A few subtle interior enhancements.

[Embassy]

IMHO, our Marauders come from the factory with nicely appointed interiors. That said, I wanted to add a few touches, in addition to the required gauges.

One enhancement was the Marauder logo, placed in the same location you often see in Crown Victorias and Grand Marquis.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/750501/fullsize/img_6695.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/750502/fullsize/img_6696.jpg

I think it looks as if it was placed there from the factory.

The rest of the pics can be seen here. (http://www.supermotors.net/registry/18556/70689)

The other enhancement was a custom gauge cluster trim panel, much like I installed in the '98 P71. (http://www.supermotors.net/registry/588/26138)

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/751960/fullsize/img_6787.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/751963/fullsize/img_6790.jpg
This was also a good time to remove dust and debris normally not accessable, polish the cover/lense, detail the gauges and surrounding trim, and replace the instrument cluster bulbs.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/751967/fullsize/img_6795.jpg

Installed. The contrast between the gloss black trim panel and silver gauges is outstanding.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/751979/fullsize/img_6807.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/751977/fullsize/img_6805.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/751978/fullsize/img_6806.jpg

The rest of the pics, including the steps needed to remove the instrument cluster can be viewed here. (http://www.supermotors.net/registry/18556/70781)

[PRCARGUY]

Nice work there. Thanks for the info.

[guspech750]

nice job. really like the passenger side panel.

[justbob]

Looks good Steve!

[DOOM]

Good stuff bro. :2thumbs:

[cougar9150]

Nice :up:. What did you use as your template for the custom panel? I really like the way the gauges pop.
Also what Bob white decals are those? I didn't see them on the Marauder page.

[JimmyXR7]

nice job. really like the passenger side panel.

And I also really like the steering wheel emblem, and the number label with "of 11,052". The MMs should have come from the factory with your improvements.
Always thought the dash need something. The Mercury God head is alot better than the waterfall emblem. A friend purchased a 1985 Willy G. Davidson custom from Harley Davidson and it came with the plate stating "Number 105x of 1100". Of course Ford did not know the total production number beforehand.
Jim

[gino]

Is that the solid metal Marauder logo on the steering wheel?What happens when the airbag goes off?I know someone that almost lost their teeth from one of those projectiles.

[gdmjoe]

Suggestions:

1. Add the following as a decal next to the trim panel Marauder logo .....

http://www.geocities.com/gdmjoe/oldgodshead.jpg

2. http://www.geocities.com/gdmjoe/nonono.gif Ditch the steering wheel cover ! In favor of ...

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3827/2241/22066120197_large.jpg
*It's leather and matches the Marauder's stock steering wheel. You can afford it. :D

[hot-rauder]

I see someone likes my avatar!! lol I much orefer the Gods Head on my avatar. Its from a 1960s Mercury ad....

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z302/blkmarauder/dtr9.jpg


http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z302/blkmarauder/60mercuryhead-1.jpg

[babbage]

:banana:I have less miles than Embassy!


Looks good.

[Embassy]

Nice :up:. What did you use as your template for the custom panel? I really like the way the gauges pop.
Also what Bob white decals are those? I didn't see them on the Marauder page.

An ebay vendor sells these panels.

As for the decal, I ordered the one he has pictured on the side mirror. He can produce custom sizes too.


And I also really like the steering wheel emblem, and the number label with "of 11,052". The MMs should have come from the factory with your improvements.


Thanks. The steering wheel emblem is from CAR Motorsports and one of the members here was gracious enough to make the dash plaque.


Joe, is that steering wheel cover from Griot's?


:banana:I have less miles than Embassy!


:lol:


True. The good news is the miles are being applied sparingly. I don't think I've put 500 miles on her this summer.

Thanks for the compliments, gents.

[SC Cheesehead]

Very nice, Steve. I especially like the Marauder logo on the trim panel.

[cougar9150]

Was the bezel originally aluminum. I found this store here: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Ferreus-Industries_CROWN-VICTORIA_W0QQ_fsubZ100768013QQ _sidZ13765203QQ_trksidZp4634Q2 ec0Q2em322 but do not see the years for the MM's. The gauge cluster is similar to the pre 2003 Crown Vics just the MM has the Tach on the right?

