Dropping an 1,100 HP '72 Mercury Marquis - Detroit Muscle S3, E12

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[@theamishsoylentretailersofohio]

PowerNation. So folks when does the next episode post.?

[@7thZeppelin]

One of the coolest car designs ever made. In person the sheer width and length of the car (along with the "chopped" glass - this thing has like 14" tall windows) gives it a mean look and a PRESENCE no other car on the road has. I won a 78 Mercury Grand Marquis coupe, I want a 72 one day.

[@mettaworldss9734]

everyone talking smack about this beauty. the new mixed in with the rust and old parts is awesome.

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[@drycreek3962]

Fine job..!

[@baezn88]

It's nice to see a change rather than seeing the typical muscle car.

[@mikeburks9641]

PowerNation how long is that car and how much does it weigh, my dad had a 73 or 74 Monterey back in the seventies, man that thing rode good and would cruise at 100 all day long.

[@snoopu2601]

I like this big ol car great choice a luxury car it would be an easy sale.

[@my2cents499]

All the money they are throwing at this thing they could clean up the undercarriage since they are pulling it all apart .. por15 and some undercoat would go a long way

[@dangoldbach6570]

That stuff is amazing, but a little pricey. Try coal tar epoxy, it's actually an industrial coating for offshore oil rigs to keep them from rusting in salt water. It's also a crapload cheaper

[@zippythechicken]

its because they're motorheads not bodyshop guys.. but I also wonder why anyone doing a restoration doesn't spray the entire underside with Phosphoric Acid Rust Converter to neutralize the rust and convert it to an oxide that is easy to wire brush or just paint over.. but this car after they are done is going to be worth less than the cost of the parts they put on it.. unless its for one of their dad's as a specialty project.. give it to dad to drive to the golf course .. throw 4 sets of clubs in the trunk.. heh but those wheels idk if dad is going for that. heh.... maybe kinda looks like boat steering wheels or somethin

[@FiveCentsPlease]

+Self-Centered Insomniac I was thinking the same. Pimp on the outside, rust bucket underneath. A waste of money until it's cleaned up. And 1100 HP is going to rip some rusty part loose.

[@zippythechicken]

@@FiveCentsPlease well there you go maybe they are figuring they can shake the rust off it .. heh

[@bluesharp59]

That's the first thing that pissed me off, LOL but i still gave a thumbs up. I agree if all the stuff is out of the way why not at lest spray some Rust-Oleum Black Paint under there darn it.

[@313GearzGunzGaming]

Maaaaan... I've been waiting on an update on this Mercury.. finally thx 👍

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Right?

[@fredwilliams7893]

So bad ass. Sleeper boat with serious juice!

[@4734679]

This car is now for sale at Streetside Classics in Charlotte

[@downshifter4179]

I love these big car builds. Soooo many brands of them out there that could be done this way.

[@fredwilliams7893]

Yea for Sure. Look up 72 two door Lincoln Town coupes!. Gorgeous body styles!

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Recommend cleaning up the underside first before the mods, or just put the mods on a custom vehicle. This one deserves to be restored properly.

[@jbncnow]

I totally agree that whole underside needs to be blasted and sprayed with som POR 15 or something

[@ZacLowing]

Thought the same at 0:09 and came down here. Just seeing that rubber crunk rust like they are proud of it

[@Chris-yy7qc]

5:40 ....

[@drycreek3962]

Alan Jackson would be proud to cruise that Mercury up an down the road...nice job brothers..

[@michaelmace924]

I'm looking for a 70's 2 door full size to play with, this would be perfect!!

[@jonathanpasch6604]

🎵🎶...Lord I'm crazy 'bout a Mercury...🎵🎶

[@crazytadventures9052]

Alan Jackson might but David Lindley that has a way better version of the song would want some non ghetto wheels.

[@jonathanpasch6604]

@@crazytadventures9052 i was sincerely pissed seeing those wheels go on that car

[@1957powerwagon]

New parts on a rusty frame. At least clean it and paint it.

