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JFB

10-25-2002, 11:29 AM

Sorry I haven't been as prompt as I would have liked to, but I have run into some problems obtaining the parts from Mercury, and still make it cost effective. The emblem consists of two pieces, the first being the old style trunk emblem from a Grand Marquis, (p/n F8MZ-54517A20-AA) the other part is obtained from the wheel center cap. The cost of these two parts including a 25% discount is approx $82.00. It is therefore impractical to sell these for $100. I will be glad to post any info regarding the process of making this item if anyone is still interested. Apparently the dealer made a mistake the first time I bought the parts, as that cost was $61.00.

JFB:(

hrtn_monky

10-25-2002, 06:29 PM

Hello all, great site

JFB, I think a lot of people would be interested in the process (I for one) , please post info at your convenience

hrtn_monky

piglet

10-29-2002, 02:56 PM

JFB,

Please post how you made the trunk emblem and any part numbers.

Appreciate it.

piglet

11-23-2002, 10:47 AM

Logan,

JFB talked a little about the parts and part #'s above. Have you or anyone on the board made one of these yet?

I want two (2) of them! For those who might not be familar with this here is the orginal link with pictures.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=250&highlight=trunk

Logan

11-23-2002, 12:39 PM

I remember... Haven't gotten around to it yet... I'm thinking more along the lines of popping them off and painting them body color, both front and back...

piglet

11-23-2002, 12:59 PM

Logan,

Could you remove them totally? Or will there be a hole in the trunk lid? I would like to not have them at all. However if a hole was left I guess you would need to have a body shop fill the holes and paint over them.

If you remove them and paint the emblems please post your finding, Pros and Cons.

Bigdogjim

11-23-2002, 05:04 PM

JFB- Have you given up on the badge? I would look into a replacement for the "waterfall" If you want to make one let me know at what price? I sure you will have a market!
Thanks
Big Dog Jim

ron460

12-19-2002, 08:05 PM

F8MZ-54517A20-AA marquis trunk emblem $11.74
3W3Z-1130-AB MM centercap $25.36 at fordparts.com $37.10 for the two way cheaper than JFB dealer discounted prices.
The GM emblem comes with 2 pins each different size -easy for the plant people- you remove/pry the hockeysticks from the outside/base plate clean the leftover goo away,paint the inside black.
Cut the double sided tape away between the godhead and plastic cap clean up, apply new tape, center head in circle and you're in business!

LincMercLover

12-19-2002, 08:10 PM

Hmm... I may just have to try that after I get my Christmas money. :D

Ron, you ever think about maybe writing an actual "How to" article?

ron460

12-19-2002, 08:13 PM

LML, for now that's what I'll do-I'll think about it.

Slowpoke

12-19-2002, 10:18 PM

i dont understand the instructions and parts to order -- this is something i want to do. please re-post with a little more detail. i will order parts and do the install in time for the January 5 chicago getogether.

LincMercLover

12-20-2002, 09:27 AM

Hey, would the emblem off the Mountaineer work? I can get those for umm... REALLY cheap... :D