Operation Dirty Penny - '75 Merc 240D

[danielsahhhn]

this, along with your other RR project is so so so so killer!

It brings back my all of my old love for good old fashioned unique build threads by real car guys such as yourself.


It goes without saying I wish you best of luck with everything and am keeping close following on all your amazing progress

[Reuvers]

So much win here!!!!

[mikey G]

My buddy is going to be helping out with all the welding this month (shaved bay, rusty spots, floors, shaved markers, and a few bonuses yet to be told) I'm really getting anxious to start seeing it all take shape in these coming weeks.

Make sure you document the bay's progress! Nothing like looking back and seeing a "flipbook" of how it once was....haha.

Also are you still following the theme of copper exterior/ clean painted bay? I really think a black (or some variation of dark(er) color) would really set the car off. Of course with some copper accents on the engine itself. Can't wait to see what you have in store for her man.

EDIT: forgot a word

[Thom]

This is so rad!

[d0wse]

Wowzers this is coming along amazing

[dineno]

Getting there!

My buddy is going to be helping out with all the welding this month (shaved bay, rusty spots, floors, shaved markers, and a few bonuses yet to be told) I'm really getting anxious to start seeing it all take shape in these coming weeks.

[mikey G]

Getting there!

[cossie]

This is so cool!

-Timo

[dineno]

Things are starting to move a little quicker. Finished prepping the door jambs, and got most of it plated. I've been putting a coat of clear over all of it too. Going to try to get a satin finish out of it once it dries.

[dineno]

Finally picked up a nice hammer drill and went to town with a wire wheels and all the tight spots around the car.

[dineno]

Very cool project. I need to learn more about this plating process you're doing, would be a really cool way to finish off a vintage motorcycle I hope to build soon.

Copper and motorcycles just work so well together

[Capt. Obvious]

Very cool project. I need to learn more about this plating process you're doing, would be a really cool way to finish off a vintage motorcycle I hope to build soon.

[dineno]

Very cool. Glad to see you taking your time with this. Perfecting the art of plating is definitely a challenge. Glad you are taking the clear/ sanding route as well. Can't wait to see this thing man!!

It's finally starting to come along. Been focusing on prep work the past few days before welding begins. Then things should start moving really fast.

[mikey G]

That's actually exactly what I'm trying to accomplish now, a light clear coat sanded down with 2000grit. Haven't quite achieved the results I'm looking for with it yet though.

Very cool. Glad to see you taking your time with this. Perfecting the art of plating is definitely a challenge. Glad you are taking the clear/ sanding route as well. Can't wait to see this thing man!!

[HotRodMatt]

saw this and immediately thought of your project...

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-patina-preserver-aerosol.html

maybe give it a shot after you get the oxidized finish you want?