OK, everyone pull out your window stickers

[J D]

I was just looking at mine and found something that peaked my curiosity. a the bottom center it says, Method of transp. : Convoy and then next to it a box named "one" with CA3N and a blank box named "two" next to that.

Anyone know what it means? Saw one on ebay that said "rail" etc.
here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-COLLECTORS-2003-Mercury-Marauder-EXCELLENT-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ20018942461 3QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6882QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m#mainImage

My guess is that it was put on a trunk and driven to Penn from St. Thomas. and the letter-number sequence is as good as anyone's guess. :dunno:

[CRUZTAKER]

I was always under the impression that everyone sold in the States came via 'rail'.

:dunno:

[offroadkarter]

Wish i even had mine, dont even have the stupid owners card or a 2nd set of keys!


Wouldnt they have gone by rail from canada? Cant imagine getting all of those on trucks and driving it down in a convoy.

[J D]

I was always under the impression that everyone sold in the States came via 'rail'.

:dunno:

Maybe I should throw up a poll


Wish i even had mine, dont even have the stupid owners card or a 2nd set of keys!

Ouch, I lucked out on this 3 owner car, it even has the original mercury driver assistance card, albeit signed by the original owner. Along with that card for the factory keyless entry number. and I feel the rareness meter revving. :D

[SID210SA]

Mine says by rail.........

[ckadiddle]

My repro sticker is buried at home in the office. I do feel lucky that the new black we jsut got had owner's manual, and someone had written the door code on the card thingie. Only came with one key and no fobs though. Got fobs off ebay pretty cheap and found a local locksmith that can do the electronic key for 65 bucks. Gotta have a second key!

[SID210SA]

Okay...I have a question on the window sticker as well: right below fuel economy information it say among other things (F.F.S.) 8 cylinders....what does F.F.S. mean?

[MarauderMark]

I have the original and the repo. i'll have to look.

[RoyLPita]

I bet that there are some dealers out there that are close to the railhead.

[Marawder]

Anyone arranged to get a repo sticker lately? I'm waiting to hear back from my local DOM to find out, but if anyone has any suggestions....

As for the huge group photo, I was fortunate to be at the plant when Ford Canada brought the dealers in for a plant tour and Marauder launch back in October '02. We had just over 100 out front, each car labeled and assigned. The regional OPP (Ontario Provincial Police - like a U.S. Trooper, basically), was called in and gave us an escort up to the local highway, and we had the road blocked so we could all get on at one time. Nothing like seeing a huge line of black MM's all in a row. We went along to the first exit (about 4 miles), then they blocked off the exit for the turnaround run back to the plant. It was then that I knew at some point I'd get one for myself. Almost bought that car from my customer when his lease came due with 60,000km (he went Charger SRT8), but I did drive it for 6 months before it got sold (had it as a demo) and I have a nice low mileage, one-owner unit that I'll hang on to for many years.

And no, no MM's were harmed during this drive event, and they were all Canadian market units. There were too many OPP units around keeping an eye on things to prevent anyone from doing burnouts etc.

[racorcey]

I was just looking at mine and found something that peaked my curiosity. a the bottom center it says, Method of transp. : Convoy and then next to it a box named "one" with 4 alphanumeric digits and a blank box named "two" next to that.

Anyone know what it means? Saw one on ebay that said "rail" etc.

My guess is that it was put on a trunk and driven to Penn from St. Thomas. and the letter-number sequence is as good as anyone's guess. :dunno:

My 2004 sticker says "Rail," and was sent to NJ.

[MM03MOK]

"RAIL" for my Blackbird, under ONE it says "RD04" and nothing under TWO.


Okay...I have a question on the window sticker as well: right below fuel economy information it say among other things (F.F.S.) 8 cylinders....what does F.F.S. mean?

Took me a while, but I found it. Feedback Fuel System

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best/descriptors.shtml

Heh, the Google search took me to the website listed on the window sticker....go figure!

[Raudermaster]

Mine also says Rail.

[Breadfan]

I just checked mine and it says "Teleport" :dunno:

[SID210SA]

"RAIL" for my Blackbird, under ONE it says "RD04" and nothing under TWO.



Took me a while, but I found it. Feedback Fuel System

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best/descriptors.shtml

Heh, the Google search took me to the website listed on the window sticker....go figure!

