out the roof back there. I chopped it myself. Credit also goes to the maker of the "how to chop a Merc" video tape from Mr. Merc, I believe that person being Tom Steadman (spelling?).


http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mikejang/mercchop.jpg

[NealinCA]

Thanks for the quick response. I will send him a link to this post so he can see the pics.

Maybe he can get in touch with you if he has more questions about the top.

Thanks again,

Neal

The last Merc he did didn't have a top...

[mikes51]

Cool Car! He must have chopped pedals in that lowered ride.

[StevesGalaxie]

Little hijack here... Mikes51: Ferby bought a '51 Ford in Original condition! I know he loves your merc, so you might guide him in his quest for "Cool"... pm me if you need his email.