Hood Ornament

[Steve_NC]

Did anyone else get a MM with a hood ornament? I hate this one on my car. It would be OK with me if it was a gods head, but when I repaint the car this thing is GONE!
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/4/2/MM003.jpg

... and this is my ride. Just in case no one has seen a MM befor :)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/4/2/mm.jpg

It is a bone stock 300A. First thing I need to get is some window tint. From there the world...........

Sorry for the huge size of the pic. I need to get photoshop back on the computer.

[Logan]

What the ever lovin' hell is that god awful thing on your car.... Ack! Don't do that again... Just take it off and never mention it again... :)

[Petrograde]

ick!

Only Maury (Cruzer) can get away with the hood ornament. :D

It's not as big as that thing.

[BruteForce]

ick!

Only Maury (Cruzer) can get away with the hood ornament. :D

It's not as big as that thing.

Maury's is a targeting recticle for shootin' down ricers. This one is just umm... :puke:

[Steve_NC]

What the ever lovin' hell is that god awful thing on your car.... Ack! Don't do that again... Just take it off and never mention it again... :)

OMG I open my heart to you all and you just shoot a brother down. I am hurt! Gonna go to the corner and cry now....... :bigcry:

:lol: hahahaha I know. I hate it too, but I still love the car.

[KillJoy]

OMFG! That is tackier than all of the landau roofs and chrome trim combined!

KillJoy

[fastblackmerc]

I'd go outside right now and remove that thing!!!! :D

[Logan]

People would be more understanding of a hole in your hood. :)

[MM2004]

Please tell me you DO have Photoshop, and this is a joke?

Either way, not funny. Now, go remove that damn thing and stand in the corner for a week or so.

Mike.

[hitchhiker]

OMFG! That is tackier than all of the landau roofs and chrome trim combined!

KillJoy

Nah,

A Landau Roof would be tackier!

:D

[Blackened300a]

Thats Absolutely hysterical. I cant think of any other car that has that hood ornament so I guess someone took the time and effort to create one and deface your Marauder.

Nice Marauder, Bad Hood ornament.

[RoyLPita]

To really get rid of it, you could replace the header panel that has the hole. When everthing is all said and done, hook the ornament to a chain for your own "bling" accessory.

[69marquis conv]

That ugly b1tch must go!
Love the car- hate the Comet hubcap on the hood!

[Bluerauder]

First thing I need to get is some window tint.
I'd be working on that hood ornament thing first. :rolleyes:

[whoskal]

:popcorn::popcorn:

[Cheeseheadbob]

Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong... Etc........

[Shora]

I saw an 80 or so yr. old at my L/M Dealer with said junk on the hood of his GM. I threw up a little in my mouth when I saw that in person.

[Bigdogjim]

See now you really do not know your marauders.

That was a very, very rare "300C" only made for a few hours:laugh:

[Joe Walsh]

IMMEDIATELY do the following:

1: Remove hideous hood ornament from poor Marauder

2: Attach strong chain to hood ornament

3: Find who installed said hood ornament

4: Whip said person WITH said hood ornament until they realize their AWFUL mistake!

[gdmjoe]

Dud ( er, Dude ), someone PIMPed yo' ride. :loco:

[RR|Suki]

That was a very, very rare "300C" only made for a few hours:laugh:

that was good

[DEFYANT]

Pardon me, but I have NOTHING to say....!

[Merc-O-matic]

What color are the "mud flaps"?

Gotta Love It!:baaa:

[cruzer]

I guess I am the only other MM with a hood ornament---in fact I have 3 different ones--haven't had any derogatory remarks--that ornament was on some 2005 GMs if I am not mistaken--wasn't very popular and was discontinued--I also think it STINKS--who do they have for designers:confused: All of mine have the God's Head logo.It is too late at nite for me to start editing pics for upload--will do tomorrow. As stated, I'm an old P-51 Mustang pilot and don't go anywhere without a gunsight;) . Come to MV 4 and see for yourself. Maury

[duhtroll]

That thing is screaming for a baseball bat-endectomy.

[seans]

It would look a lot better if you added the super special chrome package that a few cars on ebay are sporting. The neon curb feelers would add some more class to the package as well.:)

Other than that you have a beautiful Marauder.

