They could throw 250g's+ in a car and it won't matter compared to how desirable and appreciating in value year to year the all originals unrestored survivors are.
Exactly. Chopping appeals to a lot less people, myself included. And the low rider drops really turn me off. If you want to drive the car all the time, having a car that drags across every dip and low spot is not what I want in any vehicle. People, if you must chop a car, stop using Fords, Mercs and Lincolns. Butcher a chevy please. All that excellent body, paint, chrome and engine work is ruined by chopping and dropping. I would love to know where you got your chrome pieces restored and fabricated. That would help more than anything, to people like me who want to restore classic Mercurys.
@@tompastian3447 Your desires are yours, let others do what they need to do to THEIR car. You know, FREEDOM. I would definitely lower that car, but not chop it, but the results on that one, are gorgeous.
@@ramblerdave1339 Defiantly exceptions to the point I was making many famous cool historical cars. But that 67 vette with flared wheel wells , glassed over headlight doors, third tail light added..or a lot of chopped cars kinds destroys the value
“Power Steering by Armstrong.”💪🏻😄 I’m so relieved when you popped the hood and showed that Ford engine. Incredible build! Amazing talent Dennis! Thank you! John
Love this car and the way he kept it "nearly" stock. Beautiful metalwork and that stock drive train is awesome! Kind of like it more than the '49 to '51, it's a bit unique. Yes, Star Trek and other scifi took clues from cool old cars, toasters and such.
I grew up admiring cars like these. My first car i fell in love with at about 10 years old was a 2 tone green and white 57 Fairlane 2 door that an old lady owned across the street. I had a paper route and asked her if i could buy it, but she said no
Beatifical car, had never driven a column shift manual, till when working in the mines in QLD Australia when i was young. Working with a boiler maker and we needed to pickup some argon gas bottles for the job, Dodge ute with 215 was standing there available, he says to 17 yo me know how to drive a manual. sure i say, 4 on the floor experienced, jumps in driver seat, looks at floor no gear stick, realize its a column shift no idea , trady was very good at explaininghe gear pattern to me, after would drive that ute whatever the excuse was
With all of the time and money spend on this custom, I can't believe they didn't take the time to line up the left front edge of the hood with the left fender. That sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe just adjust the hood stop bumper a little. Not to mention the bottom of the left door overhanging the rocker panel.
Really missing one of the best features of the overdrive by waiting to only use it on the highways. In town you can use it and only have to clutch at stops. Start out in 2 and allow OD to be 3. It will pretty much work like a Powerglide with the exception of having to clutch at stops.
I would’ve left everything original, i would’ve maybe lower it a half inch or an inch maybe. The Cadillac Hub Caps and the White Walls makes it stand out even better right alongside the paint scheme. Hats off 🎩🧢 🎩 🎩 to the owner and the custom engineer team that made the decision and design to keep just about everything original and a few additional add ons to it. The same goes for the 65 Buick Riviera. Dennis outstanding job to both you and your crew that make the videos enjoyable and informative to watch two thumbs up 👍🏾 👍🏾 to you both. Keep those videos coming thanks. Sincerely Yours Truly Your Brother 👨🏾 from a different Mother 👵🏽 Ivan I J🤵🏾♂️🕺🏾👍🏾🤘🏾🤟🏾✊🏾🧥👔👕👖🕶️👓🎩🧢🩴🧦👟👞🥾💼🎒
@@toomanyhobbies2011 Excuse me by calling them engineers that was not my intention my mistake. Sorry for the confusion,miscommunication and misunderstanding. The word that I wanted to say and use was Craftsmen. Why? Because they put more than their effort they put their heart ❤️ ♥️ 💜 and soul into their art and craftsmanship right along with standing behind their work and taking pride in their work. They really paid close and strict attention to what they were doing right down to the last detail of their work. Again excuse me for the miscommunication and misunderstanding of my use of the word engineers.
He did shift into third gear at the 11:20 mark, but they just show him grabbing the shift lever to do so and then cut to an outside shot. Proof that he did shift into third is at 11:50.
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Nice to see the man give credit to all the people who worked on his babies.
That Merc is absolutely stunning 😍
They never seem to hold their values these customs compared to a nicely restored or survivor car , it's a labor of love
They could throw 250g's+ in a car and it won't matter compared to how desirable and appreciating in value year to year the all originals unrestored survivors are.
Exactly. Chopping appeals to a lot less people, myself included. And the low rider drops really turn me off.
If you want to drive the car all the time, having a car that drags across every dip and low spot is not what I want in any vehicle. People, if you must chop a car, stop using Fords, Mercs and Lincolns. Butcher a chevy please.
All that excellent body, paint, chrome and engine work is ruined by chopping and dropping.
I would love to know where you got your chrome pieces restored and fabricated. That would help more than anything, to people like me who want to restore classic Mercurys.
@@tompastian3447 Your desires are yours, let others do what they need to do to THEIR car. You know, FREEDOM. I would definitely lower that car, but not chop it, but the results on that one, are gorgeous.
I disagree, I bet that one will. Try to buy the Hirohata Merc, now!
@@ramblerdave1339 Defiantly exceptions to the point I was making many famous cool historical cars. But that 67 vette with flared wheel wells , glassed over headlight doors, third tail light added..or a lot of chopped cars kinds destroys the value
This is close to perfection for me, humble guy too who deserves all he has.
