The Ute That Never Was! Building a Truck From a Car in 4 Days! DIY Body and Paint!
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I picked up this 1972 Mercury Marquis from a guy who bought it off of Derek from @ViceGripGarage. I wasn't really sure what to do with it until it dawned on me that the car would actually make a great truck! So, we build the Mercury version of the Ranchero!
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Was not expecting this to end well...i couldn't have been more wrong...BRILLIANCE!!!
@richardnoggen1674
16 күн бұрын
BLACK SS El Camino Stripes on the hood and tailgate!! Thats all the ''El Merco'' needs
@terryroths4254
16 күн бұрын
😂 beautiful, I'd drive the shit out of it!
@dennislockhart7290
16 күн бұрын
@@richardnoggen1674no can't do that it's a Ford
@MDBenson
16 күн бұрын
Dalton’s genius astounds everyone, on e again
@johnrussell3869
16 күн бұрын
Holly crap I didn't know that matting was asbestos....I could have used that in my pinto....and behind back seat of mustang with drop in death tank...!!!!
I love how Dalton has bought 4-5 cars with 460s, every time saying, 'this 460 is probably going into my Torino'
@ARockyRock
16 күн бұрын
he'll get there eventually
@ChipW
16 күн бұрын
If only he would stop making them into something cool and keepable.....
@xozindustries7451
16 күн бұрын
Why did you trade that piece of junk for the Grand Prix? I hope you got a pile of money too
@theodorereno3538
16 күн бұрын
Dalton sir, Mercury did make a truck from like 48 to 68 I believe!
@Beandiptheredneck
16 күн бұрын
@@xozindustries7451 that silver grand prix wasn't mint either 😂
This is basically a how-its-made documentary for any limo ever made in the US. Cut, scab, cover with 'glass, bondo and fabric.
@PoleBarnGarage
17 күн бұрын
And hearse!
@MadScientistGarage
16 күн бұрын
@@PoleBarnGaragecan confirm. Mine is full of fiberglass, panel bond, and crappy metal work.
@mundanestuff
16 күн бұрын
@@PoleBarnGarage so there's two new project ideas. Hearse and limmo. Can't wait for those videos.
@richardbaumgart2454
16 күн бұрын
@@PoleBarnGarage how about custom wagon
@jenibond
16 күн бұрын
@PoleBarnGarage pushmi-pullyu !!! if you read Dr Dolittle kids books ! and doolittle is your middle name !!
HOW DARE YOU DESTROY MINT CONDITION ULTRA RARE VINTAGE CAR A STARVING CHILD COULD HAVE EATEN THAT
@bradleyboyd4282
15 күн бұрын
Meta.
@ashlin_404
11 күн бұрын
It's true I could have eaten that asbestos
@gregorybarth930
11 күн бұрын
All kidding aside I agree the car was way too nice to hack up. I'm not A big fan of the 4 door but would have been better to restore. UNLESS there was no title...
@boss9mustang404
7 күн бұрын
A car with a rotten frame isn't a nice car....
@porcupinepunch6893
7 күн бұрын
@@gregorybarth930 Yes, but now it's even rarer because it's a one-of-a-kind truck ;)
3:51 love this bloke not even 5 minutes into the video and starts cutting away to make a ute😂
@LobbyDaLobster
6 күн бұрын
Aussie Aussie Aussie
@raamonkhan4909
3 күн бұрын
@@LobbyDaLobster Bloke /dude/guy . . . .Ute / utility Vehicle/ Truck / Bakkie/Trokkie/Truck/4x4 . . . some South-African influence. ....blokes in Durban ZA . . . lol.
I gotta say, painting your vehicle the exact color of the icing you used to smooth it out was a brilliant strategy.
@Project_Low_Expectations
15 күн бұрын
I was thinking that too!
“This kind of body work is NOT something to be proud of” 🤣🤣🤣 i love your dad!
@iangale8230
16 күн бұрын
Dalton is always going to stay grounded with his family around 😅
@rockboundwealthmanagement4465
11 күн бұрын
I was going to make this exact comment... beat me to it. Dalton's dad is a beast!
You took a car with no real value anymore and turned it into a truck. Now the truck still has no real value, but the shock and awe of said truck is worth something. As always, super entertaining and a neat project. Good job!
This is by far the best build you have ever done... with a Mercury... transformed into a truck.... that's yellow. 😂 this is the greatest channel on KZread!!!