Thanks Mary.....

[O's Fan Rich]

I just checked mine and it says "Teleport" :dunno:

:D:D:D

I'll have to look at mine.... probably says " Not if that som' beach gonna buy it!"

[Bluerauder]

"CONVOY" for the Bluerauder, under ONE it says "CF1D" and nothing under TWO.

Mine went originally to a dealer in PA then was transported to Fairfax, VA. Just 54 miles on the odometer at the end of my test drive.

[MADRODER]

Shipped via Rail, and sold to: Snellville Lincoln Mercury, Snellville Ga. and made it back to it's original roots in Ontario, Canada.

[J D]

Indeed, that is odd maybe the repro isn't 100% retro-accurate (heh I just made up a word).

And hey, mine was originally sent to a dealer in Pennsylania at Moosic, Penn. 18507, maybe that has something to do with it?

[SC Cheesehead]

Anyone arranged to get a repo sticker lately? I'm waiting to hear back from my local DOM to find out, but if anyone has any suggestions.....


No, but I'd love to have one.

Anybody?

YOOHOO, speak up if you know where/how we can get them.

SCCH

[Merc220A]

Sadly I bought my Marauder used and I do not have a sticker..but i have my Grand Marquis LSE sticker and it says CONVOY. So who knows

[sailsmen]

It is simple data entry. On the original your individual car has a destination.

The repo is a generic build sheet.

See the light and come on in to the world of intelligence!

[Peter]

No, but I'd love to have one.

Anybody?

YOOHOO, speak up if you know where/how we can get them.

SCCH

Contact: SSPMUSTANG he's a member here.

My window sticker says CONVOY....

[RoyLPita]

I bet that there are some dealers out there that are close to the railhead.

My MM sticker says "convoy".

[jgc61sr2002]

Mine states " Method of Transportation". RAIL.

[Pat]

Mine say's shipped by rail, RK34 in #1 Box, nothing in #2 box.

[Daily 03]

Mine says Shipped by Rail Box1 RY79 Box 2 Nothing

[Marauderjack]

Mine says Shipped by Rail Box1: RS47 Box 2: Nothing:cool:

[1of327]

I am still curious about who I need to contact to get a window sticker!!

[Aren Jay]

Convoy 1. CR68 2. (blank)

[J D]

but does anyone know what exactly it means? Were there whole groups of MMs herded across the Canadian border like cattle or what? Though I suspect now that the number box might be a code for regional locations to make it easy to call up.

[Dr Caleb]

Mine doesn't have these boxes of which you speak.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=9204&c=3&userid=953

[Aren Jay]

They are at the very bottom of the window sticker page.

Your picture is cut off.

[J D]

:agree: w/ what he said^

[Ken]

When I worked at Lorain Assembly, I got to drive outside a few times. There were the two different lots, Rail or Convoy. There used to be three, with 2 different Rail yards, before the two train systems merged. But then each lot had rows to park the vehicle in, depending on where the destination was. We had to check the sticker for that info, then look at the sheet that we were given as to what row used that code that we were to park the vehicle in that night. Had to have some order to the lot, so they knew where to find the vehicles for the specific rail car or truck that they were loading. Each different code was a different location/load. Easier to look up than which truck gets the MM for Liberty LM or whatever. I'm sure UPS or Fed-Ex for example uses the same sort of routing for their distribution center, although thier's is done with bar code for automation.

Ken

[hdwrenchtx]

My repro sticker is buried at home in the office. I do feel lucky that the new black we jsut got had owner's manual, and someone had written the door code on the card thingie. Only came with one key and no fobs though. Got fobs off ebay pretty cheap and found a local locksmith that can do the electronic key for 65 bucks. Gotta have a second key!


save your $65 bucks. buy key blank on ebay comes with programming instructions. get it cut at walmart for free. I have done it twice.

I think you do have to have atleast 2 keys to program additional ones though. maybe that was your point. :beer:

[Dr Caleb]

They are at the very bottom of the window sticker page.

Your picture is cut off.