[O's Fan Rich]

Oh come on.... that is just a :puke: causer right there.
You definantely have a one of a kind.
I believe that even the King of Bling Himself, Sir Hotrauder would be clasping his hands over his mouth while running to the porcelin altar. Lucky for him he won't need anyone to hold his hair back....:D

[magindat]

Judging by where it is on the header panel, it's prolly bolted through from the bottom. That area is very easy to get to by removing the three pins from the plastic cowling over the radiator and removing the cowling.
I agree that you and others would be less put off by the hole which can't be very large.
Further, I'd be willing to bet you could find a 'christmas tree' pin in the HELP section of your local autoparts store to fill the hole and just be left with a small black 'cover' where the hole used to be.
A better suggestion might be to get the bolt cover for the valve covers from COLEX and put one of those over the hole. I'm sure Daniel would have something you could cover it with. Look Here: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26911&highlight=secret
I personally think that would be far better in the interim until you can get her to paint. Maybe even keep what you get from Daniel.
Welcome and good luck with that hideous thing.
Rich
http://www.colexcustoms.com/MAGALLERY/coilcover2.jpg

[superiorone]

Forget the Window tint get that thing off your car, who ever put that nasty ***** on the Marauder rode the little yellow bus to school!!!!!!!!!!!

[quota]

In order to reach some coherence, you have the choice between making you car repainted in light gold metallic and installing the chrome pillar and fender trims or, alternatively, removing the thing.
JP

PS
And I would be glad to buy that thing (provided you decide to remove it) so I can install it, not on my black MM, but on my LSE 2003 Grand Marquis onto which I installed the chrome trims. In the name of coherence...!

[Black 04]

It would be better to take it off and put black electrical tape over the hole until you get it painted.:D

[pantheroc]

Three simple words.....WTF!

[Joe Walsh]

LMAO.....:laugh:


That thing is screaming for a baseball bat-endectomy.


I was thinking along those lines...only using a 3 wood: FORE!!!!

[BAD MERC]

No! Bad Boy... Look what you did!!

[Steve_NC]

Judging by where it is on the header panel, it's prolly bolted through from the bottom. That area is very easy to get to by removing the three pins from the plastic cowling over the radiator and removing the cowling.
I agree that you and others would be less put off by the hole which can't be very large.
Further, I'd be willing to bet you could find a 'christmas tree' pin in the HELP section of your local autoparts store to fill the hole and just be left with a small black 'cover' where the hole used to be.
A better suggestion might be to get the bolt cover for the valve covers from COLEX and put one of those over the hole. I'm sure Daniel would have something you could cover it with. Look Here: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26911&highlight=secret
I personally think that would be far better in the interim until you can get her to paint. Maybe even keep what you get from Daniel.
Welcome and good luck with that hideous thing.
Rich
http://www.colexcustoms.com/MAGALLERY/coilcover2.jpg

I like this idea alot. I would need something to act as a base for the bolt hole cover. There is a slight curve, and I would want the cover to look flat on the header panel. I may have to keep the nastey thing on the car. I did not expect this much interest to be generated by it. (or hate as the case may be)

[pantheroc]

I'm ready to accept objects hurled at me for this suggestion.....How about a chrome panther as a replacement? (Like the Mack dog, or Jaguar) J/K!!:D

[cruzer]

I guess I am the only other MM with a hood ornament---in fact I have 3 different ones--haven't had any derogatory remarks--that ornament was on some 2005 GMs if I am not mistaken--wasn't very popular and was discontinued--I also think it STINKS--who do they have for designers:confused: All of mine have the God's Head logo.It is too late at nite for me to start editing pics for upload--will do tomorrow. As stated, I'm an old P-51 Mustang pilot and don't go anywhere without a gunsight;) . Come to MV 4 and see for yourself. Maury
Here are the different hood ornaments I have at the present time---they are very easy to install and remove--I'd like to hear what you think;) Maury

[Jolly Roger]

Did anyone else get a MM with a hood ornament? I hate this one on my car. It would be OK with me if it was a gods head, but when I repaint the car this thing is GONE!
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/4/2/MM003.jpg

... and this is my ride. Just in case no one has seen a MM befor :)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/4/2/mm.jpg

It is a bone stock 300A. First thing I need to get is some window tint. From there the world...........