[@stevenon5664]

The sheet metal is rusted too.

[@hank1556]

nah

[@jbncnow]

At least undercoat it or rattle can some semi gloss black on it

[@ShaunHensley]

That’s a lot of labor

[@jacoby1234ification]

That’s what I’m saying

[@mchristr]

What happened to this project? I haven't seen a road test.

[@knz1950]

You had me interested until the pimp wheels... My first car was a 79 Mercury Marquis with dual carbs dual exhaust an air suspension and bored to 500... was dad's trailer miss piggy. Could outrun a Boss 351Mustang or late 70's Corvette... Not quite sure what was done under the hood but it was a dragster tank.

[@karlsmith2570]

Those rims actually looked good on this car because of the of the fact that the car was size proportionate for the rims Put the same rims on a 2013 Mustang and they'd really look awful

[@alexanderchapman1]

Yes, I think they should have made them look like the stock wheels so there would have been no clue whatsoever to the massive amount of power under the hood.

[@standupp2885]

The '72 Marquis coupe was one of the best looking full size cars of that era. Love the roof line.

[@TheMonkdad]

71 Merc Marq Bro 4 door 429 was my first ride. What a boat. I remember going through freeze plugs for a while. She'd just dump coolant. My dad was a cop in Detroit and he'd drive her to work down the Jeffries freeway at night before it was open. Doing about 100 with all the windows open. He said he thought he was getting taller. Apparently the vacuum created by speed and open windows inverted the headliner and it was hitting him on top of the head.

[@dfolks9642]

That car is mint and the color is perfect simply clean and fresh , made my morning

[@jonathanpasch6604]

How dare you offend that car with those wheels!!??

[@robbyparsonson2051]

Between the 1,100 HP, ghetto/somewhat retro rims, and the bagged suspension, this Mercury seems more and more of like a mad-Mexican project.

[@Ahnenerbe1944]

Robby Parsonson I though the same thing!

[@pelvicthrust119]

But built by two white boys...let me guess you would of left the factory wheels on

[@mchristr]

Appreciate the work adapting the bags but some proper rate springs at ride height would have been fine. This build is something I've always dreamed of doing; a land yacht that goes, stops, and handles. Love this build.

[@stevenon5664]

Front springs are a pain in the ass. Drivers side needs to be different then passengers side. The AC bracket, and pump are close to 200lbs.....that's more weight on the drivers side.

[@robertkollasch2473]

I love the air ride haters.. never driven a car like this with 4-6 adults in it and scraped every time you hit an incline? Didn't think so It's not just for slamming, it's practical, and comfortable. My 96 Fleetwood and my 68 both have air and I wouldn't go back. Grow up and go build a car instead of talking like you know something.

[@71Asrogers]

Beautiful lines on that old Merc. I'd like to see one of these boats with a late model Powerstroke.

[@edvardsz3539]

14:00 cmon, u spent like zillion dollars on engine etc.. u could patch that rust hole too (upper left corner)

[@jonathanstodden6029]

They probably have no intention of ever keeping or driving this car. Once the build is over they will gut the car and scrap it.

[@jonathanpasch6604]

Its supposed to be a sleeper not a show car. Please don't ask me to explain those wheels though

[@reijerlincoln]

This series is basically a commercial. So who cares about rust when you're pushing parts.

[@jbncnow]

@@reijerlincoln They Didnt even paint that sweet rear end smdh go see the job they did on that old 79 Bronco

[@elNenio]

Hahaha

[@jnicksnewstart]

I love watching these guy's channel, and normally enjoy everything they do. However, this time I hate the way they hung that Currie axle. Ford used channels on the trailing arms for a reason. I used to make my own bushings and box those in. Moog cargo coil springs along with a set of the old adjustable Gabriel shocks. Also used Hellwigs anti-sway bars front and rear. I also used to make gussets to strengthen the rear axle housing along with adding a strap along the bottom. These full size fords came with 2:72 rear end ratio unless they were limited slip with 3:25. The 3:25 we're good but I preferred 3:55. I loved the old galaxies sedans and station wagons. I had a 72 Country Squire with the police interceptor package along with the 429 that I had put a lot of time and money into, but was a lot of fun to drive. Ironically, that's one of the cars I miss the most.

[@Just-InTimeRepairs]

This has to be one of my favorite builds.

[@andrewvitale2700]

Super intresting build thats the last car I would ever think of putting so mutch power in,! I love it.

[@johndavey72]

Very nice work on that axle , the construction of the mounting brackets and the quality of the welding ...TOP DRAWER! You definitely don't want to burn your bag!😂😂

[@pdinardo9472]

I love the 72 Grand Marquis. This car is in really good condition. To begin with. You guys are doing a good job. When you are done. You can drop it off here. At my house. 🙂😀

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

My dad had a 71 wagon, we kept that for 7 years. I had a friend whose dad had a 72, I like the grill better on the 72.

[@lunatic3783]

it's not a Grand Marquis-it's Marquis Brougham-grand marquis has not been built yet.

[@ekscalybur]

Why are you. Typing like. This?

[@d1bigshifter737]

I want to see it run!!!!

[@davontedavis2189]

This show is like a class to me i learn alot of stuff

[@mgmcd1]

The nice thing about air bags is that you don’t have to replace them till AFTER you install them. So there’s that. 🤓🙄

[@slyane7320]

Guys,a Ford 9inch is PLENTY STRONG...you could have just updated the axles & rolled out. But with a Currie 9 its NEVER a bad thing. LoL also the addition or rear discs is a plus.

[@robertcoffin6030]

those wheels do not look good on older cars! just like the wheels Foose puts on the cars in overhauling. first thing i would do is dump the wheels, and put some Crager ss wheels and Micky Thompson tires.

[@justtony21]

no, craters are for muscle and race set up. this is a cruiser. dubs are perfect.

[@jacobchandler2083]

I would go Detroit steels I think they would fit the car style better

[@andrewvitale2700]

Or some Detroit smoothies.

[@carsontoopes837]

Anything bigger than 18s on a car is just dumb, expensive and they look like shit

[@scottwest1813]

I'm with you, I can't stand Foose wheels.

[@blackericdenice]

00:48 they paid you to lie.

[@ruben2365]

They want more sells for dummies

[@TheRoadhammer379]

@@ruben2365, sales not sells... guess they found the dummy

[@SpencerLemay]

@@TheRoadhammer379 who cares

[@UberLummox]

Stock or widened factory steelies with or without hubcaps woulda made it look like a real street criminal. Glad to see something other than th usual muscle car horse shit though. Love it! Had a '71 Lincoln coupe in the same color white. The Merc body is almost identical.

[@mindykeyte7593]

"You don't wanna burn yer bag". 'Cause burnin' yer bag really hurts.

[@zachchapman3472]

Looks great,good job on the build

[@DUNEATV]

Love that big Ford...

[@kumargoudakumargouda1598]

When you upload E13 part .... ? ?

[@shockwave5150]

These guys are awesome, I wish they would do my rod! maybe in the next life.

[@kodiakbear3519]

Are you guys ever going to finish this car? What happened to E13 ?? Its been months and you guys havent made any new videos about this beauty. What gives ?

[@T-bird_Johnny]

Till next time, Y'all keep it between the ditches

[@lewissilvio4740]

Love this show .

[@happyheathen7153]

I can't believe it, all of the new air suspension and no air horns.

[@notpurple]

dying to see the next vid in this series

[@michaelanderson7204]

Can't believe we didn't get to see the thing run!

[@DriveCarToBar]

Grinders and paint, make me the welder I ain't.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

The big kid can weld pretty good

[@theshield1613]

Proud to own a Mercury

[@TheCaskOf43]

13:39 Does anyone else look away when someone is welding even on a video?? I do every time...

[@deeaikens9843]

That I thought y’all forgot about this project

[@brianmeattey4151]

Beatiful car amazing how alot of money and lil work lol can do to a car

[@trailerpark187]

Seeing non pros welding is terrifying

[@patmclean1951]

We’re not all superstars. But I get your point.

[@TOM-C.]

You got a taker here on that 72 Broughan Marquis. lol My parents bought one in 72, and my friends and I had some pretty good excursions, and parties in that car. We'd crowd 7-8 people in that fancy boat. lol It didn't however, have 1100 horsepower. Heheee

[@1fnjo790]

The stock 9" rear end probably would have held up just fine for awhile , because both the rear tires are just going to smoke anyhow and never really hook up hard enough to bust anything. IMO The panhard rod mount on that custom rear axle looks kind of looks spindly looking and use some webbing around it.

[@Mike-xt2ot]

His welding skills are alot better than mine. I never have any success welding to flaky rust.

[@zippythechicken]

that little ad for the valance at the end gives me a question.. are there any good references as to the thicknesses of different sheet metal and frame parts on vehicles? like how thick a frame is on a 69 F100 or a quarter panel on a 65 mustang... or a frame rail or torque box on a 68 mustang.. I mean you can guess but are there any references that maybe some restoration parts company has put together so if you have to cut in a patch then its the right thickness and not a guess.

[@767dag]

70 thousand dollar budget

[@bmstylee]

Probably half of that. Unless you want to pay someone to do the work. Then 70k is accurate

[@767dag]

Wild Bill no , go price 1100 hp engine... ok your building everything? Maybe .the curry rear end 4-5 five grand alone .

[@nobodyspecial6436]

My guess is it’s nudging 90 maybe more.... all those custom pieces don’t come cheap to the average back- yarder

[@TheRoadhammer379]

@@767dag, stroker kit is 2000 from Eagle. Total engine build, depending on what block you use, stock or aftermarket, heads etc, probably 15k. Currie is getting 1900 for the rear with full locking diff. With cost of the car, fuel injection, engine build, air ride etc, at least 40k.

[@jagsfanrick]

Well back in the day you would see a caddie in the hood all nice and shiny and the owner living in a pos house. Now this must be the new thing, A shiny new engine in pos body.

[@stegomon]

Did they ever finish this thing. I can't find the next video? This car is amazing!!!

[@FinalDriveGame]

Love the big ass rust hole at 13:55 (left hand side of the screen) with things that rotten will it even handle that kind of torque long term?

[@Chris-yy7qc]

6:05 ...

[@louf7178]

Cool project. Town, country and hustle. There's some similar 4dr near me for sale, now.

[@bradgotch]

So 11 second quarter mile and can take corners in a Marquis! Hillarious.

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Just wondering why the guys didn't clean up the underside of the Mercury?...crazy cool ride!

[@ronwhittaker6317]

and when you get it all built and everything fits just right and work the way it is supposed to tare it all down again and go after the rust. so it doesn't rust out from under you. lol

[@michelrobillard5866]

What do w3h v to do to see the mercury build all the way through w\out any of the other stuff?

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

Hey guys I was wondering if you needed to condition the airbags with anything to prevent dry rot or salt corrosion?

[@WS1_AUTOS_N_STUFF]

First thing I noticed is all the filth !! Come on,,,, it’s such a cool car 👍

[@stickerbush2012]

Now if this was my build and I was putting all the money into the motor, suspension and brakes, why would you not do a frame off restoration. I like how he grind-ed the rust away for the welding of the top airbag mount and then spray painted it black.

[@1452-w3b]

Love learning about that rear end kit you got eventually im going to be putting in a 1000+ hp big block chevy in my c10 but I can't ever find things that are rated to handle that kinda power

[@doctorgille]

First couple road tests should be on Chicago freeways in the winter for a salt bath immersion, get all that nice new undercarriage steel a coating of rust to match the rest of the car. Then park it downtown so somebody recycles the dreadful rolling stock.

