Time to say goodbye to the merc . ..

[=mike=]

I think it is time to sell the merc . I want to build a motorcycle , and can't afford to do / keep both so here it goes . It is pretty solid , has a 1965 ( I think ? ) ford 289 with worked 302 heads ( new valves , seats , lifters , springs etc ) . C/4 automatic with a nice tall ass Gennie shifter . New driveshaft , ford 9" rearend with 300 gears in it . Hauls ass on the freeway . T-bird buckets , no backseat . Floor is tunneled and the frame is C-notched . The only " problem " is that the people who did the rearend fucked it up and welded the springperches on it a little too far back , and the pinion angle is fucked up ( too high) and I can't let the air out of the shocks to lower it . I would get that fixed for whoever wants it if that is a problem and doesnt want to deal with it themselves . It has regular airshocks in the back and cut coils in front . Pretty nice stero system with a 10 " subwoofer and 4 6 by 9 speakers in the cab . 10 disc changer in the trunk and a head in the console ( 62 falcon center console I think ) . New radiator , Firestone ( Coker ) 15 x 5 biasply tires , homeade hubcaps , and a few boxes of parts . I am thinking $15,000 out the door . Possible trade for running Harley and cash , older bike or chopper / bobber . . . whatever , anyhow , if you want to know more about it email me or hit me on here . Local would be nice ( best ) but we can work something out .

maquee@cox.net

http://www.sacredkarts.org/karts/green_merc/green-merc11.jpg

[El Caballo]

Nooooooo!

[JamesG]

Nice car man.

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Damn if i was local, i'd already have gone to the bank!

That merc is the nicest 4 door ever!

[daign]

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Nooooooo!

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My thoughts even before i scrolled down. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif The moredoor army is thinning.... You're a lot safer wrapped in 4000lbs of green metal than your own skin. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Let us know who ends up pickin it up.
-Dane

[=mike=]

Yeah no shit , I have been in alot of motorcycle wrecks some pretty bad and some not so bad , but I cant seem to get it out of my blood . Anyhow , I can always build something else / better / different / whatever , later on down the line http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

P.S. my wife wanted me to let everyone know that she had nothing to do with it , which is of course totaly true http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[El Caballo]

I have always said that car was the koolest moredoor, sort of the poster child for moredoor koolness. I covet that car bad. My wallet however cannot sustain my lust. Hopefully another HAMBer will give it a good home.

[=mike=]

Yeah El Cab , I am hoping someone on here will want it , I was thinking about Ebay and ALOT higher price and work my way down in price if I have to . I think that is a pretty fair price , and if I can get that I won't feel bad seeing it go . I have just sort of hit a block and now that i have this bike on the back burner I t hink it will sit pretty in someone elses garage . It should be super easy to " finish " this car . all it needs is some interior work , maybe a feww weekends of body work and some paint . The bumpers are freshly chromed and so are the bumper guards . The grill needs to be finished and the issue with the shocks in back , otherwise it is a daily driver .

[Ham]

Mike, hey I know where there's a perfectly good 49 Shoebox for trade plus tattoos! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Shit man, can't believe your getting rid of it. Lucky SOB whoever ends up with it! Keep us updated. Later man...

[Tinbender]

Can't think of too many bikes I'd rather have than that merc. Man, I hope you don't regret letting her go.

[=mike=]

I always regret letting them go , but there is always another one around the corner . . . yeah I just keep telling myself that http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Sam F.]

dude,no way,dont sell it.


man, was wondering whats up with your Pan you started..hows it going?

[=mike=]

Butt , it is just sitting there getting even more dusty http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif The motor needs to be rebuilt , and so does the trans . Both stuff I can't do myself . ALSO I can't afford to have them done . AND for what it's worth things are tight around the house these days , Amy works in the skateboard industry and it is really slow these days ( sales commissions are small lately ) and well I could use some cash ( and being able to build the bike would keep me on at leasta cool set of wheels ) . . . I don't know it is all rationalizing , I dont WANT to sell it , but I think it would be the right thing to do right now .

[Sam F.]

i hear ya man

[Spike!]

Hey Mike,
Whats your wife do in the skate industry? I was hangin' with Bam Margera last night. Crazy dude..My son is a little skater too (Hes 11) Just wondering..

