Mr. Lopez has had some radical chop and center bar work done on this classic.   The roof has flaired lines on each side over the windows, And he wants us to keep this look,  just finish it.  All of it.  
This definitely will be a one of a kind when it is finished.     

classic car restoration,  fabrication
pick up to start the tranformation
classic car restoration,   rare auto parts
mr lopez has most of the parts for this one
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Custom buidling a frame for the new front end
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the roof is flaired at the windows, center bar removed
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engine out

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installing a complete coil over suspension

classic car restoration, fabrication
reworking the lights and fenders

custom auto restorations
reworking the tailights, so they can be seen from all sides

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ernie has these idea's and we're making them work

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Ernie wants a Continental Kit on his Merc, so here it comes

classic car restoration, auto body fabrication
Continental Kit going on

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body work coming along nicely

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continental kit ready to go

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found some rust under old bondo on hood

classic car restoration vehical body work
dash coming together, they are thinking of going digital

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body work has brought this to potential

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ready for paint

classic car restoration
outlined the paint and install insulation

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cooling in

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margarite found some great seats, fitting them in before they head to the interior man

classic car restoration, custom auto painting
this deep blue is just perfect for this low rider

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looking good with it's continental kit

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a flash photo does not do justice to these Ghost Flames

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This will be a unique back end.

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three quarters done

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a sleek and low rider

classic car restoration, metal fabrication
have to fab some new metal to make this right.

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almost ready for the booth

classic car fabrication, frame up restoration
long low lines

classic car restoration, custom body work
change in plans, ernie wanted the rear windo to be oval, no problem, just a little more fabrication

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very cool

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power in , lots of it

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ernie decided he wanting a counsol armrest. it's in !

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this rod has such great lines