“ ..the one that looks like it’s taking a dump” - Dalton - International Man of Culture 2024 😂
@paintbypixels
16 күн бұрын
Squattin like a Marqrat full of mulch!!
@dk832002
16 күн бұрын
Ford did it, they called them funeral flower cars
I came for the destruction, I stayed for the perfection. That has no business looking that sweet.
Bob Ross of body butchering is definitely a T-shirt that needs to be made. I would buy one. 😎👍🏼
I came to this channel after seeing you on a junkyard digs episode. And now I watch every week. You quickly became my favorite to watch.
@jeremybennett5547
16 күн бұрын
Honestly he’s better than JYD. JYD was never the same once Luke (thunderhead 289) moved on from working with Kevin
@frenchiestfry8116
16 күн бұрын
Oh cmon, Angus is definately a step up from Luke
@jeremybennett5547
15 күн бұрын
@@frenchiestfry8116 I like angus but I don’t really see Luke and angus being comparable, they are nothing alike. Angus is help because Kevin has enough content to make now he needed more hands, and he finally convinced angus to work with him, Luke left once Kevin started moving away from doing revivals for fun and looking at it more as a job. (Kevin himself has changed from the early days to once it became a job) I still like it and watch him and am subscribed but it did use to be better in the early days. I consider Kevin, Luke, Derek some of the OG revival guys on KZread, before revivals took off
@frenchiestfry8116
14 күн бұрын
@@jeremybennett5547 id say Angus is a better fit for the channel tbh. Hes funny and entertaining to watch, Luke did have his moments but even on the videos they shared on both jyd and th289, Kevin was usually the one making the content comedic/fun to some extent. I mean theres a reason why jyd channel blew up compared to Luke's. Plus, on a completely different note, i like to think junk yard digs is a "professional"ish version of pole barn garage, or at least less sketch lmao i love both channels and am excited to see new videos, especially when they colaborate
@jacobchandler1260
13 күн бұрын
That’s how I got here too😂
Pole Barn Garage is THE MOST Entertaining channel of youtube!
@davidbryant5875
16 күн бұрын
Yes
@bobobrazil1973
16 күн бұрын
You never heard of zip ties and bias plies i see.😂
Dalton: "I know how to do basic things!" Jess, having just watched Dalton sitting on the roof he was chopping WHILE chopping it: "Same"
Jess's excitement throughout the cut and chop process was so infectious! What a hilarious project, thanks as always for the video :)
I hope this guy never stops making 1 hour videos, he’s hilarious
@BigBoxDodge2020
9 күн бұрын
I agree, but if he and his father don't start wearing some sort of dust Mask or respirator when they sand fiberglass & body filler they won't live long enough to make lots of 1 hour entertaining videos. Not trying to Poop on anyone's parade, just being thoughtful.
RIP $15 harbor freight angle grinder. You will forever live on in our memories.
@DWatch94
16 күн бұрын
Was it 2 months or 2 days 😂
@tcanthony2
16 күн бұрын
It still has 30 days of warranty!
@ryanwalker1593
16 күн бұрын
Pouring out a 40 for my boy. Drinking that beer, NVM.
@robmobster911
16 күн бұрын
Hey that angle grinder is 40 bucks now 😢
@KD0LRG
15 күн бұрын
When the 15 dollar grinders were good and lasted. I burned up a skill saw just trying to cut a tire in half.
That Mercarino turned out pretty damn good Dalton!!! Looks cooler than the way it would’ve been from factory!!
At first I was feeling nauseated, but then I started to like it, and then I thought it was kinda cool! And the color is great, the custom faux vinyl top even better. Amazing!
Yes … the trip to the garden center now makes it the “Marquis de Sod”!!!!😊😊😊
@warrenmichael918
16 күн бұрын
underrated comment here , needs pinned for sure. LOL
@vincentenk4449
16 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good one!
@kd5inm
16 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
Jess is one of the least annoying persons on KZread, and is my favorite automotive channel female, just a cool lady
@marcfinley5487
16 күн бұрын
100% correct.
@tomperry1048
16 күн бұрын
Yup
@GODS-PUNISHER
16 күн бұрын
BUT CAN SHE COOK AND CLEAN?
