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  1. 05-15-2007, 08:00 PM #1
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    Ol' Black has expired

    Requiem for a 300A
    As some of you may already know, Ol' Black's ticker gave out a few weeks ago after returning from the KY regional gathering. The answer to everyone's question is 187K w/4.10 gears. No compression in #5 cylinder and best guess is a bent valve. It was one heck of a trip and wouldn't have missed it for the world. Of all the rides I've owned, Ol' Black had what I called the highest HTR (head turning ratio).

    So what's next you ask? Well, due to a recent accident at work, my wrenching abilities will be pretty limited for a couple of months which forced me to go buy a used car. Hopefully when I heal up I'll be able to do a complete swap something on the order of a 5.0 cammer. Might even be able to get it done by MV5.

    Oh by the way, the used car I bought is this big 4yr. old 4-door black Mercury w/26K on the odometer and resembles a Grand Marquis and has some shiny 18" wheels and has been named Ol' Black II.
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    "Bought them to drive on the parkway, not park in the driveway."

    Ol' Black I (aka: The Beast)
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    born 08/07/02, bought on 10/01/02,
    expired 4/17/07 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forum...ad.php?t=35570) but not retired.
    Revived 8/3/08, 660RWHP, 547LBTQ


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  2. 05-15-2007, 08:02 PM #2
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    LOL, good luck with your new Marauder!

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  3. 05-15-2007, 08:05 PM #3
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    Wow, 187k. Been a lot of fun, eh?
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

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    Wow, Charlie!! Temporary bad news and good news!! Good luck with your two cars and I hope you back on your game real soon!

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  5. 05-15-2007, 08:17 PM #5
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    Bad news and good news! Good luck with your new MM.
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    Congrats on the new MM!
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    187K, WOW! Congrats on the longevity and the new stablemate.

    03 Marauder 300A, 6 CD Changer, tint, SS Inserts, McGard wheel locks, Full Stainless Works 3 inch exaust and long tube headers, DynoTech MMX driveshaft, Spoiler, Full godshead treatment, Mack & Marty fender badges, Mac & Zack Control arms, KB dead pedal, Adco rear sway bar, 4.10's, FIT/ProCharger Racing Team Member #019(Mine)
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    Sorry to hear about the bummed motor.

    Uhhh.... since the MM is laid up, why not put the MM wheels on the Daily???



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    Quote Originally Posted by KillJoy View Post
    Sorry to hear about the bummed motor.

    Uhhh.... since the MM is laid up, why not put the MM wheels on the Daily???



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    Then what will he do with the Marauder wheels that are already on it?


    04 DTR, CD changer, moon roof, heated seats and trunk organizer, spoiler, tint, SS Inserts Badgless grill & trunk lid, gods head steering wheel & valve caps, Densos & cooler thermostat, Flowmasters, Resonator Delete Tips, Mac & Zack Control arms, KB dead pedal, Adco rear sway bar, Superchips 9100 SCT tuner with Reinhart dyno tune, JTL CAI and 4.10's. 14.549 at 96.03 MPH(Mine!)

    03 300A, CD changer, tint, spoiler, SS Inserts, full godshead badging, Mac & Marty fender badges, Mac & Zack Control arms, KB dead pedal, Resonator Delete Tips, DynoTech MMX Driveshaft, Adco rear sway bar, 4.10's and F.I.T. Procharger #19. (His)

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  10. 05-15-2007, 08:45 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mrsteamrope View Post
    Then what will he do with the Marauder wheels that are already on it?

    Hmmmm.....my wheels are junk

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    Damn Charlie, I wasn't aware you had that kind of milage.

    Odd that it wasn't #7 that went, what with our poor cooling in that area...but I think you got a good sprint from that mod motor. Better than 36k that's for sure!

    Good luck, and perhaps BOTH of us may be seen in Marauders by MV-5.
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    Charlie,

    Give me a call. Been a while since we talked.

    Sandy said you got your dash plaque from her at the plant.

    Details,....

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    The Best of Luck with your New Marauder.
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    Sorry to hear about Ol' Black No.1, Congrats on New Black No.2


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