This is my new proyect for the next model show in october. The theme for the show will be Hot Rods.

So far I choped the top the equivalent of three inches.

I will french the headligths and integrate the front end rear roll pans to the body.

Maybe i will leave the car in gray or black primer with some scallops.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/28270000_1128.JPG

Looks like a great project!! I know you'lldo well with it! :sunglasse

sweet, I'm doing a similar project. I'm going to model mine like Jesse james's 54 chevy. going to paint it flat black/grey and slam the ass.
I think that with the chop on the top it would look good in a colord primer like a tan or maroon.
keep us posted....
here is a link to mine, i will post some new progress in about an hour .
http://modelcars.proboards28.com/index.cgi?board=inprogress&action=display&num=1076830507

Nice, very nice. I would love more pics.

BTW what brand is that, I would love one.

Everyone is doing this project! This is the 3rd merc custom I have seen on here lately and I have been inspired! I just ordered one yesterday. More pics please!!!

Sweeeeeeeet !!!
Black primer would look pretty cool

californian suede looks awesome on mercs. with some nice contrasting scallops of flames.

nice chop job

Yes, in flat black with a flip-front !!!

Very inspirational work! Keep it up!

hey wassup my friends is doin a 49 merc its going to have a lot of custom work done to it and he wants to chop it but done know how if u can tell him how to do it email him at tommycool666@yahoo.com he would greatly appreciate it and his models will be posted when they are all done he does only old cars

Nice......scallops are always nice.

Look at the date on this thread!! :disappoin :nono:

looks sweet!

Bringing back this old thread, here is a mock up of the Merc with the wheels I am planing to use. They are Pegasus Hellas.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/28270merc.jpg

Enjoy! :iceslolan

i like it ;)
a bigger pic would be kind of you :p

:iagree:

Looks great!

Thanks for your comments! I better hurry up with this one because I want to take it in the next big show in October!

I will be installing the flat head with all the hot rod goodies! :naughty:

Flathead sounds like a very good choice!
Please make pics from your detailling process i need some inspiration :p

Another update for this project.
Here are a few pictures of the engine and interior, not completed yet, but nearly.
Also the body was painted with Testors Pearl Black. Pictures of the body soon. :iceslolan

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/28270000_1473-med.JPG

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Cool! Someone actually included a dipstick in their detailing. I commend you! Hehe, great job so far man.

LOL. When i saw Merc i was thinking more along the lines of Mercedez. Nevermind. Nice build.