Carlisle 2021

[HammerDown]

Anyone thinking about Carlisle 2021?

Anyone, Anyone???

[Mr. Man]

We would like to go if this Wuhan thing lets up. Ms. D got her shots and I'll get them before not to long. Just can't any clarification from the gov't as when we can meet up with peeps and not worry about all the dopey rules.

https://store.carlisleevents.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=24

Here is the link^^^^^. Follow the directions for the Gate-and-GO. Don't forget to pick your class and the club name.

[PRCARGUY]

I'm thinking about it.

[HammerDown]

Yes, we can only hope for the best. Jack and I are on lists for the shots, but Maryland not so hot with organizing.............

[MarauderJim]

I doubt I will make it. Here in MA we have improved to only 95% of the eligible people unable to get their vaccines. At that rate I may get my first shot by late June.

[Edward Myers]

I was just thinking about carlisle, count me in on that. It'll be my first time out there so If some experienced members can chime in on how carlise works that would be fantastic.

[RocsMerc]

I'll be there this year.

[HammerDown]

Just ordered the Gate-n-Go passes for both cars. Will have 2nd "SHOT" on April 7th. So hoping for a better situation that last year's day trip to Carlisle........

[RocsMerc]

I was just thinking about carlisle, count me in on that. It'll be my first time out there so If some experienced members can chime in on how carlise works that would be fantastic.

It's three days, Friday to Sunday. If you can't or don't want to spend the whole three days there, Saturday is the main event. If you only come for Saturday, you will see 80% to 90% of all Carlisle has to offer. The other two days are smaller by comparison, but I personally like being there on Friday because there is so much to see and that extra day gives you an opportunity to see everything. Sunday is the smallest and shortest day and a lot of cars don't bother to show up. It ends early and there are much fewer people, but it's nice just to see if you won anything and to look at the other winners. Also, you can park your car anywhere you want on Sunday since it's a lot less formal. If you are looking to purchase anything from the swap meet and vendors area, the best day is Friday if you are looking for something hard to find and Sunday if you are looking to get a deal. I've picked up stuff cheep on Sunday as the vendors are packing up simply because they would rather sell it than pack it up, but you have to move quick. The vendors start leaving early. on Sunday.

[RocsMerc]

I forgot to mention, if you're not sure if you want to enter your car into the show or not, I highly recommend you put your car in the show even if you don't think your car is nice enough for a show. It is immensely more convenient to have a car on the show field than to come as a spectator. You don't have to hunt for parking and wait online to enter, having a car on the filed allows you and one other person to not pay for a ticket at the door and most importantly, just having a home base with your own chairs and cooler in your trunk is a lifesaver on hot days.

[Edward Myers]

I forgot to mention, if you're not sure if you want to enter your car into the show or not, I highly recommend you put your car in the show even if you don't think your car is nice enough for a show. It is immensely more convenient to have a car on the show field than to come as a spectator. You don't have to hunt for parking and wait online to enter, having a car on the filed allows you and one other person to not pay for a ticket at the door and most importantly, just having a home base with your own chairs and cooler in your trunk is a lifesaver on hot days.Sounds like I'll be doing pretty good then,, I have plans of going Friday/Saturday, also I did purchase a Gate-N-Go ticket and filled out all the proper information, I do have intentions of being in the show.

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[HammerDown]

Sounds like I'll be doing pretty good then,, I have plans of going Friday/Saturday, also I did purchase a Gate-N-Go ticket and filled out all the proper information, I do have intentions of being in the show.

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Yes, Ed, RocsMercs suggestion is SPOT ON!!!! Better to have the GateNGo pass. Hopefully we will get a nice tent to sit under the hot sun!!!!!

[Mr. Man]

Update: Ms. D will be in California the first 2 weeks in June so will hope to see everyone at Carlisle 2022.

[john84cdv]

Yo. Let’s do this. I’m gonna make plan to go.


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[Mebot]

This is accurate. Get the show pass, and park with the other Marauders. Also if there is a block of rooms at nearby hotels, it's always fun kicking it with your fellow MM enthusiasts afterwards for drinks/dinner

If I was back east, I would definitely go to Carlisle

[HammerDown]

This is accurate. Get the show pass, and park with the other Marauders. Also if there is a block of rooms at nearby hotels, it's always fun kicking it with your fellow MM enthusiasts afterwards for drinks/dinner

If I was back east, I would definitely go to Carlisle

Well, then come back EAST for a trip!!!!! :)
We miss YOU!!!!

