Steve_L Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 This is the tenth one I have built and I have that many or more on my shelves remaining to be completed. I have collected over 10,000 digital images of custom 1949 Mercurys and have not seen one done with custom rolled pans front AND rear. So that is the direction I went with this project. I combined a Revell Custom 1949 Mercury styrene donor kit and a Modelhaus resin body for this build. I lowered the chassis further for the stance I wanted and used True-Spoke rims with Pegasus tires. I installed 1955 Chrysler grille bars in the front and rear rolled pans and added 1950 Ford taillight lenses to the rear. I chromed the engine and transmission with Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome and invited my wife Dianne to choose the body color. She responded with Copper Pot, a nail polish by Sinful Colors. I used Rustoleum clear over that and polished it to the glossy finish I wanted. The quality of the Modelhaus resin body was superb and helped make this the fun project it was!
DeeCee Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Some nice custom work there mate, looks great.
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Gorgeous color, fine looking custom bodywork. The floating Olds grill bars both front and rear are a touch I've never seen done before, and your rolled and molded pans are period perfect.
wayne swayze Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 You're right! You can never have enough custom '49 Mercs! Your's is real nice...great colour!
karbuildr Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Great color choice by your wife and very nice custom work you've done.
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Very nice. Great paint and body work. Color suits the car.
DumpyDan Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 That is sweet, you have done a wonderful job. Would like to see a group picture of you merc's.
Steve_L Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 That is sweet, you have done a wonderful job. Would like to see a group picture of you merc's.
Steve_L Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 That is sweet, you have done a wonderful job. Would like to see a group picture of you merc's. That is sweet, you have done a wonderful job. Would like to see a group picture of you merc's.
DumpyDan Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Thank-you, the 4th from the end is very cool idea. don't get me wrong these are all cool, but that black one is a neat design.
Sixties Sam Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Those are all so cool! The black "business coupe" type is especially neat! I don't think I ever saw that done on a 49 Merc before. Nice work on all of them! Sam
vintagercr Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Thank-you, the 4th from the end is very cool idea. don't get me wrong these are all cool, but that black one is a neat design. Ditto!
wayne swayze Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Nice collection of '49 Mercs. I too, like the black coupe. Puts a new twist on the Merc. Cool!
72 Charger Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 That's a fine group of mercs . I like them all ! But I like the black one the most
Atmobil Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 A very nice collection of 49s there. I also like the black coupe, where does the roof come from?
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