Mercury Marauder Project Updates

Looks like you have a crystal ball as i believe big billets are indeed on his list for the near future....makes you wanna puke doesnt it.

 

Here's a measurement for the remote mirror location on ther door

 

I'm back with another question. What do you guys use as gaskets between the taillight and the body? Mine are disintegrated and I need to make the rear waterproof. BTW made some progress in the shop today, there were some strange things going on in the tranny as gear was stuck and I couldn't make it shift at all. Well, when I got the tranny out of the car I found out the modulator wasn't attached to the gear lever at all..... Now I'm waiting for a new dip stick tube and then it maybe is time for a test drive..

 

I don't intend to hurt any feelings but those modern Pro Stock scoops sure looks bad on such a beatiful car imho.

 

I can get you a DOG SLED and a TEAM OF HUSKIES ~ they could eat code un ladies? (Cheeper than Mercury Trucks!) Don't forget to shovel off the garage roof ~ helps prevent sags!

 

Can the c-post trim from a 63 1/2 fit on a 64?

and speaking of the prevoius post,?????????????

 

The 2 door "fastback" roof are all the same 63 1/2 and 64 even between Ford and Merc ( except for the 4 door in 64 but they interchange among themselves too) but the sedans and breezeway hardtop trim is totally different so beware!

 

Thanks. I was asked to sell my spares from a 63 1/2 HT to a guy who misses them for his 64 but I don't want to fool him. Now I know, thanks to you, again.
PS There were mounting holes for my rear view mirror on the fender.

 

Fun watch, Cringe a little bit.

 

Who says MARAUDERS cant Fly

 

This one is for sale comming up at the Indy Auction. Real Deal R Code 427 Marauder.

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0511-107383

Lot S137 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder
R-Code 427/425 HP, 4-Speed

HIGHLIGHTS


- R-Code 427/425 HP engine
- 4-speed transmission
- AM/FM radio
- Perma-tuned transistorized ignition
- 2x4 carbs
- 51,014 miles
- 1964 Mercury dealer brochure
- 1964 Ford and Mercury shop manual
- Documentation includes original window sticker, owners manual, owners card, ID card and receipt from Murray Motors for dealer installed Rotunda tachometer

DESCRIPTION

The Minnesota couple who first owned this 1964 Mercury Montclair had an ongoing deal when it came to buying a car: the make and model was up to the husband, and his beloved wife had the choice of color. In this case, the two combined to order a unique machine with a decidedly dual nature, for beneath its subtle Glacier Blue finish is one of the fiercest powerplants of the era, Ford’s R-code “medium riser” 427/425 HP engine, equipped with rare “Perma-Tuned” transistorized ignition and mated to a T-10 Toploader 4-speed transmission. This low-mileage car is very original with the exception of a single repaint of extraordinary quality. Purchased by Paul Dehnert in 2006 and expertly maintained, it is in excellent condition and comes with the original window sticker, owners manual, owners card, ID card, and receipt from Murray Motors for the dealer installed Rotunda tachometer.

 

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GADZOOKS!!! Talk about the euphemistic
"Iron fist in a velvet glove"!!!

Mart3406
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That car is drop dead gorgeous! Thanks for posting the pics! I'm a MoPar guy but the early 60:s was really a fantastic time in Detroit in general. No plastic parts to speak of, not much government interference, just pure Detroit steel created with endless enthusiasm and talent. Someone wanna start that 427?

 

I figured I might as well throw in my 2 cents-----pics of my 63 back in the day----sold it to a buddie who has it to this day-----he loves it-----great cars

 

Nothing like steelies and some dog dishes

 

This is a great thread, thanks. Did you sell that convertible you had on here?

 

Sadly I did sell the Convertible. I have found myself hip deep into restoring an actual Mercury drag car. So I am selling a lot of my procects off to help.

my 64 parklane 4 spd fully optioned marauder



my 63 colony park wagon



my 64 paklane bench seat fully optioned marauder



Maybe my 64 comet



maybe my T-Bolt project

 

LOVE the steelies and dogdish as well. Sorry to say I'm a hubcap short, need to put up a picture and try to buy one. And I like the fat wide tires as well, any good input of whats the max wide you can get in there? Mine has 215-75-14 radials but I'd like to go wider. kinda stockcar racing look.