[Embassy]

Was the bezel originally aluminum. I found this store here: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Ferreus-Industries_CROWN-VICTORIA_W0QQ_fsubZ100768013QQ _sidZ13765203QQ_trksidZp4634Q2 ec0Q2em322 but do not see the years for the MM's. The gauge cluster is similar to the pre 2003 Crown Vics just the MM has the Tach on the right?

That's the vendor and any year '98 to present will work.

[ctrlraven]

I really like the gauge cluster trim in black, I think I shall have to paint mine now but I might go silver, gunmetal or have my friend wrap it in a carbon fiber vinyl.

[Aren Jay]

I think we should have a Hood Ornament made like this:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z302/blkmarauder/dtr9.jpg
Looking straight on of course. Perhaps an ambigous one for those who think of their beast as female.

With the helmet available in each Colour. And the Head in either gold or silver.

Anyone know how much that would cost?

I wonder if it would be possible to do it with your own face on it too?

[gdmjoe]

Aren Jay
http://www.geocities.com/gdmjoe/retard.jpg

[Dr Caleb]

Seriously? Aren puts forweard and idea, though lame - he gets called a retard - and he gets perma-banned?

Well, as Darth Vader put it, "Your failure is complete."

[Ms. Denmark]

I think we should have a Hood Ornament made like this:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z302/blkmarauder/dtr9.jpg
Looking straight on of course. Perhaps an ambigous one for those who think of their beast as female.

With the helmet available in each Colour. And the Head in either gold or silver.

Anyone know how much that would cost?

I like this Godshead too. Not crazy about hood ornaments for most cars, especially Marauders, but would like to see it as a grille/steeringwheel/trunk emblem.


http://www.geocities.com/gdmjoe/retard.jpgRight back atcha Joe:rolleyes: Try being a little less knee jerk.;)

[TAKEDOWN]

Embassy, you sure don't mess around... I like your style!!!

[fastblackmerc]

I like this Godshead too. Not crazy about hood ornaments for most cars, especially Marauders, but would like to see it as a grille/steeringwheel/trunk emblem.

Right back atcha Joe:rolleyes: Try being a little less knee jerk.;)

Knee jerk???

Aren Jay has always been a retard....

always will be......

[Embassy]

Embassy, you sure don't mess around... I like your style!!!


Thanks for the kind words and for getting things back on topic.

[babbage]

Embassy: Did you put in LED's in the gauge cluster? (Also I drove 823 miles this past weekend. Look for my post soon)


Joe: got link for that steering wheel cover?

[gdmjoe]

babbage ... Joe: got link for that steering wheel cover?
Bought it a few years back from http://www.geocities.com/gdmjoe/griotslogo40.jpg (http://www.griotsgarage.com/home.do) <<<<< -click-
*Part # 77925BLKLG

[gdmjoe]

Ms. Denmark ... Right back atcha Joe:rolleyes: Try being a little less knee jerk.;)
Like myself, you must not read any of the threads started by Aren Jay. *For me it only took one to realize that any others that followed would be nonsensical blathering of no social import and lacking in content value.

Apologies Steve ( Embassy ) for the interruption ... We return you now to your regularly scheduled programing.
:cool:

[Ms. Denmark]

Don't know why a few of you don't get that ridiculing some one who has done nothing to you is not something to be proud of. I find it's infinately worse than posting annoying threads. I'll take harmless annoyance over bullying any day of the week.

Sorry for the interruption to your thread Steve.

[Embassy]

Bought it a few years back from http://www.geocities.com/gdmjoe/griotslogo40.jpg (http://www.griotsgarage.com/home.do) <<<<< -click-
*Part # 77925BLKLG

Thanks for the part number. Unfortunatley, it looks like they no longer carry this item.

[gdmjoe]

Embassy - Thanks for the part number. Unfortunatley, it looks like they no longer carry this item.
Give them a call. They're good folks and may be able to provide you with the supplier that provided them.

[Embassy]

Give them a call. They're good folks and may be able to provide you with the supplier that provided them.

Willl do. Thanks. :beer:

[fastblackmerc]

Check Walmart, KMart or a FLAPS.

Think I got this one at Walmart
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Backseatview.jpg