FULL BUILD: A 1,100 Horsepower 1972 Mercury Marquis
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2021
- The Detroit Muscle guys slam over a 1,000 horsepower into a huge mid-70’s Mercury with a sadistic streak. The build continues with ignition, exhaust upgrade and fuel system to handle all that horsepower. Then it's time to add an indestructible 9-inch and air suspension to our sleeper. When the build is complete, Marc and Tommy show off the added power to Big Smo @SMOMOTIONTV
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I’ve said it before on my other account, but these full builds are some of the best to watch on CZcams. Thank you so much for uploading them! ❤️
Damn Straight!
You're right. This episode and the Cadillac hearse are the best ones. Huge thanks, Tommy Boshers!
THe are not the best, look up Goonsquad Camaro or Challenger build. LOT MORE in depth info on the actual work required. I you did this build in your driveway, it would take 6 months or more. Unless you had ALL the big parts ready to go.This is just Infotainment, no real building info here.
@@bjbeardse It's a matter of opinion. Not everyone wants or has the time to watch hours on end on a single project.
@@TheEchelon No, it's not opinion. These guys leave a LOT out of these builds. I have built cars and trucks in the past. CZcams channels leave out less since the format is different. These shows stem from The Nashville Network later SpikeTV. They need to open up the format and expand a bit more.
29:56 "The zip ties are temporary" unless they work. Then they become permanent.
Temporarily permanent.
@@tclott316 permanent interim repair
Man, do I own that: pulled my engine after 20 years and still... radiator fan wires had zip ties from their install.
😂😂😂😂😂
Nothing is more permanent than temporary 😂
I bought one back in 1975, she was only 3 years old when I got it, and it looked like the first day it drove off the dealership lot in 1972. She had the 429, and she flew down the highway, passed everything in sight,but the gas station! I had the 72 Mercury Marquis for about 11 years then sold it, after seeing this show, I wish I had have kept her! I sure do miss the big beauty!
I have a 2010, and they never lost their charm.
In about 1980 I had a 1972 Mercury Montego with a 400 out of a 1977 truck. I loved those cars that almost half the length of the car was hood.
@@yeanah2571 a 2010 Marquis is just a Crown Vic. Not even a 2-door! Nothing like one of these old sleds.
I'm kind of a Ford guy , they all make SOME good cars and I like the big lincolns and mercs. But I have a hard time passing up on purchasing Any Caddie with a big block . 472-500. Or the late 70's & early 80's 425 olds powered caddies. for "highway duty" they're the greatest.👍
Thank you power nation!!!
I don't know about the rest of you but I love these full episodes.
🙌🙌👍👍👏👏
I love how you guys put together all the episodes to make one video!! Do that MORE PLEASE!!!!!!
Yes i agree !
Then there will only be 10 shows
I absolutely love how these videos are more like tutorials than your typical cable restoration show! Keep up the awesome work fellas!
My dad owned this very Grand Marquis, my mom made him sell it because us three kids! I do remember sneaking into the drive-in, in the huge trunk! We ended up getting a 73 Pontiac Grandville, which I recall was freaking huge!!! They don’t make them like that anymore!
Tommy Boshers is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs!
hahaha
😝😝
My father had one of those. Even as a kid, I always loved the hideaway headlights!
These types of build are severely underrated. Knowing where to stop is the key to the fun.
However there was a ton of work that should have been done and would not have cost much more.
That mercury is one beautifully beast. It needs cleaning and priming underneath.
Marc and Tommy in my opinion are the funniest and most interesting guys you have. Please keep them on. There 👍🏻
THANK YOU for posting this entire build! I love it!
I have to say , the Merc is your best build yet, love that thing! Long live the smooth pimp daddy ride!
Wow, awesome car, very well done as usual. 👍🏻👌🏼 I love fullsize cars with lots and lots of power, so you can imagine how much I like this one. Cheers!
Why go to all the trouble of getting stuff re-chromed, but leave the underside crustier than a hobo’s underpants
They should take some notice from Stacy David and put some rust protection underneath the car.
Agata...how I laughed and couldn't tell you a thing about yesterday...still in the z.o.n.e.rolllike adig in front of the fire....
Right? Geez this thing is a money pit already but a wire brush and some 99 cent flat black works wonders
That was painful to watch. Boatloads of money spent on parts and zero effort at rust remedy: I'd call that a hack job...
@@heimatliebe116 They don't build show cars. They build projects that you can drive every day not worry too much about it being all pretty. This is a car you roll up to someone at a light and destroy their pride, and put it away wet.
23:03 "Wonder how long that's been in there."
Since 1972, probably.