@kd5inm
16 күн бұрын
Mook is not annoying either
@TheMarcQ
16 күн бұрын
@@GODS-PUNISHER automotive KZread commenters try not to be weird about women challenge! (Impossible)
Brakes and some coil overs in the back and 1 more hubcap. Shes a keeper. I cant believe it either how well that turned out... You are magic sir.
@SynchronizorVideos
12 күн бұрын
Better yet, get the air suspension working - or retrofit some modern airbags - so you can adjust based on the load in the back. Some of those longer-travel bump-stops would help, too.
When you pulled that beast out into the sun, my god it looked great. I'm gonna be a little sad when you scrap this. Also, your dad is a gem hahahaha
I love your dad at 30:09 talkin about "have you looked at the car?"
With all the talk about how poorly these were assembled from the factory you at least gotta admit that whoever made that rear window glass did a hell of a job with it surviving all that hammering and slamming around like it did. Also as an Australian, I'm pretty sure every single car needs to be ute'd, they're just better!
@Beandiptheredneck
16 күн бұрын
Yes! Make a ute of all the things 😎
It’s a crime that Dalton doesn’t have a million subscribers is an absolute crime !! Protect this man at all cost he’s an absolute legend!!!
@TazR6
14 күн бұрын
Give it time. He has gone from 199k to 202k since his last video. I am sure that he is going to become a big star.
Another great video.....just get it done know how! Fun project! I just saw the pause for "this car has a red interior". 😂😂 Thanks for the belly laugh!
That’s property is starting to look like a 70s used car lot! This episode was great!
The mercuero deserves at least one more episode of greatness! You sir are truly a visionary
@vincentenk4449
16 күн бұрын
Agreed!
When the water was rushing toward Dalton while he was on the floor 😂 You guys are awesome. Thank you as always for the awesome content and inspiration 🤘
This is what I love about this channel. Not always will it start vids but having some fun, and making things projects look good.
LOL! My kids were dying over the nudie dudes comment. I was bummed on Junkyard Digs Nascar video. When you were not on it. I was wrong you did make a cameo. I was falling out of my chair. LOL!
@claztube
16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the heads-up, I need to go see Kevin's new Motorhome vid... I believe this may include NASCAR, maybe...IDK 😂
@pgtmr2713
16 күн бұрын
He fell out of the chair too!
@dmcmanis03
16 күн бұрын
@@pgtmr2713 That's what I was referring to. 🤣 Trying to find one of those chairs....
4:04 "I should sit on the part that I'm not cutting" so you DID something from all those Looney Tunes growing up, didn't ya? Saturday morning cartoons prepared us for the real world, you know!
@PoleBarnGarage
17 күн бұрын
I learned from brother Wile E
@warrenmichael918
16 күн бұрын
@@PoleBarnGarage MEEP MEEP
Ford made a Ranchero, call it the RanChurro or just The Churro. Recently found your channel and love that it's not the same old boring "found in field, make it run" style of video! Keep on keeping on, sir!
Like a glove !!! A true visionary. The music on the time laps is great...Love it Dalton
That thing is freaking majestic! Upgrade the rear shocks, fill the "bed" with water, and you have an epic rolling pool!!
@DannebergAcres
16 күн бұрын
I think you meant "Rolling Poo" lol!!
@precise1329
16 күн бұрын
I'm not mad at this idea.
@oscarwilde5473
16 күн бұрын
@@precise1329 ... it'll need wings to fly ... 🤗 ...
@tcanthony2
16 күн бұрын
I kind of like the hot tub idea. The mcmercero el hot tubo
@kd5inm
16 күн бұрын
I was thinking same thing. Put a pool in the back with a hot tub. Its gonna need way bigger springs though.
BLOODY RIPPER MATE! WE LOVE THE UTERUS HERE IN AUSSIELAND! 👍👍👍👍
@area85restorations75
15 күн бұрын
Who else IMMEDIATELY read this comment with an Aussi accented inner monolog?!?! 😅 Love it!!
How can something so bad be SO GOOD! Shes a keeper for sure!
Dalton Legend and son knock it out of the ballpark! What a great adventure filled episode, with nice bed flare to boot
"At least most people dont watch this part of the video" Hahaha loveit
Just when I thought you couldn't do something dumber, you totally redeem yourself. I absolutely love this car . Please don't ever change. Every video is without a doubt some of the very best on KZread.
She has the Squat that is all the rage currently with all the country boys. You definitely exposed your genius with this one. It looks pretty damn good if not way better than I thought it would have.
