S-55 Emblem...

[gonzo50]

I have the S-55 emblem and ready to install it, but I have some reserve, back in 1963, the S-55 designation was mostly an interior trim package upgrade, which included sports bucket seats, center console, exterior touches were special wheel covers & slick emblem badging, there was also an engine option upgrade to the 427 ci.

I want to be sure that I understand the theme of the Marauder back then, and the Marauder now. So in a sense, we already have all those options, and then some, so Marauder and S-55 are in a sense "synonymous" to each other.

So if I were ever asked what that S-55 emblem meant, I would reply with "Marauder", right ?

[Marauder2005]

I just tell them it is like the "SS" in Chevy. :)

[Hotrauder]

Tell em you don't know for sure but to get an S-55 badge your car has to be faster than a Ferrari and more fun than your senior year academic advisor was in bed!:D Dennis:beer:

[Pat]

Carlos;

That's the way I understand it and so decaled my MM.

[SouLRioT]

Its your car, so you can do whatever you want. But the new emblems are made after the S-55 concept car that had a S/C in it. But by all means Carlos, you dont have to have an S/C to put one of those great looking S-55 emblems on it.

FWIW here is the link to the concept car = http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/index.php?car=s_55

[bryanthomas]

FWIW here is the link to the concept car = http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/index.php?car=s_55

Uhg! Am I the only one that cannot view the larger version of the thumbnails on that site? I have been sent that link by three of my friends and I can't see the bigger pictures.

Sorry for jacking the thread! :o

[blackf0rk]

Those bigger pictures don't like to show up in the pop-up for me either.

[natedog1284]

I too have the S55 badges on my car, and I love them. They and the god's heads really add to the WTF factor.

I was never able to get the pictures to enlarge either, so I copied all the links out of the source a while back. I'll save you guys the trouble now:

http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_engine_1.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_engine_2.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_interior.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_rims.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_front.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_rear.jpg

I still would love to find/make those wheels!

[gonzo50]

According to the concept Marauder, the emblem goes under the rear passenger side tail light, on the body colored molding. This body colored molding has a slight curve in it and the emblem does not sit flat up against it.

What is the consensus on an alternate location for the S-55 emblem.

I was thinking on the opposite side of where the Police Interceptor badge goes on the Crown Vic's. (Right Side).

[Krytin]

This body colored molding has a slight curve in it and the emblem does not sit flat up against it.

I installed mine in this position as per the concept car - no problem with the contour of the trim! If you place it on the left side of the trim closer to the trunk it fits flat on the trim when centered top to botom.

[natedog1284]

I installed mine in this position as per the concept car - no problem with the contour of the trim! If you place it on the left side of the trim closer to the trunk it fits flat on the trim when centered top to botom.

That's what I did! I want to be as close as possible to the concept, so I can tell people it's an extremely limited edition! :rolleyes: .....ok, ok, I already have....does that make me a bad person?

[BAD MERC]

I am so glad that somebody asked about 'S-55' so I wouldn't have to. I felt like a nerd asking CarFixer what the hell 'DTR' meant. Anyway, I would not compare it to the "SS" GM moniker. GM puts an "SS" or "Z" on almost every piece of crap they make. Kinda takes the novelty out of it, eh?

[Marauder2005]

I too have the S55 badges on my car, and I love them. They and the god's heads really add to the WTF factor.

I was never able to get the pictures to enlarge either, so I copied all the links out of the source a while back. I'll save you guys the trouble now:

http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_engine_1.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_engine_2.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_interior.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_rims.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_front.jpg
http://www.crownvicmuscle.com/gallery/s55_assets/s55_rear.jpg

I still would love to find/make those wheels!



I feel so sick every time I look at those photos, honestly. 345 HP and TQ

is what this car should have come with stock. The red trim on the S/C

and polished engine is insane! I remember when these photos came

out, they were happier times ...:alone:

[natedog1284]

I feel so sick every time I look at those photos, honestly. 345 HP and TQ

is what this car should have come with stock. The red trim on the S/C

and polished engine is insane! I remember when these photos came

out, they were happier times ...:alone:

I agree completely. Think of all the money we would save if they came stock with a blower....*sigh*

[KillJoy]

mmmm......boost...you can fix that you know :D

KillJoy

[natedog1284]

mmmm......boost...you can fix that you know :D

KillJoy

Lol that's the plan. I'd be picking up the phone right now, iffin' I had the money....

[KillJoy]

I just did!!!

KillJoy

[KillJoy]

PS - Who needs $$$ when you have plastic....it's not like it's money!

KillJoy

[natedog1284]

:rolleyes: Oh jeeze, don't even say that....I've been thinking about that every day for a month. I need to figure out which is more important: Trilogizing or racking up a lot of debt at such a young age (in my mind, they're pretty much of equal importance, just on opposite sides of the spectrum!) AAAHHHH!!! I can't get it out of my head!:banghead:
....I need to lie down....

[KillJoy]

When in doubt, have a drink. Then another. Then buy Boost :D

KillJoy

[usafsniper]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/7/9/8/CloseupAngle.JPG

[natedog1284]

Ok, now that's just plain cool. Where did you get those graphics?

[2003CTMarauder]

Those look like 03-04 mach1 style stripes with custom S-55 graphics.

[usafsniper]

Ok, now that's just plain cool. Where did you get those graphics?

Thanks...I went to an auto decal shop with some pics of early GT stripes. We measured the panel width and came up with a good size. He put it in the computer and less than an hour later I had the stripes on the car. Cost me $85.00 total for both sides. Had 'em on about 7 months now with zero problems.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/7/9/8/FrontAngle.JPG

[2003CTMarauder]

Are they still making the S-55 Emblems or has production stopped?

[Hotrauder]

I believe they are still available. Call CAR. Their web site still does not have our "stuff" but call and they will ship quickly. Dennis