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(@tldaly)
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this one, as found, sits a bit high and has too much 'stuff' on it, in my opinion. So, I did some photo edits, as usual, just to see what it looks like with various changes. 

As found:

53 Mercury Monterey Convertible   PS (1)

Shown top down, lowered a bit and some of 'stuff' is gone:

53 Mercury Monterey Convertible   PS (2)

Top up, again, slightly sectioned and very slightly chopped with added body smoothing:

53 Mercury Monterey Convertible   PS (3)

Top down, sectioned more with added bumper/grill work:

53 Mercury Monterey Convertible   PS (4a)

 

As always, your courteous opinions are sought and valued.

Enjoy!



   
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(@jack-dodds)
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I prefer stock as you know Terry, but I really like the last pic best.



   
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@jack-dodds I agree with Jack's thoughts.



   
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Yes! The last one is clean and reveals the elegant lines of the original design.


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Gentlemen, Thanks, I do appreciate your views, and your honesty. I, too, prefer the profile and clean lines of the final photo but plan to take another hack at the car with slightly less sectioning. Jack and Bob, knowing your preference for stock over custom cars, I consider it a compliment when your opinions show some value to the edits. John, I always appreciate your encouraging comments. 



   
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Terry;

 

When I was considering your variations on this car I wondered what the car in the last pic would look like with the bumper done in body color and the single grille bar done chrome??



   
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Pure stock only, please.



   
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@jack-dodds: Jack, as shared in my reply to you, earlier, I intended to do another edit with a little less sectioning, to the body. In killing the proverbial 'two birds......', this edit includes that change and your wish to see what it looked like with a body-colored front bumper.

53 Mercury Monterey Convertible PSXX (9b)


   
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I like it.....I think a chrome grille bar would set it off nicely.  Thanks Terry!



   
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@jack-dodds: Yes, it does look good with a more solid grill bar.

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