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52-54 Merc's Got Pic's

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by paulc713, May 18, 2007.

  1. olskool53
    Joined: Mar 23, 2008
    Posts: 102

    olskool53
    Member
    from CT

    My 53.
     

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  2. d2_willys
    Joined: Sep 8, 2007
    Posts: 4,285

    d2_willys
    Member
    from Kansas

    Here's my 53, stock , flathead, Merc-o-matic:cool:

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  3. olskool53
    Joined: Mar 23, 2008
    Posts: 102

    olskool53
    Member
    from CT

    Looks good man!
     
  4. Silhouettes 57
    Joined: Dec 9, 2006
    Posts: 2,791

    Silhouettes 57
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    A back and white picture of a '54 Merc.
     

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  5. Silhouettes 57
    Joined: Dec 9, 2006
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    Silhouettes 57
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    A picture of the Silhouettes Car Club plaque.
     

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  6. BobK49
    Joined: Jan 10, 2006
    Posts: 123

    BobK49
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    Ahhhhh, 52-54 Mercs, the most customizable model ever. Great thread.
     
  7. kkoacolonel
    Joined: Oct 27, 2005
    Posts: 966

    kkoacolonel
    Member
    from Union,NJ

    I don't disagree with how "The Renegade"turned out.The finished product is gorgeous.But,I have to disagree with the way the car was done.In my honest opinion,the car should have stayed green with the scallops.If you are going to restore an old custom,then restore it they it was originally done.I think most guys would feel the same way.
     
  8. lowbiz
    Joined: Nov 7, 2006
    Posts: 59

    lowbiz
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    whats the side trim off of?? been seeing it a lot lately and i like it:)
     
  9. 53ash
    Joined: Sep 9, 2005
    Posts: 176

    53ash
    Member
    from Plano, TX

    She's come a long way in the last 6 months.
     

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  10. Bryan
    Joined: Jul 25, 2002
    Posts: 578

    Bryan
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    55 pontiac
     
  11. UnIOnViLLEHauNT
    Joined: Jun 22, 2004
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    UnIOnViLLEHauNT
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    Eh Im just happy to see the car out and really nice looking. I'm proud of how well Bob redid it, in his usual standards of SUPER straight. Think of it this way, a LOT of customs back in the day were redone to stages where they were almost unidentifiable as their former selves. This just has a different hue and rear bumper. I of course would rather see it green myself, but Id rather see it at Lead East garnering attention than sitting in an airplane hanger in Central Jersey barely able to move under its own power.
     
  12. lowbiz
    Joined: Nov 7, 2006
    Posts: 59

    lowbiz
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    thanks!!
     
  13. missysdad1
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
    Posts: 3,305

    missysdad1
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    Here's mine. Still in the project stage. Has '90 Lincoln MkVII 5.0 HO engine with AOD, dropped spindles, disc brakes and a 3.54 '58 Ford 9-inch rear end.

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    Will be getting lower soon, with wide whites, minor trim removal and ivory tuck and roll. Paint will be patina...the way it is in the photo...with red oxide primer spots.

    Why? 'Cause I cain't make up my mind what color will look best, and I'm kinda fond of the factory black-over-red it is right now. Lots of prissy pastels on the street in the mid- to late-50's, butcha' had to watch out for the red 'n' black ones. Most of them could run!

    We'll see...

    :D:D:D

    EDIT: It's now got 3" blocks in the rear and Ford Aerostar coils in front, in addition to the Fatman dropped spindles previously installed. Looks better, don't you think?

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    :D
     
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  14. Reverend_Jack
    Joined: Feb 17, 2009
    Posts: 142

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    Here're some shots of my 53.
    I've been thinking for awhile about changing something about the front end and this thread has given me a lot to chew on.
    There are a few changes I don't have photos of oddly enough, the headlights are visored now and she's got some 3" wide whites.
    I think she's gonna be Mohawk Maroon real soon.

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  15. straykatkustoms
    Joined: Oct 30, 2001
    Posts: 22,307

    straykatkustoms
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    One of my favorite Mercs. Bill & Donna Moore's Earth Angel.

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    Happy Trails, Mick
     
  16. Pinstriper40
    Joined: Sep 24, 2007
    Posts: 3,602

    Pinstriper40
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    Lets see some more! I love it I love it!
     
  17. buz-67
    Joined: Sep 15, 2011
    Posts: 8

    buz-67
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    from essex uk

    I just bought this '53 Merc. Does anyone know any history on it? it came from nevada
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  18. 50Fraud
    Joined: May 6, 2001
    Posts: 10,101

    50Fraud
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    Way better. Fix the hood scoop, though -- either french it or put the stock trim back on; don't leave it as a naked bump.
     
  19. buz-67
    Joined: Sep 15, 2011
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    buz-67
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    from essex uk

    Great pic
     
  20. babylincoln53
    Joined: Sep 21, 2011
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    babylincoln53
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    from dana point

    here is mine...
     

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  21. Smokin' Joe
    Joined: Jul 4, 2006
    Posts: 1,001

    Smokin' Joe
    Member Emeritus

    Some sweet lookin' Mercs! My favorite Merc is a '54. Kinda strange how my tastes have changed over the years. Consider me subscribed!
     
  22. scotts52
    Joined: Apr 7, 2008
    Posts: 2,725

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    Hey Mohawk, I saw yours years ago as I was passing through Monroe. It was sitting there at a diner. That is/was the only other 52/53 Merc I have seen in person.


    Where are they all at? Don't these years of Mercs have any love or did they not make many of them?

    A couple years back I was at a local swapmeet and a guy had a 53 convert for sale. Wish I'd had the money. It was a project, but when was the last time you seen a real convert and not a carson top.
     
  23. socalmerc
    Joined: Feb 24, 2008
    Posts: 475

    socalmerc
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    from socal

    mine. made this pic for my nephew he's in the driver seat
     

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  24. buz-67
    Joined: Sep 15, 2011
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    buz-67
    Member
    from essex uk


    Sweet ride
     
  25. babylincoln53
    Joined: Sep 21, 2011
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    babylincoln53
    Member
    from dana point

    Socal,Nice merc. how low did you go with yours?
     
  26. Movinman
    Joined: Feb 20, 2005
    Posts: 1,106

    Movinman
    Member

    A couple pictures of my old 53. I miss it!
     

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  27. custom50
    Joined: Dec 29, 2007
    Posts: 396

    custom50
    Member
    from Indiana

    This is my older custom.

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  28. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
    Posts: 16,628

    JeffreyJames
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    from SUGAR CITY

    Here's my old '52....

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  29. scotts52
    Joined: Apr 7, 2008
    Posts: 2,725

    scotts52
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    Lets see some more!!
     
  30. Hemi j
    Joined: Sep 17, 2009
    Posts: 389

    Hemi j
    Member
    from Colorado

    More!!! The first car I ever worked on was my brothers 52, I was 12. 1962
     

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