Indeed. 8.5 X 14 Scanner, 9 X 14 paper. ;)

[J D]

When I worked at Lorain Assembly, I got to drive outside a few times. There were the two different lots, Rail or Convoy. There used to be three, with 2 different Rail yards, before the two train systems merged. But then each lot had rows to park the vehicle in, depending on where the destination was. We had to check the sticker for that info, then look at the sheet that we were given as to what row used that code that we were to park the vehicle in that night. Had to have some order to the lot, so they knew where to find the vehicles for the specific rail car or truck that they were loading. Each different code was a different location/load. Easier to look up than which truck gets the MM for Liberty LM or whatever. I'm sure UPS or Fed-Ex for example uses the same sort of routing for their distribution center, although their's is done with bar code for automation.

Ken

Wow thanks, this is exactly what I wanted to know. And judging by your response one would assume that convoy shipped MMs went by car rack, about 8 or so at a time, pulled by a truck?

[Ken]

Wow thanks, this is exactly what I wanted to know. And judging by your response one would assume that convoy shipped MMs went by car rack, about 8 or so at a time, pulled by a truck?Yes, but not sure of the exact number on a trailer. Probably mixed with other GMs and CVs.

Ken

[Aren Jay]

Yes, but not sure of the exact number on a trailer. Probably mixed with other GMs and CVs.

Ken


Especially up here in Canada where we had very few Marauders of any colour in any one city.

[Canadasvt]

I am still curious about who I need to contact to get a window sticker!!

I'll get one if you want.

[teamrope]

Mine says FED EX... :confused:











:D

[sd8683]

My car was transported via "CW McCALL"

Whoever gets that referance gets 10 points

[STLR FN]

My car was transported via "CW McCALL"

Whoever gets that referance gets 10 points10-4 Good Buddy...We got ourselves a Convoy.

[sd8683]

Ding..ding..ding.. We have a winner!!

[Bigdogjim]

Browse by artist name:
[on the cb]
Ah, breaker one-nine, this here's the rubber duck. you gotta copy on me, pig pen, c'mon? ah, yeah, 10-4, pig pen, fer shure, fer shure. by golly, it's clean clear to flag town, c'mon. yeah, that
Big 10-4 there, pig pen, yeah, we definitely got the front door, good buddy. mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy...
Was the dark of the moon on the sixth of june
In a kenworth pullin' logs
Cab-over pete with a reefer on
And a jimmy haulin' hogs
We is headin' for bear on i-one-oh
'bout a mile outta shaky town
I says, "pig pen, this here's the rubber duck.
"and i'm about to put the hammer down."
[chorus]
'cause we got a little convoy
Rockin' through the night.
Yeah, we got a little convoy,
Ain't she a beautiful sight?
Come on and join our convoy
Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way.
We gonna roll this truckin' convoy
'cross the u-s-a.
Convoy!
[on the cb]
Ah, breaker, pig pen, this here's the duck. and, you wanna back off them hogs? yeah, 10-4, 'bout five mile or so. ten, roger. them hogs is gettin' in-tense up here.
> By the time we got into tulsa town,
We had eighty-five trucks in all.
But they's a roadblock up on the cloverleaf,
And them bears was wall-to-wall.
Yeah, them smokies is thick as bugs on a bumper;
They even had a bear in the air!
I says, "callin' all trucks, this here's the duck.
"we about to go a-huntin' bear."
[chorus]
'cause we got a great big convoy
Rockin' through the night.
Yeah, we got a great big convoy,
Ain't she a beautiful sight?
Come on and join our convoy
Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way.
We gonna roll this truckin' convoy
'cross the u-s-a.
Convoy!
[on the cb]
Ah, you wanna give me a 10-9 on that, pig pen? negatory, pig pen; you're still too close. yeah, them hogs is startin' to close up my sinuses. mercy sakes, you better back off another ten.
Well, we rolled up interstate 44
Like a rocket sled on rails.
We tore up all of our swindle sheets,
And left 'em settin' on the scales.
By the time we hit that chi-town,
Them bears was a-gettin' smart:
They'd brought up some reinforcements
From the illinoise national guard.
There's armored cars, and tanks, and jeeps,
And rigs of ev'ry size.
[these lyrics are found on http://www.songlyrics.com] (http://www.songlyrics.com]/)
Yeah, them chicken coops was full'a bears
And choppers filled the skies.
Well, we shot the line and we went for broke
With a thousand screamin' trucks
An' eleven long-haired friends a' jesus
In a chartreuse micra-bus.
[on the cb]
Ah, rubber duck to sodbuster, come over. yeah, 10-4, sodbuster? lissen, you wanna put that micra-bus right behind that suicide jockey? yeah, he's haulin' dynamite, and he needs all the help he c
T.
Well, we laid a strip for the jersey shore
And prepared to cross the line
I could see the bridge was lined with bears
But i didn't have a dog-goned dime.
I says, "pig pen, this here's the rubber duck.
"we just ain't a-gonna pay no toll."
So we crashed the gate doing ninety-eight
I says "let them truckers roll, 10-4."
[chorus]
'cause we got a mighty convoy
Rockin' through the night.
Yeah, we got a mighty convoy,
Ain't she a beautiful sight?
Come on and join our convoy
Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way.
We gonna roll this truckin' convoy
'cross the u-s-a.
Convoy! ah, 10-4, pig pen, what's your twenty?
Convoy! omaha? well, they oughta know what to do with them hogs out there fer shure. well, mercy
Convoy! sakes, good buddy, we gonna back on outta here, so keep the bugs off your glass and the bears off your...
Convoy! tail. we'll catch you on the flip-flop. this here's the rubber duck on the side.
Convoy! we gone. 'bye,'bye.

