Projects Tale of my Two 1941 Merc's

Mo, I think the amount of material left over from shortening the hood trim will be enough to fill where the door handles go.

As far as the coupe I scored a complete set of convertible trim for the coupe. It only took four years to locate trim. The leftover hood/door trim while be used to fill the space for the longer quarter trim on the short door model coupe.

 

Eric
The Merc looks great and you can now enjoy it. The sway bar is missing on my 41, but found one on ebay complete with new swivels and bushings. Can you post a pic of how the bar and swivels attach to the axel. thanks in advance, keep up the good work.
Dave

 

Will do Dave, I'll get it for you soon

 

What size tires? Any rubbing turning? Car is
Looking great!!!

 

Haven't got to do a lot of shake down runs yet, so I'll update later with any rubbing issues...I haven't noticed any backing out of the drive way or the short trips around the block.

The tires are 650-16....thanks for following along.

 

Sweet!

 

thanx forletting me hang around the shop for this spectacular build, amazing work on a sweet Icon

 

Dual spots! 2nd spotlight is mounted!

 

I'm amazed at the smile these Mercs have, mine makes me smile when I look at it and I'm sure yours has the same effect on you.
take care, Dave

 

Getting the primer on the areas we shaved

 

These are such nice looking cars - but I always wonder what they were thinking with the '46 grille.

 

Coming home this weekend....going to hold off on recessing the plate for a little bit

 

@James D I agree I sometimes wish my 41 Ford was a 41 Merc

 

The plate can wait (indefinitely)! Now for the fun!

I really enjoy the pictures. The spot lights look great, as does the shave. The primer spots don't detract.
What are your plans for the running boards? I'd treat the rust and make them black!
Then I'd go ahead and drop the rear plate to the bumper, deck the lid, lower the tail lights, and put as many miles on the car as it will go! (The hood and side trim also look great, as is!)

 

@jamesd I've always wonder that too. The 41 Fords/Merc have such good looking front ends in comparison.

Thanks Chris

Thanks, Mo we're thinking on the same page. I've got a new set of running board covers that I'll put on this weekend. I'm going to move the license plate to the bumper and lower the taillight a and she's done for now.

Stay tuned I'll post some pictures up this weekend of us enjoying the car

 

I'm really hoping to see this car next year, round up?

 

Hopefully it will be their. Finally get to drive something instead of being a spectator

 

An early styled 41 merc is not just "something" though. You've got a killer fucking car!

 

Me too! i,m hoping to attend my first round up and would love to see this there Johnny

 

She made it home safe and sound. Couldn't be happier

 

Stunning, Eric. Absolutely stunning!

 

Damn, that looks like so much fun.

 

Rik put his touch on one of my photos. Looks like it came out of a scrapbook from back in the day....Love It

 

Couple more from Rik

 

Used to seeing Rik colourize old B&W photos - now he's de-colourizing new ones!! Nice!

Car looks great Eric!

Dave

 

First outing yesterday.....

 

As I've been pondering bumper ideas for this car, I realized I had a 39-41 Lincoln Zephyr bumpers. I have the front and rear, but the rear just wouldn't like right on this car. I plan on modifying the Mercury bumper to accommodate the Lincoln center insert. I think it's a simple modification that fits the nose of these 41 Mercs perfect.

 

Love the Lincoln Bumpers. That's going to look great!!
Torchie

 

Shipped the skirts to Garlands Sacramento to get the right shape and fit. Dropped the car back off at Faded Live Garage for a little shaving, shortening and one piecing going on