As someone who has "Been there, done that" it is AWESOME to see it done again by a younger generation! Keep it REAL Dalton!!
Always a PBG twist to youtube automotive content. This is what makes you head and shoulders above the crowd. Thank you! Awesome content.
Loved how Dalton went quiet as the filth drove in 😂
Thanks Pole Barn Garage for pimping my ride! 😎
"I'm really a brain surgeon". The only things missing is a white coat and a stethoscope. Surgical precision on the Mercury, made my day!
The Bob Ross of body butchery!!! I love it, there are no mistakes just happy little accidents is the best fraise ever. I love the name and how it turned out.
@JeffKopis
16 күн бұрын
"phrase", sir 😂
@longjohn77
15 күн бұрын
It's 2024, yes Bob Ross was cool but the constant comparisons and parroting of his phrases are getting old already.
@Boneheaddiesel1
15 күн бұрын
@@JeffKopis yes I know just being funny 🤣
@Boneheaddiesel1
15 күн бұрын
@@longjohn77 well it's because he was so popular that is why we still sing his phrases and loved him for it
Definitely do a part 2 of this Dalton I would love to see you fix the issues and further improve the Mac-amino
I've heard people call Dan from DD Speed Shop a hack, then Dalton comes along and says: hold my beer! Keep doing what you do Dalton. I'm lovin' it, just like Mickey D's!
Best way spend a Saturday. Good beer and deer steak and watchin PBG.
@Cameronsutubes
16 күн бұрын
Sunday morning here in New Zealand
Everytime I see The Nibbler, I'm compelled to yell out: The Nibbler!
Diy el camino hell yeah. This is what youtube was made for!!!
This my favorite episode of Pole barn Garage. GOOD JOB, OUTSTANDING WORK.
Ranchero all the land yachts! I love these chaotic builds, gives dangerous ideas for my projects.
Father and son Car Butchery, senior edition. This one was great. I like it too! Take a random guess on some inappropriate truck springs for the back, fix up the air-ride and tweak the mechanicals and it'll be a real TRUCK. A practical, usable TRUCK. Because we like TRUCKS. Don't worry about the crack in the side, it's just the body breaking itself in (half).
The Barnchero turned out sweet. Got me tuning in every episode.
That color is the same harvest gold that graced every refrigerator of the era that car comes from.
Put that thing in a parade and everyone will love it. Dalton you’re evil auto genius.
Finally someone using these cars for something useful. I used to buy these cars in the 90s for 200 bucks a pop for donors for my off road habit.
@fifthlomat717
16 күн бұрын
good as daily drivers
I dig it and the back door handle still being on there killed me😂
That thing is seriously cool. Actually the color looks pretty slick too!
This was insanely awesome. Basically a home-made El Camino. You win the Internet today!
You've really outdone yourself this time Dalton. So cool!!!
that back seat would make a killer theater room seating
The fact that you showed the crack on the rear door at the end i really appreciated. When you were putting expanding foam in that door crack all i could think about was body flex😂😂 Beautiful creation i love it!💜
We deserve a Pole Barn Garage/DD Speed Shop build.
@channelofchannels7845
16 күн бұрын
DD speed shop kinda sucks
This is peak engineering mixed with pure madness and I’m all for it.
Sorry I am late, been working on our pool. This thing is the right amount of rusty bucket, primer, filler, and the need for a new haircut- leave it long in the back.
I used one of the purple hobo freight guns on my high school era mud truck. I completely disassembled it, and cleaned it with mineral spirits before use. After that I mixed my $40 gallon of rustoleum with mineral spirits 2 to 1 plus a hint of hardener. Was my first paint job, and didn’t have a single run on top of laying out like glass with zero orange peel, besides a thin spot I had on the tailgate where my cup ran out.
Your dynamic with Jess is lovely to hear! You guys are awesome to watch and when JD makes an appearance too.
Congrats on 200k Bro. Pole Barn Garage and Puddin's Fab Shop are the 2 funniest Automotive channels on this platform. I never miss either of your videos. 😎🇺🇲🤘
@edrussell7960
16 күн бұрын
I completely agree. I keep my eyes peeled for these channels myself. Because they build cool cars and have fun doing it.
@RedEyedPatriot
15 күн бұрын
@@edrussell7960 i think for me its more of the Ad libs and the in the moment humor that I like the most. Sarcasm Humor is the best.
