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Customs Sam Barris Merc at the LSRU

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by LSGUN, Apr 13, 2012.

  1. LSGUN
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    LSGUN
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    from TX

    Wasn't expecting to see this thing here, it's beautiful!

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  2. Torchie
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    from Northern Mi

    Wow!!!
     
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  3. studematt
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    Awesome!
     
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  4. choptvan
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    hell yes! perfect IMO
     
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  5. Flat-N-Low
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    To me, Sam's Merc was one of the best ever. Love the color and the proportion.
     
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  6. TRuss
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    Funny how arguably the first one is the best one. Is it Mumford that owns this today?
     
    TRuss, Apr 13, 2012
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  7. Pro Stock John
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    1. 49-51 Mercs - Everything and Anything
    2. Chicagoland H.A.M.B.

    One of my inspirations!
     
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  8. LSGUN
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    LSGUN
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    Here are a few more shots.

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  9. Lowmerc50
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    One of the best
     
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  10. Bad Bob
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    1. Anti-donut HAMB Breakfast,every Sat.
    2. HAMB Merc Club
    3. EL MIRAGE HAMB CLUB

    Notice how it isn't...
    bagged
    laying frame
    over chopped

    This is the way I like them!!!! The very reason why I raised mine back up.
     
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  11. 19Fordy
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    Simply beautiful and beautifully simple. Anyone know what vehicle the side trim is from?
     
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  12. chopped51
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    Nice to see it again. Looks great.
     
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  13. TIMMY P
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    Damn I would love to see that in person!
     
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  14. JeffSled
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    Bob ....I would have to say this is probably my favorite thing I ever heard you say out of your 87,000 posts.;)


    How great is it to see this Stunning Legend sitting in the grass all alone.What a gorgeous sled.This makes me wish I was in Austin this weekend.
     
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  15. Hot Rod Jerry
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    Especially like the fadeaway job on the doors. Very unique. Love the car
     
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  16. Blakmerk
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    Sidetrim is 47 Buick.
     
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  17. Ficco55Merc
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    Wow. That's beautiful
     
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  18. SycoSteve
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    What a beauty!
     
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  19. A Boner
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    Sam was the man!
     
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  20. Pro Stock John
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    1. 49-51 Mercs - Everything and Anything
    2. Chicagoland H.A.M.B.

    I never get tired of looking at this car.
     
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  21. Bad Bob
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    1. Anti-donut HAMB Breakfast,every Sat.
    2. HAMB Merc Club
    3. EL MIRAGE HAMB CLUB

    I'm pretty sure I might posted ONE other thing worth seeing! haha
     
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  22. JAWS
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    Art...pure and simple
     
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  23. hombres ruin
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    pure class in every inch of that kustom machine
     
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  24. earl schieb
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    It's 900 miles from my house to here(Austin).....and seeing this Merc made it worth every mile. Art AND history in one slick package.:cool:
     
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  25. olpaul
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    Copied a million times, and the original is still the best. It might be at Santa Maria?
     
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  26. hotrd32
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    CLASS and PERFECTION.....all the way! SAM was the MAN!


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  27. JeffSled
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    ^^^^ Very Refreshing to see this car getting attention on this msg board.
     
    JeffSled, Apr 14, 2012
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  28. hoboy56
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    Damn nice. I got to see it at the NHRA Museum a few years back and was blown away by it
     
    hoboy56, Apr 14, 2012
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  29. HotRodDean
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    Wow, I'd love to have seen that car...
     
    HotRodDean, Apr 14, 2012
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