Classic Mercury Outboards
Hayward, WI
ph: 715-558-4939
darrell
My name is Darrell Van Eck my wife Penny and I have been married 30 years, we have five children, and one grandchild. We have lived in the Northern IL area all our lives.
I have been in the automotive buisness for 30 plus years. Specializing in mechanical repairs, body repair, body restoration, and custom painting.
My love of boating and the love of classic vehicles has brought me to this venture. Mercury motors have always been my first choice on the many boats that I have owned. I believe there is nothing more enhancing to a classic boat as a Mercury straight six standing tall on the transom.
Several years ago I started restoring my own classic Mercurys in my garage. From there I started getting requests from people asking me to restore their motors. That has lead me to where I am today. Purchasing select motors, restoring them to their original state, and selling them. I also search for any particular motor a customer may request.
We have restored many motors that have made their way overseas. And we enjoy getting feedback from satisfied customers.
We work for and depend on repeat buisness. We take pride in building relationships with the people we do buisness with.
Our business is unique because we are one of the only specialists in the country that work with the older models of mercury motors. We take pride in the work we do and appreciate the originality of these great motors.
We search cross country to hand pick the unique parts needed to replicate the original appearance of your classic mercury. There are many hours spent searching for the specialized parts.
My entire family gets involved in one way or the other in this venture.
My wife has traveled many miles with me to pick up motors that I have purchased.
My oldest son Shane is a professional painter and does all my paint work.
My two other sons Chad, and Troy help where its most needed. They help me with everything from tearing down motors for the over-hauls, to sand blasting parts, to helping with deliveries and picking up motors.
My two girls Joy, and Helena are my moral supporters allways encouraging me to keep going, bringing me snacks and meals when needed.
This work is almost entirly done in my garage at home. I have invested in the necessary tools and equipment needed to do the repairs properly.
We as a family believe in Biblical truths, we live our lives not perfectly, but increasingly being sanctified by him who guides our paths.
Proverbs 3:5-7
5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
6. in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
7. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
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Classic Mercury Outboards
Hayward, WI
ph: 715-558-4939
darrell