WILL IT RUN - 1958 Mercury Montclair Turnpike Cruiser (SITTING 29 YEARS!!)

[@DPirie]

More Mrs Nock please

[@ptbrakefield]

Is there still a "Mrs Nock?" Haven't seen her in many months, but neither have I watched every vid.

[@biz4twobiz463]

@@ptbrakefield ... was wondering the same ??

[@kennethschuler725]

First time watching , great land yacht it's nice to see husbands and wives doing things together, my wife and I are doing a project to learn everything you can young lady keep the old stuff going 👍☝️☝️☝️🙏🙏🙏

[@NockRanch]

Awesome. Love to hear that!

[@davidg813]

My father managed to Mercury dealership and we get one of these Turnpike Cruisers when they were not even introduced yet to the public and we took it for a ride it was white with gold trim and the stares were unbelievable,, everybody was just looking at it and wondering what the heck is it? I loved that. car

[@NockRanch]

Wow that's awesome! Can't imagine how much of a head turner these were back then. Still are!

[@MrStuffdude]

Alright - the editing, commentary, sarcasm, sniffing, dog activities.... subscribed Great vid, just found your stuff, loving it already

[@NockRanch]

Welcome! I appreciate it 👍

[@chrisfegan3475]

Vice grip garage would have drove this 500 miles home

[@NockRanch]

Hoping one day I can take a couple days to take a road trip home with something like this!

[@Sal-xi9qq]

lol!

[@americanpatriotbill]

It's like Tom's refurb and vgg all rolled into 1

[@leo-.-258]

Yeah but this one is in their home

[@jerrygaynor4384]

VVG Has gotten away from what is use to be. Gone to commercialized and has other people doing the work!!! SAD

[@radioguy1620]

put a little two stroke oil in the gas next time to lube the valve stems etc, alway s a great idea for a first start up like that.

[@frehleyleadguitar]

You have a really cool cruiser, I can’t wait to see future updates, those cars have so many neat features about them, especially the styling. Thanks for bringing us along for the process.

[@NockRanch]

Awesome, thank you for the kind words! I'll keep them coming 👍

[@BloodRaven1969]

South of Lima here, and this vid was in my suggested list. YT got somethin g right for a change! I'M A FoMoCo guy and love these old and rare beast, happy to see one being saved and loved on.

[@NockRanch]

Welcome!!

[@stationarynomad1225]

thank you for the memory. We had one when I was a kid, and my first memories are of riding in that car with my mom driving 90+ mph. I still miss that car and would love to have one myself.

[@NockRanch]

Thank you for sharing. Sounds like good memories!

[@Awsom47Merc]

That's a good one to restore. They were rare even back in the day. Check if there's an owners club. They could help with parts. The show car for that still exists and it's gorgeous. Cheers 🍺🤛😎👍

[@Poolguy8879]

It’s got like a Truman vibe in some weird way . I’m hooked

[@NockRanch]

Works for me! Welcome!

[@johncarella1836]

Like the music time lapse!!! Really cool Car!!!!

[@NockRanch]

Thank you!

[@johncroboski4836]

Great project. Great team!

[@mikeblough942]

A really neat old Merk. The body looks good too considering its age. Your wife is really cute, and into old cars too. MAN YOU HIT THE JACKPOT! CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE A LUCKY MAN!

[@craignehring]

As a kid back when these were new, the neighbors across the street had one. There was so much going on with this car I just couldn't get my young brain around that. all the kids up and down the street talked about it that year

[@NockRanch]

Amazing how that works, isnt it

[@jeffj4151]

Great channel! Great seeing that your wife enjoys helping you work on cars.

[@kennethhudson8013]

Young guy knows his cars

[@NockRanch]

Learning everyday!