[Embassy]

Ouch, I lucked out on this 3 owner car, it even has the original mercury driver assistance card, Along with that card for the factory keyless entry number. and I feel the rareness meter revving. :D

Ditto.

I had my window sticker framed.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642667/fullsize/img_3105.jpg (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/64661)
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644601/fullsize/img_3193.jpg (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/64808)

[Bluerauder]

My car was transported via "CW McCALL"

Whoever gets that referance gets 10 points
Coincidence? The local radio station played this last Friday. Had not heard it for years. :D Thanks for the lyrics Big Dog :up:

Anybody remember "Wolfcreek Pass"? ('75-'76 timeframe) .... all I remember is the line that "Those chickens were stacked to 14-6 but the sign on the bridge said 13-5 ..." :rofl:

[TAKEDOWN]

Ditto.

I had my window sticker framed.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642667/fullsize/img_3105.jpg (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/64661)
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644601/fullsize/img_3193.jpg (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/64808)

I wished I had the original, I'm the second owner...SHOW OFF!!!

[Spectragod]

Coincidence? The local radio station played this last Friday. Had not heard it for years. :D Thanks for the lyrics Big Dog :up:

Anybody remember "Wolfcreek Pass"? ('75-'76 timeframe) .... all I remember is the line that "Those chickens were stacked to 14-6 but the sign on the bridge said 13-5 ..." :rofl:

We shot that tunnel like eggs through a hen..........:lol:

[SC Cheesehead]

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I am still curious about who I need to contact to get a window sticker!!

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I'll get one if you want.

Hey, if you can get one that would be great! What do you need from me, VIN; anything else?

[GordonB]

Got BOTH of my window stickers laminated and now both are framed with all other secs and mods I have made. Whoever gets one on my cars eventually, will get ALL parts/pieces/creations that I have for them.

There are advantages to being FIRST owners even if it costs more.

GordonB

[Canadasvt]

Quote:
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I am still curious about who I need to contact to get a window sticker!!


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Hey, if you can get one that would be great! What do you need from me, VIN; anything else?


Just found out the guy is on holiday this week, so when he gets back to me I'll just need the VIN

[Blk Mamba]

Mine was originally sold in Mentor, Oh., it says convoy CF1D. MY thinking is that it is cheaper to deliver autos to the area within a certain distance of the final assembly plant, by tractor trailer, and that is know as the "convoy" & the # is the trucks assigned #. The rest went by rail.

[MENINBLK]

If anyone wants a window sticker, just go to your Ford Dealer,
take your registration card and ask your salesperson
to print out one for you.

It is that simple. :D

[J D]

Ditto.

I had my window sticker framed.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642667/fullsize/img_3105.jpg (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/64661)
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/644601/fullsize/img_3193.jpg (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/18556/64808)

awesome! did you do it yourself of have it professionally done? And is that a center cap below the sticker?


I wished I had the original, I'm the second owner...SHOW OFF!!!

Hey I'm the 4th and I have all the goodies of it when it was new from the sticker to the little mercury roadside guarantee card. The guy even gave me CV converted miniature in a beautiful case. I guess I was lucky to find a string of responsible sellers behind this car. :cool:


Got BOTH of my window stickers laminated and now both are framed with all other secs and mods I have made. Whoever gets one on my cars eventually, will get ALL parts/pieces/creations that I have for them.

