'64 Mercury Marauder - AMT

[CA Whitecloud]

On 2/11/2025 at 3:03 AM, TopherMcGinnis said:

Looking good. That's where those bars bolted up.

I have since lost one to the dreaded CARPET MONSTER.

[DREAMSCALE CONCEPTS]

On 2/28/2025 at 6:06 PM, CA Whitecloud said:

Some painting progress (round 1). I just want a straight line.

Yes, I had that happen to the paint on my 64 Marauder to, sand and repaint for me! 😠

[CA Whitecloud]

On 3/27/2025 at 9:21 PM, CA Whitecloud said:

I miscalculated the angle of the steering column. The hole is too low. I forgot about the fact that I cut away the pedals. Do I really want to send away for pedals? I have some Hurst shifters on the way. Is this model year to early for Hurst parts? Or, I may just go with a stick pin if I can find a good one. I tried to fake some rivets on the dash plate. I having a good time with this one.

Found some shifters.

[CA Whitecloud]

I started the harness. I had to make my own straps from med. tape. The Gopher ribbon was not wide enough for the buckles. I'm liking the dashboard.

[CA Whitecloud]

1 minute ago, CA Whitecloud said:

I started the harness. I had to make my own straps from med. tape. The Gopher ribbon was not wide enough for the buckles. I'm liking the dashboard.

*I think I have 2 Tac's and no Spedo.

[Belugawrx]

7 minutes ago, CA Whitecloud said:

and no Spedo.

That's ok, they don't use a speedometer 

[CA Whitecloud]

Tub's done.

[TransAmMike]

Coming along nicely Calvin.

Inquiring mind wants to know who makes those gauge face decals??

[CA Whitecloud]

I don't keep very good track of the vendors I use. If not Ebay, it was Ted's ...something. They are nicely textured and a shiny rim. I like 'em.

[Sledsel]

It is looking pretty good with some very nice detailing. As an FYI for future reference, your coil is where the oil fill is located. Also, the entire stock dash was retained in '64 with aftermarket gauges and no speedometer.

 

Edited April 23 by Sledsel

[CA Whitecloud]

[CA Whitecloud]

5 minutes ago, Sledsel said:

It is looking pretty good with some very nice detailing. As an FYI for future reference, your coil is where the oil fill is located. Also, the entire stock dash was retained in '64 with aftermarket gauges and no speedometer.

 

Yeah, I knew that  coil did not look right. Oops. Sometimes my lack of mechanical knowledge, especially with engines, really shines! I started out trying to drill out the kit dash, but it got ugly quick. So, plan B. I always appreciate any insights. Thanks Andy.

*I was wondering how they handled the rearview, now I see.

[Sledsel]

9 minutes ago, CA Whitecloud said:

Yeah, I knew that  coil did not look right. Oops. Sometimes my lack of mechanical knowledge, especially with engines, really shines! I started out trying to drill out the kit dash, but it got ugly quick. So, plan B. I always appreciate any insights. Thanks Andy.

*I was wondering how they handled the rearview, now I see.

I have had to do a lot of image searches myself to try to get things somewhat right. I was pleasantly surprised you got the plug wires correct. The Ford FE engines had that unique plug spacing that is missed quite often. 

Looking forward to seeing this finished.  

[CA Whitecloud]

Finished Product

A bit rough around the edges, but hey...it's a race car. Good times.

[Belugawrx]

Nice job Calvin..gotta love the old stock cars

Well done engine ..the whole thing just sits right

[CA Whitecloud]

5 hours ago, Belugawrx said:

Nice job Calvin..gotta love the old stock cars

Well done engine ..the whole thing just sits right

I appreciate that, thanks.