Minor repair gone way bad! [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

red

11-01-2008, 05:22 PM

:help:

I went in to get a minor electrical issue fixed. When I dropped off the car, it looked like this:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/2/7/5/marauder_detailed.jpg

When I showed up to check on it, the shop had it completely torn apart!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/2/7/5/marauder_frame.jpg

Is all that really necessary for changing a bulb? I mean seriously, there are parts everywhere and they misplaced the body! This blows so hard! At this rate I'm really gonna get screwed when I get the whine fixed. :alone:

freakstatus

11-01-2008, 05:27 PM

Did they accidentally install that blower too? The nerve!!!

kariamack

11-01-2008, 05:29 PM

OOOO my lol ..that looks kinda beautiful if you ask me !!!!!

CBT

11-01-2008, 05:31 PM

LOL, too funny! Man those tires look great, what are they and what size are they?

Hacklemerc

11-01-2008, 05:40 PM

Was it one of those pesky hard to reach bulbs in the dash? If so then thats okay. That does look wicked tho.

red

11-01-2008, 05:45 PM

Was it one of those pesky hard to reach bulbs in the dash? If so then thats okay.
:hmmm: When they said the dash bulbs were difficult, I wasn't expecting this... oh well, guess that explains it. Thanks! :cool:

red

11-01-2008, 05:46 PM

Man those tires look great, what are they and what size are they?
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. 235/50R18 fronts, 255/55R18 rears. ;)

red

11-01-2008, 05:50 PM

They remembered where they put the body... :o

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/2/7/5/marauder_on_stilts.jpg

baltimoremm

11-01-2008, 05:52 PM

can you post some more pix of everything apart? it looks great!

EDIT: you're way ahead of me. i just have to learn to be patient w/ this dial up

offroadkarter

11-01-2008, 05:52 PM

Is that an eaton M112 on there?

Awesome pics :)

rayjay

11-01-2008, 06:18 PM

Good gawd it looks new. I'd hate to see what mine woiuld look like with the body off :eek:

red

11-01-2008, 06:19 PM

Is that an eaton M112 on there?
I think it's the new alternator. :confused: The aftermarket ones make horrible whining noises, but are worth a 100+ HP from what I hear. Oh well, I'll have to get the noise fixed next...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/2/7/5/marauder_blower.jpg

(it's an M112)

2ndMDRebel

11-01-2008, 06:22 PM

Great, you're half way to the world's first Marauder go-cart!!

red

11-01-2008, 06:24 PM

Great, you're half way to the world's first Marauder go-cart!!
ROTFL... too funny! That's exactly what I was going for! :)

CoreyM75

11-01-2008, 06:52 PM

Just wondering, why did the body have to come off the frame?

offroadkarter

11-01-2008, 07:00 PM

Just wondering, why did the body have to come off the frame?

he was doing a driveline swap

and because he wanted to brag about how clean his car is (jerk) :P

dpotter

11-01-2008, 07:01 PM

Hmm, that looks so much like my last two Cobra motors...I want it.

red

11-01-2008, 07:12 PM

Just wondering, why did the body have to come off the frame?
It wasn't necessary, just a heck of a lot easier. The frame had to be notched and boxed to clear the alternator bracket, a section of the fuel line had to be replaced, the headers had to get transferred, the transmission had to be pulled for the new torque converter, custom tubing and wiring was necessary, the intercooler and pump had to be mounted... among other things. This way there was room to work on all of that without having to lift the car up and down. It's saved time and head/neck aches.

red

11-01-2008, 07:13 PM

and because he wanted to brag about how clean his car is (jerk) :P
Oh, and this too... :D

Zack

11-01-2008, 07:13 PM

I must say this is neat, but taking the body off the frame?

Black_Noise

11-01-2008, 07:26 PM

you putting in the 3 inch body spacers when you put it back together?

get that sweet off-road clearance

red

11-01-2008, 07:27 PM

I must say this is neat, but taking the body off the frame?
You so want to do it for the V10 project! :D It's hella bad...

I'm still thinking about the go kart idea. All those "accessories" are weighing me down. I may not have the fastest Marauder, but sure as heck I could have the lightest! :burnout:

red

11-01-2008, 07:32 PM

you putting in the 3 inch body spacers when you put it back together?

get that sweet off-road clearance
You better believe it ;)

CRUZTAKER

11-01-2008, 07:52 PM

I must say this is neat, but taking the body off the frame?

