Koellefornia Kid Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Very nice work, Roger! Actually I liked the Foose wheels under the Merc body but I think you are right with the spoke wheels painted black will give it a mean look! Is it a Fujimi set? Or Aoshima? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 The subtle changes look good on it. The only thing I think it needs (or needed) was to lay the rear window down a bit to give it that "swoopy" look it got from the windshield being laid back. But that is just me, it still looks cool.. I was happy to see it wasn't that other Merc kit.... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Very nice work, Roger! Actually I liked the Foose wheels under the Merc body but I think you are right with the spoke wheels painted black will give it a mean look! Is it a Fujimi set? Or Aoshima? I can't say for sure as I bought them some time ago. Pretty sure they're Aoshima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Sledsel said: The subtle changes look good on it. The only thing I think it needs (or needed) was to lay the rear window down a bit to give it that "swoopy" look it got from the windshield being laid back. But that is just me, it still looks cool.. I was happy to see it wasn't that other Merc kit.... LOL Thanx! I don't like how the laid down rear window looks. It wrecks the shape of the quarter windows and looks awkward IMO. If it hadn't been for saving me from having to lengthen the roof, I wouldn't have laid the windshield back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 6:13 PM, Plowboy said: Very little bench time the last couple of days. But, the little I did get was fairly productive. After studying on the frame a bit, I decided that the best way to shorten the front without messing up the alignment or ride height was to make a simple horizontal cut. After some more precise measuring, I needed to shorten the frame 9 mms instead of 7. Using the top of the frame rails as a guide, I made my mark. Cut it loose. I also had to cut into the suspension cradle. And I had to cut the engine mounts loose to reposition later. Then I simply glued it back together in the new position. Once it's dried well, I'll cut the excess away. The more I look at this setup though, the more I'm thinking about cutting it back off and do a makeover. The wonky angle of the frame rails and A arms surely leave a lot to be desired. It's going to depend on how much of it actually shows when it's all together. But, I'm sure not liking it at the moment. I also got the the planned wheel and tires setup on the suspension and did the first true mockup. I think these wheels will look wicked painted black and against the Pearl White I have planned. I really agree with you Roger, and black wheel is the big style right now.. I love black wheels on white." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Those wheels and tires, both in style and size, really suite the sporty new proportions of the body. If that's the actual stance it's just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Just enjoyed reading this through from start to finish. It's looking great Roger, and I like your considered, methodical approach to working through the modifications required. I prefer those spoked wheels and tyres to the Foose set-up, with Steve H's smoked suggestion rather than going too dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 7 hours ago, slusher said: I really agree with you Roger, and black wheel is the big style right now.. I love black wheels on white." So do I Carl! My wife's Edge is Pearl White with a set of Dub Push wheels and a black grille. My son has a lifted white Explorer with black wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Nice proportions. Same instantly recognizable car with the bloat removed. Looking good, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 This project is looking very good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Those wheels and tires, both in style and size, really suite the sporty new proportions of the body. If that's the actual stance it's just right! Thanx Dennis! It's really close to actual. The rear will raise maybe a mm. I may take the front down a touch more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Just enjoyed reading this through from start to finish. It's looking great Roger, and I like your considered, methodical approach to working through the modifications required. I prefer those spoked wheels and tyres to the Foose set-up, with Steve H's smoked suggestion rather than going too dark. Thanx Nigel! I'm pretty set on doing satin black on everything. That's just how my vision of it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Nice proportions. Same instantly recognizable car with the bloat removed. Looking good, sir. Thanx Bill! That's what I wanted to do with it. I didn't want to change the proportions. I just wanted to improve them. To me, there is such a thing as too many modifications. It's like a bad face lift when you can't even recognize the person afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Fantastic work! I really had to look close to see your mods , just the way it should be ! Looks like the wheel combo will be perfect for your era and not over done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 I'm not a big fan of the all black colored wheels, this may go back to when I could only afford black painted steel wheels. A little chrome or polished aluminum wheel lip and any raised edges on the wheel centers with a black or dark gray accent may look better. Just a matter of tastes but why put nice wheels on something and then try and make them disappear?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 On 12/11/2020 at 11:13 AM, espo said: I'm not a big fan of the all black colored wheels, this may go back to when I could only afford black painted steel wheels. A little chrome or polished aluminum wheel lip and any raised edges on the wheel centers with a black or dark gray accent may look better. Just a matter of tastes but why put nice wheels on something and then try and make them disappear?? I'm not sure if the entire wheel will be black. But, most of it will be. I have to paint them black first anyway. So, I can then decide how I want to highlight them if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 On 12/10/2020 at 11:18 AM, gotnitro? said: Fantastic work! I really had to look close to see your mods , just the way it should be ! Looks like the wheel combo will be perfect for your era and not over done Thanx Jeff! I think they'll look sinister against the white body and the disc brakes peeking through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 you sure have made the old boxy Merc. look fast standing still. Why not go one step further and take the "dip" out of the door, something no one seems to do anymore . All it takes is a little bit of Putty and it makes the body line smooth out. Just a suggestion, not a complaint. The car looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 On December 17, 2020 at 8:00 AM, lucky 130 said: you sure have made the old boxy Merc. look fast standing still. Why not go one step further and take the "dip" out of the door, something no one seems to do anymore . All it takes is a little bit of Putty and it makes the body line smooth out. Just a suggestion, not a complaint. The car looks amazing! Thanx! I thought about doing that. But, the dip in the door is such an identifiable feature of the 49 Mercury, I decided that I wanted to keep it. I want it to look almost stock. But better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Wow! Just stumble on to this. Great modifications. You really have to look twice to appreciate all the work. This is what a Smokey Yunick custom would look like, very subtle. I'll be following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 With my other two projects finished, I can concentrate on this one. I have a lot of little things done to it. But, they all add up. I have the hood and trunk fitted to the body. Now they line up just like they should. I also have the chassis and interior fitted. I still have to add the package shelf and modify the dash to fit. I originally planned to use the Mercury dash. But, I really like how the dash from the Caddy looks. The body is almost ready to have some primer shot on it. I can't wait to see see it all white! I'm not sure if I'll keep the bumper guards. To me, they're a little too much. I may see if the bumpers from the Revell Mercury will fit. The fit of the grille still needs some tweaking done to it. It and the frame rails aren't wanting to get along. The grille is also causing an issue with the core support. I have the engine rough fit. I had to make a notch in the oil pan to clear the suspension cross member. Still have to add to the engine mounts and get them glued to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 That's really coming along!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Great work on the roof chop. I think deleting the bumper guards would give a cleaner look for this style of build, if that's what you decide. It's going look good however you go about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Hi Roger! This is really coming together nicely. I love your builds. I agree with Gareth, I think the bumpers might look better “cleaned up”. Regardless of what you decide, it will look amazing. Bring on the white... Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Roger, you have come along way since I checked in last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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