[@dogbitefred6631]

I learned a long time ago that if you have a good electrical system your engine will start and run 90% of the time. The first thing you should do is replace the points, rotor and condenser. The point gap is critical to good starting and running. Back when points were the norm, they were replaced about every 20K miles along with the rotor and condenser. Do not forget to put the proper lubricant on the distributor cam lobe otherwise the point gap will close as the fiber block wears down quickly. Your battery and it's cables and connections are just as critical. You need a good supply of 12V, loose connections and bad cables cause too much resistance. I saw an engine running with oleander branches being used as spark plug wires to make the point on having good connections and proper point gap and of course don't forget the spark plugs and their gaps. Routine maintenance and tune ups back in 1958 replaced the above items regularly as mentioned, about 20K, if you keep up with the maintenance your Mercury will be a very reliable vehicle. Your wife won't see another like it in the Wal Mart parking lot. I subscribed and gave you a thumbs up, thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[@NockRanch]

Great info. Thanks for taking the time for the comment!

[@ramblerdave1339]

The live in cat, is a good option, to keep mice from chewing everthing up.

[@NockRanch]

People pay the big bucks for that option, I heard!

[@ramblerdave1339]

@@NockRanch That's the purebred option, you're thinking about. 😹

[@BuffsGarage]

This popped up on my suggested, love this car. Good content guys!

[@NockRanch]

Welcome! thank you!

[@Turbo496Vette]

The seat moving with the ignition is by design. It was called Seat -O - Matic an early memory seat function. Really neat car!

[@NockRanch]

Hey good info! Thank you!

[@denniscarroll7696]

I always did love that windshield 'forehead' and the two vent pods at the top. ...and that rear window. Jetson's indeed.

[@t-rodzgarage]

Nice project. Turnpike cruiser is my dream car. Enjoy !

[@Caroline_conway]

The content the ppl need

[@NockRanch]

bless 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@iselind5157]

Loved this video. I bet you can't wait to give it a drive around town!

[@NockRanch]

Can't come soon enough!

[@dennishogenmiller4456]

In 1965, my brother found me a 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 2 Dr. for use as transportation during my senior year of high school. Loved the car. When I left for the service after high school, my brother sold it. Later I had 5 Mercury's. I now have an 2018 Taurus, 2007 Mustang GT/CS and a 2006 Mustang GT. The 2006 will have a salvage title. I hit black ice back in Dec 2022. Finally got car back in Sept 23.

[@NockRanch]

Sounds like good memories. Thanks for sharing

[@vayabroder729]

Nice car; great resto candidate with that beautiful two tone color scheme. You guys are a beautiful couple.

[@NockRanch]

Thank you very much!

[@Thomasservo]

I love this channel. It's like watching a young Jack Nicholson/Christian Slater work on cars.

[@NockRanch]

I appreciate this, thank you pal!

[@nonelost1]

You have one of 6,407 '58 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser land yachts ever made ("Mercury Turnpike Cruiser" at Wikipedia).

[@maddog45auto66]

That's a cool classic. Great find

[@NockRanch]

Thanks pal!

[@CherishAlejan]

I find your videos intriguing and enjoyable to watch!

[@clstjam4321]

looking forward to see where you go with that beauty!

[@OdySlim]

Your a lucky man to have an awesome wife like Michael. People like her dont come around very often. Im still looking at 63 :-)) Just found and subbed today. Regards from Ody Slim

[@NockRanch]

Thanks for tagging along. I appreciate it!

[@garyelkhorn2116]

That coil was an aftermarket hi performance coil, maybe JC Whitney auto supply, or western Auto.

[@NockRanch]

Good info, thanks!

[@rutrutbella600]

Both are a keeper mick mama and ford

[@andrevassili1039]

This is a great project. You guys have a great and unique style, you make it fun with the clips. I'm going to subscribe, I'm really looking forward to seeing it drive. Good luck.

[@NockRanch]

Welcome! Thank you!

[@lavluvlov]

One of the best designs of those years, take good care, you'll be happy. Good paint job is a key...

[@NockRanch]

I agree!

[@lavluvlov]

@@NockRanch Some Cadillac and Chrysler products were also of great designs era ..., lost forever when I look at today's cars...

[@markmartin5765]

I grew up in my parents 58 mercury,I was embarrassed to be in the car when I was young (it was pink and white,originally probably red,)had a near push button trans,and was fun to drive. I miss it now its gone!

