A New L@@K

[53MERC]

I wanted to go back to the original rims on my car for a more period correct look. The old tires were dry rotted and the chrome rims were rusting in places.
I love the new look. Took it to a car show yesterday and had a lot of folks looking at the Merc. It was great to enjoy a car show again. About 100 cars, band, and food to honor a a local policeman.

[cadillac512]

I like it too. Well done!


Terry

[estout81]

53MERC,
I'm with you on the wheel issue. My car when I bought it with chrome rims and the way it looks now.

[deuce_roadster]

Good choice, and the added benefit being the "patina guys" will probably buy the rusty chrome rims from you!

[V8COOPMAN]

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What's with da bears at the upper, right in picture? Real, or fake-out? If real, watch out for da bears ! DD

[TJ]

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A great improvement. My first car in high school was a '53 Merc Monterey. Flathead with a Merc-O-Matic, Dual exhaust, lowered, and non functional lake pipes.

[RalphG]

The old 53 is sure looking good. What size tires? I've put P235-75s on my original wheels. Tight fit to install the rears but I like the look of a fat tire on these cars.

[Lanny]

Originally Posted by estout81

53MERC,
I'm with you on the wheel issue. My car when I bought it with chrome rims and the way it looks now.

That '51 use to belong to a friend of mine, Roger (Luckyfordguy).
I always liked his '51,,,Roger still has his very nice '50 two door.





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[Mart]

It L@@KS 1@@@ times better. Those 80s wheels just look completely out of place.

[flatford8]

Looks great....like the stock wheels on both cars....I have a ‘51 Tudor Deluxe that’s gonna have stock wheels.....Mark

[estout81]

Lanny,
That's the car, and I should've left it with Roger!

[53MERC]

Thanks Guys. Down the road I may add the whitewalls next. Isn't Christmas coming soon? LOL

[53MERC]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

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What's with da bears at the upper, right in picture? Real, or fake-out? If real, watch out for da bears ! DD

LOL. Those are fake. I bought a full sized pattern and made them a few years back. They don't eat anything but sawdust. LOL.
We do have the real deals here though. They are spotting about every day in our neighborhood looking for food. I hate BBQing outside this time of year. Spooky not being able to see all around me.

[53MERC]

Originally Posted by RalphG

The old 53 is sure looking good. What size tires? I've put P235-75s on my original wheels. Tight fit to install the rears but I like the look of a fat tire on these cars.

Hi Ralph,
I just went with the same size as what came off. There are P205 - 75's.
Hoping to eventually get wide whites. These were only $63 each delivered from Wallymart.
Have a great week Sir,
Doug

[JM 35 Sedan]

Sometimes you just can't beat/improve on the original looks of these old FoMoCo vehicles....just as they looked when they rolled off the assembly line.

[TJ]

John, you are right. They look great in stock form , but do need to be lowered a little.

[mfirth]

Well, i can't bear it any longer....gotta say i love the red wheels, in fact the entire car !
Nice job !

[RalphG]

Originally Posted by TJ

John, you are right. They look great in stock form , but do need to be lowered a little.

I've never understood the attraction for lowering vehicles but a lot of people seem to like it. I prefer the stock look just the way they were when new. Not too high or too low.

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by RalphG

I've never understood the attraction for lowering vehicles but a lot of people seem to like it. I prefer the stock look just the way they were when new. Not too high or too low.

AMEN, Brother. Preach on.

[estout81]

As to lowering. As seen in the before and after pictures of my car, I put it back stock. You should of seen the "lowering blocks" on the front! What an abortion!