Beautiful car, love the sound of those old cars. Would I chop it? No, I like them just the way they come from the factory.
Ages ago (literally) a friends older brother had a 53 Merc Monterey custom painted Orange & White with Lake Pipes. He was the coolist guy I knew.
“Power Steering by Armstrong.”💪🏻😄
I’m so relieved when you popped the hood and showed that Ford engine.
Incredible build! Amazing talent Dennis! Thank you! John
Fantastic! And they have that Riviera right there, don't tease us! 😉😉
Love the pair!!!!!!!!!! 😍 👍
Love this car and the way he kept it "nearly" stock. Beautiful metalwork and that stock drive train is awesome! Kind of like it more than the '49 to '51, it's a bit unique.
Yes, Star Trek and other scifi took clues from cool old cars, toasters and such.
I grew up admiring cars like these. My first car i fell in love with at about 10 years old was a 2 tone green and white 57 Fairlane 2 door that an old lady owned across the street. I had a paper route and asked her if i could buy it, but she said no
That's the prettiest Merc i have ever seen. Absolutely perfect.
What a beautiful machine. I learned to drive a 3 on the tree with our '56 292 2 dr hardtop Merc on gravel roads in Iowa in early 60's.
Nice gentleman. Super cool to hear what brought these cars to fruition. Better yet, he recognizes the people that got it done.
So Subtle, So Cool!
I recently saw a 1954 Mercury Montclair & the owner told me that he picked it up a month ago. This one is severely customized. I like it!
It super sweet! Reminds me of this Merc Montclair I wanted to fix up down the alley when I was a teen
The '52-'54 Mercs are lovely cars. This one is very tastefully done. I approve!
"Would you chop it?"
No. My head would hit the ceiling if chopped ;~\
Beauty paint . Congratulations.
Beatifical car, had never driven a column shift manual, till when working in the mines in QLD Australia when i was young. Working with a boiler maker and we needed to pickup some argon gas bottles for the job, Dodge ute with 215 was standing there available, he says to 17 yo me know how to drive a manual. sure i say, 4 on the floor experienced, jumps in driver seat, looks at floor no gear stick, realize its a column shift no idea , trady was very good at explaininghe gear pattern to me, after would drive that ute whatever the excuse was
With all of the time and money spend on this custom, I can't believe they didn't take the time to line up the left front edge of the hood with the left fender. That sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe just adjust the hood stop bumper a little. Not to mention the bottom of the left door overhanging the rocker panel.
I love custom cars. I wouldn't buy one. But I've always wanted to build one
These designs are Hot !
I love the Merc!!
"Power Steering by Armstrong" is the truth!
Everytime I see this video it makes a grown man cry.
Love the dash
Dude that Merc!
The Merc is very nice but what happened to the review of the Riv? Cheers 🇨🇦
answer: No I would not chop the roof.
WOW!
ball joints!
Really missing one of the best features of the overdrive by waiting to only use it on the highways. In town you can use it and only have to clutch at stops. Start out in 2 and allow OD to be 3. It will pretty much work like a Powerglide with the exception of having to clutch at stops.
I would’ve left everything original, i would’ve maybe lower it a half inch or an inch maybe. The Cadillac Hub Caps and the White Walls makes it stand out even better right alongside the paint scheme. Hats off 🎩🧢 🎩 🎩 to the owner and the custom engineer team that made the decision and design to keep just about everything original and a few additional add ons to it. The same goes for the 65 Buick Riviera.
Dennis outstanding job to both you and your crew that make the videos enjoyable and informative to watch two thumbs up 👍🏾 👍🏾 to you both. Keep those videos coming thanks.
Sincerely Yours Truly
Your Brother 👨🏾 from a different Mother 👵🏽
Ivan I J🤵🏾♂️🕺🏾👍🏾🤘🏾🤟🏾✊🏾🧥👔👕👖🕶️👓🎩🧢🩴🧦👟👞🥾💼🎒
Totally agree with you, but please don't downgrade the mechanics, bodymen and artisans that built this car by calling them engineers.
@@toomanyhobbies2011 Excuse me by calling them engineers that was not my intention my mistake. Sorry for the confusion,miscommunication and misunderstanding. The word that I wanted to say and use was Craftsmen.
Why? Because they put more than their effort they put their heart ❤️ ♥️ 💜 and soul into their art and craftsmanship right along with standing behind their work and taking pride in their work. They really paid close and strict attention to what they were doing right down to the last detail of their work.
Again excuse me for the miscommunication and misunderstanding of my use of the word engineers.
What’s your secret Dennis? I watched you on TNN back in the ‘90’s and you look exactly the same
I think it helps to have started out with an "old" look. I'm just finally aging into my look. 🙂
Push the clutch in, hold it and find the right time to change gears, release clutch.
My wife calls me debadged sometimes. Or maybe a d-bag or something like that. I don’t know, I don’t really pay much attention.
The new Merc Monterey is a van
i haven't watched the entire video, but no, i would not chop either of these beauties
Is it me or did Dennis never get this thing into 3rd gear?
He did shift into third gear at the 11:20 mark, but they just show him grabbing the shift lever to do so and then cut to an outside shot. Proof that he did shift into third is at 11:50.
Not a fan of the itty bitty skirts.. otherwise great execution.
Fair enough. I love the lip on them bad boys
Buenos.autos. 2:20
They look better original.
Ruined by lowering