[@NockRanch]

Sounds like a good memory. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertsteele7672]

You did a pretty good job getting that old girl running young man! Brings back memories of myself back in 1966 when I was 18 years old. Just out of boot camp and bought a 59 Chevy Bel Air 2Dr Hardtop for $500.00. Getting ready to go to a new Posting out West a civilian mechanic wanted to trade me his 59 Turnpike Cruiser 2Dr Hardtop for my 59 Chevy. So I did that and drove it all the way across the continent in the winter of 66. That 383 Ford MEL ran fine but she sure loved the gas. The next year I traded it in for a 59 Cadillac with the 390 4 speed Hydramatic. It was the best of the three, but the Cruiser was the most unique car among them. God Bless you and your Family with great success in life, as well as with the Mercury TP Cruiser. RS, Maj Ret.

[@NockRanch]

Thank you very much. And thank you for the story! I appreciate you very much.

[@joes3485]

Glad to see that you appreciate this car. These are quite rare now. The success with fuel, spark and starter is a great start! The torque converter may have a leaking seal, but it is possible that after adding transmission oil and letting it cycle through gears some and allowed to warm up may begin to self-heal. Its certainly worth a try. Good luck!

[@NockRanch]

Thank you! We'll see how it goes

[@rickmartin5922]

I have been working on lincolns and mercs since 58, you have a rare car , made to run high spped for long periods, with 430 linc engine , we had a new 58 wagon with 430 engine, bought new to pull 6000 lb trailer, i have a 57 merc 2dr sedan with 368 big yblock with dual qaudes and stick shift. .be very carefull of windshield it is cruiser only, you can fit 71 up 15 inch wheels off big gm cars, it is easyer to get 15 inch tires, the highway patrol 58 mercs have 15 inch wheels and used 15 injch 56 merc caps.. Rick Martin Oxford Ohio

[@ArrowheadGarage]

You made some awesome progress!!!! Take the W and get to the next video!!!! HIGH FIVE!

[@NockRanch]

Thanks pal, I appreciate it!!

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

Need to have her wear a 1950s dress and do some photos in it when it's done, very retro timeless beauty awesomeness, Cheers From Toledo ohio

[@TheRealDealOfficial]

Just found your channel brother, happy to say KZbin is recommending it to people, I typically watch the likes of, vice grip garage, diesel creek, grind hard plumbing co, rather be welding and superfast matt... fair to say you videos, and presentation style are are right up there with them, if not a blend of a few of them. good job, I'm subscribed

[@NockRanch]

Wow, thank you very much! Means more than you know. We'll keep them coming!

[@billyelkins441]

Just googled positive ground evidently this was still a thing into the early 60's.Never assume.

[@NockRanch]

Thanks!

[@66skate]

Ford went to negative ground in 1956.

[@marcvought]

She’s a beaut Clark. I like the coloration and fantastic headlights. And the car’s cool too.

[@deadon4847]

You're the creepy, stalker type that make women disappear from videos with your pervy comments.

[@monarch1957]

I have a 57 Monarch with a 312 engine and it has a normal coil wire on it. My 57 has a power memory seat it goes forward when you turn on the key and back when when you turn it off first year of that feature, I installed a altinator and electronic ignition, it's a lot more reliable. I see you have a 57 rear bumper on yours. Your car has the automatic power seat that moves forward when you turn in key and back when you turn the ignition off. Mine has the same feature.

[@rickmartin5922]

I use Moth Balls in my cars that sit, it keeps out mice, they urinate and cause rust,real bad such as in window posts and floors.that treadlevac is complex to rebuild, i have a buddy with a 57 turnpike and he put in a dual cylinder and vac booster kit, he likes it.keep up the good work, glad you all are interested in it. Rick Martin

[@NockRanch]

Not looking forward to rebuilding that brake system if it's no good. We'll see! Thanks for the comment

[@wiggie7420]

More I watch these videos the more I like Michael. Reminds of me, myself Michael- just good old boy 🎶🎶🎶 you know the rest guys and gals--

[@ruxrox]

My Grandfather had a 57 in black. It had the crinkled gold inlay in that area headed to the taillights. Rear window was inverted.

