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Marauderguy77
02-17-2013, 08:35 PM
So I finally got a chance to really check out my car and the only cancer on it really is the passenger side quarter. I have a rebuild story from a guy in a restoration magazine and he said he got his from JC Whitneys. They no longer carry them and I am coming up short in my searches. I was wondering if anybody knew of a place that might have some or of another Ford model that might swap in. I was thinking a Fairlane but I am just assuming really. Any :help: would be truly appreciated!
White Knuckles
02-18-2013, 06:02 AM
Do you have photos of the bad section?
kirk
02-18-2013, 08:53 AM
I don't think any other Ford model will fit, and that you are restricted to 1965 full size Mercury for replacement options.
MMcactusflower
02-18-2013, 08:56 AM
I am afraid Kirk is correct...do not think others will fit but I might stand corrected here...hope so for your sake.
Good luck with the resto on that '65.
Marauderguy77
02-18-2013, 09:11 PM
No, I don't have a pic. I thought I took a picture but guess I missed that part. I talked with my father-in-law and he said we should be able to build a patch panel. I will take a pic next time I am up in Wyoming
RubberCtyRauder
02-18-2013, 10:15 PM
Might be worth it to look at or list an ad in Hemmings Motor News.
White Knuckles
02-19-2013, 07:58 AM
No, I don't have a pic. I thought I took a picture but guess I missed that part. I talked with my father-in-law and he said we should be able to build a patch panel. I will take a pic next time I am up in Wyoming
I am in the process (long process:shake:) of restoring my '65 Parklane Marauder. I also have dealt with a little rust issue hidden behind the rocker trim. Rust was cut out and patch panels were fabricated on site.

BEFORE

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/1965%20Merc%20Marauder/230_zpscabc1659.jpg

PATCHED
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/1965%20Merc%20Marauder/231_zps43773917.jpg

Both sides were done

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/1965%20Merc%20Marauder/228_zps53e1691f.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/1965%20Merc%20Marauder/229_zps67407b8c.jpg
Marauderguy77
02-19-2013, 06:41 PM
Awesome, that looks like the same exact issue my car has. Car looks like you have a lot of work put into it.
White Knuckles
02-20-2013, 07:22 AM
Here is a little more progress of same areas

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/1965%20Merc%20Marauder/056_zpsc160d01c.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/1965%20Merc%20Marauder/072_zpsabbab52f.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/RUSA18/1965%20Merc%20Marauder/069_zps0fe9b048.jpg
MMcactusflower
02-20-2013, 07:49 AM
WOW!!!!
That is some kind of work going on with that merc...
You will have a real winner when that rascal is done...I love it.
Marauderguy77
02-21-2013, 07:15 PM
Dang, looks sharp!
Marauderguy77
12-01-2013, 12:45 PM
Any updates on your car Knuckles?
Mr. Man
12-01-2013, 01:26 PM
Wow that's coming along very nicely. :2thumbs:
White Knuckles
12-01-2013, 02:31 PM
Any updates on your car Knuckles?
Well.............It just left MO's Speed shop (much to Martyo's delight) where they had rebuilt the 390FE, added in a C6 tranny, disc brakes, headers, wiring, fuel lines, gas tank, etc....etc.
I should have some photos around.
It is currently staged at a storage facility waiting on a spot to open up with Smith Paint and Restoration for reassembly
Marauderguy77
12-09-2013, 05:12 PM
Sounds pretty awesome. I have decided to start collecting the parts for mine. I ran into a couple in my hometown when I went back in October. They have a 64 and told me about a place named Mac's out of NY. Looks like they carry some parts for the 65 including a possible quarter. Need to call and verify it will fit.