Thank you guys for releasing this entire build of the mercury ! Ive been waiting a long time for this.
A long time ago and at a faraway place I built a 73 ltd. It was the most fun with a vehicle I every had. Light or low hp build on a 2v cleveland, about 300hp at the crank. 9 inch 3.5 rear. Not enough hp to smoke the tires but enough hp to get it going 130 mph in 3rd, never had the guts to see how fast it would go in 4th. The remarkable thing about this boat was that 6 ft guy could stretch out and sleep in the back seat, a little guy like my self could make a pretzel out of his girlfriend back there. It was rugged. I hit a dead elk in the middle of the road and went air borne, got home, not a scratch. On the road and up to speed with the AOD in overdrive I got a pretty consistent 18mpg, not bad for a really heavy rig with a old smog motor. Best of all the neighbor hood
kids all thought I was "gansta". Have fun all of you and keep wrenching.
Always loved those gunboats, 71 to 74 marquis 79 town car, too old now kids ! Nice car !
Love the Land-Yachts...Beeefy with Power! Love it
If you're gonna spend this type of money, why wouldn't you sandblast the entire undercarriage of the car & at least prime it before doing anything else?
Exactly!!! The owner is going to be real impressed when his feet go through the floor in a year or two.
53:07 there's a hole rusted through the bottom already.
That’s the whole point...not to
... right.!?!?!
@no no it's not lipstick tho, it's botox & platinum teeth they're putting on it.
That transmission is beautiful
What a dream car. The car that does everything.
@Meh Meh Hahaha, yeah indeed
Best build to date
I love these complete build videos. And having Big Smo was awesome!
That thing did excellent on the slalom, it hit every cone lol.
Hits the bags " it's the emergency brake " the best
You need to bring it to Lebanon TN for a bit of Voodoo Upholstery style on this boat! Hell this is right up our alley! You wont be disappointed!
I'd take this beast over a camaro or mustang or a challenger.i love big boats
Hell yeah!!
Havenin square dance on tues night
I agree, but if it's a Camaro..........I'd take the Camaro 👍
@@OldGriz708 nahhh thems cookie cutter cars. You see them everyday . Camero way overrated and boring.
@@fordnut4914
There's no such thing as a CamEro but there are camAros........
1100hp 557 In³ should be just enough to get a 72' Marquis to do 11's😂
Could have gotten a Ford 450 utility truck for drivetrain and suspension
On a downhill track with a tail wind lol
Gm is a copy cat of Ford !!
You spelled 17s wrong. 😂
@@carlbuschman ya got that backasswards.
The sound of the engine is just tooooo awesome....
And the wheels are superb
Yall boys did a fine job , brings back memories riding in them big old boats.
Man I love this build but that cleaner coming through the hood takes away from the whole if you could have done a boxy ram air with chrome trim on the edges to match the fender trim would have been sick
For me the cleaner ruins the look.
@@Simon__Davies yeah right even if it were a scoop/bug catcher would look better
agreed more sleeper the better
Absolutely LOVE this build. Those cars defined luxury at an affordable price. Cadillacs were cool but out of reach for many blue collars, These big, powerful Merc's were there and they did not have to take a back seat to anything available.
There are 3 cars from my past that I truly wish I could have today. My dad's 1970 GTO convertible, his 1979 Bonneville Brougham Landau coupe, and my 1994 Grand Prix SE sedan.
That said, I do love these 70's land yachts, with the Mercury Marquis/Grand Marquis near the top of my list. Abundant space, comfort, and style. I wouldn't spend the time and money on the air suspension shown in these videos, but it's their car and a virtually unlimited budget sure helps a lot. These cars were known for their very soft, yet controlled ride quality and that doesn't lend well to the astounding drivetrain that was installed, so I can understand. It's a joy to see one of these cars transformed into a lead sled, but I still personally prefer a well-kept original.
*Kickin it in Tennessee* will forever be my favorite *BIg Smo* song
A real slalom run would probably roll the body off that rusted frame! LOL!
A Boss 429 hood scoop might work on your Merc. I know the stock ones were about 3" tall but someone out there also makes a 6".
This is one BAD-ASS build!
It's impressive I learned a lot
CONES!!! I loved when you gobbled up them CONES!!! Seriously, great video on a great car build! You guys did awesome! Here's another project idea: Do a similar build on a big-body Pontiac, like a 1969-1972 Grand Prix, with a 428 or 455 cubic inch V8. Or a Catalina, or a Bonneville, or something like that? :)
This build would have been EXELENT for a 1978 Lincoln MarkV!
I agree, much more worthy build prospect.