[@NockRanch]

Such a cool car. Thanks!

[@plumerjr]

I saw one of these in a salvage yard many years ago. It had some styling cues I've never seen in a 50's car. The vents above the windshield and the roll-down rear window were quite unique. I had to google it to figure out what it was.

[@frankroberts1325]

Back in 59 i was 5 yrs old when THE MERK was new, sounds good, but i think you are going to be putting in a new front seal in its trans. i subscribed so i can follow along on the journey

[@NockRanch]

Welcome!

[@Ray-h9l]

Beautiful summer cruiser highway car.

[@NockRanch]

Can't wait!

[@CS-oe8og]

30:18 it’s your sarcasm that made me fall for you.

[@NockRanch]

Haha I appreciate that, thank you!

[@ronaldmiller2740]

THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO!!! MY SON MAX 8 AND I JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL.. WHAT A GREAT FIND OF A CAR !! ITS ALL THERE YOU CAN FIX HER UP ,,MAX LIKES YOUR FUNNYS IN BETWEEN YOUR TALKS .. THE AIR VENT ON TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD WE NEVER SAW AT CAR SHOWS ,,, TALKING ABOUT CAR SHOWS MY SON MAX 8YR,S OLD FELL IN LOVE WITH A 1958 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL SWEEPWINGS ,, CHECK OUT A PICTURE OF THEM.. WELL IT WAS FOR SALE HE BEGGED ME TO BUY IT OVER AND CRYED FOR IT ,,SO WE BOUGHT IT AND WE GO TO CAR SHOWS AND ONLY EMPTY PARKING LOTS FOR HIM TO DRIVE AND HE CARES FOR IT .. THE CAR ALSO HAS PUSH BUTTON TRANS. AND A DASH MIRROR VERY CLOSE TO YOUR CAR,,, MAX SAYS A MEAN GRILL.. HA!!!! SEND US PART 2 ON THIS GREAT CAR,,. PEACE!!!

[@NockRanch]

Thanks for sharing! Glad I could bring you a smile. More to come!

[@todddenio3200]

To find parts such as trim and other parts that can't be found new, contact a salvage yard in Minnesota named French Lake Auto Salvage or is it Auto Parts.... They likely will have anything that is missing or damaged.

[@brucevallee5623]

I am new to the channel and just subscribed. What a cool car. Can't wait to follow along and watch the transformation

[@NockRanch]

Awesome. Welcome!!

[@rickmartin5922]

i fix gas tanks , i remove them and hole saw 3 4 inch hols in top, the pressure was them out good , then let dry, then sand blast inside. when clean, leadsolder patches over 3 holes, then poor in good sealer , replace entire steel fuel line , put a kit in fual pump from old parst cellar from masachusetts, they will tolarate some alchohol.put in good filter before fuel pump.generators tend to have bruhes stick after sitting, real simple to fix, i would put in new brushes ans springs, and oil bearings, sounds like your starter is good. rick martin oxford ohio

[@georgemarshall7508]

I see your gaining subs. Have tried the back window yet? Or is that going to be a future video. Those ignition coils with the screw on cap have been around since I was eight years old. I'm 68 now.

[@NockRanch]

We’ll roll her down for the first cruise!

[@carlbernard4197]

Mortske would be mortified on those flexi hoses 😂😂😂

[@robertvance1873]

KZbin recommended you and I'm glad they did such an awesome Cruiser, Cleveland Ohio I was a buckeye for most of my life but I am a Hoosier Now a big Hello from South Bend Indiana, can't wait to see more on the Cruiser and I think it's Awesome that your wife ain't afraid to wrench 🔧 till next time.

[@NockRanch]

Thanks for tagging along! More to come.

[@rickmartin5922]

another thing i do is eliminate heat riser on pass side if its still there, and i use 2 inch pipe front to back with four straight through mufflers , this lets it breath and run cooler , that has a 9 inch rear end with probably 291 or 300 gear ratio, you cam put in a 356 gear with the 15 inch wheels and run the old time drags and still run on highway . radial tires will make it handle much better and get good traction , your car may have a posi unit in it beaing a cruiser.i have buddy with a 57 lincoln with factory posi, if you get sprk knock under load when warmed up , retard timimg a little , also that will have two thermostates one on esch side, you need to buy a service manual on that car, this helps. get hold of me if you need anthing. Rick Martin Oxford Ohio

[@trentbain4988]

it is an aftermarket coil, i believe made by Standard ignition, Blue Streak.