There are advantages to being FIRST owners even if it costs more.

GordonB

Good man, any picture of them?

[Aren Jay]

Hmm framing isn't a bad idea.

Is the picture B&W or was the Sticker B&W?

[PRCARGUY]

I wished I had the original, I'm the second owner...SHOW OFF!!!
Same here. :( I tried to get one where I brought it and where it was brought new{Long Island,NY}. Both told me it could not be done. :mad2:

[offroadkarter]

I wished I had the original, I'm the second owner...SHOW OFF!!!


im the 3rd owner, and i didnt recieve:
Window sticker
2nd set of keys
Owners card
Jacket (well thats obvious)
CD changer magazine (Its now useless anyways with my headunit)


Although my car came with some bonus items
Mc donalds french fries :rolleyes:
A single plug headphone into 2 plug airplane headphone adapter (in a nice little bag to) :)

[offroadkarter]

Just found out the guy is on holiday this week, so when he gets back to me I'll just need the VIN


When he's back, shoot me a PM about what i have to do to get one also :)

[Embassy]

awesome! did you do it yourself of have it professionally done? And is that a center cap below the sticker?

Thanks. I am fortunate as the third owner to have the original sticker.

I had it framed locally and had one of A23GR's stickers placed in the framing. I thought it was a nice touch.

You can purchase them here:
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39099 (http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39099)

[J D]

Thanks. I am fortunate as the third owner to have the original sticker.

I had it framed locally and had one of A23GR's stickers placed in the framing. I thought it was a nice touch.

You can purchase them here:
http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39099 (http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39099)

ahh, of course! I have one on my steering wheel at the moment, and I still didn't recognize it!

And I plan on continuing the chain of building on what was given to me by giving the next guy (hopefully in the family if I ever have to let it go) all that was passed on to me model, sticker, card, etc. along with the organizer that I bought, my collection of marauder memorabilia like the poster, brochures, newspaper clippings, even the rare and hardly spoke of dealer marketing tools like the VHS marketing tape for the MM, their screen saver dvd, training maunal with paint and upholstery samples, and their dealer newsletter detailing the new marauder. Though I'll probably keep some of the owner swag they sold like the key chain(have), mug, jacket, hat, and the ever elusive zippo.

[Bigdogjim]

If and when I ever sell my marauder it will come with a truck load of stuff:)

[offroadkarter]

their screen saver dvd


Woah send me a copy of that :)

[J D]

Woah send me a copy of that :)


You know I think its floating around somewhere to download on the site. Its a black backrounded Screensaver that has a darkened photo of that picture of the poster with the guys with older mercury looking at the new merc do a burnout. and has something like a return to the golden age in the new 2003 Mercury Marauder and has 3 animated boxed near the top that show a couple screens including the burnout at warehouse and a montage of action shot of the MM with the name Marauder spelled out in between in big red letters.

And its a mini 3inch disc, I just took some pictures of it and I'll post 'em when I can get to my card scanner as I'm beat from driving home form a family reunion down south.

[Embassy]

If and when I ever sell my marauder it will come with a truck load of stuff:)

We need to start another thread for people to post up pics of all their Marauder propaganda.

[Canadasvt]

and a Canadian brochure:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Canadasvt/newwindow.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Canadasvt/Window.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Canadasvt/RotationofDSC04876.jpg

[Aren Jay]

You will notice we get 20/30 MPG.

[J D]

heh, must have been due to a sacrifice in performance, heh j/k

And wow to see the Canadian ad.

[joedee]

If and when I ever sell my marauder it will come with a truck load of stuff:)


Hi,
I see your build date is 8/13/02. So is mine and my sequence number is 3686.

Joe

[Canadasvt]

You will notice we get 20/30 MPG.

Does it say that on U.S. window stickers also? I was thinking it would be Imperial gallons which would translate to 17/25 US MPG.

[J D]

Does it say that on U.S. window stickers also? I was thinking it would be Imperial gallons which would translate to 17/25 US MPG.

For us its 17/23 close but maybe ours are faster :D

[akr619]

you can make up most of it:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/642667/original/img_3105.jpg