Tony, They don't make duct tape like they used to. I remember when you could patch up a flat tire with duct tape and get another XX,000 miles out of it. 😉🤣
Tony I enjoy your videos because what you are doing now is what I did 30 years ago with 61-64 Lincolns when they were still available as normally priced used cars. The biggest difference between you and me is that I know very little about 70s and 80s cars. I have owned several Mark IVs and one town car but I couldn't tell you what a bumper protection group or lighting group etc involves as I just never paid much attention to these cars. Your green Merc is a good parts car because you need quite a few things that it has and you can sell many of the remaining parts. However, if someone wanted a decent everyday driver they could find a Merc in similar shape as yours and spend some money and time on it and be in it for less than 4 grand probably if they did the work themselves. That is the beauty of being interested and able to work on a car yourself. Keep going with the videos as I enjoy them as much as I do looking at Adams perfect low mileage examples.
Good to see more of the parts car, I agree with you. It would take too much to bring it back, and those parts are much needed on other vehicles, especially the wagon. I enjoyed taking a break and watching the video, always a good time, thanks
I agree with you, part it out. I'm surprised you put this much effort into bringing this back to life. Love the genius that put duct tape on the tire. Highway ready. Always fun videos!
I remember a plant manager in our town who had one of these Grand Marquis in the exact same color. He traded it in for a new Lincoln Town Car. Our school nurse bought the car from the dealer. The car would be parked in front of the school a mere 500 ft from the original owners home.
Great content Tony! I appreciate you spending the time to explain your reasoning. Let’s move on with the wagon that was the reason for the purchase. Everyone had the same opportunity to purchase this car before you. Appreciate your videos
I love that Mercury! I would use that as my daily driver. Such a nice car. I wish they still made cars in America. I hate all the SUV's no cars! No more V8's! I have to drive an old car now, feels just like Cuba.
Thanks Tony. Great tip on the check valve for the Marquis. I am still interested in the front bumper if it is available. I think those people who say don’t part it out don’t understand it looks a lot better on camera than in real life. I can see why you would part it out. My 2 Grand Marquis have nice deck lid badges and no cracks in the dash. Keep up the great work. 👍
This reminds me of my Uncle Bob and Aunt Lucie. They had a 72 Marquis Brougham 4-dr in Light Gray Metallic with a Black full vinyl roof and a black brocade cloth interior. That Light Gray had a tint of green to it…almost looked like a jade frost… They then got a 78 Grand Marquis 4-dr - in actual Light Jade Metallic, with a Dark Jade vinyl roof with the wide bodyside moldings with the Dark Jade inserts. Great memories. Keep doing what you do, Tony. You’re amazing!
Another great video, Tony. Watched every minute of it. A car like that is like a bad drug. “I’ll just get it running”. Then you’re off to the races and you can’t stop. Next thing you’re 10K into it and you’ve barely started. Not worth it!
Hi Tony, if this video do not convince people that when a car has been sitting for so long nobody want to buy it it is a good information that they are not so hot today. And as usual i like to see you tinkering with your cars.👍👍
Hey Mr. Tony - what a great video. Great job getting the Mercury running and the motor sounds like it runs really smooth when it gets gasoline. We enjoyed watching all the trouble shooting you did! Have a great Memorial Day weekend! Roseann and Dan
Good video Tony. I do a lot of car watching also on marketplace and eBay. “Trending” is what I call it. I see how much more you can get for cars when they are parted out. That red 2-door ‘78 with a moonroof you pulled up really got my attention until I noticed the bill of sale only on the ad. Had me going for a minute! Have a great week.
Good video wrap up! 👍 to "I bought it, it's mine!"
It appears you might have more usable parts than originally anticipated. That's always good news !
Tony, They don't make duct tape like they used to. I remember when you could patch up a flat tire with duct tape and get another XX,000 miles out of it. 😉🤣
Tony I enjoy your videos because what you are doing now is what I did 30 years ago with 61-64 Lincolns when they were still available as normally priced used cars. The biggest difference between you and me is that I know very little about 70s and 80s cars. I have owned several Mark IVs and one town car but I couldn't tell you what a bumper protection group or lighting group etc involves as I just never paid much attention to these cars. Your green Merc is a good parts car because you need quite a few things that it has and you can sell many of the remaining parts. However, if someone wanted a decent everyday driver they could find a Merc in similar shape as yours and spend some money and time on it and be in it for less than 4 grand probably if they did the work themselves. That is the beauty of being interested and able to work on a car yourself. Keep going with the videos as I enjoy them as much as I do looking at Adams perfect low mileage examples.
Good to see more of the parts car, I agree with you. It would take too much to bring it back, and those parts are much needed on other vehicles, especially the wagon. I enjoyed taking a break and watching the video, always a good time, thanks
Tony, a lot of late model cars cost a whole lot more to restore than they are worth!
I agree with you, part it out. I'm surprised you put this much effort into bringing this back to life. Love the genius that put duct tape on the tire. Highway ready. Always fun videos!
I remember a plant manager in our town who had one of these Grand Marquis in the exact same color. He traded it in for a new Lincoln Town Car. Our school nurse bought the car from the dealer. The car would be parked in front of the school a mere 500 ft from the original owners home.
Hi Tony, Happy Birthday!
Great content Tony! I appreciate you spending the time to explain your reasoning. Let’s move on with the wagon that was the reason for the purchase. Everyone had the same opportunity to purchase this car before you. Appreciate your videos
I love that Mercury! I would use that as my daily driver. Such a nice car. I wish they still made cars in America. I hate all the SUV's no cars! No more V8's! I have to drive an old car now, feels just like Cuba.
Thanks Tony. Great tip on the check valve for the Marquis. I am still interested in the front bumper if it is available. I think those people who say don’t part it out don’t understand it looks a lot better on camera than in real life. I can see why you would part it out. My 2 Grand Marquis have nice deck lid badges and no cracks in the dash. Keep up the great work. 👍
This reminds me of my Uncle Bob and Aunt Lucie. They had a 72 Marquis Brougham 4-dr in Light Gray Metallic with a Black full vinyl roof and a black brocade cloth interior. That Light Gray had a tint of green to it…almost looked like a jade frost… They then got a 78 Grand Marquis 4-dr - in actual Light Jade Metallic, with a Dark Jade vinyl roof with the wide bodyside moldings with the Dark Jade inserts. Great memories. Keep doing what you do, Tony. You’re amazing!
Thanks Tony, always enjoyable.
Another great video, Tony. Watched every minute of it. A car like that is like a bad drug. “I’ll just get it running”. Then you’re off to the races and you can’t stop. Next thing you’re 10K into it and you’ve barely started. Not worth it!
Don't worry about the naysayers, Tony. It's easy to pass judgement when it's not your time, effort and money involved.
Hi Tony, if this video do not convince people that when a car has been sitting for so long nobody want to buy it it is a good information that they are not so hot today. And as usual i like to see you tinkering with your cars.👍👍
Hey Mr. Tony - what a great video. Great job getting the Mercury running and the motor sounds like it runs really smooth when it gets gasoline. We enjoyed watching all the trouble shooting you did! Have a great Memorial Day weekend! Roseann and Dan
Good video Tony. I do a lot of car watching also on marketplace and eBay. “Trending” is what I call it. I see how much more you can get for cars when they are parted out. That red 2-door ‘78 with a moonroof you pulled up really got my attention until I noticed the bill of sale only on the ad. Had me going for a minute! Have a great week.
Just do what you wanna do. I enjoy the videos.