Spike

[=mike=]

HRP she does sales and the whole industry is jst sort of slow right now . we arent going broke , but in order for me to have all my fun things and still pay the mortgage & all of the trips to vegas http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif the extra cash would come in handy . Actually Bam has some kind of personal trip with Amy's boss regarding the rights to the CKY video I think . He keeps trying to sue him or something . Pretty funny stuff . Small world http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Spike!]

Very cool. Out here skating is bigger than ever with parks opening up everywhere. I'm getting in on it by photographing skaters and selling the images. I'm at the park all the time with my son anyway..

As far as Bam goes, I can see him doing that. He's just a spoiled kid after all.. VIVA LA Bam is filmed all over my town here. I'm surprised I haven't been captured on tape in my Hot Rod because thats what I usually take him to skate in. Indeed it is a small world..

Spike

[FEDER]

Mike I dont know about down there but 15,000 for a HD up here will get ya one in about the same shape as yer Merc.
Keep the Merc.---Feder

[fatassbuick]

Aw, man....

[Tuck]

=mike='s been smokeing the FAT CHEEEEEEEBA

Dude...
your going to make tokyo cry.
Tuck

[whodaky]

yup that is one great looking Merc, who says moredoors can't be cool. Saw shots of it on one of the H.A.M.B party posts recently and thought it looked great. hey i am in the wrong country and have to amny cars anyhow. I am sur eit we ill sell easily!

[Sailor]

No, buddy, say it aint so. That thing is the single coolest car on the hamb in my humble book. And not for another kustomproject either?!

[tokyo]

WHAT? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif dude...cmon...your ride is inspiration...i'm at a loss for words...

[Big A]

Awww sheeit. Any time anyone gives me grief about owning a moredoor I point 'em at your Merc. That thing is a HAMB icon. You better end up with one cool-ass Harley.

[saltflataddict]

No I must be tripping. That is the coolest moredoor merc ever. I love it, and I liked having you back us moredoors up when someone would bag on them. Someone is going to be a lucky fool. I have seen you lately on FUCK! so I figured you were getting ready to build the Harley, but I never thought you would sell the Merc. Good luck on the Panhead project..Keep us posted where it goes, and the progress on the bike..

[El Caballo]

The masses have spoken, a moredoor in the hand is worth two hogs in the bush. Honestly, if things are tight, you are better off holding on until you are in a better financial situation.

I don't know why I really care except that I watched the car being worked on here, like when you did the taillights. It is yours after all, but I'd sure hate to see it go.

[Roothawg]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[krupanut]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Say it aint so Mike!

[Steve]

That sucks your sellin it man, but like yo8u said theirs always time for another one.

[flying clutchman]

i will give you 10 dozen tamales for it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[cleatus]

Man.... I'm heavy into motorcycles, but I can't help but think you'll regret that move.

There's been certain vehicles (bikes/cars) in my life that I still kick myself for have'n let go.

[=mike=]

Clutchman , those are some damn good tamales , I will think about your offer .


Cleatus , The one vehical I have regretted getting rid of more that anyone in the past has been my flathead chopper I built back in the late 80's . We will see how it goes at this point , you guys make a good case to keep it , we will have to wait and see I guess . Money talks .

[FONZI]

allright Mike. Call me when u sell it I will bring the Tequila and you can drink your mercury blues away. You gotta do what you gotta do but, I sure do love the Merc, and what are the homies in the bario gonna say?

FONZI

[=mike=]

Fonzi , I will let you know . . . as for the homies , we go down to Chicano Park during Cinco De Mayo and the homies have almost as many hogs as shorts . I think I will be okay http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ( hope hope hope )

[D Picasso]

cripes. that ain't right. I'm sure you're tired of hearing, "man, if I had the money I'd buy it offa ya right now", but man, if I had the money I'd buy it offa ya right now.

such a pretty car.

[Radshit]

That is one nice Merc....it will be missed by all of us'n.......

[lownslow]

mike,
ya gotta do do what ya gotta do .......sounds like you have/are thinkin it through which is more than i can say for myself in the past ....i hope ya get what ya want and get the price ya want.....i like the merc but man i LOVED the 54......one of these days i will finish mine ....painted etc.....i knew when i saw this thread it was gonna upset alot of people here . it really has helped knock down a bit of the more door prejudice.....just be careful on the scooter my man ,........

