The Ute That Never Was! Building a Truck From a Car in 4 Days! DIY Body and Paint!

I picked up this 1972 Mercury Marquis from a guy who bought it off of Derek from @ViceGripGarage. I wasn't really sure what to do with it until it dawned on me that the car would actually make a great truck! So, we build the Mercury version of the Ranchero!
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[@wickum_4725]

Was not expecting this to end well...i couldn't have been more wrong...BRILLIANCE!!!

[@richardnoggen1674]

BLACK SS El Camino Stripes on the hood and tailgate!! Thats all the ''El Merco'' needs

[@terryroths4254]

😂 beautiful, I'd drive the shit out of it!

[@dennislockhart7290]

​@@richardnoggen1674no can't do that it's a Ford

[@MDBenson]

Dalton’s genius astounds everyone, on e again

[@johnrussell3869]

Holly crap I didn't know that matting was asbestos....I could have used that in my pinto....and behind back seat of mustang with drop in death tank...!!!!

[@MDMcVay11462]

I love how Dalton has bought 4-5 cars with 460s, every time saying, 'this 460 is probably going into my Torino'

[@ARockyRock]

he'll get there eventually

[@ChipW]

If only he would stop making them into something cool and keepable.....

[@xozindustries7451]

Why did you trade that piece of junk for the Grand Prix? I hope you got a pile of money too

[@theodorereno3538]

Dalton sir, Mercury did make a truck from like 48 to 68 I believe!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

​@@xozindustries7451 that silver grand prix wasn't mint either 😂

[@outsidethebarn]

HOW DARE YOU DESTROY MINT CONDITION ULTRA RARE VINTAGE CAR A STARVING CHILD COULD HAVE EATEN THAT

[@bradleyboyd4282]

Meta.

[@ashlin_404]

It's true I could have eaten that asbestos

[@gregorybarth930]

All kidding aside I agree the car was way too nice to hack up. I'm not A big fan of the 4 door but would have been better to restore. UNLESS there was no title...

[@boss9mustang404]

A car with a rotten frame isn't a nice car....

[@porcupinepunch6893]

​@@gregorybarth930 Yes, but now it's even rarer because it's a one-of-a-kind truck ;)

[@silverblazing1158]

3:51 love this bloke not even 5 minutes into the video and starts cutting away to make a ute😂

[@LobbyDaLobster]

Aussie Aussie Aussie

[@rabidcoyote97]

You took a car with no real value anymore and turned it into a truck. Now the truck still has no real value, but the shock and awe of said truck is worth something. As always, super entertaining and a neat project. Good job!

[@bigospig]

This is basically a how-its-made documentary for any limo ever made in the US. Cut, scab, cover with 'glass, bondo and fabric.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

And hearse!

[@MadScientistGarage]

​@@PoleBarnGaragecan confirm. Mine is full of fiberglass, panel bond, and crappy metal work.

[@mundanestuff]

​@@PoleBarnGarage so there's two new project ideas. Hearse and limmo. Can't wait for those videos.

[@richardbaumgart2454]

@@PoleBarnGarage how about custom wagon

[@jenibond]

@PoleBarnGarage pushmi-pullyu !!! if you read Dr Dolittle kids books ! and doolittle is your middle name !!

[@CaseysCustoms]

“This kind of body work is NOT something to be proud of” 🤣🤣🤣 i love your dad!

[@iangale8230]

Dalton is always going to stay grounded with his family around 😅

[@rockboundwealthmanagement4465]

I was going to make this exact comment... beat me to it. Dalton's dad is a beast!

[@dk66683]

Dalton: "I know how to do basic things!" Jess, having just watched Dalton sitting on the roof he was chopping WHILE chopping it: "Same"

[@Half_built]

I came for the destruction, I stayed for the perfection. That has no business looking that sweet.

[@informaturge]

I gotta say, painting your vehicle the exact color of the icing you used to smooth it out was a brilliant strategy.

