NATEHAWK's Marauder is back!

[NATEHAWK]

As some of you already know I had an accident back in February where a some slick road and black ice damn near killed me and destroyed my beloved SUPERFREAK. Well she is now back in my possession and she is better than ever. The frame didnt have any damage most passenger side and rear damage. I was luck to have no front end damage besides a few broken teeth in the grill. The shop that I used is called Naz Autobody in Accokeek, MD. They didnt excellent damn near amazing work. My paint job looks way better than factory. Now for the pics

[NATEHAWK]

They had ordered the wrong tail lights but reordered me the correct ones. I haven't had a chance to put them on yet. I have sent them to Jon's Tinted Tails to have them professionally tinted to a dark tint. I should have them next week. I also just received a new set of SS inserts I now have the titanium ones haven't installed them yet thou. I also got a new OEM wheel Geico paid for due to the damaged one from the accident. that wheel had road rash anyway lol.

[NATEHAWK]

A few pics of the finish job... I have to go get my passenger side window retinted maybe today if it doesnt rain. My Marauder does not I repeat does not go out in any rain only sunshine from here on out.I will get some great detailed pics real soon when my tail lights come back in from getting tinted.

[merc]

Congratulations on the restoration of Superfreak. See ya at the track soon.

[a_d_a_m]

Congrats!
For the record, I really like the amber CVPI signals in the lights. I was considering doing that but decided to stick with OE when I got rid of my tinted tails.

[PRCARGUY]

:congrats: on Superfreak's return! :banana2:

[justbob]

I think I need to go offroading! Thats sick man, love it.

[Bluerauder]

Congratulations on the restoration of Superfreak. See ya at the track soon.

+1 on this. Dayum NATE, I didn't even hear about this. You guys are really good at keeping secrets. Glad the SUPERFREAK is back in business. I remember chasing the "freak" up I-495 past Andrews AFB enroute to the G&M meet in November 2008. Boy did she sound good.

[NATEHAWK]

She looks and sounds just as good as then soon to sound even better than before...

[Vortex]

Its kinda amazing what a good bodyshop can do sometimes. Looks great!

[stryker]

:eek: Oh my goodness that's what i call resurrection of a black M Panther.

[TiTo35]

Damn Nate...I didnt even know you wrecked the car...looks good though! :up:

[musclemerc]

Thats an example of a good shop taking pride in their work. You get what you pay for and I know quality aint cheap. Beautiful work!!

[rayjay]

Lookin good :up:

[NATEHAWK]

Damage cost was $7800.00 OEM front and rear bumper covers were like $2100.00 by themselves. The insurance company did not want to pay to get the entire car painted just the damaged parts. So I had to kick in the rest the to complete entire new paint job. I didnt care thou I just wanted my car back perfect. It took over 3 months for perfection but I rather it take long and get it back right then fast and get shotty work. That shop does great paintwork.

[Pat]

Did you think it would turn out as well as it did?

Naz's autobody is #1 on my hit parade. Maybe exposure on this site will generate some business for him within the Marauder community.

Your area of the US has more Marauders than most.

Regards,

[NATEHAWK]

Never in a million years I thought it would be that great man. Those guys are paint and body work GODS...Anyone in the area that may need work here is there contact info.

NAZ Autobody Paint Towing
Naz Khan
17412 Livingston RD
Accokeek, MD 20607
301-283-6600

[rayjay]

Damage cost was $7800.00 OEM front and rear bumper covers were like $2100.00 by themselves. The insurance company did not want to pay to get the entire car painted just the damaged parts. So I had to kick in the rest the to complete entire new paint job. I didnt care thou I just wanted my car back perfect. It took over 3 months for perfection but I rather it take long and get it back right then fast and get shotty work. That shop does great paintwork.

Good for you doing it right. :beer: I needed fast at the time and it wasn't done right. :( I still need to take it back, 11 months later. :censor:

[ImpalaSlayer]

Damn Nate...I didnt even know you wrecked the car...looks good though! :up:


dude me either!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

glad you arnt on your third man!

[NATEHAWK]

dude me either!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

glad you arnt on your third man!