When one has money to blow...

Get it....blow? :P:baaa:

red

11-01-2008, 08:20 PM

When one has money to blow...

Get it....blow? :P:baaa:
Ha ha ha... as good as my jokes! :D

TAKEDOWN

11-01-2008, 08:44 PM

That's freakin' awesome!

justbob

11-01-2008, 09:36 PM

Looks sweet man!!!! I have been in ford several times and seen complete body's off suv's and such for major engine work and when i asked about it they said it makes for a much easier job and down the line to the customers pocket. Average disconnect on a expedition they told me was 45 min. and an hour and fifteen to put it back.

red

11-01-2008, 09:47 PM

I have been in ford several times and seen complete body's off suv's and such for major engine work and when i asked about it they said it makes for a much easier job and down the line to the customers pocket. Average disconnect on a expedition they told me was 45 min. and an hour and fifteen to put it back.
Good to know. Thanks!

Aren Jay

11-01-2008, 09:54 PM

This makes me think that a Marauder L might not be so hard to do after all.

larryo340

11-02-2008, 05:00 AM

This makes me think that a Marauder L might not be so hard to do after all.
The "L" has a longer wheelbase. :rolleyes:

ebxgsxr

11-02-2008, 05:53 AM

lol. that's hilarious. since i work at a shop, i 1st read this i was like, man i wonder that they messed up & im glad it wasnt my shop. lol. then i saw the pics & i was like :eek:

since im new, i didnt know you didnt have a charger, but now reading im like :drool:

Bradley G

11-02-2008, 05:55 AM

I've seen dozens of body off SUV's, that is the first Panther I've seen split like that.
Thanks for the pics.

DEFYANT

11-02-2008, 06:27 AM

Interesting approach. How hard was it to remove the body? Cant say I'd do this, but I never considered it before.

O's Fan Rich

11-02-2008, 07:04 AM

Interesting approach. How hard was it to remove the body? Cant say I'd do this, but I never considered it before.

Looks like a great way to get ready to paint a frame.......

wonder who might want to do that?:rolleyes:

I'd like to know the steps also, as body removal is in my plans for my plans that I'm planning as I plan my plans.

red

11-02-2008, 08:16 AM

Interesting approach. How hard was it to remove the body? Cant say I'd do this, but I never considered it before.
I wasn't there when they did it, but it was on the order of a few hours, not days. I think all the wiring I had running every which way gave the most problems!

FordNut

11-02-2008, 08:19 AM

So what are the plans for air intake? Battery relocation or custom airbox and duct?

red

11-02-2008, 01:29 PM

So what are the plans for air intake? Battery relocation or custom airbox and duct?
We're relocating the battery to the driver's side. For now, I'll be using the JLT ram air kit for the 03/04 Cobra with the JLT Marauder heat shield, as the Cobra one has no where to mount. The plan is to make a custom air box in the near future.

Aren Jay

11-02-2008, 01:55 PM

The "L" has a longer wheelbase. :rolleyes:
That is the whole point. Take the Longer wheelbase chassis off the P70 and put a Marauder engine, drive line, suspension (maybe making it softer), and then cut the body behind the B pillar and weld the P70 body behind B Pillar into places. Put the Marauder parts on the new Marauder L and put the new body on the New P70 frame with all the Marauder parts in their place.

Alternatively if you want to just make a Marauder clone L then you could keep the P70 body and frame intact and just switch drive lines, engine, and suspension, then do an Interior swap and upgrades and have a Marauder P70.

Only difference would be cutting the body in half and welding it back together, thus making a Marauder L instead of P70 Clone.

I'm not sure if an Interior swap would be less time consumming than a cut and paste job.

red

11-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Here's a picture of the exhaust from the top side!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/2/7/5/marauder_exhaust-top_side.jpg

jgc61sr2002

11-02-2008, 02:31 PM

Here's a picture of the exhaust from the top side!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/2/7/5/marauder_exhaust-top_side.jpg

The fuel filter looks very easy to change.:D

High-C

11-02-2008, 02:31 PM

Looks like a great way to get ready to paint a frame.......

wonder who might want to do that?:rolleyes:

I'd like to know the steps also, as body removal is in my plans for my plans that I'm planning as I plan my plans.

