First and foremost, this is a big project. Please view all pictures and ask any questions you might have. I bought this project a few years ago and have collected additional parts for it since then. I added a rear end and solid floor to the rolling frame to start the build, but life has gotten in the way. I found a really solid cowl to use in conjunction with the real convertible cowl as a foundation to start hanging the doors and working from there back. I just no longer have the time in my schedule to see this project go any further (I teach high school full-time and still do kustom work). I had dreams of building a Bettancourt Merc “convertible clone”…or something along those lines. It comes with: -Clear VIN tags (and bill of sale) -Good floor with solid inner rockers -New outer rockers that I made myself at Matt Townsend’s shop (Thanks, Matt!) I can upload pics of them later. -Really nice hood and trunk lid -Front fenders and grill shell (molded and head lights frenched when I got them) -Real convertible cowl and rear section (See pictures) -Real convertible doors (need patches- see pictures- sedan door for extra patch pieces and two doorjamb sections) -Real convertible door vent windows and inner window/beltline moldings -Four original Merc rims -Radiator and core support with horns (I can take pics of the radiator) -Good set of door hinges (4) -Good condition hood latch panel -Complete ’50-’51 Merc steering column and box and wheel (horn button center is included) -Hood and trunk hinges -Miscellaneous real convertible pieces -I found a good condition ’49-’50 Merc gas filler tube that is not pictured but goes with it. -I have some Merc quarter panels that can be put together to make a pair (not pictured), but they sell brand new ones for $850 each and they are actually pretty thick and fit well (I have installed a few sets). Price: $4,250 I will not part any of this out so please do not ask I know this would make a killer kustom project for someone who wants to build a Merc. The car is located in Southern California near Temecula- about 60 miles north of San Diego. I can meet people there to show everything. My email: [email protected] My cell phone: (951)415-7330 (text only between 7:30am-3pm) leave VM and I will call back. I don't check the hamb board as often as I would like to, so please email or text
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