[@c0wb0yTV]

where are the rest of the videos in this build?

[@awesomeandre1757]

Wow that stance looks banana

[@ThunderAppeal]

Only thing thats missing now is a custom license plate that says: DUFUS. Front and rear.

[@iowapanner2223]

😂Well said!!

[@tootsrr1]

This Baby is going to Leave the Rusty body behind at the Lights

[@vaughnmiller3896]

All I can say is, 😮 wow!!!!!

[@jordanwicinski2141]

Smashing Basil, A PIMP MOBILE!

[@Emmajeromeyouhoo]

Don't like the bags or the wheels, it may improve handling but a old boat like that should be a cruiser/straight line rocket who cares about curves..

[@daw162]

The bag and wheel makers are probably paying the bills for the show, so we have to suffer through it. Nasty looking, though - the lines of the car body itself are really nice.

[@Hellodarknessmyolefriend]

Steve Mcgarrett would had been drooling 🤤.

[@brucefisher4025]

The elusive Marquis de Sade.. ...!!!😎

[@johnsonsecure2976]

Iam ready to see it lay a patch . South bound with hammer down. Agitate the gravel man ! Lol

[@justski40]

where are the rest of the video on the 72 Mercury Marquis? is that it did it run ?

[@mrjoel59]

Anybody concerned that the rear end suspension mounts would be ripped out when the car hooks up? With that kind of hp and torque the weak point will show itself sooner than later. Maybe this will be covered in the next episode

[@gerardomendoza9688]

Air suspension in that Marquis is badass,😎I'm gana think about doing that to mi Lincoln it almost looks the same but in 4 door 😎

[@Mike-xt2ot]

My ocd goes up seeing all those nice parts going on a rusty frame. I just couldn't leave that as is. Just couldn't

[@clintford6716]

Okay well how does it run down the road. How well does this big boat perform with horsepower?

[@theronenglish576]

Give us a price or total on how much this might cost. I'd love to Retro a 1968 Mercury Cougar with a 7 Litre Ford V8.

[@joshmatte1471]

Nice sled! Why oh why would you use a 3 link with pan hard bar with all that power and bags. 4 link that and eliminate the side travel with problems pan hard bar causes. It's not like your on a "budget" of any kind. Could you please tell me why you went that route

[@Mike-xt2ot]

That build would have made more sense on a 2010 up crown vic frame. Could have kept most in place and saved about 30 grand.

[@edbrown1080]

Sure hope that center section has one billet cap installed.

[@seanliburd3563]

One of a kind

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

13:50 I couldn't let that surface rust stay, it would have to be taken care of.

[@wsfwsf1497]

Jeesus H, It'd my son Marc!! Signed, you dad, JHC....

[@HimHawJimJam]

I would do the same build; but, with a powerstroke. Dealers choice on the size.

[@michaelmace924]

This is beautiful!!

[@lluwd]

ive been waiting for this vid! yeeeees

[@schwazman1]

Roscoe P. Coaltrain watching you at 3:50.

[@michaelmace924]

Um yeah, I'm gonna need one of those rear ends for my '79 Chevette. What brackets do you think you'll need for that?

[@XanderJuhasz]

You want to put a Currie under a chevette? I am deeply interested.

[@tjlovesrachel]

Xander Juhasz yeahhhh me too

[@samjohnson4014]

Probly any old weak bracket would be fine. On a hilux diff

[@lakeith2389]

What was the name of the rust remover that was use.

[@darinp5612]

Diff cover was put on with self-locking nuts... why torque them? The self lockers have resistance so your reading will never be accurate

[@MrSuperchargeron]

It would be funny if this guy talked like this normally. Can you imagine him ordering a pizza, or trying to talk his way out of a ticket? Haha!

[@CarlosEduardo-gu3dr]

Beautiful Monster Car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ianreed4636]

I think your music while you were working on the rear suspension was pretty close to for whom the bell tolls Metallica.