Hmmm... Do I see a Purple frame in your future??? :eek:

red

11-02-2008, 02:34 PM

The fuel filter looks very easy to change.:D
I know... and to think, everyone complains about it!? Sheesh... :D

FordNut

11-02-2008, 05:14 PM

That is the whole point. Take the Longer wheelbase chassis off the P70 and put a Marauder engine, drive line, suspension (maybe making it softer), and then cut the body behind the B pillar and weld the P70 body behind B Pillar into places. Put the Marauder parts on the new Marauder L and put the new body on the New P70 frame with all the Marauder parts in their place.

Alternatively if you want to just make a Marauder clone L then you could keep the P70 body and frame intact and just switch drive lines, engine, and suspension, then do an Interior swap and upgrades and have a Marauder P70.

Only difference would be cutting the body in half and welding it back together, thus making a Marauder L instead of P70 Clone.

I'm not sure if an Interior swap would be less time consumming than a cut and paste job.
Not sure about the interior. Doesn't the limo have longer rear doors, which would mean different door panels?

Raudermaster

11-02-2008, 08:47 PM

Way cool man, good luck with the rest of it! Be careful of those rear tires, they'll all of a sudden want to go up in smoke. I had the same problem. :confused:

TAKEDOWN

11-02-2008, 08:49 PM

Boy! That sure does look like a good problem!

red

11-02-2008, 09:13 PM

Way cool man, good luck with the rest of it! Be careful of those rear tires, they'll all of a sudden want to go up in smoke. I had the same problem. :confused:
I have a solution in the works for that problem! In the mean time, it's easy on the go pedal...

red

11-02-2008, 10:00 PM

Boy! That sure does look like a good problem!
I guess it could be worse... ;)

MM_BKK

11-03-2008, 07:47 AM

Have fun with the oil filter if you're using Cobra's stock adapter/cooler. :)

Also, if you're using Cobra's alternator, have fun making it talk to your PCM. :)

justbob

11-03-2008, 08:16 AM

Remember, the cops can here you whine from far away now. Ask me how i know this.

O's Fan Rich

11-03-2008, 08:18 AM

Hmmm... Do I see a Purple frame in your future??? :eek:

Let's just say the cars at the OC show got my wheels turning, shall we, Chris? :D

Raudermaster

11-03-2008, 09:13 AM

red when is the expected day/week for them to be finished? Who's doing the install?

red

11-03-2008, 11:46 AM

It sounds like you've done this swap before. Any other information is appreciated! :)

Have fun with the oil filter if you're using Cobra's stock adapter/cooler. :)

Yup, for now, I'm going to use the Motocraft short replacement filter. I'll go with a relocation kit soon. Any problems with going this route?

Also, if you're using Cobra's alternator, have fun making it talk to your PCM. :)
Can you shed any light on what to expect?

Thanks!

red

11-03-2008, 11:47 AM

red when is the expected day/week for them to be finished? Who's doing the install?
Hopefully in a week or two. It's a local shop. I'll give more details later. ;)

FordNut

11-03-2008, 03:59 PM

Can you shed any light on what to expect?

Thanks!

You may have to swap the MM regulator onto the Cobra alternator.

red

11-03-2008, 04:09 PM

You may have to swap the MM regulator onto the Cobra alternator.
Is it safe to assume that this is a somewhat trivial task? This just involves swapping the gray for the white regulator, correct? Thanks!

FordNut

11-03-2008, 04:26 PM

Is it safe to assume that this is a somewhat trivial task? This just involves swapping the gray for the white regulator, correct? Thanks!

I've never done it myself, but from what I've heard that's true.

red

11-03-2008, 05:20 PM

I've never done it myself, but from what I've heard that's true.
Ok, thanks for the input!

MM_BKK

11-03-2008, 05:38 PM

The MM regulator module WON'T fit Cobra alternator. Already tried that!

This (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Voltage-Regulator-Ford-6G-Alternator-White-w-Black-Blue_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksid Zp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategor yZ33577QQihZ014QQitemZ33028349 1211)is the regulator you need to swap out of the Cobra alternator and convert the wiring from the MM connector to the Cobra's also. It's very easy.

