giving the jercury a face lift

[glassguy]

after 3 or 4 yrs of beatin the piss out of this old girl i figured its time to spruce it up with a nice shiney black paint job...as i progress ill put new pics up,im hopin to have it done in about a months sparetime.. when its done i will wear my goldchain with my head held high,and i probly wont aknowledge you punks anymore

[glassguy]

this is were the fun starts

[glassguy]

bodywork sux i shoulda had a hamb thrash and let someone else do it

[CruZer]

Keep us posted.She's looking good already.

[tredboy]

save yourself the hassle, just quit where it's at and sell it to me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

love the exhaust through the bumper thing, too!
slick.




tred.

[Fast Elvis]

Sweet looking ride bro..........can't wait to see her with the new do!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[alchemy]

Just saw your car in a magazine last night, but don't remember which. Got three new mags yesterday, so it was either in Streetscene, Street Rodder, or Fine Homebuilding.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Nothing wrong with shiny paint. Love to see progress photos. I'm really looking forward to seeing it painted.

[SlowandLow63]

shiny paint is for wussies im gettin my car into shiny paint once more after sitting for a year in half n half anyone got any blue rattle can??

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Keep us posted alright. You got the "Tuffest"(tm) '51 around. I just love the chop.

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[DIRTYT]

has to be my fav chop on a merc ive ever seen. the chop reminds me of "fonzies" merc. im digging the shiney stuff! i dont think u could screw that car up no mater what kinda paint it has..(except pink http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[Rusty]

gonna be so beautiful

[glassguy]

reminds me of fonzies bodywork too!!!! doh

[VespaJay]

This is gonna look fantastic when you're done, can't wait for more progress pics. I hope you're keeping the scallops!

[kustumizer]

Dave, While your doing all the body work anyways, put some lincoln quads in her, shes beggin for them.. Kirt says dont be afraid of the metalflake on her eithier.. Cant wait to see it done..maybe i can come down sometime and help you on a wednsday night or something... Nate

[safariknut]

That POS isn't beatup until it's been run through a few Michigan winters Dave.Just pack it up and send it out here and I'll do it up right fer ya!
BTW Jerry Bennett(the guy who built my 57 Safari)called last night and wanted his car back(yeah right).He's living over in back of Sonny Pasternak's shop in Hamilton now.I told him to go harass Sonny for awhile.Jerry had a pig valve installed in his ticker so he's housebound for awhile.
Maybe if my wife gets hungry enough for a Hilltop steak or a couple of lobsters,we'll sneak out for a couple days.TTYL
Ray

[cleatus]

Hope you're going to re-do the speedlines just like ya had them - they just look SO right.

Also one of my favorite Merc chops.

[Tony]

[ QUOTE ]
Hope you're going to re-do the speedlines just like ya had them - they just look SO right.



[/ QUOTE ]

Dave, I have to agree with cleatus on that one!!

..i was just talking to a friend today about the body work etc that go's into these things when you want em to shine..
I said i doubt i'll do another one shiny!LOL
At least not for a while..my 53 beat my ass up.

I CAN'T WAIT to see that merc in shiny black!!!
Badass dude!

You think you'll let me park my lowly little chevy next to that PIMPED OUT Merc when it's done?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Tony.

[LeadSledMerc]

Dave,
Didn't you just tell me 2 days ago it was going to be one panel at a time so it didn't turn into a big f'in project????
I see how that works, thats one big panel my friend!!

And what were we sayin about patience?

It's lookin good as usual!

[Dirty2]

Sweet !!! Keep us posted !!!

[flamedabone]

Your car has one of my favorite chops....

Shiny black Mercs look like this when finished. My buddie Brad at the HAMB Drags last year. The pic does not do it justice.

-Abone.

[51Hg]

How much did you chop it? I'm about to chop mine and was wondering?

[glassguy]

thanks everyone for the compliments....the scallops are going back on the same way same colors. coz im to lazy to repaint the half harley to match..kieth.. i am painting it 1 panel at a time i mean it this time..its chopped 6 front aprox 8 back..the quarter panels are gonna take the most time there pretty f,d up..its gonna be a few long nites with diet bud and an air file...dave

[glassguy]

and my lead paddle!! yea thats it my lead paddle

[Oilcan Harry]

Its always been one of my favorite jercurys.

[glassguy]

hey cleatus is that your car in this months feb.. street rodder pg 169?? were both big shots this month

[00 MACK]

I cant wait to see that ass dragger slidin into Hartford in a coat of gloss.Keepin the scallops?

[glassguy]

yup it will be identical just shiney and a little less wavey!!

