1949 Mercury Sedan

[Zippi]

6 minutes ago, Kit Karson said:

Really enjoy watching over your shoulder, Brother!  

The paint is 

I appreciate it Buddy.  Thanks.

[Zippi]

3 minutes ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

That's looking really good Bob! I remember building this kit after getting back into the hobby as an adult about 30 years ago or so. ?

Thanks man.  The instructions leave a lot to the imagination on this one.

[Zippi]

Ok guys....I just got a rolling chassis and trail fitted the body.  It now has a little bit of a California rake.  I thought I had it setting level before.  I guess now I need to decide if I want to tear it back about and adjust the front suspension to get it level or just leave it.  Whatya all think?

Edited November 10, 2022 by Zippi

[SpikeSchumacher]

Looks good as is IMHO.

[NOBLNG]

Looks just fine to me too!?

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

Looks good as is IMHO.

Thanks for your input.

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Looks just fine to me too!?

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[espo]

You may not agree, but I would remove the skirts, but that is something you probably really want, and leave the ride height as is. 

[Zippi]

15 minutes ago, espo said:

You may not agree, but I would remove the skirts, but that is something you probably really want, and leave the ride height as is. 

Thank's for your input Dave.  Unfortunately, removing the fender skirts would require some body work and a repaint.  I'm kinda diggin them anyway.

[espo]

1 minute ago, Zippi said:

Thank's for your input Dave.  Unfortunately, removing the fender skirts would require some body work and a repaint.  I'm kinda diggin them anyway.

Try some lowering blocks in the rear to make it sit level. I think that would look best with the skirts. Now if you want to experiment a little you could see if you like the look as a tail dragger, lower in the rear. My vote would be level but do it however it looks best to you. 

[Bronzekeg]

lookin' great Bob!

[Zippi]

13 hours ago, espo said:

Try some lowering blocks in the rear to make it sit level. I think that would look best with the skirts. Now if you want to experiment a little you could see if you like the look as a tail dragger, lower in the rear. My vote would be level but do it however it looks best to you. 

Thanks for the suggestions Dave.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, Bronzekeg said:

lookin' great Bob!

Thank's Ken.  I appreciate it.

[XYHARRY]

Sorry Bob, but I have to agree with espo. Make it level with some lowering blocks in the rear as the rake doesn't suit it. But saying that, it's your build and you should do what makes you happy. Also have you thought of adding a set of lake pipes. Looking forward to seeing it finished and great build so far.

Cheers, David. ??

[Calb56]

The paint is great, the rake? With the skirts, I'd go level...just my two cents worth.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, XYHARRY said:

Sorry Bob, but I have to agree with espo. Make it level with some lowering blocks in the rear as the rake doesn't suit it. But saying that, it's your build and you should do what makes you happy. Also have you thought of adding a set of lake pipes. Looking forward to seeing it finished and great build so far.

Cheers, David. ??

Thank's Dave.  Yeah, I was setting here this morning thinking about the ride height.  I pretty much decided to take it apart and reverse the front spindles to get it level.  This is going to be pretty much stock but I did put the 440 cu. in. engine in it to make it a sleeper.  

[Zippi]

1 minute ago, Calb56 said:

The paint is great, the rake? With the skirts, I'd go level...just my two cents worth.

Thanks Charles.  Yup, that's the plan for this morning.

[Zippi]

Ok...I'm liking the new level ride height.  I satisfied with this so I"m moving forward with the build.

[TransAmMike]

Yep, looks good, ride with it??

[slusher]

Beautiful paint and shine Bob, looks flawless..

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, TransAmMike said:

Yep, looks good, ride with it??

Yeah Buddy ?

[Zippi]

7 minutes ago, slusher said:

Beautiful paint and shine Bob, looks flawless..

Thank's Carl.  I'm liking it so far.

[Zippi]

Well....the headlight buckets had so much flash that a lot of the chrome came off while doing some finish sanding.  Perfect time to try the Molotow Liquid Chrome through my airbrush.  I pulled the Liquid Chrome out of a pen I bought.  I think it came out pretty nice.  

Edited November 11, 2022 by Zippi

[ewetwo]

The car and chrome look great.

 

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, ewetwo said:

The car and chrome look great.

 

Thank's  man.