MM_BKK

11-03-2008, 05:42 PM

It sounds like you've done this swap before. Any other information is appreciated! :)

Yup, for now, I'm going to use the Motocraft short replacement filter. I'll go with a relocation kit soon. Any problems with going this route?

Can you shed any light on what to expect?

Thanks!

The Motocraft short replacement filter will LOOK like it will fit unitl you actually try to put it on which you'll find out that it won't clear the frame rail.

You will need this (http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduc t=1137) relocation kit.

red

11-03-2008, 06:35 PM

red

11-03-2008, 06:36 PM

The Motocraft short replacement filter will LOOK like it will fit unitl you actually try to put it on which you'll find out that it won't clear the frame rail.

You will need this (http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduc t=1137) relocation kit.
That was the one I was looking at. I guess I'll be ordering it now! Thanks again! :coolman:

Anything else you can think of?

MM_BKK

11-03-2008, 06:56 PM

What coolant crossover tube are you plan on using? If it's Cobra, be prepare to do some custom radiator hoses. The one from MM won't fit.
If only there was a way to get the one from the Triology kit.

red

11-03-2008, 07:04 PM

What coolant crossover tube are you plan on using? If it's Cobra, be prepare to do some custom radiator hoses. The one from MM won't fit.
If only there was a way to get the one from the Triology kit.
That's being custom fabricated.

Keep 'em coming! Thanks!

MM_BKK

11-03-2008, 07:23 PM

The EGR, MAP, IAT wiring will need to be modified.
It will probably be easier and look cleaner, if the EGR was deleted.
Then all you'll need to do is combine the wiring of MAP & IAT from MM's harness to the Cobra's TMAP sensor that is on the blower discharge plate.

red

11-03-2008, 07:48 PM

red

11-05-2008, 09:04 PM

magindat

11-06-2008, 06:47 AM

Ok, the work is coming along nicely. Right now, we're trying to track down a stock heat exchanger and reservoir. Anyone by chance have (or have access to) take-offs in good condition? If not, can anyone provide the Ford or Ford Racing part numbers? I'm looking into aftermarket upgrades, but we need all the hardware (brackets, etc.). Thanks!

Go afteramrket. it's easy to fab brackets with 3/4"x1/8" aluminum flat stock and a vice. Contact Dennis Reinhart for his reservoir. it lives under the battery or in your case it seems like under the air filter if you swap sides.

red

11-06-2008, 10:08 AM

Go afteramrket. it's easy to fab brackets with 3/4"x1/8" aluminum flat stock and a vice. Contact Dennis Reinhart for his reservoir. it lives under the battery or in your case it seems like under the air filter if you swap sides.
Thanks! Unfortunately, the heat exchanger brackets aren't so easy to fabricate as they're more like a clamp than a bracket. :( We're looking into a couple options today, so hopefully we'll have a solution soon. Still exploring options on the reservoir...

Zack

11-06-2008, 10:10 AM

I have the stock cobra heat exchanger brackets at home.
$25 + shipping.

..or better yet, call Jerry Barnes and ask him to sell you a set from the Trilogy kit.

red

11-06-2008, 02:52 PM

I have the stock cobra heat exchanger brackets at home.
$25 + shipping.

..or better yet, call Jerry Barnes and ask him to sell you a set from the Trilogy kit.
Thanks for the offer! Wound up going with an aftermarket heat exchanger. Also, we found a reservoir, which will fit where we want. Thanks everyone!

red

11-14-2008, 10:15 PM

The body's back on and it's down to the last few things. Notice the relocated battery next to the windshield washer reservoir. :cool: I'll provide more details and pictures soon.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/2/7/5/marauder-engine_bay_with_supercharger.j pg

offroadkarter

11-14-2008, 10:18 PM

That is EXACTLY what it should have looked like when these were brand new!

Awesome! :D

red

11-14-2008, 10:22 PM

That is EXACTLY what it should have looked like when these were brand new!
Thanks! The goal from day one was to make it look stock and they've done an outstanding job!

sailsmen

10-24-2010, 06:00 AM

Very curious on the end result of this project.

Last post was 5 months latter selling xs parts. 5 months and not a single post on how this project turned out????

Anyone know the rest of the story?:confused: