rodandcustomshow:ROOT BEER BROWN ~ 51 MERC Steve from Steve Pinto’s Paint Works cu
rodandcustomshow: ROOT BEER BROWN ~ 51 MERC Steve from Steve Pinto’s Paint Works currently has over 500 hours in paint and body work in the project. The Merc’s original chop wasn’t done well. Steve and his bodyman Darwin, straighten out the roof and made the chop look perfect. Once all the bodywork was done and all the panels lined up perfect, Steve laid down root beer pearl paint on the Merc. They also frenched the headlights about 5 inches, cut, modified and extended the Desoto front bumper. A few other trick details include the custom grill, gas filler in the rear tail light, custom fender skirts, Corvette hood locks and one piece glass. In a few days the Merc will be sent out for the cream interior, LS motor, stereo and a new set of wheels. Many of the final details are still undetermined. Will the Merc roll on white walls and hubcaps, spider caps, steelie’s or billet rims? I would hope it’s white walls and custom hubcaps. -- source link