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Projects 1941 Mercury Padded Top

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by eric54chevy, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. eric54chevy
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    Started a Thread over on Custom Car Chronicle thought I should start one here too. So I purchased this 41 Merc convertible and sold my 41 sedan and business coupe so I could focus on one. I found this nicely started early custom project. The car had already been chopped 2 1/2, lowered a little, hard to find dash inserts, hole cut in the trunk to make the appearance of a recessed plate, shaved taillights and lights in the bumper guards. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]


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  2. eric54chevy
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    First order of business was to get it transported to Garlands Sacramento. Glen Dale took care of that for me!
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

    Next order was to one piece the hood and install the Merc/Zephyr combo front bumper
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  3. eric54chevy
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    The goal for this car is to have a flowing top like the Bill Gaylord 41 Ford[​IMG][​IMG]
    Photos from Custom Car Chronicle

    Next order of business is the flat skirts. Paul reshaped the skirts to fit the car. [​IMG]


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  4. eric54chevy
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    Like I mentioned the car was chopped 2 1/2, now it's almost 4 1/2. We may go a little more, just depends on what it looks like with the convertible top laid in place. We will see, but it's getting there!

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    Very cool
     
  7. Kustomman#1
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    Yes very cool! I also have one and will be watching the progress with interest.
     
  8. LBCD
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    Wow....
    this will be good!
     
  9. Gaylord style tops are the cats meow.
    Chop it any more and the top might be too flat (my opinion only) and you what they say about options!
     
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    This is going to be good.. already is!
     
  12. eric54chevy
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    Vent windows done! The vent windows where not level, missing material and installed with the rear 1/2 inch higher than the front. Here is a before and after with Paul Garlands work IMG_2639.JPG 589D463A-1073-40A7-BAA6-FE3101760A6D.jpg IMG_2635.JPG


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  13. Looking great.
     
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  14. eric54chevy
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    Repair work on the deck lid area and getting it ready for the Carson top. Some full car shots and one restyled by Rik Hoving

    IMG_2647.JPG IMG_2645.JPG IMG_2646.JPG


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    I am watching this thread, for sure!!
     
  16. eric54chevy
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    My 112’s have unity spot handles, so Paul hooked me up with these nice chrome handles and a set of nice reproduction plastics from his shop IMG_2665.JPG IMG_2662.JPG


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  17. Atwater Mike
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    OMG! Finally...Appletons are back?
    Beautiful '41 Merc...
    I had a '48 convert. We chopped it 4-1/2", never followed thru with top.
    (I had some ideas, did a partial frame, but it was in 1962, and Customs were not popular!)
    Now I have a '47 Ford sedan. Cool taildragger...
     

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