[@Project_Low_Expectations]

I was thinking that too!

[@dankallish5998]

Jess's excitement throughout the cut and chop process was so infectious! What a hilarious project, thanks as always for the video :)

[@MajorDan1138]

At first I was feeling nauseated, but then I started to like it, and then I thought it was kinda cool! And the color is great, the custom faux vinyl top even better. Amazing!

[@johnnymack8442]

I came to this channel after seeing you on a junkyard digs episode. And now I watch every week. You quickly became my favorite to watch.

[@jeremybennett5547]

Honestly he’s better than JYD. JYD was never the same once Luke (thunderhead 289) moved on from working with Kevin

[@frenchiestfry8116]

Oh cmon, Angus is definately a step up from Luke

[@jeremybennett5547]

@@frenchiestfry8116 I like angus but I don’t really see Luke and angus being comparable, they are nothing alike. Angus is help because Kevin has enough content to make now he needed more hands, and he finally convinced angus to work with him, Luke left once Kevin started moving away from doing revivals for fun and looking at it more as a job. (Kevin himself has changed from the early days to once it became a job) I still like it and watch him and am subscribed but it did use to be better in the early days. I consider Kevin, Luke, Derek some of the OG revival guys on KZbin, before revivals took off

[@frenchiestfry8116]

@@jeremybennett5547 id say Angus is a better fit for the channel tbh. Hes funny and entertaining to watch, Luke did have his moments but even on the videos they shared on both jyd and th289, Kevin was usually the one making the content comedic/fun to some extent. I mean theres a reason why jyd channel blew up compared to Luke's. Plus, on a completely different note, i like to think junk yard digs is a "professional"ish version of pole barn garage, or at least less sketch lmao i love both channels and am excited to see new videos, especially when they colaborate

[@jacobchandler1260]

That’s how I got here too😂

[@diggah]

“ ..the one that looks like it’s taking a dump” - Dalton - International Man of Culture 2024 😂

[@paintbypixels]

Squattin like a Marqrat full of mulch!!

[@dk832002]

Ford did it, they called them funeral flower cars

[@onceashadetree8833]

Brakes and some coil overs in the back and 1 more hubcap. Shes a keeper. I cant believe it either how well that turned out... You are magic sir.

[@SynchronizorVideos]

Better yet, get the air suspension working - or retrofit some modern airbags - so you can adjust based on the load in the back. Some of those longer-travel bump-stops would help, too.

[@cthlhu]

This is by far the best build you have ever done... with a Mercury... transformed into a truck.... that's yellow. 😂 this is the greatest channel on KZbin!!!

[@pollyg562]

Jess is one of the least annoying persons on KZbin, and is my favorite automotive channel female, just a cool lady

[@marcfinley5487]

100% correct.

[@tomperry1048]

Yup

[@GODS-PUNISHER]

BUT CAN SHE COOK AND CLEAN?

[@kd5inm]

Mook is not annoying either

[@TheMarcQ]

​@@GODS-PUNISHER automotive KZbin commenters try not to be weird about women challenge! (Impossible)

[@izzydizzy1115]

Pole Barn Garage is THE MOST Entertaining channel of youtube!

[@davidbryant5875]

Yes

[@bobobrazil1973]

You never heard of zip ties and bias plies i see.😂

[@invujerry]

When you pulled that beast out into the sun, my god it looked great. I'm gonna be a little sad when you scrap this. Also, your dad is a gem hahahaha

[@garysommerfeld4668]

Bob Ross of body butchering is definitely a T-shirt that needs to be made. I would buy one. 😎👍🏼

[@huggi3z08]

I hope this guy never stops making 1 hour videos, he’s hilarious

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

I agree, but if he and his father don't start wearing some sort of dust Mask or respirator when they sand fiberglass & body filler they won't live long enough to make lots of 1 hour entertaining videos. Not trying to Poop on anyone's parade, just being thoughtful.

