looking for someone who can chop a 1950 2 door merc. like for someone that has done this before and will make it look good. if anybody knows of anyplace or anyone around the northeast. looking in WV, PA, VA, MD,. I located in eastern part of wv. thanks
Buy one that is "already chopped" IMO un-chopped Mercs are so rare, Finding an Un-chopped Merc is almost impossible. I am really liking them un-chopped.
Lots of Hamb'rs have taken their cars to Kenny Baker. Even with travel expenses ... his expertise, speed and cheap pricing have ruled the day ... and eased their decisions. @choprods is his HAMB name, here's his website >> http://akathechopper.tripod.com/Index-2.html Better to call him, Shop Hours:Monday thru Friday-from 9 am to 4 PM......... 660-825-4080 or[4572]evenings. Cell # [1-660-341-9945] email: [email protected] Do your homework. Tons of referrals. Awesome work. Good luck.
I hit the search for chopping Mercs on the HAMB and did my own. To do a Merc right is a pretty big undertaking, but it can be done. Here is a before and after on mine. About a billion hours later, it looked like this. On the other hand, it doing it yourself is not for you, I definitely recommend Kenny Baker or Brett Vandervort at Fatman in Charlotte. Good luck and take lots of pics. -Abone.
I wouldn't buy one already chopped unless they had full documented pictures of the work while it was done. While there are some good craftsmen, There are even more bad ones. You don't want someone else's butchered mess full of bondo.
I'd check with HAMBer Jeremy James in Concord, NC (although there may be a wait list). He's got a great eye and is an excellent craftsman. Here's a pic of his Merc.
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