Do it yourself convertible

[djv5150]

Well I found some time between projects to
post up pics of what im working on I finally
finished my 46 ford pickup,so I deceided
why not build my own convertible MM.
I will keep you all posted with the progress.
next I have to remover the B pillar and move
it back 10 inches then stagger cut the doors
and add the donor door that will be cut
10 inches longer then
weld back together and rebrace doors.
http://imageshack.us/a/img547/8153/1cn5.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img585/6370/8lf2.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img22/9630/p65a.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/6051/3ewb.jpg
Here's the 46
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/6687/mxaw.jpg

[guspech750]

Fooking awesome!!

Mo pics,

Mo betta!!


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[myrodr]

love the idea!! do you plan to have a working top? my thoughts are i would like to do this some time when time and cash can be freed up keep pics of progress coming

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Subscribing but

[1 Bad Merc]

Well I found some time between projects to
post up pics of what im working on I finally
finished my 46 ford pickup,so I deceided
why not build my own convertible MM.
I will keep you all posted with the progress.
next I have to remover the B pillar and move
it back 10 inches then stagger cut the doors
and add the donor door that will be cut
10 inches longer then
weld back together and rebrace doors.
http://imageshack.us/a/img547/8153/1cn5.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img585/6370/8lf2.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img22/9630/p65a.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/6051/3ewb.jpg
Here's the 46
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/6687/mxaw.jpg

Did you happen to support the body? I believe when you cut the roof off the body has a tendency to then flex. Just curious and awesome work!:banana:

[1stMerc]

^^^what he said. Sweet project..

[lji372]

You are awesome!!!

[Blackmobile]

:2thumbs: Dave, :bows: You are something else my friend. :2thumbs:

[djv5150]

love the idea!! do you plan to have a working top? my thoughts are i would like to do this some time when time and cash can be freed up keep pics of progress coming


Did you happen to support the body? I believe when you cut the roof off the body has a tendency to then flex. Just curious and awesome work!:banana:


^^^what he said. Sweet project..

The working top my come in the future

As for the flex of the body no need due to the fact that i will be moveing the B-pillar back 10 inches I do have the measuements for the width.

when we saw the car at mecum I took a ton of detailed photos of the original concept MM

[djv5150]

:2thumbs: Dave, :bows: You are something else my friend. :2thumbs:

Ed Look over the rear seat headrest can you say 5.4 S/C lightning motor
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/6051/3ewb.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

I like it, I like it alot!

[martyo]

Neat as hell!

[Mebot]

Great thread!

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

[L.Mark]

Can't see th epics but sweet idea...can you say suicide doors...:)

[Cobra25]

Davie its been too long. We all have to meet up some time in the near future .

[djv5150]

Davie its been too long. We all have to meet up some time in the near future .

Your right Z, it has been to long, the marauder is down right now i
blew the tranny i have a Tremac 6 speed manual i may throw in her

[Blackmobile]

Dave, did someone give you the "Name your own price tool?"

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Name_your_price_tool.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8NJR18AJbU)
Notice the print at the bottom of the photo!


Ed Look over the rear seat headrest can you say 5.4 S/C lightning motor
http://imageshack.us/a/img850/6051/3ewb.jpg

[Baaad GN]

It's nice to have the talent to do something like this. I remember when they first showed the convert at the Auto show if they made it I was going to buy one, they didn't so I bought another towncar and my Son got Interested in the Marauders.

[L.Mark]

Now I see, very sweet!!! Like the headrests in the back...I did that too...

[Vortech347]

Since the car is body on frame not much will be needed for body flex. However the A-pillars were not designed to work alone so you'll need to either beef them up or install some sort of roll bar.

[Cobra25]

Let me know when it may be possible. It would be nice to see some of the other guys too like Jake -Smokie- Claude also etc.
Your right Z, it has been to long, the marauder is down right now i
blew the tranny i have a Tremac 6 speed manual i may throw in her

[sweetair]

That is a great conversion.