[@ARockyRock]

RIP $15 harbor freight angle grinder. You will forever live on in our memories.

[@DWatch94]

Was it 2 months or 2 days 😂

[@tcanthony2]

It still has 30 days of warranty!

[@ryanwalker1593]

Pouring out a 40 for my boy. Drinking that beer, NVM.

[@robmobster911]

Hey that angle grinder is 40 bucks now 😢

[@KD0LRG]

When the 15 dollar grinders were good and lasted. I burned up a skill saw just trying to cut a tire in half.

[@joemollet]

That Mercarino turned out pretty damn good Dalton!!! Looks cooler than the way it would’ve been from factory!!

[@TnCountryBoy]

Like a glove !!! A true visionary. The music on the time laps is great...Love it Dalton

[@winstonwong3326]

Yes … the trip to the garden center now makes it the “Marquis de Sod”!!!!😊😊😊

[@warrenmichael918]

underrated comment here , needs pinned for sure. LOL

[@vincentenk4449]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good one!

[@kd5inm]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Luhsteesay]

I love your dad at 30:09 talkin about "have you looked at the car?"

[@tonymelendez873]

It’s a crime that Dalton doesn’t have a million subscribers is an absolute crime !! Protect this man at all cost he’s an absolute legend!!!

[@TazR6]

Give it time. He has gone from 199k to 202k since his last video. I am sure that he is going to become a big star.

[@Zealot_of_Malice]

Definitely do a part 2 of this Dalton I would love to see you fix the issues and further improve the Mac-amino

[@skittyzed]

With all the talk about how poorly these were assembled from the factory you at least gotta admit that whoever made that rear window glass did a hell of a job with it surviving all that hammering and slamming around like it did. Also as an Australian, I'm pretty sure every single car needs to be ute'd, they're just better!

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Yes! Make a ute of all the things 😎

[@dmcmanis03]

LOL! My kids were dying over the nudie dudes comment. I was bummed on Junkyard Digs Nascar video. When you were not on it. I was wrong you did make a cameo. I was falling out of my chair. LOL!

[@claztube]

Thanks for the heads-up, I need to go see Kevin's new Motorhome vid... I believe this may include NASCAR, maybe...IDK 😂

[@pgtmr2713]

He fell out of the chair too!

[@dmcmanis03]

@@pgtmr2713 That's what I was referring to. 🤣 Trying to find one of those chairs....

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I've heard people call Dan from DD Speed Shop a hack, then Dalton comes along and says: hold my beer! Keep doing what you do Dalton. I'm lovin' it, just like Mickey D's!

[@doctorporkchop2781]

Another great video.....just get it done know how! Fun project! I just saw the pause for "this car has a red interior". 😂😂 Thanks for the belly laugh!

[@orangefoxx9939]

The mercuero deserves at least one more episode of greatness! You sir are truly a visionary

[@vincentenk4449]

Agreed!

[@alanmoore78]

4:04 "I should sit on the part that I'm not cutting" so you DID something from all those Looney Tunes growing up, didn't ya? Saturday morning cartoons prepared us for the real world, you know!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I learned from brother Wile E

[@warrenmichael918]

@@PoleBarnGarage MEEP MEEP

[@TheNelsonsVlog]

This is what I love about this channel. Not always will it start vids but having some fun, and making things projects look good.

[@wikkedspindl]

Ford made a Ranchero, call it the RanChurro or just The Churro. Recently found your channel and love that it's not the same old boring "found in field, make it run" style of video! Keep on keeping on, sir!

[@cochip__5897]

That thing is freaking majestic! Upgrade the rear shocks, fill the "bed" with water, and you have an epic rolling pool!!

[@DannebergAcres]

I think you meant "Rolling Poo" lol!!

[@precise1329]

I'm not mad at this idea.

[@oscarwilde5473]

@@precise1329 ... it'll need wings to fly ... 🤗 ...