@edrussell7960
15 күн бұрын
@@RedEyedPatriot exactly, the off the cuff humor
@RedEyedPatriot
15 күн бұрын
@@edrussell7960 yep thats it. I'm def a fan of sarcasm.
Now that is bad azz! Glad to see someone using a suction feed, I thought my JGA 702 was obsolete. Keep that truck!
I had a good chuckle at the Australianism.. it's not every day that an American calls something a 'Ute" and for the sheer budget build of this, and the 4 days it took, I'm suitably impressed.. but damn, wouldn't be able to drive that on the road here. Oh, loved your dad's "It's just spot putty" comment, my brain immediately said "Bloody big spot there mate". :-)
Absolutely love it. You need to rewind time and put that thing in FoMoCo's 1971 lineup. "Visit your local Lincoln-Mercury showroom and get yours today!"
This is sick. Honestly keep it, and have fun with it. It turned out way better than I thought it was.
This is your best creation yet.
I could smell that fibre glass from my beer chair, Dr Dalton sir I concur.
The precision re-engineering and panel redistribution was awe-inspiring! Then your genetic predisposition for fine craftsmanship was demonstrated by your dad. The flood scenes were harrowing! The end result is a ute-inspired tour de force! Impressive! Colorful! Not even embarrassing! I could watch a hundred of these videos. Thanks!
Love your style, keep rocking it!
Marquis De Sod!.. That's what the name of this one should be when ya have the t-shirts made, 'cause I'd like one in an extra large.
Something I always enjoy while watching your videos... Hearing the frogs at night and the rain on your garage roof.
This guy is the best youtuber on backyard fabrication and bodywork another great video can't wait for next installment,thanks Dalton
Yes! This is the kind of content I live for: good effort wasted on dumb projects, unexpectedly turning them into something unique and amazing!
I was kinda,in love with the '72 Merc Grand Marquis or the Grand Narc car but I'll tell you what Dalton if you put a truck floor with an operating tailgate so that I could slide sheets of drywall in it to drive home and if you want the 460 for your Toriino that's fine drop a 390 in it and ill take it so those 3 fixes flat floor with beads flowing to tailgate that operates including water flow out the back so I can spray it out and operating tailgate and I'll take it if not that's OK too you have a great mind to use it instead of letting it sit and rust into the ground!! Oh and you should call it McCommanchero lol Commanchero is a real name !! Mc is for the paint scheme if you had added a touch more orange you would have had Ford racing yellow lol You have inspired me to try Harbor freight guns with this one on my own Hot Rod !!
Being a 4 door yacht connoisseur, this stung a bit for 4.73 seconds until I saw the rust and the mercury logo.
Jess. keeper Done. Fully fluent in sarcasm. Love it.
I saw someone here in Australia 🇦🇺 do the same thing to a 67 Impala. He took 15 years, You did it in a few days. Shows you can do it quickly if you want to 👍
You should make a Tee Shirt that has every make and model of self tapper! 🤔.....🤣 Love the car and that color turned out pretty darn good.
"It's raining, so let's get this turd in the garage!" I shouted at the screen; Don't forget the car, Dalton! 😂😂😂
Back in the day, many people converted their Model T's or, what have you, into pickups, right at home, just as you have. And this is what makes the Mercury McMullet a Very Turditional ride. We're also awarding bonus points here for absolutely nailing the whole Carolina Squat thing. Great job! Easily an 11 out of 10 on the PBG customs and conversions scale. 👍
We need a video with you, your Dad and brother!!!!
@warrenmichael918
16 күн бұрын
onlyfans has it my man!! LOL Damn, i just got a little light headed thinking about that one hahaha
My mother drove me to my first day of kindergarten in my grandparents grand marquis and it was the metallic green that originally came on these cars!. I think this is one of the coolest things ever been done 21 of these mercuries! I am watching this on may twelve which is my birthday and I want to thank you for making my birthday!
Self tapping screws could be considered one of the greatest inventions ever in the history of the planet.
Glad you and the family are doing okay after all the storms.
Man what a perfect Saturday morning. Slept in, my kids fixed breakfast, and a Dalton video! Gonna be a great Saturday. Also, I can feel my forearms burning from the vibration of that sawzall.
I love this thing. The black roof really makes it.
Absolutely a mad genius at work.
Saw the updates on insta, and was waiting for the video. Im here for it. 🛠