[@Jstme303]

Hope to see more of this one.

[@NockRanch]

More to come!

[@SlickCrusty]

excellent

[@NockRanch]

Thank you!

[@garyelkhorn2116]

Rebuild that old Merc-O-Matic; she is no doubt all dried up inside. Just be happy that engine rear main rope seal isn't leaking yet, those things are a nightmare to replace.

[@NockRanch]

Thinkin' I might hit that seal while I have the transmission off....Also considering the ol "if it aint broke, don't fix it"

[@Specrotors]

Love to see couples play with cars together 🤘

[@NockRanch]

Just happy she'll get out there with me!

[@Specrotors]

@@NockRanch enjoy the time together

[@mikewilliams2072]

You could just throw some fuel down the intake to see if it would fire off!

[@NockRanch]

Could! Since I already bought it and drug it back to the garage I figured I gotta get it right and do all the steps anyway!

[@zackbean2149]

The Skid Steer shld Fire up !! Get some Better Battery Power.. Juice it up..use a Lubricated Starting Fluid only. Replace old Fuel.. Make sure you change Engine oil Again. When they have been previously locked up full of crud. They will be a pain at first. I wld assume the Glow plugs are no longer Working. Don't give up. When it starts and it will. Let it run for bout 3 to 5 mins. Try not to let it get to warm. Then shut it down and see how well it starts after that. It shld be a Better Beast. No worries mate it can and will happen.

[@patrickstar6844]

Nice job! I don't recommend letting the fuel pump out uncontained gasoline near the distributor. Don't ask how I know.😬

[@NockRanch]

That makes a lotta sense!

[@NebukedNezzer]

makes me think of the old George Jones tune. Milwaukee here I come. with the line. Im gonna get on the old turn pike and I'm gonna ride

[@NockRanch]

Anything George Jones and I’m in.

[@mechanicundercontract7752]

What’s crazy is no one touched 4 doors in the past 15 years and now they’re wanted and finally getting the respect they deserve. 👍👍

[@garylivingston9052]

because they aren't worth much and you can pick them up dirt cheap!! just don't put much $$ in them...:)

[@NockRanch]

Cool to think about, isn't it??

[@Nova.1971]

Very cool ride will done!!!

[@NockRanch]

Thank you!

[@ronalddaub9740]

57 58 59 1960 Mercury head the coolest -dash ever I had a 59 and a 6o the 60 was weirder looking but it was the same -dash

[@NockRanch]

Sure does!

[@noneyaas2669]

Awesome vid! Cant wait to see what's next with that beaut👍

[@NockRanch]

Soon enough, thanks for the comment!

[@OdySlim]

Yeah, that type coil wire was popular in 1958 🙂

[@danjohnston3422]

Full-on mid-century whaleboat spaceship styling. Those pitot-tube stinger thingamabobs out the front of the vents are nuts. BTW, you married well. Any woman that would not only drive such a thing but WANT one is a keeper.

[@NockRanch]

I agree! Thanks for the comment

[@Randyhas101]

You two are Great! I liked the video and subscribed. Looking forward to watching more informative and entertaining videos. 😀

[@NockRanch]

Thank you!

[@charlescarter6146]

WOW I really hope that it turns out ok and you let us watch 😐

[@NockRanch]

I’ll keep you posted!

[@tarstakars]

I hope your bendix Treadle vac is ok. I tried to rebuild mine and gave up and finally sent it out to be rebuilt. I started counting how many parts were in it and stopped counting at 45...

[@NockRanch]

Not looking forward to it. Only one way to find out!

[@JAF-pd9mw]

Well done. Love those old FE engines.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Not an FE, which was either a 332 or 352 in 58. The 58 Mercury had the MEL (Mercury Edsel Lincoln) series, 383 or 430 cui.