[@tcanthony2]

I kind of like the hot tub idea. The mcmercero el hot tubo

[@kd5inm]

I was thinking same thing. Put a pool in the back with a hot tub. Its gonna need way bigger springs though.

[@randychadwick3673]

Just when I thought you couldn't do something dumber, you totally redeem yourself. I absolutely love this car . Please don't ever change. Every video is without a doubt some of the very best on KZbin.

[@ShenanigansWrenchRepeat]

When the water was rushing toward Dalton while he was on the floor 😂 You guys are awesome. Thank you as always for the awesome content and inspiration 🤘

[@danscott3880]

I remember a FELLER driving this on 7 cylinders ..never expected DALTON to own it..at first I was apprehensive about cutting up the Land yacht...but THE SELF TAPPER KING IS A GENIUS...

[@dtw322]

Always a PBG twist to youtube automotive content. This is what makes you head and shoulders above the crowd. Thank you! Awesome content.

[@acardiac5983]

That’s property is starting to look like a 70s used car lot! This episode was great!

[@gavinrippl4366]

I keep saying every single videos I have no clue how he doesn’t have a massive following. The stuff he does is absolutely insane and amazes me more and more. Give this man a raise

[@Orbacron]

Dalton Legend and son knock it out of the ballpark! What a great adventure filled episode, with nice bed flare to boot

[@GODS-PUNISHER]

BLOODY RIPPER MATE! WE LOVE THE UTERUS HERE IN AUSSIELAND! 👍👍👍👍

[@area85restorations75]

Who else IMMEDIATELY read this comment with an Aussi accented inner monolog?!?! 😅 Love it!!

[@colinl9018]

"I'm really a brain surgeon". The only things missing is a white coat and a stethoscope. Surgical precision on the Mercury, made my day!

[@TheHungryMammoth]

Diy el camino hell yeah. This is what youtube was made for!!!

[@williamhelliwell3060]

As someone who has "Been there, done that" it is AWESOME to see it done again by a younger generation! Keep it REAL Dalton!!

[@Cascadian_Atomic_Auto]

"At least most people dont watch this part of the video" Hahaha loveit

[@FrisellFan01]

When I see your Dad in the picture...on the scene... all I can say is lucky you.....that you have him ...to say you learned from... I never had that......and you get to teach your son....lucky him...all around.......just good vibes......

[@Bob-nw7do]

This my favorite episode of Pole barn Garage. GOOD JOB, OUTSTANDING WORK.

[@ADHDFabrication]

The fact that you showed the crack on the rear door at the end i really appreciated. When you were putting expanding foam in that door crack all i could think about was body flex😂😂 Beautiful creation i love it!💜

[@allenthompson4714]

Everytime I see The Nibbler, I'm compelled to yell out: The Nibbler!

[@Boneheaddiesel1]

The Bob Ross of body butchery!!! I love it, there are no mistakes just happy little accidents is the best fraise ever. I love the name and how it turned out.

[@JeffKopis]

"phrase", sir 😂

[@longjohn77]

It's 2024, yes Bob Ross was cool but the constant comparisons and parroting of his phrases are getting old already.

[@Boneheaddiesel1]

@@JeffKopis yes I know just being funny 🤣

[@Boneheaddiesel1]

​@@longjohn77 well it's because he was so popular that is why we still sing his phrases and loved him for it

[@gebebe777]

The most dangerous villain for a car. The Pole Barn Butcher😂😂❤

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

Thanks Pole Barn Garage for pimping my ride! 😎

[@samwoodward9817]

Ranchero all the land yachts! I love these chaotic builds, gives dangerous ideas for my projects.

[@derekgillespie65740]

Best way spend a Saturday. Good beer and deer steak and watchin PBG.

[@Cameronsutubes]

Sunday morning here in New Zealand

[@thetravellingpicker5096]

The Barnchero turned out sweet. Got me tuning in every episode.

