Just bought a 1964 Marauder

[8UWITH6]

The wife and I picked up a 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder on Thursday locally. It is a black on black four door "coupe" so no post between the side windows. Pretty freaking cool if you ask me. 390 2bbl completely stock and original 57k miles. It is a nice daily not really a show car but nice enough to enjoy. Very excited to have a old school classic to cruise around town and represent the Mercury's of old and new!

[8UWITH6]

Can't post pics. Use your imagination.

[justbob]

The best year! Too bad a fail door.

Pics?


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[8UWITH6]

Have to use laptop ugh.

[Gerry24]

^^^:2thumbs:^^^

[8UWITH6]

The best year! Too bad a fail door.

Pics?


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Would not own a 2 door.

[Mr. Man]

3sp or 4 or auto?

[8UWITH6]

390FE 2bbl Auto, cruiser. Had to replace exhaust manifold gaskets (imagine that). Has "custom" exhaust system and a Ford 9" rear end runs smooth pulls nicely for a big car.

[8UWITH6]

Here we go. Size limitation huh huh.

[8UWITH6]

1964 Merc, 2003 Merc

[8UWITH6]

Exhaust manifold gaskets...... Nah weird.

[04 Quicksilver]

Another antique Marauder owner. Glad to see it. Looks straight and with good bumpers. Any rust? What's the interior set up as far as bench seat and fabrics?

BW

[kirk]

This is excellent news. Beautiful car and an excellent match for a black gen 4 car.

[camelgrundle]

Very nice! Looks great.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Another antique Marauder owner. Glad to see it. Looks straight and with good bumpers. Any rust? What's the interior set up as far as bench seat and fabrics?

BW

White headliner. Everything else is black. Full bench seat, front seat belts but no rear seatbelts.

I noticed it has provisions in the front cowl for windshield washer squirters, there is a "dud" hole in the dash that was never drilled out. I was wondering if that was a option? Not that it should have it, I was just wondering

Not much rust. We put it on the lift and expected rot..... gravel road dust saved the car, no major rust at all!!!! Just a few spots here and there that have been taken care of since 6-9-1964

It's a great car!

[69marquis conv]

Very nice old Marauder! 4D HT!

[8UWITH6]

Wife loves it.

[8UWITH6]

Another antique Marauder owner. Glad to see it. Looks straight and with good bumpers. Any rust? What's the interior set up as far as bench seat and fabrics?

BW

It needs a rear bumper at some point. The car is very presentable as is.

[lji372]

White headliner. Everything else is black. Full bench seat, front seat belts but no rear seatbelts.

I noticed it has provisions in the front cowl for windshield washer squirters, there is a "dud" hole in the dash that was never drilled out. I was wondering if that was a option? Not that it should have it, I was just wondering

Not much rust. We put it on the lift and expected rot..... gravel road dust saved the car, no major rust at all!!!! Just a few spots here and there that have been taken care of since 6-9-1964

It's a great car!



6-9 always a good date. Congrats Neil :beer:

Should change fluids and bring her to Louisville :D

[RubberCtyRauder]

Looks pretty cool!!!!!!!

[justbob]

6-9 always a good date. Congrats Neil :beer:



Should change fluids and bring her to Louisville :D



7-1 even better.


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[8UWITH6]

6-9 always a good date. Congrats Neil :beer:

Should change fluids and bring her to Louisville :D

Thought about trailering it.

[04 Quicksilver]

White headliner. Everything else is black. Full bench seat, front seat belts but no rear seatbelts.

I noticed it has provisions in the front cowl for windshield washer squirters, there is a "dud" hole in the dash that was never drilled out. I was wondering if that was a option? Not that it should have it, I was just wondering

Not much rust. We put it on the lift and expected rot..... gravel road dust saved the car, no major rust at all!!!! Just a few spots here and there that have been taken care of since 6-9-1964

It's a great car!

All full size '64 Mercs used the same dash (unless factory air) so the blank spot between the vent and wipers was either for the breezeway window switch, convertible top switch or station wagon power rear window switch.

The windshield washer was an option and was activated by pulling out on the wiper knob. Mine still has the original vinyl reservoir bag on the right front inner fender.

What is the fabric for the seats? No AC? Black vinyl in the summer will be hot. I also have a padded dash.

In case you didn't know there were 8,655 4-dr Montclair Marauders made in '64.

BW

[CoreyM75]

Congrats on the car. It looks like a well cared for survivor.

[TAKEDOWN]

Diggin' it, maybe one day myself!

[Turbov6Bryan]

He's in the store getting FRONT brake shoes hahaha!!! I'm his uber

[Granddaddy Marq]

Wife loves it.

You got a picture of her propped up against the fender smiling, and holding the keys?

[8UWITH6]

You got a picture of her propped up against the fender smiling, and holding the keys?

Good idea.

[L.Mark]

Thought about trailering it.

You can lead the pack if you bring it man!!!!!!

That would be cool!!!!!

[8UWITH6]

You can lead the pack if you bring it man!!!!!!

That would be cool!!!!!

55mph isnt cool lolz

[justbob]

55??? Holy crap.


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[Turbov6Bryan]

55??? Holy crap.


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Kelly drove it back 40 miles. I drove behind them and paced them at 75+. LOL
Not sure where he got 55 from :lol:

[kirk]

Kelly drove it back 40 miles. I drove behind them and paced them at 75+. LOL
Not sure where he got 55 from :lol:

Speed limits weren't 55 in 1964. These things float down the road at 75.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Speed limits weren't 55 in 1964. These things float down the road at 75.

I was just saying that the car drives just fine at 75+. Neil (the owner) said 55 mph to lead the pack in Louisville. I dunno why? It was fine at 80 the day he bought it....

Very fun car :)

[8UWITH6]

Finding reasons not to bring it. The wife drives fast, this is a cruiser.

[RF Overlord]

Beautiful find, man... :up:

Remember, cars back then didn't have split-system brakes, so if a line blows, the pedal goes to the floor. Keep your eyes on all the brake lines, including the hoses.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Beautiful find, man... :up:

Remember, cars back then didn't have split-system brakes, so if a line blows, the pedal goes to the floor. Keep your eyes on all the brake lines, including the hoses.

Yes the single master cylinder is disturbing

Hoses are already purchased, would be nice to see what dual master retains the brake switch... add a booster....

[kirk]

Beautiful find, man... :up:

Remember, cars back then didn't have split-system brakes, so if a line blows, the pedal goes to the floor. Keep your eyes on all the brake lines, including the hoses.

This is why I make sure my parking brake is always in working order. At least it's something.

[8UWITH6]

Lines all look good. Hoses in hand. This car is pretty dang solid. Drove it to work today!

[L.Mark]

Finding reasons not to bring it. The wife drives fast, this is a cruiser.

Have her drive the Marauder and when she gets 2-3 exits ahead then turn around and go 2-3 exits behind you...yeah, it sounds crazy, crazy like a fox!!!

[8UWITH6]

You guys crack me up. A little attitude for the old girl today.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Sweeeeeeeeet find!!!

Cam, 4bbl and headers in future?

[martyo]

Very cool!!

[8UWITH6]

Sweeeeeeeeet find!!!

Cam, 4bbl and headers in future?

Nah. But Bryan wants me to frame/drivetrain swap it with a 2003-2011 Crown Vic LOL.

[justbob]

My swap is a lot more easier and rewarding. WHOOPS wrong site! [emoji43]


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[8UWITH6]

Staggered 18" wheels ordered. Should fill up the wheel wells.

[8UWITH6]

Car almost has 1000 miles on it. �� I cannot pry it away from the wife!