[bosscougar]

If the event is open, I will be there. I think this will be number 16 out of 27 years! It is still up in the air if I will drive my DTR up, or ride in a friend's Ford--it is supposed to be his turn to drive this year. I hope to see many of my Marauder friends there! 2020 was a better show than I expected, I hope the 2021 turns the corner for car shows.


Regarding tips to first-timers:
==Gate & go is a great idea. You did remember to register in the Mercury Maruder.net class, right?
==Sunblock, hat, chairs, and rain gear. I think I can only remember 2 years I didn't get rained on, thankfully it usually doesn't last long.
==If you have an antique Ford and are shopping for parts, the gates are open Thursday, too. It is supposed to be vendor set up day, but that is when the best deals are made. Virtually no show cars on Thursday.
==Food on-site is the best event food I have ever seen, taste and selection. While pricey, the helpings are generous and you get your money's worth. Eat there, or bring a cooler / grill.
==Cool drinks, and hydrate! Most people are not used to being out in the June heat, even under the tent. If you are used to sitting in the air conditioning, drink an extra drink per day.
==if your health/age/inclination makes climbing Marauder Mountain a chore, hop on the red trolley that circulates through the show. It is a good idea to ride it for a full circuit, just to see what the whole show offers. That is especially useful if you want to do a cruise through the parts section to see what it is like, and you really aren't shopping for anything.
==after the show, there are some truly superb restaurants in the area. When I am in PA, I try not to eat at a familiar restaurant chain for lunch or dinner. It is part of the adventure!

See ya soon!

BossCougar / Michael M.

[MM03MOK]

Update:

I have ordered our usual 20x20 tent and two eight-ft tables. If we get 25 cars registered, the tent will be free.

Mary

[HammerDown]

Thank YOU Mary, tent is ALWAYS appreciated. We registered both cars, so looking forward to a better year at Carlisle -- hope to see lots of ya's there :banana2:

[03mmmonroe]

I will be there register the Marauder. Russ

[LADYMARAUDER]

I'm going for the weekend. Getting my car ready. Lots of work lol

[HammerDown]

Great!!!! Will see you there :)

[Mr. Man]

Where are they parking everyone this year?

[HammerDown]

looks like a few rows over from the top of the mountain--the side towards the main gate, not the cavalry road gate

[john84cdv]

Is it possible to just come up for the day (Saturday) and be able to get a spot with you guys?


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[Mr. Man]

Yes. Register your car for the show field and make sure you list Mercury Marauder.net as your car club. Parking at the site is first come first served. The more people registered, the more real estate assigned to Marauders. Great you can make it! MS. D :)

If you come for the day you will need to register at the little building at Gate 3. It's on the left as you enter.

[PRCARGUY]

In a few hours, I will be heading to carlisle. Just wondering who else will be getting there today?

[NickT02LS]

Maybe next year I will try to make the trip. Never been there.

[john84cdv]

I’ll be there in the morning!!


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[john84cdv]

19 Marauders today at Carlisle.
10 - Black
5 - Silver Birch
3 - DTR
1 - Bluehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210606/952446005cd12972535227e8423793 6c.jpg


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[offroadkarter]

19 Marauders today at Carlisle.
10 - Black
5 - Silver Birch
3 - DTR
1 - Blue


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I'm surprised so many people showed up considering last year the class had an attendance of like, 4.

I guess I'll have to get mine ready for Carlisle 2022.

[john84cdv]

You really can’t count last year because of COVID


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[offroadkarter]

I mean I kind of figured this year was going to be the same story, especially with how many regulars were posting up the past few months either saying they were not coming or were unsure. I was banking on this year being another weird year which is why I brought the mustang out and didn't get a hotel til basically the last minute.

[HammerDown]

John, THANK YOU for the count. Certainly better than 2020!!!!!
Good to meet you and Amy and lets all plan for 2021!!!!

[Edward Myers]

Me & The Merc just got home, both in one peice, hope all of your return trips home go/went well. I've got lots of pictures to upload soonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210606/46b750781f547b9000cb5e30450167 51.jpg

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[HammerDown]

Ed, glad you got home safe. Good to meet you and hang out. Was a good turn out this year considering, as 2020 was about 9 cars.
Okay everyone, let's hope for a better 2022 and more members able to make the trip to Carlisle. Look forward to your pics :)

[Edward Myers]

I`ve got a ton of photo weeding to go through, somehow I took close to a thousand pictures....... YIKES!! Ill try to post per persons vehicle, then the group

[03mmmonroe]

Me & The Merc just got home, both in one peice, hope all of your return trips home go/went well. I've got lots of pictures to upload soonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210606/46b750781f547b9000cb5e30450167 51.jpg

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Hello Ed, Nice to meet you I just got home 500 miles and the last 40 rain. Thanks Russ Pryor

[Edward Myers]

Hey Russ, nice seeing you. Luckily no rain for me, my total trip was around 500 miles. damn good running cars.

