The Juice is loose.

[Juice]

Hello all!

Where to start... I've always been to into Ford cars, I inherited this trait from my dad. I've been the owner of 3 Thunderbirds, of which I absolutely love! Being a bigger guy (6'4" 230lbs), the smaller cars just never did anything for me. I've always been a sucker for a 2 door, so the TBird was right up my alley.

Just shy of a year ago, I sold my 3rd TBird when I joined the US Navy as a Nuclear Reactor Operator, and I have been training for that since. It's been coming up time for me to get another car because at my next command, I will have to live out in town and commute to work.

I had been looking for another Thunderbird, but they are getting hard to find considering the newest MN12 is 13 years old now (I don't count the retro Bird that came out). I started looking at bigger, yet more contemporary cars, such as the Crown Vic and Dodge Magnum. However, ever since the Marauder came out, I have always wanted one! The problem is that in 2003 when they hit the streets, I was a mere 18 years old and would, of course, not be able to afford such a vehicle.

Even recently when I was passively looking for a Marauder they still seemed out of my price range. So many people are asking outrageous prices for them, so I just figured that I'd have to settle for something else.

My luck changed when I spotted what appeared to be a bank repo at a little mom n pop dealership, who only deals with specialty/high end vehicles. So a few friends and I made the 200 mile drive out to see it, and a couple hours later, I found myself slightly in shock because I was the new owner of a 2004 black Marauder!

I love this car. Period. It's sexy, it's quick, it's loud (Flowmaster mufflers out to the factory tips), it's huge! The 32v makes the 4.6 SOHV in my TBird look like a lawn mower engine. Now, I do know a bit about the workings of this car, as there are many similarities between it and my other Fords, but I am no expert by any means. That means I will probably be harassing you guys about all kinds of crazy things. :)

There are a few things I would like to address about the car right off the bat that I hope someone can point in me in the right direction for:

1. The driver's side front corner light is cracked and needs to be replaced. It looks like any CV/GM corner will fit there with the exception of the blacked out portion exclusive to the MM. I would like to keep the car as factory as possible, so I suppose an MM corner is my option. So a place to look for parts would be helpful, I haven't looked yet.

2. The pod gauges are gone. The housing they go in was gone too, but luckily, the dealership had ordered one and it had gotten there right before I did. (Good thing too, that part is expensive!) So, I need the pods (Coolant temp and oil pressure I believe?) Ebay? Again, haven't checked yet.

3. The front passenger speaker isn't working. I haven't looked at it, but it looks like I have to remove the door panel to get to it? Advice? Ford likes to put easily broken tabs all over the place, and I don't want to break any!

4. Speaking of easily broken tabs, one of the tab things that holds the grille on is broken. While there doesn't seem to be any issue with the grille staying on, it is something I would like to address eventually.

5. Car cover. Yes, I know... Outside. Unfortunately, that is my only option for the next few months. There is no covered parking here on base, so I want to get a cover for when I'm not driving it. I've never owned a car cover, so I'm not sure about what type to get, etc. It seems like any CV/GM one would do, and I don't foresee those being hard to find, but any info of the top of your head is helpful.

I think that's all for now, sorry for the novella, but I really love this car, so I see myself hanging around here a lot. Oh, just a little more about me. I'm 24, originally from Sacramento, CA. I'm currently an E4 in the Navy and stationed in Charleston, SC. Anything else, just ask. :)

Here's a picture of the car. I'm also getting into photography a bit, so you can expect many pictures in the future (especially after I get the chance to properly detail her!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/JonesSoda/IMG_0012.jpg

[CBT]

hi sailor;)

[Marauder386]

I have already spoken to you about your car. Just dont do like the other baby nuke did and put Donk wheels and rims on it...Dont forget I am the black one thats parked in front of the CopShop on base.

" In your rearview mirror - bluelights on..."



:cool4:

[swordfish]

:welcome1: enjoy the site. I've learned so much about my car here. Everybody I've talked to has been more then happy to answer my questions.

Mark:beer:

[Phrog_gunner]

hi sailor;)

ghey!!!!!!!!



Welcome to the site.

[a_d_a_m]

Sharp car!

As far as the parts are concerned...watch the classifieds here. Or you can check eBay or RockAuto.com, or Tasca Ford, or PM "TheDealer" here as he works at a Ford dealer.