1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible
One of the badass cars people forgot.
Perfect land yacht!
Outstanding full build sleeper
Efi and a sheet metal intake would put this build over the top!
1100 HP with Chinese Rock Auto motor mounts. That should last bout a day
I've never seen a motor mount made with Chinese Rock. Pictures? Just kidding. I got your meaning and I agree.
For sure they'll outlast that U.S. rebuilt wobbly water pump.
Awesome build. A shaker hood scoop would be cool.
Damn, I must watch this episode once a month!!!! My Dream Build🤙🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
Those guys are really really good at what they do, fantastic!!
A set of Slam Specialties bags would make a huge difference in ride and control.
Rockin' a 70 New Yorker, would get nasty love the 70s bad assness!!!
Thanks for sharing this build fellas. Loved it. :)
I need that engine in my Scion.
It probably weights more than a Scion..and it'd just wheelstand-flip over if you even touched the gas...
I Need That Engine In My GEO METRO!!
this is just painful to watch as I could SEE the rust on that frame when they took the old brake line off but they didn't even bother to clean it up AT ALL. What's the point in making so much HP and putting new lines on when the frame is rusting if you're not gonna clean it up and just allow it to continue rusting
I thought same thing
What was painful to see was the NEW brake line retainer not even hold the end of the hose properly. Brand new, out of the box and it doesn't fit together snugly? Typical aftermarket junk.
Apparently they threw all their cash into that antiquated carburetion setup. I'm surprised they didn't throw in some metal folding chairs for seats and call it a day.
@@Adam1nToronto I don't think it was the line that was wrong, i think it was the bracket that was too thin.
@@bigboreracing356 agreed... prep. That car can be Por15'd later... it's hilarious to read all these comments about the crustiness. This won't be a daily driver so the rust is a nonissue. It is designed to be a runner. Shining everything is unnecessary..
Great video, nice to see something really different for a change!
I love it when people don't build garage divas! If you can't take it out and enjoy it with friends what good is it? These guys have come a long way on the welding end of their projects. Great Job
I feel like there was a better option besides cutting a hole in the hood to make everything clear. Could have a.)modified the cross member b.)got/made shorter engine mounts c.)make the center of the hood a little taller in the center or d.) combination of the options.
I can't believe it with the hole in the hood!
Just wanted to see if anyone else noticed that the gas tank they cleaned is definitely brand new already lol
Still not a bad idea. Sometimes they have protective film, oil, or even paint that comes off.
Nah, stainless tank they cleaned up on the outside. Can still see wear and tear on it including rust stains probably from the straps.
Guess the only amazing bit is that it had a stainless tank.
Wow that car came out awesome. Great job boys. And those wheels are 🔥
That wheel alignment is crazy
Definitely needs a hood scoop, maybe a boss 429 hood scoop.
Great build team! Just wondering if your skills extend beyond performance because it'd be a real shame leaving this fire breathing '72 Mercury looking the way it does.
Wow he really nailed that slalom course....
such a beautiful classy car you guys did a terrific job
the frame and underside rusted but lets put 1000 hp in it and watch the frame come apart
Looks like the have their priorities in the right order then. That's surface rust if you didn't know.
@@TheChaztor which leads eventually to full blown rust. But, just for the 'look' at least sandblast the bastard and put a crap load of 'soft' bitumen type of cover so it absorbs stone, etc. without 'paint' coming off by chipping. I used to do that with my older cars, lasted a LOT longer then straight paint/primer stuff. Last one was 1974 until I sold it in 2010 and undercarriage was in perfect condition. That added $4000 to the sale price, NO work needed.
with E85, this baby can pick up another 100 to 150 hp, for sure !!!!!!
If going to e85, might as well take the compression to 14:1
I'm imagining if my dad's '72 Lincoln Continental was built this way woulda been so awesome!
This was any Uncle which was my moms brother favorite car he had two of them when I was growing up. He use to come in to town when I was a kid I thought every man had to own one of these car to be cool. He use to pick me up in it and I just love the ride he talked and talked about these cars his was brown and clean. He retired from Chrysler in Dayton Ohio he was known for these cars in his city and here in Indianapolis. Me and my family love to see him bring that clean car in to town or go visit I always just wanted to ride in it. I’ve never seen one with those modification I would love to allow his legacy to live on. He past away in December 2020 which was devastating to Me And My Family I would love to own this car and Brighten my family’s days and allow My Uncle Goody legacy to live. It would make his sister and brother happy with such a beauty. I think the way they would react would be astonishing breathe taking. You guys bring back great history with this mercury that’s why I love this show. Through every make and model yaw touch families! What I wouldn’t give to allow my family to reflect on our better days. Thanks Power Nation
That underside needs fixing. Really spoils an otherwise great idea.
