God Heads Logos [Merged]

[ONEBADMK8]

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/godhead2.jpg

[RF Overlord]

Ummmmm...no. Number 1 is better...

[KSMM03]

Okay, a question, can the outer ring be black with silver letters? And...what's with the Cobra....<G>

[ONEBADMK8]

Originally posted by KSMM03
Okay, a question, can the outer ring be black with silver letters?

Like this?

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/godhead1black.jpg




And...what's with the Cobra....<G>

The 32v was in the Cobra from 96-98 and represents the epitamy of performance in the Ford vehicle lineup. The Mark's also have the 32v.

Same reason we use this isgnia extensively throughout the Lincoln Star logos.

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/teamlmslogoplain.jpg


I think it fits right in being the MM engine is only a few part numbers away from the Cobra engine.

I wear it on my drivers side valve cover as well, along with a modified 1996 Mark VIII "32v Intech V8" emblem.

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/cobra1.jpg

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/enginetop2.jpg

[Billatpro]

Now I'm likin the **** out of that black one and the snake on valve cover, I want it!
The god's head is a little different from the late model? I like the newer version better.

[MAD-3R]

yeah, a little "less" chin

[BigMerc]

Can you incorporate the Mercury Head that George Mahal uses on his posts it looks cleaner than the first one.

[BigMerc]

I found another, which looks ok but maybe reversed so he looks the other way

[ONEBADMK8]

That one is PERFECT!! You have a larger file?

[gonzo50]

The Mercury GodsHead that BigMerc found is much better because it looks like an original piece. It's facing in the proper direction to match all the other GodsHead on the Marauder which are facing in the same direction. :coolman:

[Slowpoke]

This is the image I used on the Notepads. I did some PhotoShop work to make the logo a little better when printed. Unfortunately, this is the highest resolution of the graphic I have.

[MM03MOK]

See if this is any better.

[BigMerc]

I did a google search just images under "mercury god head" and thats what i got, don't know if you can use that from there and keep the resolution high. but thats where I got it. and I guess he is pointed the right way after all

[MM03MOK]

A little more contrast and lighter.

[cyclone03]

MM03MOK!
That logo is perfect!
Use that head with the outer ring at the top of this thread.
The thin red line looks good too.

Onebad,
IMHO the Cobra connection isn't very strong in the Marauder Comunity.
To me Cobra is Ford and SVT not Mercury.
Also any logo that has the "waterfall design" is wrong.

Another thing for those who haven't noticed Mercury's image is not a straight profile,he's almost looking away to his right. Center of the image is behind the ear not centered on the ear.

[RF Overlord]

^^^what cyclone03 said^^^

[KSMM03]

I agree with cyclone03!! If you put that in place of the one in the pic way above, I think that captures it. I mean just the head, not the entire "coin". Then the only parts that should be silver or chrome should be the godshead and the text. Mercury had the right idea with the "sinister" black look, but failed with the logos they put on it.. The red line helps and isn't too obvious...

As I had mentioned, I'm willing to help with any start up costs involved.

Chris : )

[WolfeBros]

I am with Cyclone as well. :cool:

[ONEBADMK8]

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/godhead3.jpg

[ONEBADMK8]

Originally posted by cyclone03
MM03MOK!
That logo is perfect!
Use that head with the outer ring at the top of this thread.
The thin red line looks good too.

Me too.


Onebad,
IMHO the Cobra connection isn't very strong in the Marauder Comunity.
To me Cobra is Ford and SVT not Mercury.
Also any logo that has the "waterfall design" is wrong.

Thats your opinion and your entitled to it.
Its still was derivitive of SVT no matter what. In my neck of the woods the C connection is VERY strong to say the least with this car. The Cobra IS Ford which Mercury is a product of. The part #'s are all Ford not Mercury.

The waterfall design is synonomous with Mercury? Thats wrong?


Another thing for those who haven't noticed Mercury's image is not a straight profile,he's almost looking away to his right. Center of the image is behind the ear not centered on the ear.

I too think that one would be the winner. Anyone have a good clean shot?

[nomad]

SOLD!:banana2: :banana: :beer:

[MM03MOK]

Here it is w/o the "coin."

Can tell I'm having a busy day!!

:cool4:

[RF Overlord]

I still like number one...but keep 'em coming!

[RF Overlord]

Actually, now it's a toss-up between onebad's number 1 and MM03MOK's badge without the "coin"...hmmmmm....the dark background does bring out the profile a little better...

[KSMM03]

I agree, the dark back ground helps as well. Any way to change the color of the outer ring to black and text silver/chrome...

I know it appears that I'm hung up on that, but it goes back to the all black car we have and insignificant amount of chrome....

[Macon Marauder]

Beautiful!

[Ray Snyder]

Gods head number 3 does it for me. When can I buy one ?

[WolfeBros]

Looks great !! The badge the car should have come with. :cool:

[MM03MOK]

Yet another try.

:)

[BigMerc]

That first one is for me on this thread, the redline look is great, gimme I'll take 4 or 6 if they are as good as your picture

[Ray Snyder]

I like this one now, the more black the better. Is it the same overall size as the current one. I have fitted the factory spoiler and theres not alot of room left between the badge and the spoiler

[schuvwj]

Very nice. Now how do we get it on our cars?