Good luck.

[jsignorelli]

How does it feel to know that you did what FORD was afraid to do.

Spectacular!

[kirk]

...can you say suicide doors...:)

Love the project, but I really like this idea!

[LANDY]

That's good project Dave. Glad to hear from you.

[BigCars4Ever]

That is awesome!

[djv5150]

Moved the B pillar back and extened the driver door. Check out the tiny rear door opening that needs to be filled in and braced
http://imageshack.us/a/img401/1394/ut19.jpg

[clintons4]

I don't think your picture is large enough...lol

[Blackmobile]

So your plans are to make it a 2 door Marauder, with hop over the door back seat access? I'll drive across the state to see this finished product.

[jimlam56]

Davie its been too long. We all have to meet up some time in the near future .

Yes it has been too long Dave!
Great project, can't believe you do all this stuff out of your 2 car garage.

[guspech750]

Moved the B pillar back and extened the driver door. Check out the tiny rear door opening that needs to be filled in and braced
http://imageshack.us/a/img401/1394/ut19.jpg

Amazing work.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[djv5150]

Yes it has been too long Dave!
Great project, can't believe you do all this stuff out of your 2 car garage.

Jim im lucky to have good neighbors not to mention im alittle OCD

[PRCARGUY]

How does it feel to know that you did what FORD was afraid to do.

Spectacular!
I agreed! :up: Best of luck with that project.:cool3:

[djv5150]

Some update photos of the progress
http://imageshack.us/a/img7/4783/yw6t.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img826/9535/24f6.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img163/7595/bd3j.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img4/5828/lgej.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img826/1918/xrb9.jpg

[djv5150]

Dave, did someone give you the "Name your own price tool?"

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Name_your_price_tool.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8NJR18AJbU)
Notice the print at the bottom of the photo!

Ed I must admit didn't get the quote and the pic, I have since seen the add and know now what your talking about, too funny.

[boatmangc]

This thread is full of win!!!

[Krytin]

So, When you're done w/yours, How much do you want to do mine?

[djv5150]

So, When you're done w/yours, How much do you want to do mine?

Just get me the car 2 extra front doors some steel pipe and sheet metal, I can hook you up with a great deal LOL

[Krytin]

Just get me the car 2 extra front doors some steel pipe and sheet metal, I can hook you up with a great deal LOL

Be careful - I might just show up with all of the parts, some paint and a never-ending case of bear!:lol:

[BigCars4Ever]

Came across this thread today!
http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=639555&fpart=5

[BigCars4Ever]

Here's the company that makes them!
http://newportconvertible.com/gallery/

[345HP87SSAC]

This is really cool. Keep the work coming. As a two door car I'd love to see that in some crazy bright sports car color!

[fastblackmerc]

Great idea and work :up:

One question... once finished will it meet the NHTSA regulations for a convertibles so it can be legally driven on public roads?

[TooManyFords]

Are there any updates?

[WPG_Merc]

COOL :2thumbs:

[TAKEDOWN]

That's crazy cOol!

[myrodr]

any thing new on this?

[Turbov6Bryan]

His last activity was 12-29-13 :(

Hope all is well

[1Marauder]

So happy someone resurrected this thread. The blue and whit marauder is really striking!

The fat stripes really make the car look smaller (not as long).

Wow. Anyone else have pictures of Marauders with stripes?

I want to finish a "Marauder Eleanor..."

[Bradley G]

Who has Nav Chap's Marauder? It looked similar as far as stripes , on dark blue.

[Zack]

Who has Nav Chap's Marauder? It looked similar as far as stripes , on dark blue.

Comin in hot. (Derek)

[k9t8m]

This is one of the coolest projects I have seen in a long time. Very nice work. Keep us updated with pics and progress!

[daddyusmaximus]

I'm not getting any photos...

#oldthreadssuck

[NXSBOB]

I'm not getting any photos...
#oldthreadssuck
Me neither.