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junkyardjeff
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Dont take it too far apart or it will be easy to give up on it,just take it apart to do the body work and then when its done move on to something else. It took me over 20 years to put back togather a truck I tore completely apart when I should have done a little at a time,.
Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio
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jonnireb
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Keep it up. Be great to see another classic Merc on the streets.
55f100West Monroe,La.
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texasmark1
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Glad to hear the update... looking forward to more pics! keep it going. Mark
"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX
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kevinwalshe
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Well.....its been a while since I've even seen my Merc up until tonight. It has been in my Dads friends garage coming up on 2 years now. I have paid the registration twice... fun stuff. However, I have not sold it, or even thought about it. I was told tonight that it will be done "by Christmas.....I want my garage back". I am still living in hopes for a final date but it is one of those deals where if you want the true "old timer perfect body and paint", I will just have to be patient.(Like I haven't already. He is not charging me - thus patience is my virtue  ). I've been checking in here on the forums from time to time to see all the new tech info. Hope all is well in Y-block land!! I'll try to post some pics tomorrow. The whole body looked like the pacific on a windy day and now looks more like glass, smooth as silk. See ya guys! 
Loving my Y!
Kevin Walshe
Costa Mesa, California
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ervinsmith1024
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Nice, it looks just like my car, only mine is green. I have owned mine since 1969, 43 years i figure.
I own my first car. 1955 Mercury, Monterey, 4 door, 292 Y block. since 1969. It was my Grandfathers car. He bought it used so I do not know if I am the third owner or not.
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davis
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kev,
if you need help, drop me a line.
i'm in long beach.
This ain't no L-Kamino!
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jonnireb
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I was just yesterday wondering how your project was coming along. You might try Dennis Carpenter for your window stuff. Great to hear from you.
55f100 West Monroe,La.
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kevinwalshe
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Unfortunately I haven't had much funds to keep the ball rolling on the car as much as I would like. It is still making progress though. I am saving for the window channels and window seals right now. Anyone know a good place to get a full kit? Stainless and everything. I would really like a "bolt in" kit. After that, I am gonna order the interior from a guy in Pennsylvania who specializes in the Mercs. I want it to look all stock and cherry. Just wanted to stay in touch with everyone. Kevin
Loving my Y!
Kevin Walshe
Costa Mesa, California
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f-fun2
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Looks like you have a good winter project to keep you busy! I love these old cars and can't figure out why people can't see the potential and satisfaction of fixing them up. If it's old, I like it. I guess you "get it" or you don't! I live in an area with a bunch of "non car" people. They see a car as a form of transportation only. They probably wouldn't know a carburetor from their rear end. Give me an old Merc over a new Toyota any day.
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kevinwalshe
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RB (10/7/2010)
Kevin you might want to rethink putting clear coat over your lacquer paint, that is not normal procedure. Lacquer is unlike the modern paint systems in that is has a deep mello sheen rather than high gloss and because it is easy to apply and sand, the traditional method is to apply multiple coats then color sand to a perfectly smooth finish, then buff.
If you are set on clear coat be sure to do your homework on compatibility between the color and clear
Another no no on lacquer is to apply it too thick. It cracks over time.. color + clear may leave too thick a paint film.
One more thing.. Lacquer is a low solids product so it take 3 times as much to get the same amount of paint on the car.. Most full size cars will need around 3 gal of paintRick - I will shoot him an email. The company I bought the paint from have a special clear that is compatible with the acrylic lacquer. May just stick with the paint, and not go the extra mile for clear. I am fortunate enough to have one of my dads friends fix the dents and spray it for me. He used to work on Rolls Royces and other high end cars way back in the day. I know that if the primer is too thick, the paint will chip easily as well. Thankfully, he is getting it smooth as butter and the only bondo is merely a skim over the hammer marks and the primer is nice and thin too so the paint will be nice and hard. I appreciate all the input as this is my first time ever doing this much work on one car. I will take all the pointers I can get! Kev
Loving my Y!
Kevin Walshe
Costa Mesa, California
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