[glassguy]

yup it will be identical just shiney and a little less wavey!!



ok i said it would be done in a bout a month...but i forgot to take into consideration how fat, and lazy i am, and how much work this tank really needs so heres a few updates

[glassguy]

last nite we also worked on leadsled53's (fred) bike welded on a hardtail conversion bodyworked it started mocking it back up..dont worry even though we got a lot acomplished with this and the merc we still made a LOT of empties

[TheFrenZ]

Dave,
thanks for those progress pics !!! That was about time ! I surely missed your input regarding your Merc here but as we can all see it's on a good way !
A friend of mine has a '64 Impala and he wanted the car to be shiney black and it was a real pain in the ass for the painter to get the body that straight...so I know what you are going through,very,very time consuming if you wanna do it right...keep up the good work,it's definitely worth all that "trouble" !!!

The bike looks good too ! Like that front(?) FL fender used for the rear.Classic Bobber style.What hardtail conversion is that ? Is it a section from an old frame or are they availalble this way like they are for Triumph's ?

[glassguy]

Dave,
thanks for those progress pics !!! That was about time ! I surely missed your input regarding your Merc here but as we can all see it's on a good way !
A friend of mine has a '64 Impala and he wanted the car to be shiney black and it was a real pain in the ass for the painter to get the body that straight...so I know what you are going through,very,very time consuming if you wanna do it right...keep up the good work,it's definitely worth all that "trouble" !!!

The bike looks good too ! Like that front(?) FL fender used for the rear.Classic Bobber style.What hardtail conversion is that ? Is it a section from an old frame or are they availalble this way like they are for Triumph's ?


its a santee weld on from j&p. worked out great very easy!! the back fender will be cut to a differnt shape.. ill let fred answer any questions about it he will be on later today

[glassguy]

for those that dont know the car this is what it used to look like

[=mike=]

Hey man , I lost your email from our chat , but I did find that whole thread about my old car . . . good side shots & everything . did you see it at all ?

[joeycarpunk]

for those that dont know the car this is what it used to look like

Sweet looking I like the scallops.

[glassguy]

Hey man , I lost your email from our chat , but I did find that whole thread about my old car . . . good side shots & everything . did you see it at all ?

hey mike... i did find that the next day and saved it.. i only saw the car from the back and thought it was a 2 door..then i saw the rest of it . that is hands down the best 4 door merc ive ever seen..this one was a 4door too!!

[Bryan]

Looking good!

I love the stance, too! I remember from an earlier post that it's not bagged-how did you get it that low?


Bryan

[glassguy]

the front is cut coils, and frame c'd for upper control arm claerence. but its getting dropped spindles now... the rear is shackles flipped, springs dearched 3" , 6" blocks, c'd frame , and raised floor tunnel.. with air shocks.. it actually rides pretty nice and i tow a trailer with it.. it will ride much better in front with the new spindles and modified lower control arms.

[Eyeball]

this one was a 4door too!!

I never would have guessed that. Did you build your merc? I would love to see some pics of the build or at least an explanation of what was done to it. Looks like the doors were lengthened or were coupe doors used or ??????:confused:

[LeadSledMerc]

Dave,
The merc is really coming along considering all of the side projects you've been getting done. Fitchburg is deffinately within reach. I'll cruise over there with you in my sedan!
Hey, where's the new roadster? I didn't see it in any of the pic's.

[LeadSledMerc]

Is that engine in the background the new one that's going in?
What's the plans for your trans, are you sticking with the auto or are you hooking up the third pedal again?

[glassguy]

I never would have guessed that. Did you build your merc? I would love to see some pics of the build or at least an explanation of what was done to it. Looks like the doors were lengthened or were coupe doors used or ??????:confused:
i dont have any of the consruction shots in the computer yes i did biuld it , if you have issue 13 of magneto magazine theres lots of progresss pics , and theres some in issue 1 of kustoms illustrated... those are coupe doors , and a coupe roof cut in 3 pices for a real fastback look. spliced 1/4 panels

[glassguy]

Is that engine in the background the new one that's going in?
What's the plans for your trans, are you sticking with the auto or are you hooking up the third pedal again?
yup thats the new motor goin in next week!! for now i have too leave in that damn gay automatic, but im searchin high and low for another 5 speed, that auto took all the fun out of it,,,, keep your eyes peeled for me! oh and no progress on the "roadster" i think its movin back to brads house....

[CadillacKid]

Wicked bad Merc man! Good luck with the blocking...after blocking my '59 Cadillac straght to paint it shiny balck, I know exactly what you're going though! Keep up the great work!

