1951 Mercury Coupe We're Working On

Ok gang, this is my last post on this thread for a while. These pictures were taken on April 8th. This is a series of shots highlighting the final version of the grille. The bullets with frenched lights were inspired by the Gloster Meteor fight jet from the 1950s. The shape also bears a resembelence to the classic E&J heads of the 1930s.



Side view of the grille bullet from the passenger side. Shows the frenched parklight to good effect.



View of the passenger side grille bullet taken more from the driver side angle. Lense is shown to full advantage.



View of the passenger side parklight taken from slightly above.



Head on view of the passenger side parklight housing. Can anyone guess what the parklight lense is from? A hint, it's not a domestic car, but it is period correct.



Take a look at the engine housing. See the similarity in design? By the mid to late 1950s, automotive designers started to draw influence from aviation design.

 

I will fall at sleep with a big smile on my face, and dream about that Mercury. Every little detail is fantastic... and it gives me a load of inspiration for my own.
I thank you for bringing the world a beautiful custom.

(And the lenses: Lucas, used at several UK cars. I have still have pair from an Austin I used to own 30 years ago...)

 

I'm pushing my junk to the curb....nice work, absolutely an amazing attention to detail.

 

Wow!!! Very nice!!!

 

nice metalfinishing, it deserves to be naked. The only thing that looks odd is how far the front bumper hangs out in relation to the grille, think I would have sunk it back further a bit, but still beautiful job!
Max

 

most talent I have seen in a long time.

 

Awesome work! That front end looks killer.

 

Here is the final photographs for the time being.



Photo showing both the frenched headlight and frenched parklight.











Passenger side parklight housing taken from a slightly above angle.



Driver side parklight housing taken from a slightly above angle.



Completed grille assembly taken from the driver side.



Completed grille assembly taken from the passenger side.

 

Beautiful work!! I'm not sure I'm a fan of the severe peak on the front bumper but without being able to see it in person I will give you the benifit of the doubt as the rest is stunning. Love the grill treatment!!

 

Love it all but the over hang of the bumper and the missing character line in the doors. Don't get me wrong, that is some beautiful work!

 

Nice work, but gotta agree on the bumper. Needs to be tucked in a bit. Looks like a tongue sticking out Just another internet armchair opinion. Doesn't mean a thing.

 

Very impressive and beautiful metalwork,so cool to see.Outstanding work,love the details.Thank you so much for taking all those pics and posting them on here.

I agree on the bumper though.I think it would look even better if you would move it closer to the body.It just would tie things together a bit more,just my very humble opinion.

Really look forward to see more progress,can't wait to see the Merc standing on the ground.

 

Beautiful work, incredibly executed, finely detailed to you're requirements. Keep up the progress reports!

 

Amazing metalwork! (I really like the top chop and the proportions of the rear windows... and all the rest!!)

I'm agree with the others about the bumper...
The hood's rib and the grill's form have really the same style but the bumper's form is a little too marked... my 0.02

 

Impressive.

 

great work. The front end is killer

 

Unreal!! i love it all and the peaked bumper too!! it's different and classy IMO!!
Ian

 

Thank you so much for the detailed pictures & log of your work on this beautiful Merc. I absolutely love the lines on this & every little detail is what gives this thing it's personality.

Anxiously awaiting updates on this!

 

Beautiful work and design. The bumper doesn't bother me at all. Are you going to be welding the gravel pan to the fenders eventually? The whole front end is so smooth and devoid of seams, those really stand out now.

 

Holy smokes , I bow my head and congratulate you for blowing me away with your fantastic metal work , I got a -51 Merc too that I started in Gene Winfields shop in 1990 and still are only half way done , you are doing soo much good stuff to this Merc , thanks for inspiring me and Im looking forward to seeing your fantastic Merc !
Wolf

 

Looks great!

 

Very much needed inspiration!!! thanks! keep the pics coming!

 

Holy Shit!!! This thing is beautiful. I needed this to kick my ass into high hear on my '54. YouR work is top notch for sure!!!

 

Any updates on this beauty?

 

Any updates?

 

Beautiful metal work! Looks GREAT

 

Mind blowing yet totally traditional.

 

spectacular work,,,flawless!
such an inspiration to reach for perfection..

 

Updates on this amazing car?