Getting My 1977 Mercury Wagon Ready For The Salt Flats

[@rosebooth7367]

Yeah! "The boat" is sailing better than ever :) If my memory serves me correctly (& let's face it ,sometimes it can be a bit hit and miss!) it was your birthday when you were heading up the country last year, sooo Happy up coming Birthday Isaac .....may the Bonneville weather gods be kind.

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Thanks

[@papatomsthoughts]

Happy birthday. Love this car. 😊😊😊😊

[@chicagovasko]

Amen.

[@olikat8]

It's 115+ in parts of the desert, too...make sure that AC & cooling are working "Top notch." Still like seeing that little, green FIAT "3-box" in the background

[@Robert-qh2jp]

Isaac hope you're doing well left a like as always....I like seeing your dad at the end of the video...I also lost mine in 2015 Honor thy father..You and everyone be blessed

[@user-xv3zp8gl7j]

Youll never see vehicles like this again, they had alot of heart built into them.

[@JustanOlGuy]

Thanks fer sharing!

[@Robert-ni6ut]

No matter how big the job you're always so calm and committed to getting it done Ike you've given me confidence to tackle bigger jobs I normally wouldn't try thanks 👍😊

[@davidjohnson8474]

I love the wagon! For someone who had this same setup the 2 things Id look at are the valve cover gaskets and the valve seals! They tend to turn hard as acorns and you will use oil! Have a great trip!

[@jacobthornock317]

I dig that trooper 2 in the background. We had an 89 and it had all sorts of cool folding flat seat features for camping and trails. I built up a 99 sport as an overlander, but miss the flat panels. I dig the big block wagon too. It's so American ❤

[@Chromeduc]

That one in a ‘90 and has the fold flat seats. I like the look of the Gen. 1s better, but the later ‘90s are cool rigs.

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Isaac you continue to amaze me with your knowledge and ability 👍. This Old Man from Washington NC enjoying your videos 🛵🧔💝

[@darrellnichter9894]

Trip number two out west! Fingers crossed the wagon goes issue free round trip! I say that every year when I take the family to Florida and it's only 1300 miles.

[@ireakhavok]

What an awesome car. Glad you're making it last another lifetime.

[@chiefpop1]

My folks had a 72 Mer ury Marquee station wagon with the 390ci v8. Lots of power and good burnouts. I was 17 and drove it a lot.

[@SilvasSmallMining]

Nice work Isaac. R&R transmissions is not fun. I used to do a lot of them during my automotive career. At least yours is rear wheel drive. Transaxles are a pain in the ass! lol. Take care man!

[@Wayne-jg6to]

Hey Isaac just a little tip here, next time clean, check and lube the torque converter pilot and crankshaft bore , sometimes that can cause vibration that can cause leaks from the torque converter not staying on center.👍🛠

[@noelwarner1235]

Love the wagon,dont forget the A/c.Might be good to replace or upgrade it for a trip like that.

[@scottjohnson7263]

This car is too cool! I think Linda would approve!

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

I think so too!

[@Yelnats101]

Friday!!! Best day of the week!!! Have a good weekend ike!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Issac :) also when fix transmission and back up your Reverse gear white light back up is burn out if want know that on right side one ! Also Happy Birthday Issac :) I hope have a excellent day with work plus famillies & friends to share surprises with you also wishes come true too and many more years ahead too! Best Wishes from me (Ontario Canada) also friendship last lifetime and forever to! Safe Travels also back home from Trip to Salt Flats and much more!

[@coryjones9573]

Great car! I'm sure it rides awesome

[@alessichris07]

LOL, Loved the driving part. Great stuff!!

[@that65_guy]

Glad this wasnt a salvage video from the storm! 😊

[@gerttherude6366]

i really really love wagons , i dont know why , we dont get them here in the uk , well not like the wood panel ones you get we have "eststes"

[@DustySteel]

That’s a cool wagon!!👍

[@8bit711]

Im not even a ford guy but I am a wagon addict. Its such a mad wagz.

[@chicagovasko]

Great show buddy 👏 when you're wrenching it's always a good day.

[@Dodgyroyden1234]

Always enjoy your videos, always the highlights of my week watching you and cars and cameras, watching this Saturday morning New Zealand time

[@Philc231]

Nice you old Boss let’s you use the shop. It’ll be yours someday .

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

I love the hidden headlamps. 460 cubic inches, what a beast of an engine. Can you get 15 mpg?

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

No

[@paulpetty3331]

​@@isaacitllbefine7231 Closer to 8.5 or 7. Was you all listening to that engine stroke???? Wow,sounds great???

[@Philc231]

What a pleasure to drive 5500 pounds of American steel . Rides like a cloud .

[@8bit711]

By the way I love how you scared that storm off. Hovercraft.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😊

[@e.scottdaugherty8291]

Sometimes ya gotta do the "non-glamorus" repairs too. Nice work regardless...

[@byrongilbert3720]

its a great car. i remember that video of you and junkyard mook's video that wagon rockin like it was on the ocean. i hope to make powertour one day.

[@darploin5071]

Hey Isaac it's been a little while but it's actually a Friday that can actually watch your video on the day it comes out have a great day I found a little time today to look at it

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@ShawnSchoolcraft-tu5fs]

❤❤

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

I think that car deserves to have the underside painted to keep what you got under there nice and fairly rust free

[@WingmanJohnny]

Glad it worked out for you

[@turboboy0]

my 3rd car back in the day was a white with "woodgrain" 1978 ford ltd country squire station wagon. 460, 4bbl, c6, 9", pw, pl, pb, ps, a/c, am/fm/8-track. a true land yacht

[@kc0lif]

gonna to see kevin again cool. nice wagon.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

It was nice to see Russel again,if only for a couple moments. Question: Are you crazy about a Mercury? I know you'll cruise it up and down the road ;)

[@JeffBarker]

A 5-speed Tremec conversion would be awesome.

