How about a "What If?"

**nitrofan1** · 04-11-2009, 10:01 PM

Here's a challenge. Since the US never had a Mercury based truck like a our neighbors to the north, will someone make a Mercury out of a Ranger? Also, what would be the name? Mercury in the past did a lot to make their cars look different from their Ford cousins. The name would be similar to the names they have used now or in the past. Another suggestion: Rumors abound that the Mercury division will become a performance or European division. Maybe give this Mercury some muscle or handling attributes.

Any ideas????

krugford · 04-11-2009, 10:08 PM

I hope not. Brand generalization is what killed GM, among other things. There's no reason to produce the same car with slightly different sheet metal across difference brands.

A Mercury version of the Ranger would be just that, a Ranger. They're either close enough that they are the same, or they are competing directly, which will decrease the sales of both.

I am in favor of Mercury differentiating themselves from Ford. From what I've seen, Lincoln has done a good job of this. While they may share a platform or two, it seems like every Lincoln I seen on the road does make me think immetiadely of it's Ford counterpart.

**Hazmat Ranger** · 04-12-2009, 11:03 AM

Have any pics of the Mercury truck? I know I can search, but if I am going to do the PS, give me something to go by . . .

**nitrofan1** · 04-12-2009, 02:48 PM

Here's a link that has a lot of pics. Now they stopped the <ercury line in 1968 and sold only Ford after that. Course the main differences were the tailgate & grille. Don't know if it will help though.

http://www.mercurypickup.com/

Ironically they did have a Mercury M-100 Ranger.......

tpking · 04-12-2009, 03:01 PM

it would be cool if they came out with a ranger based truck with a V8 from the factory throw in a leather inteior and some nice chrome pieces and i think it would sell

**Hazmat Ranger** · 04-12-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nitrofan1

Here's a link that has a lot of pics. Now they stopped the <ercury line in 1968 and sold only Ford after that. Course the main differences were the tailgate & grille. Don't know if it will help though.

http://www.mercurypickup.com/

Ironically they did have a Mercury M-100 Ranger.......

Oooooooohhh, I was thinking there was one more recent. I would have no idea where to start and if they did it would probably be under the Lincoln name similar to the Mark LT - that might not be a bad idea . . .

**nitrofan1** · 04-12-2009, 09:09 PM

Course the biggest Mercury identity would be the waterfall grille. Course if this fictional truck is part of the "New Mercury" we've been hearing about I would want the Flying Mercury Head logo on the truck. And to make it easier do the truck based on the Euro Ranger we've been seeing.

More headaches courtesy of Nitrofan! LOL

**Hazmat Ranger** · 04-12-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrofan1

More headaches courtesy of Nitrofan! LOL

Now I see how your truck got that way - to ease the headaches you had to make modifications . . . just kidding - but damn stop thinking . . .

**nitrofan1** · 04-12-2009, 10:05 PM

If I do the voices in my head will WIN!!!!!

**Hazmat Ranger** · 04-18-2009, 03:29 PM

Ok - My voices said - Lincoln Mid-Size Mark XLT - Hazmat Ranger Version

**nitrofan1** · 04-18-2009, 06:46 PM

Now if someone wants to make that grille............

Outstanding as always Haz! AA++!

**Hazmat Ranger** · 04-18-2009, 11:30 PM

LOL - Thanks - but you are going to need the bumper, mirrors, lights, fogs, side skirts, side steps and rims . . .

04-11-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
nitrofan1 Man without a Ranger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Year: 2000 Make: Subaru Model: Forester Engine: EJ251 Class: AWD Used For: Everything and then some Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	How about a "What If?" Here's a challenge. Since the US never had a Mercury based truck like a our neighbors to the north, will someone make a Mercury out of a Ranger? Also, what would be the name? Mercury in the past did a lot to make their cars look different from their Ford cousins. The name would be similar to the names they have used now or in the past. Another suggestion: Rumors abound that the Mercury division will become a performance or European division. Maybe give this Mercury some muscle or handling attributes. Any ideas???? __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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04-11-2009, 10:08 PM	#2
krugford Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 734 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	I hope not. Brand generalization is what killed GM, among other things. There's no reason to produce the same car with slightly different sheet metal across difference brands. A Mercury version of the Ranger would be just that, a Ranger. They're either close enough that they are the same, or they are competing directly, which will decrease the sales of both. I am in favor of Mercury differentiating themselves from Ford. From what I've seen, Lincoln has done a good job of this. While they may share a platform or two, it seems like every Lincoln I seen on the road does make me think immetiadely of it's Ford counterpart. __________________ 2003 Ranger FX4 4.0L Auto Stock with the exception of the BFBs. My CarDomain - Click Me!! "As the island of knowledge grows, so does the shoreline of the unknown"
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04-12-2009, 11:03 AM	#3
Hazmat Ranger May 2009 STOTM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Texas Year: 1995 Make: Ranger Model: FPV Engine: 4.7 Class: 2WD Street Used For: Daily Driver Posts: 2,077 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (1)	Have any pics of the Mercury truck? I know I can search, but if I am going to do the PS, give me something to go by . . . __________________ Check my truck out at: Cardomain
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04-12-2009, 02:48 PM	#4
nitrofan1 Man without a Ranger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Year: 2000 Make: Subaru Model: Forester Engine: EJ251 Class: AWD Used For: Everything and then some Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	Here's a link that has a lot of pics. Now they stopped the <ercury line in 1968 and sold only Ford after that. Course the main differences were the tailgate & grille. Don't know if it will help though. http://www.mercurypickup.com/ Ironically they did have a Mercury M-100 Ranger....... __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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04-12-2009, 03:01 PM	#5
tpking Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 772 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	it would be cool if they came out with a ranger based truck with a V8 from the factory throw in a leather inteior and some nice chrome pieces and i think it would sell
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04-12-2009, 09:09 PM	#7
nitrofan1 Man without a Ranger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Year: 2000 Make: Subaru Model: Forester Engine: EJ251 Class: AWD Used For: Everything and then some Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	Course the biggest Mercury identity would be the waterfall grille. Course if this fictional truck is part of the "New Mercury" we've been hearing about I would want the Flying Mercury Head logo on the truck. And to make it easier do the truck based on the Euro Ranger we've been seeing. More headaches courtesy of Nitrofan! LOL __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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04-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#9
nitrofan1 Man without a Ranger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Year: 2000 Make: Subaru Model: Forester Engine: EJ251 Class: AWD Used For: Everything and then some Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	If I do the voices in my head will WIN!!!!! __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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04-18-2009, 03:29 PM	#10
Hazmat Ranger May 2009 STOTM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Texas Year: 1995 Make: Ranger Model: FPV Engine: 4.7 Class: 2WD Street Used For: Daily Driver Posts: 2,077 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (1)	Ok - My voices said - Lincoln Mid-Size Mark XLT - Hazmat Ranger Version __________________ Check my truck out at: Cardomain
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04-18-2009, 06:46 PM	#11
nitrofan1 Man without a Ranger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Year: 2000 Make: Subaru Model: Forester Engine: EJ251 Class: AWD Used For: Everything and then some Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	Now if someone wants to make that grille............ Outstanding as always Haz! AA++! __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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04-18-2009, 11:30 PM	#12
Hazmat Ranger May 2009 STOTM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Texas Year: 1995 Make: Ranger Model: FPV Engine: 4.7 Class: 2WD Street Used For: Daily Driver Posts: 2,077 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (1)	LOL - Thanks - but you are going to need the bumper, mirrors, lights, fogs, side skirts, side steps and rims . . . __________________ Check my truck out at: Cardomain
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