[Edward Myers]

Still sorting but I figured I`d drop this in here for ****** n Giggles :banana2:51684

[MyBlackBeasts]

Still sorting but I figured I`d drop this in here for ****** n Giggles :banana2:51684

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Joe Walsh]

Must've been pretty slow with all that weight.....and only ONE horsepower!

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[PRCARGUY]

It was fun to be among fellow marauders again!
Can't wait for the next one!

[john84cdv]

Here’s my very biased Marauder/Panther view of the show this year. Lol.

https://youtu.be/tuF-Pzg6Vcs


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[Joe Walsh]

Excellent video!
Wish I could've stayed for Saturday and Sunday.....I just made a quick 'parts hunting/MM parts delivery' trip on Friday morning.

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[justbob]

What wheels are on that black one? That’s one of the best looking and best stance I’ve ever seen!


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[john84cdv]

Thanks justbob that one is mine. The wheels are from a company called GMR. 20x8 front and 20x10 rear and I kept the tire ratios pretty close to stock (taller in the rear). I’m lowered on Ridetech coil overs in the front from ADTR.net and I basically set the air ride in the rear as low as it will go. Lol.

Not sure if you can see in the pic, but I was able to re-use my Marauder center caps, which was real important to me to keep the right look.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210612/6b02690ca23b78c4903ccf58c6b39f 86.jpg


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[justbob]

Thanks justbob that one is mine. The wheels are from a company called GMR. 20x8 front and 20x10 rear and I kept the tire ratios pretty close to stock (taller in the rear). I’m lowered on Ridetech coil overs in the front from ADTR.net and I basically set the air ride in the rear as low as it will go. Lol.

Not sure if you can see in the pic, but I was able to re-use my Marauder center caps, which was real important to me to keep the right look.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210612/6b02690ca23b78c4903ccf58c6b39f 86.jpg


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Oh I caught it [emoji6]

I’ve never cared for the Marauder rims or fat man seats for that matter but almost all aftermarket wheels make them look like a worked over Vic in my opinion. Yours says Mercury is back Dodge boys, bring it.

Any special backspacing/offset?


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[WhatsUpDOHC]

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[WhatsUpDOHC]

Thanks justbob that one is mine. The wheels are from a company called GMR. 20x8 front and 20x10 rear and I kept the tire ratios pretty close to stock (taller in the rear). I’m lowered on Ridetech coil overs in the front from ADTR.net and I basically set the air ride in the rear as low as it will go. Lol.

Not sure if you can see in the pic, but I was able to re-use my Marauder center caps, which was real important to me to keep the right look.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210612/6b02690ca23b78c4903ccf58c6b39f 86.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI agree with JB - Smokin' stance. Did you cut coils and lower it at all? Or is it all tires and rims? Also I love how you blacked it all out! What did you use?

[john84cdv]

I agree with JB - Smokin' stance. Did you cut coils and lower it at all? Or is it all tires and rims? Also I love how you blacked it all out! What did you use?

Yea, definitely lowered. No cutting though. I have adjustable Ride tech coil overs in from ADTR.net in the front. They are adjusted down about 2 3/8”. For the rear, I moved the air position sensor over as far as it will go. That lowered the back about 2 1/4”. The wheel and tire combo is close to stock height and I tried to maintain the factory look with the rear tire being taller then the front. I also upgraded the upper and lower control arms, watts link and sway bars.
Other things, Detroit Truetrac, 4.10 gears, SW long tubes, cat delete, Borla mufflers and Marty tuned.

[john84cdv]

I agree with JB - Smokin' stance. Did you cut coils and lower it at all? Or is it all tires and rims? Also I love how you blacked it all out! What did you use?

Sorry, I forgot to answer your question, the chrome trim is painted.


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[Scat Adams]

Awesome showing at Carlisle, looks like a good time

Definitely agree with what others have said about John84's car- love those aftermarket wheels which is usually hard to pull off with Marauders, good call sticking with the oem centercaps.

Cheers,

[john84cdv]

Awesome showing at Carlisle, looks like a good time

Definitely agree with what others have said about John84's car- love those aftermarket wheels which is usually hard to pull off with Marauders, good call sticking with the oem centercaps.

Cheers,

Thanks!


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