[@edwardesty4951]

It was also known as a wedge head

[@jeromebreeding3302]

@@edwardesty4951 You're wrong. It had no combustion chanbers in the head. Much like the 348-408 Chevy W engine. The bottom of the heads we're flat and milled at an angle, so the combustion chanbers was actually in the cylinder itself.

[@oldskool1979]

Amazing car !

[@58fins]

Mercury called that back window feature the "Breezeway" window. And, you didn't (initially) point out the way cool roof "intakes" at the top corners of the windshield. They were only on Turnpike Cruisers in '57 and '58.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

My dad had that same exact car! The two tone paint turquoise with white on top! Great vehicle, and he always loved the fact that that center rear window roll down for good windflow because those cars didn't come with air conditioning. He got his in 1960.

[@NockRanch]

Awesome, thanks for sharing! Sounds like a good memory

[@user-bd5md5cm2j]

Holy crap.... She's gorgeous 🥰. My word

[@rickmartin5922]

that trans leak could be tube going into pan holding dip stick, trans cooler lines, front seal,that trans is the big case type with 5 bolts holding it to bell housing, it has stronger parts than standard auto trans, in fact that basic big case trans was used in Ford Thunderbilot drag cars in 64 with 425 hp 427s., if you get leak stopped and fluid in it and its slow about going into gear, the seals in clutch cans are hard and leaking till they get warm, i just built a 57 linc trans, and cutch seals were very hard and cracked, all else looked nice , looked up specs on your car, 0-60 6.9 top speed 129, super maurader was 133, i have a freind with a super, it is a montery 2 dr sedan, stick shift with big t85 3spd , what a monster. Bill Stroope built some poliice cars, with dh suspesion and 15 inch wheels , hot rod mag did story on the signal hill mercs, very fast cars, you are so lucky to find that cruiser the body reall looks solid. rick martin oxford ohio.

[@NockRanch]

Fellow Ohioan! Thanks for the note.

[@tomdixon1213]

That is a beautiful dog you have who helped you check that leak. Will your dog be in more of your episodes?

[@NockRanch]

She's always poppin' in! Thanks!

[@greatescape7735]

Wow you are one cool couple! I'm subscribing. Has anyone ever told you you sound a lot like Mat Dam Damon and look like him

[@NockRanch]

Thank you! I appreciate that. I've heard a few say that about him in The Talented Mr Ripley. I'll take it as a compliment for sure!

[@ronaldburgess2884]

I've never seen them on cars, but my Matchless has those on its Lucas magneto.

[@anncluckey6716]

My grandparents had a black one, I've always wanted to see the inside!

[@jamesswapinski9190]

A little bit like Mortske but you got yer own vibe going on.

[@NockRanch]

Someone else said that too! I'll have to give him a watch.

[@brianbaird3]

As VGG would say the Tonya Harding

[@alanblanes2876]

That is a big challenge to find all the needed parts. I hope you are able to restore it to #1 condition.

[@NockRanch]

Interior parts are probably going to be the hardest. We'll get it there!

[@conorcuomo4283]

8 body trunk right there probably 10 if short and compact 😂😂

[@kennethhudson8013]

Headliner is not sagging. Impressive

[@daviddavis6855]

Fix, the exhaust then you can tell, sounds good for a car been sitting.

[@NockRanch]

Definitely going to have to fix up the exhaust at some point 👍

[@KameraShy]

That is clearly a three-body trunk. I am from Chicago. We know these things.

[@computerweenie]

This brings back memories of being a little kid and our neighbors buying one of these that was just a couple of years old. I remember it well with the back window that went down and those two little "antennae" looking things on either side of the upper windshield. They had something to do with fresh air I think.

[@NockRanch]

Thanks for the memory!

[@paulsheehan5010]

In Canada, Ford Canada, had a a division between a Ford and a Mercury, it was called Meteor.

[@NockRanch]

Those mercury trucks Canada had were sweet. Bucket lister for sure

[@allenbaxter5180]

Depends on how you stack the bodies.😊 Definitely like the car.👍

[@NockRanch]

Haha! Thank you 👍