[@jburns9379]

This is by far one of my favorite cars you've ever done, it's an absolute riot

[@john.carlson23]

This was insanely awesome. Basically a home-made El Camino. You win the Internet today!

[@MDBenson]

Father and son Car Butchery, senior edition. This one was great. I like it too! Take a random guess on some inappropriate truck springs for the back, fix up the air-ride and tweak the mechanicals and it'll be a real TRUCK. A practical, usable TRUCK. Because we like TRUCKS. Don't worry about the crack in the side, it's just the body breaking itself in (half).

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

My mother drove me to my first day of kindergarten in my grandparents grand marquis and it was the metallic green that originally came on these cars!. I think this is one of the coolest things ever been done 21 of these mercuries! I am watching this on may twelve which is my birthday and I want to thank you for making my birthday!

[@jettaglsvr6]

You've really outdone yourself this time Dalton. So cool!!!

[@notsure8041]

Finally someone using these cars for something useful. I used to buy these cars in the 90s for 200 bucks a pop for donors for my off road habit.

[@fifthlomat717]

good as daily drivers

[@carlwalker2]

I used one of the purple hobo freight guns on my high school era mud truck. I completely disassembled it, and cleaned it with mineral spirits before use. After that I mixed my $40 gallon of rustoleum with mineral spirits 2 to 1 plus a hint of hardener. Was my first paint job, and didn’t have a single run on top of laying out like glass with zero orange peel, besides a thin spot I had on the tailgate where my cup ran out.

[@GlobalWalkabout]

I had a good chuckle at the Australianism.. it's not every day that an American calls something a 'Ute" and for the sheer budget build of this, and the 4 days it took, I'm suitably impressed.. but damn, wouldn't be able to drive that on the road here. Oh, loved your dad's "It's just spot putty" comment, my brain immediately said "Bloody big spot there mate". :-)

[@paulym5814]

Put that thing in a parade and everyone will love it. Dalton you’re evil auto genius.

[@chazzimoto1]

We deserve a Pole Barn Garage/DD Speed Shop build.

[@channelofchannels7845]

DD speed shop kinda sucks

[@kelleys81]

Sorry I am late, been working on our pool. This thing is the right amount of rusty bucket, primer, filler, and the need for a new haircut- leave it long in the back.

[@gparktc2010]

How can something so bad be SO GOOD! Shes a keeper for sure!

[@deansare6089]

This guy is the best youtuber on backyard fabrication and bodywork another great video can't wait for next installment,thanks Dalton

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Congrats on 200k Bro. Pole Barn Garage and Puddin's Fab Shop are the 2 funniest Automotive channels on this platform. I never miss either of your videos. 😎🇺🇲🤘

[@edrussell7960]

I completely agree. I keep my eyes peeled for these channels myself. Because they build cool cars and have fun doing it.

[@RedEyedPatriot]

@@edrussell7960 i think for me its more of the Ad libs and the in the moment humor that I like the most. Sarcasm Humor is the best.

[@edrussell7960]

@@RedEyedPatriot exactly, the off the cuff humor

[@RedEyedPatriot]

@@edrussell7960 yep thats it. I'm def a fan of sarcasm.

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

I'm gonna be honest for a second. Not bad. Like it turned out really good and has a new life and actually looks badass. Some cragers on the back and stuck out. 🤘🏻

[@wjye]

That thing is seriously cool. Actually the color looks pretty slick too!

[@Whitechapel681]

This is peak engineering mixed with pure madness and I’m all for it.

[@Goose_Farquit]

Your dynamic with Jess is lovely to hear! You guys are awesome to watch and when JD makes an appearance too.

[@nathanpizzo9444]

You seriously have created the best channel on the internet. I LOVE how you can turn a complete turd into something fairly unique and cool. I mean it's not gaining in value but we could not care less. On the other hand it is now a hauler. I mean that is more value than it could possibly have had before. GREAT WORK. Also the humor is perfect. Don't change a thing!

