Customs Which car is the "King of Customs"?

Always wondered which car was considered as being the "King of Customs". I'm sure everyone can agree between a hand full of cars. You've got your beautiful Mercs, slick Fords and Chevys, Dodges and Caddys of course. I wasn't born during Barris's era, so dont be afraid to go back in time. It will be hard to choose, but try to limit it to only 1 to 3 cars.

 

49 - 51 Merc.

 

41 fords, packards, and cadillacs. on my list anyway. but back in the day the mkkoa named a merc built by dave stuckey the king of kustoms...

 

Pretty easy I would say 49-51 merc, just like king of hot rods is the 32 ford, my question was always what car was the MOST customized? I was kinda thinking the shoebox ford? Jim

 

Mercs are the most common, you've got that right. Just wanted some opinions on customs.

 

39-40 merc

 

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'49-'51 Merc's. There's almost too many of them. Luckily, no two are exactly alike.

 

35>46 Fords, and 39>40 Mercs. 49>51 Mercs are cool but they are played out.

 

It has totally got to be the original Kookie Car....Mary, niece of Norm...what else?

 

Yup, it is bad ass, but I'd consider it a hotrod.

 

Dave Stuckey's original creation of his 1951 Mercury completed just in time to be crowned King of the Mercs at the second Merc/Deuce reunion in Wichita, KS in 1984. Check out the car and build on Carnut.com

 

it's a matter of opinion, of course. i think most people would agree on the 49-51 mercury. kinda like asking everyone whats your favorite color.

 

So it is true ha…49-51 merc? Does Chevy or Ford have a chance…probably not, not wide enough…

 

OH! ,,,,played out?! hahahahaha!

 

Yup they are played just like the 57 Cheby.

 

the king of customs is" MOONGLOW "--owner built --tasteful--timeless

 

so since a 36 ford. 40 merc and 49-51 merc are played out to you...what do you sugest? maybe the new king should be an Edsel? LOL

 

Those 3W Zephyrs do it for me !

 

55 Caddy is what I lust after.

 

49 50 mercs

 

1) Hirohata
2) Hirohata
3) Hirohata

That's it. The King.

 

Moonglow is a sweet custom. I like that purple Zephyr from 90's…and Dane, you'll definitely like mine when i finish it in couple of years

 

Pictures would help a lot…been googling all these

 

Hands down.....Jack Calori's chopped 36 ford 3 window...no problemo

 

Uh FAIL smartass. I put 36 ford in my list, as well as 39 40 Mercs. I said 49~51 Mercs are played. Either learn to read or go pick a fight at the playground kid cuz your about to get schooled by the "grownups".

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I'd say its 49-51 Mercs, but I am biased. I'd have to disagree that they are played out. A nicely done 49-51 Merc will pretty much stop anybody in their tracks.... hot rod guys, kustom guys, muscle car guys, ricer guys, jeep guys, women.. children....

 

I would very easily put any year 2 door Zephyr in the running as well.

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Are you talking a 'specific' car?

Or a model of car?

Specific car vote goes to.....


Lone Star Roundup 2012 by Pro Photo Photography, on Flickr

And model of car....would be...ummmm.....49-51 Mercury....


Lone Star Roundup 2012 by Pro Photo Photography, on Flickr


Crazy 'bout a Mercury by Pro Photo Photography, on Flickr


Crazy 'bout a Mercury by Pro Photo Photography, on Flickr

 

I 2nd Hirohata