[tomcarman]

It would be interesting if you put an original wheel and tire on either the front or the rear, no preference and took a side view photo to compare the look. I am unfamiliar with stock Mercs. I do recall when I was very young my Aunt had a Merc but I believe it was around a '55 thru 57 ish. I remember the car and riding in it. I was probably around 7 years old. I also remember it often times wouldn't start and my Aunt, to put it politely, was not pleasant company. Your post, like others has brought back long forgotten memories, very pleasent.