Me too man

[TiTo35]

My chances of driving SUPERFREAK are getting slimmer now...:alone:

[NATEHAWK]

It wont see a rainy day ever again either I can tell you that much for sure.

[TiTo35]

My man around the way totalled his Marauder speeding in the rain...on stock BFGs
:shake:

[NATEHAWK]

I never drive fast in the rain period. Thats just being stupid. i try not to have to keep switching lanes either....Tito, did he live off those apartments before you get to forestville mall?

[TAKEDOWN]

It's ALIVE!!!

[NATEHAWK]

It's ALIVE!!!

Now to get ready for fall racing

[Zack]

This was the best kept secret of 09.
Driving FAIL...
Repair WIN :D

[Blackmobile]

Nice to see another Marauder pulled from the grip of the grim reaper:2thumbs:. Too many have gone to Marauder heaven lately.

[ctrlraven]

This was the best kept secret of 09.
Driving FAIL...
Repair WIN :D
No joke, had no clue Superfreak was down for the count. All I knew was your rear axle issue. Congrats glad she is back on the road.

[Georges93LX]

Nice to see another Marauder pulled from the grip of the grim reaper:2thumbs:. Too many have gone to Marauder heaven lately.

Amen to that! Looks great.

[NATEHAWK]

No joke, had no clue Superfreak was down for the count. All I knew was your rear axle issue. Congrats glad she is back on the road.

Down yes for the count never lol


This was the best kept secret of 09.
Driving FAIL...
Repair WIN :D

I had a top secret mission. Didnt want to let the cat out the bag till she was complete

[NATEHAWK]

No joke, had no clue Superfreak was down for the count. All I knew was your rear axle issue. Congrats glad she is back on the road.

Down yes for the count never lol


This was the best kept secret of 09.
Driving FAIL...
Repair WIN :D

I had a top secret mission. Didnt want to let the cat out the bag till she was complete.:banana2:

[Blackmobile]

It's hard to fess up to wrecking a Marauder around here. The ones that haven't tend to blame the driver and the one's that have know all too well how fast these MM can go off on their own in certain conditions. In the end, when the driver and passengers can walk away, shows how great these mechanical wonders really are. You can keep your imports,
Panthers Rule.

Ed

[sulaiman]

it is realy looking good

[MyTMerc]

Wow! They did work wonders. I'll check them out if I need work again. The minor damage I had cost $1200 (different shop). They mis-aligned the trunk lock and a year later you can see sanding marks in the bondo through the paint. It smelled like paint thinner for 6 month after I got it back.

Same (local) shop did a fantastic job on my daughter's Matrix and painted another local MM a metalic black. The guy's not a member of the net although I ran into him just before our Bert's meet and invited him to check us out. The metalic paint looks pretty good. I think it might have a hint of black cherry in it from what the body shop owner told me. I could tell. It all depends on who works on the car in the shop. Looks like they put the pros on your car.

Glad your back on the road. Looks 100% better than the silver box.:D

[joefireman18]

Back in the saddle again. I know that first ride was like, dam.:cool:

[NATEHAWK]

Back in the saddle again. I know that first ride was like, dam.:cool:

Like picking her up for the first time man.

[Taemian]

Congrats!
For the record, I really like the amber CVPI signals in the lights. I was considering doing that but decided to stick with OE when I got rid of my tinted tails.

+1. I'm still thinking about doing that as well, I prefer the amber on a silver car.

[TiTo35]

I never drive fast in the rain period. Thats just being stupid. i try not to have to keep switching lanes either....Tito, did he live off those apartments before you get to forestville mall?


Naw not that Marauder...this guys stays in the back of the neighborhood.

[NATEHAWK]

Oh ok wrong guy then.

[TiTo35]

My man with the DTR said Zo wants to sale his Marauder...I wonder if he really is going to this.

[DOOM]

+1 on this. Dayum NATE, I didn't even hear about this. You guys are really good at keeping secrets.

SOME of us are. ;) :rolleyes:

[NATEHAWK]

I appreiated it for the few that did know and kept it to them selves. Its always better for the owner of said vehicle to make annoucements about it.

[252life]

Except for the fender badges, it looks exactly the same as my car :eek:


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