[@CaldoDeElote]

We're gonna lose the shop! lol

[@rossrandall5846]

By looking at the front tires in the video makes me think the front end needs an alignment. Hoping you noticed it as well and had it checked before leaving on that long trip. Good luck and hoping you get the satisfaction you were looking for last year.

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Yes I did see it and got the alignment done

[@Kurtthecarguy]

I love your floating boat Isaac lol also love that lada stuck in the background! I would love to see a video on that someday unless it’s not your car of course I’d love to hear your opinions on a Russian built matchboxes.

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Its actually a fiat

[@Kurtthecarguy]

@isaacitllbefine7231 my bad LOL I know that a lada ripped off a lot of a lot of other designs still can't wait for the video and love that you got back bud hope you guys are doing well shout out from Wisconsin

[@brendagoodwin7365]

My Dad had this car. I took my driving test in this car and it was pouring down rain. .

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Thanks for the video. Take care. I'll see you later.

[@jeffhagelin940]

I enjoyed this , thanks!

[@drewlear1585]

Bless you!

[@danieljonhson6367]

I once had a 1977 mercury Grand Marquis colony park station wagon with a 460 in it the only problem I was it burned up 2 transmissions the first one I could say it was just worn out but the second one was nearly new .

[@mustafasalem38]

Holly crab dude… the fiat still there 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tonynelson4078]

Did hurricane Debbie do any damage to your property I figured you might say something about it in this video

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

No thankfully

[@kc0lif]

debby

[@twocvbloke]

Don't need motels for that 5k mile trip, just throw a mattress in the back and sleep where you park... :P

[@papatomsthoughts]

I am betting that old mechanic has forgotten more on cars tgen what most current mechanics know today related to troubleshooting and repairs. I am betting Isaac learned a lot from him when they worked together. 😊😊😊😊

[@bumpedhishead636]

FYI: Your right side back-up lights are not working. Did you check the A/C is still blowing cold?

[@thomaswaldorf9141]

Do your self a favor put a water sprayer in front of radiator. It will help alot in the exstream heat there in the desert.

[@jamierushing]

Hi bro

[@williamescolantejr5871]

Do you know the differance between a mecury an a ford Issac? One has the bolts tightened down lol

[@J-High666]

Nice 🤘

[@TheREALOC1972]

The trans in my 77 Buick Skylark gave up[ the ghost just as I pulled in my drive way yesterday

[@bullbutter9699]

Are the Salt Flats in Pontiac County?

[@williamadamson2479]

you are close enough to me that you should get my 1989 Silverado going for me $$

[@johnluke3425]

Why you had that Transmission out you should pull the motor to and put in your mustang. 😮

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Won't fit

[@paulpetty3331]

​@@isaacitllbefine7231 LoL, sure it will.s lil bit of cutting, some welding,some bracing 😂😂😂😂😂😂 helped put A 528 out of a Troopers car(forget the style) put. In a Ford fairlane.had to change out all of the frame mounts,engine mounts, cross members had to be fabricated) built the drive shaft from Troopers car.had to make some other changes to, stiffness for the front suspension,whole different rear .....u know.

[@johnluke3425]

@paulpetty3331 I put a 429 in a 1963 fairlane

[@johnluke3425]

@paulpetty3331 I put a 429 in a1963 fairlane. Mustang 2 Frontend suspension with coilovers

[@paulpetty3331]

That engine size should have read 428. I know there's not any difference 😞 n the O/S block dimensions.

[@Philc231]

How long did it take to finish this ?

[@themoelman]

4:08 call out to Tony deangelo? 😂

[@citrus1973]

Should be driving the old dodge. 318/904 never quit

[@galaxie500xl7]

Just incase you haven't thought about it, just a reminder, if you make it to the salt flats with this car, if you don't want it to rot away in a year, wash out from under it as soon as possible with plenty of soapy water.

[@wadetyler5056]

You have a reverse light out, passenger side.

[@DenRoedeMogM]

That green car your boss has.. is that a FIAT 124 Special TC from 1974.?

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

I believe so

[@Chromeduc]

That is exactly what it is, correct year and all.

[@DenRoedeMogM]

@@Chromeduc Amazing that an Italian car like that ends up in the US.. I remember them from my childhood.. :-)

[@williamlovely450]

love you

[@jonthecomposer]

My like made the number go from Stonersville to Pontiac super duty lol.

[@hojo70]

whp's the other dude lingering around in the background?

[@Chromeduc]

Me.

[@GODEES77]

Don’t they sell bigger quantities of atf in the USA? every video I see people use a bunch of smaller containers

[@JohnWilson-ql8ks]

Just for your information, the passenger side back up light is not working...

[@jondougalllisalappley9300]

Loop

[@danbartolini27]

2400 miles ? You drive I'll fly

[@Philc231]

It’s a Ford , it will always have issues . But it will always start .

[@redneckbryon]

3:50 #MortskeRepairReference

[@GODEES77]

Texting and driving is so dangerous. A family member was killed by a texting driver

[@richardze535]

Isaac , love the vids , cannot handle the music , and this one is pretty much all music 👎🏻

[@wtfdude5738]