[Johnny Ace]

Dude....
Yer MoDo is the only reason I agreed to "take" Revhead's Chebbie.....oh well.I can always fill it up with Goth chicks and skateboards....
Besides, I heard that some scenesters used fotos of yer Merc for a cd insert? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Too good for 'em,I've always said.......
Don't sell the drum,though........

[=mike=]

WHOA NOW . . . dont get all crazy on me . . . that drum is never going anywhere . IF i were to ever get rid of it I would probably give it to the man himself , or at least his family . goth chicks like congo drums http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif The car can be replaced if it ever came down to it , or even re-aquired . that drum is once in a lifetime !

[kustomd]

That is a pretty bad ass looking more door merc. What kind of paint or primer is that on the merc? I'm wanting to do one of my cars in a green look like that but haven't found what I would like to do it with yet. Like tinted primer or flattened shiney paint. Probably with what ever is cheapest is what I will do it in right now probably.

[=mike=]

It's just 2 stage Imron without the clearcoat . Ford Mustang 2002 paintchip book . we added a bunch of gold pearl into the last fet pints for a little extra BAM !

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

[jamie]

One of my favorite OG HAMB cars... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

*sniff* *sniff*

[PEDDRO]

I don't really go for Mercs but that's a real looker that I'd be proud to finish and keep. I can't buy it, but can you just send it to me, so I can look after it for a while?

[raaf]

damn mike, i guess you *were* serious. i'll spread the word - and keep my ears open. in the meantime, i'll try to figure out what i can sell around here to raise the cash myself.

i love that thing.

-- raaf

[=mike=]

One more time on the front page , then maybe Ebay for the old heap . Ben your friend never showed up on the 19th . . . is he still interested at all ? Anyone in Japan looking for a nice chopped up old car ?

[abe lugo]

Could you list all the body mod and specifics, like amount of chop, running 15" wheels?, what rear window was used? are the taillights in the bumperettes? grille? so on and so on. thanks

[=mike=]

I don't know exactly how much it is chopped , I didn't do the work on the roof so I couldn't tell you . The rims are 15 inches with Firestone 15X560 Bias Bly tires , back window is stock layed down , tailights are Harley bullet lights in the bumper guard , grille is made from 54 ford grill parts & 51 Ford bullets . It isn't finished though and needs to be done up and chromed if you want to keep it in the car and dial it in . Otherwise it looks fine as-is . New rocker panels , uh whatelse do you want to know ?

[hotrod54chevy]

personally i wouldnt sell the merc..it may be a moredoor,but it's a SLEEK moredoor.you can always get a bike later,but a good merc is hard to find.still,it's your call,i just wouldnt do it
~creepy

[=mike=]

Yeah the fact that it is a 4-door doesn't have anything to do with me selling it . I already have the bike , and I just need cash to get it going . Regardless , I don't want to sell it , but I have thought it out pretty long and I think it is what I need to do .

[wes]

it will always to MIKES car

[Jeff Norwell]

I wish we were kloser....man that is sweet

[=mike=]

Fly out and drive it home http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[FONZI]

Come to think of it....I don't recall seeing you at the Ranch Run man....Maybee u should just sell the Merc to somoeone who will drive the damn thing!

Just bustin your balls man.....But I was lookin for ya to help me out with the Tequila!

FONZI

[=mike=]

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Come to think of it....I don't recall seeing you at the Ranch Run man....Maybee u should just sell the Merc to somoeone who will drive the damn thing!

Just bustin your balls man.....But I was lookin for ya to help me out with the Tequila!

FONZI

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No shit man , I was gonna go and shit came up . I hope whoever ends up with it does drive the shit out of it , I'm sure not . I will still have that bottle next time you are down here , merc or no merc http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif we can still be pals ! heheh

[Ham]

Hey Mike, the bro I was talking about is actually my bro/brother! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif And I actually just talked to him tonight about it. He was in S.D. but got so busy he almost missed his flight out. He's still interested, but just real busy with trade shows, etc. I'll give him a kick in the ass to call you! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Shit I hope he does...