New guy with a Merc

[seanbev24]

Hey everyone, my name's Sean. I'm a 28 year old technician in the Seattle area. I've always wanted a hotrod project to build, and a friend of mine just told me that he's giving me his '51 Merc!

I've been helping him out with other projects lately and he said he wants me to have this one. This is by far the coolest gift I've ever been given. It'll be a huge learning process since I'm new to body/paint work.

The pics suck because it's in the back corner of his shop, and has half a 36 chevy being stored inside it. All the body panels are there except for the roof. It has a chevy 4.3 with I believe a 700R4 tranny. The car actually ran a couple months ago but now it just cranks (no spark).

[51 Leadsled]

Now that is a friend! Great project, is it a converted 4 door? There are lots of guys who have done that on the HAMB. You 'll love this place!

Have fun!

[Sir Woosh]

Welcome aboard from Maryland! Nice project to have for sure....... Sure hope you keep us up on your progress............

[jokerjason]

Sweet man!! JOKER JASON.

[banditomerc]

good luck on this.You have come to the right place for advice...in case you need it!

[firstnomad]

Welcome to the H.A.M.B. from Arkansas City, KS.
firstnomad

[seanbev24]

Thanks guys. It's an original 2 door, the rear quarter just isn't mounted up so it appears cut away. This thing is so low it'll probably need bags just to make it driveable, which I was planning on doing anyway. We'll be making a roof for it unless I can find one from a donor car. I'd much rather have a car with a clean chopped hard top than a permanent topless, especially in the rainy northwest.

My wife and I are in the final stages of buying our first house, so this will have a home in 1 side of the new 2 car garage. Can't wait to get started on it.

[Strange Agent]

You're a lucky man. Welcome to paradise.

[51 mercules]

Welcome and don't forget to join the HAMB Merc Club.

[NOLUCK13]

I wish I had friends like yours, welcome to a great site!

[seanbev24]

Welcome and don't forget to join the HAMB Merc Club.

Will do. This seems like an awesome place for ideas and advice, plus just a cool site to hang around while I should be doing something productive.

[LIFESTYLZ]

Welcome from down under.
The world needs more Merc owners.. lol

[Lowmerc50]

Welcome.. Good luck with your Merc...

[seanbev24]

Thanks. Now I just need to get this house closed so I have a good place to work on it. Short sales are a bitch.

[PegLegStrick]

Welcome to the H.A.M.B.

[yogel]

Welcome from n.e. pa. young man !!!I`m new too but from what I`ve read any info. you need you`ll find here.Good luck with your Merc!