[LincMercLover]

If the red is the same as the ruby red reflectors, then I'd take ONEBAD's!

[ONEBADMK8]

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/godhead3a.jpg

One thing to remember is the "black chrome" look is expensive. Im am not a fan of chrome at all. I think the only thing that should be chrome on a car is the wheels.

This I think wouldn't look too bad in chrome with deep black enamel relief?

Feedback?

[LincMercLover]

Nope, #3

[Logan]

Keep it all in one thread please.

[ONEBADMK8]

Sorry Logan.

I was just trying to seperate to clarify.

I thought it would be easier seeing which one everyone like better if they were seperate.

My apologies.

[Billatpro]

I want no.4 without the white ring and the entire badge black enamel w/god head and words Mercury Marauder in chrome and the red accent ring. I'll take 4 of those.

[KSMM03]

I like # 4, yes, I'm finally satisfied : )

I guess a silly question is would it have to be done in metal or plastic or ???? And as I've been saying all along, I'd be willing to put up some money for startup or production costs.....

I'll be watching...<G>

[ONEBADMK8]

OK, now were onto something, heres number 5.

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/godhead5.jpg

[Murader03]

Now, I can go for a couple of those. I like #5!


Hum! I wonder why I can't get to the rest of the smilies on my laptop but it works fine on my table top?

[SergntMac]

#5! Now we're talking, get some red in there!

One more crazy idea for discussion. Can this badge be made slightly larger to allow it to slip over and cover the badges in place?

[Macon Marauder]

4 or 5 - They're both AWESOME!

[KSMM03]

I think you got it OneBadMk8.....

[cyclone03]

Onebad and others,
Can we put all the pictures together in one post?
Now that this thread has been combined it's getting a little confusing
as to who likes what when and where.

I think we have enough options to vote on the final product(If we have that option).

The question of material has been brought up(I'll admit I haven't studied all above post so I could have missed it.)
I will say I like a polished aluminun piece,to match the wheel finish.
I know others like the black,aluminum could be hard coated in black too.

You guys that have worked on this all have a great talent for sure.
Thanks for all the work.

[ONEBADMK8]

Well majority would have to rule in this case.

You would have to ask Logan about the thread with all the above pics.

I think that a high quality plastic would be FAR cheaper then aluminum.

The factory ones are plastic and my Mark VIII badging is plastic, its also 8 years old and still looks new?

[cyclone03]

I agree 100% Onebad,
Do you have the contacts to do a small run of plastic badges?
I think the front and rear would be diferent because of mounting pins/brackets.

With modern plastic I don't think durability will be a problem.

I thought you had a high dollar cad/cam set up and where going to carve them out of chunks of mettal.
My Dad was in that business and did stuff like that but all those contacts are gone for me now.

Logan how about if we put the pics up as a pole?

[SergntMac]

I tried to make a point about this badging, and that point makes more sense to me as this thread grows with great ideas.

Which ever design gets elected, let's consider (or explore) having that badging COVER the OEM stuff, like a hub cap cover the nuts. It's all plastic anyway, the covering badge would be slightly taller off the surface, and slightly larger in cir***ference to the badge in place, but installation would be simplified (3M tape would work), and without destroying the OEM badge, or, damaging OEM paint in the immediate area, through attachment, or, installation processes. peel it off, stick it on, you're done

Think about having the new badge (what ever it comes to be) act as a shroud to the OEM badge, pressing the new badge in plastic shouldn't be that costly, I remember DirectedBy had a few suggestions on this.

I also think the lower rocker could say Mararuder.net, but now I'm getting silly too.

IMHO...as usual, from the Big Windy...

[ONEBADMK8]

As I stated before in an earlier thread I have the contacts, we have a guy were grooming for our Lincoln Cobra emblems as I write this.

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/teamlmslogoplain.jpg

He said for me to get a stock MM badge (both if needed) and he will give me an estimate and a minimum order requirement etc.

He said it would be better to replace then cover.

He said elements,longevity and security (falling off from rotting adheisives, kids prying at them...etc) would be a serious issue.

All we need now is a design decision.

[Billatpro]

YES, YES, YES no. 5 I knew my way was the best way, ok so maybe I had help1 but that is the one I want!! "Would that look cool in the wheel centers" I gotta find a way.

[Marauderman]

Engine is one thing -the outside car another--okay --so it's a cobra inside ---so -Do you want to "state" that your car is a "cobra" or a grown up Mustang ...confusing others who see this--think NOT! At least
not me!- I don't want even the slightest thought that this car is related to a cobra/mustang (larger) type vehicle--cause it's a
M A R A U D E R !! Nuff said--hopefully---Yes the emplems(sp) look nice--just leave off any cobra related stuff!!!!!!! It's not a cobra-keep the inside a guessing game--based on each others's mod--it will be!!!!

[modular46]

I vote for number five with direct fit for both ends.

[LincMercLover]

I still don't like Marauder on it...

[ONEBADMK8]

You mean the word "Marauder"?

Why, please do tell.