[Nads]

God, you are fat, a lot fatter than you sound on the phone.

I love your car, I can't wait to see it painted.
I'm gonna post some pics of my '54 tonight, it's done, except for the rub out.

Sorry about the thread hijack.

[glassguy]

ok peaple i need your help!! when this rehash started the plan was to paint it sam barris green, then i decided black was the only way to go coz i paint every thing black, nad i think it looks the balls. and it matches the chopper and i dont feel like painting that over..now today im reading a post about sams merc, and im goin insane i want green again!!! whatta you clowns think??

[glassguy]

can anyone photo shop this dark green met. ??

[Nads]

Dark Green sounds real swell.

[glassguy]

God, you are fat, a lot fatter than you sound on the phone.

I love your car, I can't wait to see it painted.
I'm gonna post some pics of my '54 tonight, it's done, except for the rub out.

Sorry about the thread hijack.
hey nads dont wait too long to buff that out !! if you used urothane it gets to hard to buff.. most ppl do it the next day, when i painted that black 50 ford i waited 2 weeks befor i buffed it and it took for ever to get the shine coz the clear was just to damn hard..

[Nads]

It'll be done tomorrow.

[=mike=]

i want green again!!! whatta you clowns think??


okay man , you know what I think !

wocka wocka wocka

[57JoeFoMoPar]

Paint it black. Do the same color scheme you had before with the gold scallops. It looked way to good to change and will look even more kick ass with shiny paint.

[TheFrenZ]

Hey Dave,
there's a very special look about a rubbed out shiney black paint job but as you know for sure,the body must be super straight as you can see every little wave.
You know that.Well,dark green sounds pretty cool too !!! Either way,your Merc will look bad ass but I believe the dark green will make your Merc even more outstanding.I even dig your Merc as it is now,black and gray primer,full of dust etc.What I wanna say,your Merc will look bitchin' no matter what color you are going to paint it...it has THE look by that awesome chop and that mighty cool stance...

And =mike=,I know you're watching this.Did you find any pics of the other black Merc yet ? Thank you.

[LeadSledMerc]

ok peaple i need your help!! when this rehash started the plan was to paint it sam barris green, then i decided black was the only way to go coz i paint every thing black, nad i think it looks the balls. and it matches the chopper and i dont feel like painting that over..now today im reading a post about sams merc, and im goin insane i want green again!!! whatta you clowns think??

I find that hard to belive that YOU of all people are changing your mind about the black? ...NOT

Until the color, whether it's black, green or pink is on the merc for a month it won't be final. And even then it will have only been final for a month!

[HoldFast]

sorry it's a quicky...but here's a dark green...

[glassguy]

ok i couldnt wait for you guys.. i did a test panel, green it is!! this color will have a little more copper pearl in it when i paint the whole thing. it will probley look black at night. the body might look straight at nite as well...

[LeadSledMerc]

ok i couldnt wait for you guys.. i did a test panel, green it is!! this color will have a little more copper pearl in it when i paint the whole thing. it will probley look black at night. the body might look straight at nite as well...

Yea I know, an hour was toooooo long!
It almost looks black in the pictures now. Is the copper pearl going to lighten it at all, or will it stay that dark? Either way, it's going to look killa as they say!
The Million Dollar question...How long before you get the other side done and the whole car shot?

[glassguy]

Yea I know, an hour was toooooo long!
It almost looks black in the pictures now. Is the copper pearl going to lighten it at all, or will it stay that dark? Either way, it's going to look killa as they say!
The Million Dollar question...How long before you get the other side done and the whole car shot?
im goin like hell now! i wanna be layin the paint down by wed nite march 30th come hell or highwater..bring your work clothes

[truth]

dave - go green! you'll have a southie ghetto pass...!

[leadsled53]

Dave,green all the way,plenty of black mercs out there and they look killer,but green will really stand out,now stop changing you're mind and get er done

[LeadSledMerc]

Dave,green all the way,plenty of black mercs out there and they look killer,but green will really stand out,now stop changing you're mind and get er done

Yea right Fred, like we've got a chance at Dave not changing his mind!

I agree, green has got to be the color.

[leadsled53]

Yea right Fred, like we've got a chance at Dave not changing his mind!

I agree, green has got to be the color.
truth to that! he changes his mind as much as he changes other peoples minds

[LeadSledMerc]

truth to that! he changes his mind as much as he changes other peoples minds

That's only because other people listen to him.
As soon as you stop listening, it all makes sense!!!!!!!!!

[Ryan]

God... I love that car...