[@mikebrown8065]

Not welding the rear doors is not all it's "cracked up " to be 😂. I myself would have definitely used some self tappers for securing the doors for structural strength 💪. Now all you need is a 4×4 F250 and steel the entire drivetrain to make the Mercurino a real workhorse, maybe even a little lifted 😮! This will make not only for a great video, but whilst also produce more videos, like the 460 to Torino swap!! Thanks again Dalton, Jess and J.D. for the informative, and highly educational videos. I can't wait to go out and convert my wife's BMW now! 😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@gregczika7674]

Absolutely love it. You need to rewind time and put that thing in FoMoCo's 1971 lineup. "Visit your local Lincoln-Mercury showroom and get yours today!"

[@DaveA-bi2ux]

Yes! This is the kind of content I live for: good effort wasted on dumb projects, unexpectedly turning them into something unique and amazing!

[@RogerMudd-gh4ms]

Now that is bad azz! Glad to see someone using a suction feed, I thought my JGA 702 was obsolete. Keep that truck!

[@gregvann3268]

200k subscribers well deserved. i'm a uk based truckdriver running all over europe. love the channel. cheers greg

[@hornhunter7]

This is sick. Honestly keep it, and have fun with it. It turned out way better than I thought it was.

[@joshuaross4644]

I saw someone here in Australia 🇦🇺 do the same thing to a 67 Impala. He took 15 years, You did it in a few days. Shows you can do it quickly if you want to 👍

[@isaacsoderlund9677]

Dont deny Jess her precious mulch space! Lol. Fun project as usual 😀

[@chrisbrekke]

Being a 4 door yacht connoisseur, this stung a bit for 4.73 seconds until I saw the rust and the mercury logo.

[@EugeneFields-im2ep]

Love your style, keep rocking it!

[@user-fd4kn5eh2u]

The precision re-engineering and panel redistribution was awe-inspiring! Then your genetic predisposition for fine craftsmanship was demonstrated by your dad. The flood scenes were harrowing! The end result is a ute-inspired tour de force! Impressive! Colorful! Not even embarrassing! I could watch a hundred of these videos. Thanks!

[@blake8297]

Something I always enjoy while watching your videos... Hearing the frogs at night and the rain on your garage roof.

[@tanhelmet]

1971 Ford-Lincoln, Mercury Cougar MASTERPIECE. I love it.

[@paulwier7005]

Jess. keeper Done. Fully fluent in sarcasm. Love it.

[@geoffreysmith3196]

Back in the day, many people converted their Model T's or, what have you, into pickups, right at home, just as you have. And this is what makes the Mercury McMullet a Very Turditional ride. We're also awarding bonus points here for absolutely nailing the whole Carolina Squat thing. Great job! Easily an 11 out of 10 on the PBG customs and conversions scale. 👍

[@ChrisTucker-xe1is]

As an Australian, I’m glad you have discovered the pure joy of the best Australian invention the Ute

[@SOS_Wagons]

Dalton’s dad appears for 30 seconds and manages to say the most Dalton line, “Have you seen the car?” 😂

[@armchairrambo269]

Glad you and the family are doing okay after all the storms.

[@dsc420247]

We need a video with you, your Dad and brother!!!!

[@warrenmichael918]

onlyfans has it my man!! LOL Damn, i just got a little light headed thinking about that one hahaha

[@petecunnien5368]

That is by far the best build on the innerweb to date!!!! I love it and you have won the best builder of the year award in my book!! You have become the very best to watch!!

[@inagbihal8518]

At the start when Dalton is explaining his plan, 'Cut it here and move this along', I'm thinking, WTF, he's on crack. By the end I'm thinking, Nice job! 😊

[@jdaddybaker]

Man what a perfect Saturday morning. Slept in, my kids fixed breakfast, and a Dalton video! Gonna be a great Saturday. Also, I can feel my forearms burning from the vibration of that sawzall.