We need ALL the feedback, likes and don't likes, etc.

What should it say? If anything?

[Mark McQuaide]

I agree with LincMercLover, the badging should show the make, not the model.

[MAD-3R]

Ok, I like #5 also.

And I agree with the Make, not model. Let them ask.

[ONEBADMK8]

It would look "unbalanced" with just Mercury on top and nothing on the bottom?

http://www.lincolnmotorsport.com/godhead5plain.jpg

Why not put Marauder on it? After all it is one and its a terrific name with loads of History?

[Billatpro]

Well, then should we take the word "Marauder" off the rear pan? many of us have bought bright lettering to make this name "stand out" now you want to hide it on the badge? and let them ask? this does not make sense to me, No I like the "Marauder" on the badge! :up:

[MAD-3R]

Well, I havn't gotten permition to get the bumper insers yet. And I guess I was thinking that we need a distinctive symbol that one can see and go, "Ahh a Marauder" much like the Cougar, Mustang, or the Impala. Nothing genaric. Even the Gods head is a Classic "Mercury" logo.
Hey, I know!!

A Viking Horned Helm!
:lol:

I still need help!

[cyclone03]

You know if I could have "Marauder" added to tha stock badges I would do that.
Even with the "waterfall"logo.

I like,I don't know which.
CAN WE PLEASE LINE THESE UP IN ONE POST AND NUMBER THEM!!!

If I remember most older cars had the Make on the front ,model on the rear.

That said I Don't care, make both front and rear look the same.
All of the above designs are 1000% better than the stock badges.

I hope the detail of "Marauder" on what is going to be a *****en piece does not kill the prodject.

If ONEBADMK8 makes this happen those of use who buy them will be very proud owners for sure.

Next project:
Get that waterfall on the steering wheel out of my face!!!

Does anybody feel I hate the waterfall?

[Macon Marauder]

cyclone03,

You are not alone. "Waterfall" bad!

[cyclone03]

It was a change made because everybody else had new logos.
Maybe Ford,ok Mercury,wanted to look like other manufactors.
Toyota,Lexus,Nisson,maybe even Mercedes just a shape or wavvey line.
Thing is Mercury had.........MERCURY, the Greek God of speed!!!
Of course at the time of the change they had no speed in the line up.....
tell June of 2002!!
Marauder puts Mercury back into Mercury!

[gonzo50]

The only two insignia's that really got my attention were the ones that MM03MOK pictured, GodsHead without the coin and chrome outer ring with black lettering, or black outer ring with chrome lettering, both of those have my VOTE ! :D I do like the word Marauder to stay on the insignia if possible because of the rear bumper. That's my Vote.

[KSMM03]

Are the badges on the car (front and back) different sizes, or did Mercury do something smart for a change and make them both the same size. If so, you'd only need one, right, if not, then you'll need one of each.

I'll remove the front one from my car, but I need to know soon as I'm heading out of town for 4 weeks and won't get back into Kansas (arghghgg) until mid Feb.

I think all 5 should be presented and one chosen. Additionally we should also determine if "MARAUDER" needs to be on it. I'm flexible on that, but I guess I might have suggested it earlier in the process.

Chris

[MAD-3R]

From my understanding they are different sizes

[TAF]

1) Size
2) Front has a "center-post" in the middle to go on the 10mm nut and 3 "flanges" @ approx. 10, 2 and 6 o'clock and Rear has 2 posts that are @ 3 & 9 o'clock (one larger than the other) that fit in the holes in the trunk

2 badges would have to be made IMHO.

[Menace]

I like #5 with mercury and marauder.

[LincMercLover]

Like I said, a MAKE badge and MODEL badge SHOULD be separate.

ONE,

Try enlarging the text a bit and spacing it out more, then maybe bullets on each side of Mercury. LIKE the stockers, but just with the god head in the middle instead. I think tod's badges look EXCELLENT! I'd want a badge JUST LIKE THAT, except the rear badge having Mercury on it like the front.

In my opinion, Marauder should ONLY be seen on the bumper, so they figure out what just kick their arse as it passes them by! :up: I will however get the Ruby Red Reflective decals (eventually), because I like it to stand out a little more, and it flows with the tail lamps.

[Menace]

The area around the godshead inside of the silver ring would look better black. This would really bring out the godshead.IMO.

[SergntMac]

Sorry, I had to change this after first post.


Okay, my vote is for #5, no Marauder for the rear badge. My bumper says Marauder in ruby red, and that should say ennough from the back end, which is where I hope most others will be reading it from. As for the front, #5 with Marauder, there is nothing else at that end of the her to say who she is. I like this better than no badge at all on the grille, or, what came stock.

Thanks, Onebad, for considering my "cover" suggestion, sometimes being a Devil's Advocate on something can be trying, and I had to try.

#5 on the front, as it appears here. #6 on the rear.

[RF Overlord]

Help.

I've lost track trying to zip back and forth between 5 pages of posts...

Logan: would it be possible to have all the logos put together somewhere so we can look at them all on the same page?

then let's vote and narrow it down a bit...

Does that work for everyone?

[BigMerc]

#5 is the ****it, 4 to go please?