It has a four link baged all around with a jag front clip , a 302 with a AOD tranny . The chop was done by the master himself Bill Hines . Also work was done by Starlite rod and custom as well (suspension, and front clip work) it trully rides like a caddy on the road!!

This one of a kind 1951 Mercury Custom is what James dean would drive if he were here today; it is one of the best custom mercs available anywhere.
Built in the mid 90’s it is one of the last cars that has been painted and striped by Larry Watson, the paint is a 10 it is a Concourse job including all door and trunk jams. The roof has been chopped three and half inches, the rear glass lays down nice and the rear windows go down all windows operate with power.There are many other body mods such as the Frenched Headlights and taillights, the drip rails have all been smoothed. Body work By Bill Hines, all lead, lazer straight on every body panel, the doors, windows align like a new mercedes, all trim on inside as well as outside such as chrome and stainless is Show quality. The body has been Channeled on a late model Oldsmobile and does have Power steering with a tilt wheel, Power disc brakes, Power windows, Power seats, Remote Doors to open both driver and passenger, Original dash that has been restored to new condition.