[TheFrenZ]

Dave,...that looks sooo HOT !!!
Oh boy, just as I did mention before,even more oustanding !!! I really can't wait to see the whole car painted ! With all the chrome contrasting to that color it's gonna look sooo bitchin'...I really envy you for your bad ass Mercury straight outta Sledsville.Oh by the way,you still gonna call it "Jercury" with that gorgeous paintjob ?

http://img133.exs.cx/img133/7242/mvc026s4ur.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

Damn,what a kool ride...!!!

[glassguy]

thanks everyone for the input, and compliments..im on a tear now so updates will be soon! as far as leadsledJerk, and leadsled53 yrs old go IM the funny one!!! dont forget it!

[glassguy]

God, you are fat, a lot fatter than you sound on the phone.

I love your car, I can't wait to see it painted.
I'm gonna post some pics of my '54 tonight, it's done, except for the rub out.

Sorry about the thread hijack.
[waiting !!!

[SlowandLow63]

dave where the hell did this thread come from and where the hell have i been anyway my 2 cents. shiny black w/ the same gold scallops same layout - killer. dark green, copper pearl, w/ same gold scallops - im going to kill you for ur car either way i love that carn but you need the scallops plus itll take ur eye away from any waviness it might have why do u think i did scallops hahaha hey we could be gold scallop buddies

[v8minor]

Green is nice, whatever it is a sweet car..

[LeadSledMerc]

thanks everyone for the input, and compliments..im on a tear now so updates will be soon! as far as leadsledJerk, and leadsled53 yrs old go IM the funny one!!! dont forget it!

Listen assguy,
you're the funny "lookin" one (and fat) and thats about it, and don't forget it!
That merc is soooo cool, don't screw it up now, and don't make the old man Fred and me tell everyone about the roadster project in your garage. I'd hate to give away your secret, shit, I already did!

[61Lancerwagon]

Can't wait to see the finished pics, it looks perfect so far.

Randy

[smooth50]

you should paint it blue!!! you know like the waves of the ocean!

[glassguy]

dave where the hell did this thread come from and where the hell have i been anyway my 2 cents. shiny black w/ the same gold scallops same layout - killer. dark green, copper pearl, w/ same gold scallops - im going to kill you for ur car either way i love that carn but you need the scallops plus itll take ur eye away from any waviness it might have why do u think i did scallops hahaha hey we could be gold scallop buddies


for now in leaving it naked... whatta ya mean waviness it (might) have?? i would say its a deffinate!!!! :eek:

[SlowandLow63]

for now in leaving it naked... whatta ya mean waviness it (might) have?? i would say its a deffinate!!!! :eek:

i figured id give ya the benefit of the doubt i guess i was wrong i think gold scallops would make that car the way your doin it cant wait to see it t the road agents

[Kustom Chief]

Color looks great. I can't wait to see in the sun.

Larry

[glassguy]

just made the grille tonite.. 53 chevy bumper guards, with the middle of a 63 tbird push bar.. this will have to do until someone GIVES me a desoto grille

[LeadSledMerc]

Thats a real nice grill you threw together, but is that my Exide battery charger in the back?

[TP]

just made the grille tonite.. 53 chevy bumper guards, with the middle of a 63 tbird push bar.. this will have to do until someone GIVES me a desoto grille
I'll give you a desoto grill if you come help me cut my lid. TP

[glassguy]

Thats a real nice grill you threw together, but is that my Exide battery charger in the back?
yes it is. come get your shit outta here dont forget to take this old 50s gas pump with you too

[glassguy]

I'll give you a desoto grill if you come help me cut my lid. TP
if its warm there then send me a ticket!!!

[TheFrenZ]

Dave,
the grille looks good to me and I guess you really will get the picture when the bumper is on.The Desoto grilles are good looking but there are already many Mercs with those grilles.What year Desoto grille are you looking for ? '54 or the earlier ones ?

As you know this grille here is made of '51 Merc bumper guards and also looks very good.

http://img107.exs.cx/img107/4715/678249cleanmercfront5cx.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

And Dave,please don't get me wrong,but whenever you should have some extra dollars,buy some WIDEwhitewalls biasply tires for the front.(smile)

[glassguy]

Dave,
the grille looks good to me and I guess you really will get the picture when the bumper is on.The Desoto grilles are good looking but there are already many Mercs with those grilles.What year Desoto grille are you looking for ? '54 or the earlier ones ?

