Projects The Mexicali Merc, another 40 Custom in the works

Sweet!.... 4 Mercs in 1 shop! Nice work Sledge!

 

Holy shit they're multiplying! Did you feed them after midnight?

My '27 T Roadster build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t= 734383

 

Kev you're going to have to create a plaque that numbers each of these master pieces with the date they are built and with your signature on. I'd be proud to display one on my car

 

Ahhhh,so you weren't kidding Kev....great to see some progress on the Mexicali!!
That thing is smooth like butter and is coming nicer and nicer every time...
It's very special having YOU doing the job,quality all the way and thinkin loudly ,we are not many worldwide that have such rolling beautys ,I feel extremely lucky about it

We might cast a plate as Nifty says ,to have our cars numbered from your Merc factory ,ah!!

 

Ah,that antenna hole on the roof must gooo

 

Holy shit they're multiplying! Did you feed them after midnight?



My '27 T Roadster build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t= 734383 It's like all the rabbits in our neighborhood, every week there is one more then the week before. Keep up all the great work and pictures Kevan. Great job Kevan!!


Wishing I was on the salt watching some fast cars go by me!!!!!!!

 

How about acid etched brass ones similar to timing tags? I think every owner of a Mercury that has been seriously worked on by Kevan would love the idea.
Forgot to say having seen the Mexicali in person..man that car is low! It looks crazy

 

Kevin, you must chop them too cheap, or thats the only car you know how to chop. ha ha new shop looks good I will have to get up here and maybe I can hold the dolly for ya

 

Mmm,we should work on this brass tag idea ,sounds cool ..
Hey Nifty ,you're enjoyed in person the Mexicali more than I did...matter of fact I haven't seen it live since it's has been shipped to California...but looks cool on pics,ah!!

 

hahaha, yeah Im probably just too cheap! Come on up anytime Mike!

 

Way ahead of you guys! This one is for the Mexicali

 

I might have spilled a little beer on them after midnight, would that have done it?

 

Ahhh,What the heck????Way cool of you ,Kev...classy all the way!!!!!
So,it means that you started a Merc Working kustom production for years to come,eh???
I guess your Merc is number 1 ,right???
thanks for the great surprize, bud

 

Well they aren't just for mercs but probably the first 8-10 will be 39/40 mercs. Yeah #1 is my merc, #2 Mexicali, #3 Kirkegaard, #4 Jason Hodge, #5 Nathan Jaggard, #6 Jake Haines, #7 Thomas Pendelton, and three more in the works but not confirmed yet.

 

Great!

 

I knew it!

My '27 T Roadster build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t= 734383

 

Future looks bright ,amigo...

 

That sucks about the dents! Gonna be beyond kewl when ya get done.

 

We forgot about the trucker hassle already...especially with this kind of metalwork shown..i could'nt be happier of my pal Kev ,hat off to him!!
And the best will come too

 

Still on break from this, Sled? I know Kevan is super busy.

 

Looks so,patiently waitin too see more progress ,no doubt

 

Awesome! I love how there's four digits, hopefully the sledge mercs will climb into the thousands! keep doin the crazy-ass shit your doin and this thing will be stopping the shows in no time!

By the way if you ever feel that your garage is getting too crowded please don't hesitate to trailer a merc or two over to my house

 

I got the antenna hole filled and door handles shaved today. Also been going over the whole body knocking out little dings and dents. I snapped a few extra pics for you Reno cause I know you miss your baby. little by little, we'll get it done buddy!

 

Thats looking very good, Kevan. This is going to be another classic!

 

Wow! That is a thing of beauty

 

Lookin good dude!

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Bill Hines cloned the Matranga and the car sat in the NHRA museum in Pomona for many years, im not sure if its still there.

 

That last post was per the post on page 16 for J.B.

 

I'm not sure I follow you here. Sorry.
Bill Hines did a Matranga clone for Duncan Emmons and I had the article about the build in Street Rodder as one of the inspirations to finally decide to buy, ship over and build my -40 Mercury.

 

damn...perfection.