Early Ford V8 Club #109

John Shepherd’s ’49 Merc 2 Door

Here are some progress pictures of my 1949 Mercury 2 door.

I have had the car since the 80s. Bought it from Tony Love in Cobble Hill with no motor or trans. Put in a 255 flathead and 3 speed for other car. Lowered it and drove it for few years, when I was in the V8 club in early 90s.

Took apart in mid 1990s and started on frame swap, 1973 Lemans 4 door. Then chop top done by Dave Dobranski and the Late Dick Hopes. Worked on it on and off till retirement 2013. Now working on steady till done.

And here’s the finished product: