Tom99 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I have two of these 1960 Mercury's. This is the first one finished. Both were glue bombs, with a bunch of junk stuck on them with plenty of glue. A lot of body work was required to get it back looking stock. It's painted 1960 Mercury Inlet Blue, and Sultana White; 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Oooooh! That is soooo nice!! I've got a '59 that's been stashed away for years, crying for a resto. It's not a glue bomb per se, just in need of a couple of replacement quarters (which I have), and some missing parts replaced with Modelhaus items which I fortunately got also years ago. I LOVE your colors, and in fact that's one of my favorite color combos for '59-'60 Mercs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I love seeing the classics restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Nice save, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Very nice, my Grandfather owned one back in the day, lots of memories.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59-Desoto Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Well done, I find a lot of satisfaction in saving these old jewels. Yours is close to the same color combo as a 59 I did few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satterwhite78 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I can see that pulling into a Stuckeys' roadside store, Dad asking for directions, Mom excusing herself to the Ladies room for a fresh powder and the kids holding Cherry Cokes in one hand and pecan log rolls in the other! Great Save and Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Now we're talkin'! I have never been a big Merc fan, especially the ones from the late 50s & early 60s, but this is one that I really like. It was such a radical departure from the overly embellished '59. Much cleaner. I built one of the convertibles a couple of years ago, & have a hard top to build some day. Really nice work Tom! Just in case you weren't aware, those are '59 wheel covers that you used. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Now we're talkin'! I have never been a big Merc fan, especially the ones from the late 50s & early 60s, but this is one that I really like. It was such a radical departure from the overly embellished '59. Much cleaner. I built one of the convertibles a couple of years ago, & have a hard top to build some day. Really nice work Tom! Just in case you weren't aware, those are '59 wheel covers that you used. Steve I echo what Steve stated. That is one nice build. I have a couple of '60's I have started to restore. My grandfather had a turquoise '60 that I am going to do my hardtop as a tribute to his car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby GT500KR Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 That's Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Very nice save, Tom! Don't see those too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Great save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I love seeing the classics restored.x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 That's a great looking Merc Tom...... Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Nice one, I have a convertible to do one day. if I ever find stock tail light lenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 nicely done , looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Nice one, I have a convertible to do one day. if I ever find stock tail light lenses Isn't that the truth! It's amazing how many of these '60 Mercs you see built completely stock except for those stupid "balloon" tail light lenses! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Very Nice Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 That is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 This is beautiful. Great job on making it look amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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