damodelguy az Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 picked up a matrange resin body because i needed to make a grille from it for last merc build. was trying to decide if i wanted to make it into a sedan or a coupe. coupe roof is very different than ford but not as attractive. so matranga resin body mated with a 39 ford sedan body. made front fenders longer because merc was visible wider than ford. altered front of rear fender little, and reshaped back window little. want to take the skirts off and put a well like real pic. thanx
ChrisBcritter Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 I really like where this is headed - the Merc has a lot of subtle differences from the Ford, but you're getting them!
Modlbldr Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 Oh yeah! This is shaping up nicely. You are combining two of my favorites- the Merc and a 39 sedan. Perfect! Later-
alan barton Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 I'm really enjoying watching your body conversion work on this and other models, Glen. That Merc has already got the right amount of "fatness" about it. Are you going to make the neat little barrel style taillights that they had originally? Cheers Alan
Paul Payne Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 I'm going to follow this- great work on the body and great styling- looking forward to where this is going!
carl63_99 Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 Different and very cool looking. I like where it's going!
misterNNL Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 Very interesting conversion. Clever to ad those little fender and side panel extensions.
Dave72 Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Great start so far! Looking forward to the next step
damodelguy az Posted March 5, 2021 Author Posted March 5, 2021 so i removed skirts and made wheel rear wheel wells. decided to cut hood off. will use the 39 ford sedan interior, and a 66 nova chassis trimed to fit and engine. had to move front axle forward to fit wheel well. now trying to decide weather to cast some of my projects this time before i get into finishing them. dont know if there would be enough interest in my interests.
Sam I Am Posted March 6, 2021 Posted March 6, 2021 I know I would be interested in this sedan, and the wagon, possibly the stude as well.
gotnitro? Posted March 6, 2021 Posted March 6, 2021 Very nice work ! Whats the wagon body w big fins on right in the group photo
Modlbldr Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 I'd be interested in the sedan and the wagon myself! Later-
damodelguy az Posted April 30, 2021 Author Posted April 30, 2021 so ive cast my master and now have got back to building it. little changes here and there to make merc from 39 ford. will offer in future
misterNNL Posted May 1, 2021 Posted May 1, 2021 This is so interesting to follow. Thanks for taking the time to post all the progress photos.
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