Sorry for the huge size of the pic. I need to get photoshop back on the computer.

This is a joke ......Right.
Ok, where is the camera.
There's always a hidden camera when something like this happens.;)

[Steve_NC]

This will be my new hood ornament.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=4030&c=3

hope you like this one better. It was a limited run special order. His name is Checkers! I know you all want one now, but you cant have it! It's mine.

[Steve_NC]

Here are the different hood ornaments I have at the present time---they are very easy to install and remove--I'd like to hear what you think;) Maury

I like the second one from the left best.

[Jolly Roger]

This will be my new hood ornament.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=4030&c=3

hope you like this one better. It was a limited run special order.


I think we've all officially been HAD.
(This guy is good).;)

[Bluerauder]

This will be my new hood ornament.


Marauder's are not for putting items on and taking pictures.

Man Rule !! Do we have a second for this motion? :rofl:

[MM2004]

+1 .........

Mike.

[pantheroc]

When does the group buy start? I'm in for one!;)

[Steve_NC]

OK I have removed the offending growth on the hood of my car, but now I have this nastey scar to work with. It looks as if they drilled the hole with a grinder.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=4032&c=3

How big are the Colex coil-cover-bolt-hole buttons? I think they will work, but I am still open to ideas.

[BruteForce]

bondo is your friend

[CRUZTAKER]

I'd like to hear what you think;) Maury

Maury...

You are the only one on this board worthy of such an ornament.
For you, it's more like a medal...a medal of honor.

You rock man!:bows:

[cruzer]

Maury...

You are the only one on this board worthy of such an ornament.
For you, it's more like a medal...a medal of honor.

You rock man!:bows:
When are you going to pay Cow-Town another visit--sure enjoyed the last one. I tried everthing to get up to your wing-ding--just didn't work out---maybe next year---See you in Orlando, Maury

[03SILVERSTREAK]

Man Rule !! Do we have a second for this motion? :rofl:

+2 //////////////:lol:

[HwyCruiser]

OK I have removed the offending growth on the hood of my car, but now I have this nastey scar to work with. It looks as if they drilled the hole with a grinder.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=4032&c=3

How big are the Colex coil-cover-bolt-hole buttons? I think they will work, but I am still open to ideas.

That hole makes me sad. I wouldn't just try to cover it up. Find a reputable body shop and have the hole patched and painted before it starts to rust.

[Judith Garner]

I KNOW THAT WAS NOT ON CAR FROM FACTORY, REALLY DOES NOT BELONG...WOULD HAVE LOOKED BETTER WITH CHROME THERE...jUDITH gARNER

[Bluerauder]

I KNOW THAT WAS NOT ON CAR FROM FACTORY, REALLY DOES NOT BELONG...WOULD HAVE LOOKED BETTER WITH CHROME THERE...jUDITH gARNER



No chrome either ..... :rolleyes:

BTW -- Welcome :welcome1: to the MM.Net, Judith. Happy Maraudering !!!

[magindat]

OK I have removed the offending growth on the hood of my car, but now I have this nastey scar to work with. It looks as if they drilled the hole with a grinder.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=4032&c=3

How big are the Colex coil-cover-bolt-hole buttons? I think they will work, but I am still open to ideas.

The colex bolt hole cover should fit perfect. Daniel also has some 'medallions' that are about 1-3/4 round. They are one-off's cuz he's been experimenting. I got 2 and put em on my sail panels. Ayways, the go on with 2 sided foam tape. Get the good gray 3m tape from the APS. That stuff will also take up the slight curve. Use 2 layers of tape if you must to take up the curve. Give Daniel a call. You won't be in for much $. He's a cool guy and will help you out.

Good luck, bro.

[magindat]

That hole makes me sad. I wouldn't just try to cover it up. Find a reputable body shop and have the hole patched and painted before it starts to rust.

Read the first post. Looking for inexpensive tasteful temp fix until full repaint can be afforded....


Plus, you could use the medallion elsewhere in the future....

[hdirish50]

Man that thing is UGLY, please tell me that it is not factory.
:puke: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>