Phantom '69 Mercury Spoiler Cyclone

[carbuilder1950]

This is another car I built around that fabulous gun-sight grill. Seems to be a theme of mine I've noticed,

to build a car around a certain piece that just "Grabs" me.

The first thing I did was order this bumper/grill from Modelhaus, and then hit Ebay for the 2 kits.

The last 2 construction pics are about cutting the assembly of the front inner fender wells, radiator core and firewall from the '69 body in one piece, and using it to fit the underside of the '70. I think that's right.

Switching parts is confusing sometimes, trying to describe it.

Oh yeah. I did make some of the body script decals too, and I put in a '68 mustang rear window frame from from a donor kit, so I could use the rear window louvers. No construction pics of that. Mustang rear window is a bit narrower, but still works.

The "Billboards" on the tires are after-market. I bought about a dozen of probably every manufacturer from that era. And the tires are just the perfect size in soft resin.

Little fun details to enjoy.

I love the lower half of the '70 Mercury, and the roof of the '69, so why not combine them? So I did.

Edited October 3, 2021 by carbuilder1950

[Doug 1061]

Great idea and beautiful execution of the top swap.   It definitely makes you do a double take.   A 1:1 version of this would be cool. 

[carbuilder1950]

1 hour ago, Doug 1061 said:

Great idea and beautiful execution of the top swap.   It definitely makes you do a double take.   A 1:1 version of this would be cool. 

@Doug 1061

Thank you so much my friend.

It was fun building it.

[Tom99]

Nice work.

[Bucky]

Great conversion! It looks like a natural!

I'd like to see some detail on that nifty hood hinge mechanism, too.

I like that idea.

[Bronzekeg]

looks great!

[bisc63]

Nice, believable design. That color is RIGHT ON! What color/paint is that?

[carbuilder1950]

5 minutes ago, bisc63 said:

What color/paint is that?

@bisc63

Testors Ford Grabber Orange, with 3 coats of clear. Beautiful color isn't it??

[Zippi]

Yeah that Grabber Orange is easy on the eyes.  Looking pretty good.  

[Classicgas]

Wow!

[Painted Black]

That is bad adz, what are the wheels from?

[cobraman]

That is one beautiful model !  Well done !

[Bill J]

Very cool !

[espo]

Beautiful looking body work , when you do a major change to the body like this and have it look like the kit body was that way says a lot. The paint color and finish look great as well.  

[carbuilder1950]

11 hours ago, Painted Black said:

 what are the wheels from?

HI @Painted Black

I'm sorry, but I haven't a clue other than the huge wheel set box I have, 

with several hundred sets I go through for the right style that suits me.

['70 Grande]

Stunning conversion and finish-work on this build!  Looks like something the Design Dept. at Lincoln/Mercury could have considered for the '71 model year!  Now... I gotta ask; are we going to see a follow-up/vice-versa build transplanting that Mercury roof onto a '69 Ford Torino body??? (hint/hint... if not, send me that Mercury roof piece and maybe I'll give it a try)!

[Bills72sj]

I love your Merc! Wishin' I had one.

[Dominik]

On 10/3/2021 at 5:15 AM, Bucky said:

Great conversion! It looks like a natural!

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x2. Great Job!

[oldnslow]

Gorgeous , I'd drive it ! ? 

[FLHCAHZ]

looks great.  Excellent craftsmanship

[ChrisR]

VERY NICE!!!

[Hi-Po]

Very impressive build.  Well done.

[chris chabre]

I like it!

[carbuilder1950]

Everyone - THANK YOU for your kindness.

What a wonderful life that we can share this hobby together all over the world - AMAZING!!!

[bisc63]

On 10/3/2021 at 1:18 AM, carbuilder1950 said:

Beautiful color isn't it??

VERY!