As you know this grille here is made of '51 Merc bumper guards and also looks very good.

http://img107.exs.cx/img107/4715/678249cleanmercfront5cx.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

And Dave,please don't get me wrong,but whenever you should have some extra dollars,buy some WIDEwhitewalls biasply tires for the front.(smile)
haha bias plys!!! i took off brand new ones!! not with the drivin i do..i drive this heap at 80-90 mph towin a trailor! the ruts in the roads where i live pull those old bias plys all over the road.. but i agree they looked a hell of alot better.. some day ill save up enough $$$$ to have tyhis grille rechromed

[TheFrenZ]

haha bias plys!!! i took off brand new ones!! not with the drivin i do..i drive this heap at 80-90 mph towin a trailor! the ruts in the roads where i live pull those old bias plys all over the road.. but i agree they looked a hell of alot better.. some day ill save up enough $$$$ to have tyhis grille rechromed

Yes,I know that's the drawback 'bout those tires.But they look so good...

[SlowandLow63]

bias plys look good on a trailer lol radials look good goin down the road i here ya dave

[gonzo]

I can report that work is steadily progressing on the jerkury. We consumed about thirty beers and five pounds of roast beef between four of us and all I had to do in return was scuff up one small panel. Heres Dave slaving away while we all watch and wait for the sandwiches to show.

[glassguy]

wierd a few pages dissapeared..

[TheFrenZ]

wierd a few pages dissapeared..

Yes,indeed,there are some pages missing.But anyway,just wanna kiss your ass again...the Merc looks great ! ...* S H I N E *... !

[glassguy]

wet sanding and buffing sucks!!!!!! about 1/2 done with a lot of detailing to do.. and yes im leaving it naked at least for this year

[LeadSledMerc]

Lookin real good Dave.
Whats next on the Jercury to do list?
It's about time you got some new pictures up. Now go back and add all the posts that got deleted.

[gonzo]

wet sanding and buffing sucks!!!!!! about 1/2 done with a lot of detailing to do.. and yes im leaving it naked at least for this year


Man that is SWEEEEEEET, what is it a Corsica?

[glassguy]

Lookin real good Dave.
Whats next on the Jercury to do list?
It's about time you got some new pictures up. Now go back and add all the posts that got deleted.
still gonna change the motor.. those are new pics see its got glass in it now..i think all those old posts are long gone

[flash]

still gonna change the motor.. those are new pics see its got glass in it now..i think all those old posts are long gone


I just got home from Assguys' shop and man that Merc looks beautiful in person! Assguy was buffing the shit out of it...by sliding off it with his bare hairy ass. I told him that technique would take to way long but he said it the longer the better.

[blacktopbutcher]

Damn Dave, Just when I thought that car could not get any sweeter you turn up the dial to 10.

Hope to get my 54 back on the road within the next month. Going to get some new paint as well. I think I am going blue heavy flake with some candy mixed in. Not sure yet.

[Mojo]

Man, that green beats the hell out of black... I love dark green, nobody uses it much though, anyhow it looks amazing...

[glassguy]

Damn Dave, Just when I thought that car could not get any sweeter you turn up the dial to 10.

Hope to get my 54 back on the road within the next month. Going to get some new paint as well. I think I am going blue heavy flake with some candy mixed in. Not sure yet.
HAHAHA!!!! dont hate me coz im a greek. thats how we do it

[glassguy]

HAHAHA!!!! dont hate me coz im a greek. thats how we do it
woops that was for flash... hey steve !

[glassguy]

ok this is the last pics its all buffed out... all i gotta do now is drive the sumbitch

[Mai Ki-Ki]

As i said before the week went 'BYE BYE', one of the best treatments of a merc EVER... the rear window looks perfect, usually with such a big chop the rear screen ends up fucking everything up, what rear screen is it? merc? but done right?

Beautiful.

MKK

[Bob K]

Looks great Dave, don't ya just love how that color jumps out in the sunlight but yet looks damm near black in shade or at night. My Chebby vert is a very similar green and acts the same way.

U DUN GUD

B:cool:B



ok this is the last pics its all buffed out... all i gotta do now is drive the sumbitch

[Donzie]

Well, I have to say I really like the end result. The first pics of the green fender made me think it was way too dark, I could barely see the green, but in the daylight it looks awesome.
The grille turned out really cool too.
That's a beauitul car.

[glassguy]

As i said before the week went 'BYE BYE', one of the best treatments of a merc EVER... the rear window looks perfect, usually with such a big chop the rear screen ends up fucking everything up, what rear screen is it? merc? but done right?

Beautiful.

MKK
its a stock 50 merc opening, but i use lexan , because the original glass is convex and i dont like the "bump" it has. it was ruining the fastback look i was after