Customs The Kirkegaard Merc, 1939 early style custom

Sweet!!!

 

So a few more details I did before the car went to paint.

The first was mounting the spotlight. The car will just have a single spotlight on the drivers side like a lot of the early customs had. Luckily I have original Appleton patterns for pre-war cars, so that helps with properly mounting the light in the right position. It also helps to have an original drill guide so the drill bit stays strait.






Then I started making the pattern for the rear gravel pan. Normally I would weld and mold this to the car but because the rear fenders wont be molded we cant do that. So it needs to fit really close without touching the body. I didn't get this done so I will need to finish it down at the paint shop.

 

Looks great Kevan. Cant wait to see it in person a little over a month away.

 

Really awesome work. Perfect chop. Very nice indeed

 

Single Appleton looks neat, love the fact that you actually have an original guide for the drill bit too. Gravel pan will be a sweet addition too.
What is Adam's expected turnaround on Tim's car?

 

Love the way this is coming out and the direction it is being taken although old style ideas it is turning out to be a very fresh take on a custom merc!! Thanks for the updates Kevan.

 

I have a chopped truck 5 in ford 51 where do i cut the doors to fix them they stick out 1/2 in on the tops. Thanks for any help.

 

Neat details ...killer car and outstanding work,Kev

 

Superb looking profile. Really look forward to seeing it painted and with the beltline chrome back on.

 

I can't believe that I've never found this thread before. I've always admired your work Sledge and I think this one is going to go down as one of your best efforts. This time around I'm really liking the concept car look as it will make a really nice stocker sitting next look like it has something wrong with it. It would be nice to see a photoshop nose to nose photo or photo collage of both stock and chopped versions when it's done.

 

Don't know how I missed this thread!!! Top notch!

 

hey Nathan, well we're hoping to have the car painted, glass done, and headliner in by the 20th of January. Then I can bring it back home and finish up the small details.

 

I'm dying to see this one painted! The shape of the roof is beautiful!!!!

 

Can´t stop looking at this.

 

The '39 Merc looks good even just sitting on a trailer. It will be a very cool early custom!

 

Some pictures from a few days ago. Suge is working hard on the top and Im finishing up the rear gravel pan. Now Christmas is getting in the way of our progress! Bah humbug!

 

Dig the pan!

 

Man, I love this thread. Awesome stuff, Kevan!

 

Been watching this thread intently, and I have developed a keen taste for 39,40 Mercs for a while.
I know it's been said and rightfully so you do Killer work Kev!
I love the way this 39 has evolved and it's great to know there are still guys around with the patience to pull off Early Styling like this!!!

 

Will this car be at Sacramento Autorama?

 

Glad I found this Merc thread, jaw dropping awesome. Merc's are where you find them. This neanderthal emerges from his cave (1939 Merc conv) and discovers fire. The yield was some floor pan, header top latch posts, B pillar cast brackets.

 

More pics please

 

looks great kevan!

 

epic man. been following progress on IG... loving it!

 

Merry custom Christmas Kev and gang...great job as usual!!!!

 

hahaha, what the hell?

 

Wow, I love the chop on this one. Kevan very well done. Hope all is well up north, any snow? All the best.

Kenny

 

Also, was the weatherstrip piece metal or stainless steel (above the door and rear quater window) on this '39? Thanks

Kenny

 

Dang, Kevan you're kickin ass! Merry Christmas man keep up the great kustom work

 

Just went through the whole thread.. Speechless!!

Gorgeous car. It's the pre-war style customs that I love seeing because they're not as common as the post-war ones. You knocked it out of the park with this one.