“It’s a Merkury MARKEESE Bro-HAM!”
That Grand Marquis lookz soo badass, truly sikk.
You gents have the most patience I've ever seen
boy, a 8L90E on this car would be perfect
Man that air cleaner through the hood 😂. Goofy goobers.
Love the MERC. That thing is big and BADASS!!
My kind of build right here 😉👍👍
This, a hot rod Lincoln, and a hod rod Cadillac = My dream garage 😁
23:20 knockoff back in the saddle aerosmith is painful to hear
Find that track please
knockoff skid row youth gone wild @ 41:51 just as painful
I heard Joan Jett, Ted Nugent, and Foghat as well.
"Bro-ham" - LOL
Watched the the whole video. Man you dudes are awesome 👏👏👏
The slalom run is soooooo great!
1:09:37 setting the air cleaner down for me was like nails on a chalk board. 🤬
Love watching all the expert work done, like installing the fuel system, rear end, air bags, exhaust and etc. BUT as some others commented why not sand blast the underside and paint it, that could have been done in 1 day if you have the equipment. I noticed that the frame already has some patches weld on it and they look rather shoddy. How does that help plant 1100 horse power to the ground? Oh yea those tires and wheel look awful to me plus that big hole in the hood is looks like shit too.
Whoa. What a ride. So awesome. Keep it up. You all guys rock. 🤟
Great Job!
"when most people think about fuel systems they think about carburettors" - what is this? the 80s?
Better, it's the 70s!
Carburetors give some amazing sounds to the engine better than the injections
@@decomposing_while_alive2002 its all in the tune , u can still get a really good chop with injectors but i must admit im a carb guy myself (especially in triples doubles ) tri power configurations
Very beautiful car 72 mercury
The announcer makes this so cheesy I can't even watch
@@bigboreracing356 sounds like your familiar with this activity. Stop touching your nephews! 😃😄😆😂🤣😭
@@bigboreracing356 you brought it up not me
the whole style of this production is cheesy af
@@bradley.loveland They've been following the same formula for decades with all their shows. I'm not sure why they still insist on the 'odd couple' pairing of hosts and make them dress and act like it's 1998 still. I think the hosts and content are fine but you're right the production is over the top especially contrasted against the more authentic, homegrown, automotive CZcams channels.
This was awesome! I'm glad I subscribed last year!
I love big boat sleepers. Especially BBF. The most underrated big block.
Big Smo almost broke the front seat when the pedal went to the metal, LOL. He even found Jesus! Amen!
No MeDiA eXpErIeNcE lol
Left a little SMO in his pants!🤣
They lost me right after they pimped it out with the big rims and airbags.
Those are big wheels? For that car?
If this was a 72 Lincoln Mark iv it would be my dream car
1 hell of a sleeper motor is something but you ain't going to fool anybody with that
16 commercials? I wanted to watch but my cable doesnt even show that many
I love the idea of tackling a Mercury but those rims do not work with that car at all.
Right you are sir. A set of 17 inch polished Astro supremes would look sweet, or magnum 500s rehooped to 17". Those moon cricket rings look like crap.
@Meh Meh Nope the rims (not the tire/rubber) do not work on that car at all.
@Meh Meh Technically that's called the bead seat smartass. It's part of the outer wheel, hence the term "seating the bead." I bet you correct people when they use the term motor in place of engine too, lol. And who speaks pidgin rims? Use a comma, ignorance CAN be overcome with knowledge.
@Devin O
Yes... I personally thought it would have been much KOOLER, if they'd have either used the stock steel wheels, hub caps and some "Oldster" lookin' white walls again... Or, maybe even some of those stock-ish looking Detroit Steel wheels with Dog Dish caps and black walls...
Because there's nothing like a Sleeper!
I remember having Hooker headers on my 89 Z28 .40 over with 5.0 HO heads. The Hooker header and Hooker aero chamber mufflers, and it sounded not even like a Chevy, but totally unique and purred down the road!! I loved the sound of it actually!
brother you guys do nice work love learning still at 54 in eastern ky.
After 10 dyno runs: never give new build full throttle ...
Right lol I can see a few easy rides to get seals bearings and bushings worked in and then send it
@@kevinjohnson9372 I know they try to break in the motor, but, still. The dyno guys never get the blame, just the glory. The driver gets the blame.
750 hp, is more than enough, why juice it?
Great video, really enjoyed this !!
This build deserved so much more. That is such a cool car and they kind of half assed it.