When I bought my car, I had to replace the taillight lenses as they were tinted wayyyyyy too dark by the previous owner. I got mine from ABS Auto Supply (http://www.absautosupply.com) here in Cleveland. They are not OE lenses but nobody has noticed yet. Maybe they can ship you the parts affordably.

[Juice]

I have already spoken to you about your car. Just dont do like the other baby nuke did and put Donk wheels and rims on it...Dont forget I am the black one thats parked in front of the CopShop on base.

" In your rearview mirror - bluelights on..."



:cool4:

I hate that crap... It's rampant here in SC too, especially with Crown Vics. I haven't seen any other Marauders in this area, I don't think I talked to you either? I could be losing it though, this school has that effect.

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the site and your new ride. BTW, I had a 1988 TBird Sport from '91-'94.

[CBT]

ghey!!!!!!!!



Welcome to the site.

Is this better? HI THAYLERRRRR!!:wave:

[Phrog_gunner]

is this better? Hi thaylerrrrr!!:wave:

oh sthop!!

[Marauder386]

I hate that crap... It's rampant here in SC too, especially with Crown Vics. I haven't seen any other Marauders in this area, I don't think I talked to you either? I could be losing it though, this school has that effect.


I am the guy that has more than one here in the LowCountry ... theres another black one in your parking lot one and a silver 04 down at NPTU driven by a staff member.

Yeah, you getting the required study hours in tends to scramble the brainbox...


:cool4:

[Juice]

Oh really? I'm going to have to cruise the lot then, I've never seen anything around here. Considering how many nerds and Fast and the Flamer wannabe's there are around here, I'm surprised there is another one here on base.

This thing definitely turns heads though. Not too many people expect a cop car look-a-like to sound like that. :D

[CBT]

Considering how many nerds and Fast and the Flamer wannabe's there are around here :D

I like this guy already, can we keep him?!

[bob6364]

Oh really? I'm going to have to cruise the lot then, I've never seen anything around here. Considering how many nerds and Fast and the Flamer wannabe's there are around here, I'm surprised there is another one here on base.

This thing definitely turns heads though. Not too many people expect a cop car look-a-like to sound like that. :D

I think I'm gonna like this kid......:hug2:

[Phrog_gunner]

I like this guy already, can we keep him?!

As long as he passes the initiation.

[bob6364]

I like this guy already, can we keep him?!

Do promise to bath and feed him twice a day???

[CBT]

As long as he passes the initiation.

Pants on the ground, pants on the ground?

[CBT]

Do promise to bath and feed him twice a day???

Boy, DO I!

[ntd]

:welcome1: and nice looking car

1. The driver's side front corner light is cracked and needs to be replaced. It looks like any CV/GM corner will fit there with the exception of the blacked out portion exclusive to the MM. I would like to keep the car as factory as possible, so I suppose an MM corner is my option. So a place to look for parts would be helpful, I haven't looked yet. Ebay is probably your cheapest option and the MM corner lamps are different from it's relatives

2. The pod gauges are gone. The housing they go in was gone too, but luckily, the dealership had ordered one and it had gotten there right before I did. (Good thing too, that part is expensive!) So, I need the pods (Coolant temp and oil pressure I believe?) Ebay? Again, haven't checked yet. Oem is a non operation oil presser gauges and a volt gauge that is functional. You could install any gauges you want. If you want an Oem look with different gauges autometer made the originals units for ford.

3. The front passenger speaker isn't working. I haven't looked at it, but it looks like I have to remove the door panel to get to it? Advice? Ford likes to put easily broken tabs all over the place, and I don't want to break any! the only problematic trim piece to remove is were the window and door lock switches are carefully lift up from the back not the frt and pull back. There is a L shaped tab at the frt that will brake if the frt is pulled up.

4. Speaking of easily broken tabs, one of the tab things that holds the grille on is broken. While there doesn't seem to be any issue with the grille staying on, it is something I would like to address eventually. Again Ebay has them painted in black

5. Car cover. Yes, I know... Outside. Unfortunately, that is my only option for the next few months. There is no covered parking here on base, so I want to get a cover for when I'm not driving it. I've never owned a car cover, so I'm not sure about what type to get, etc. It seems like any CV/GM one would do, and I don't foresee those being hard to find, but any info of the top of your head is helpful. I store my car for the winter and use the Covercraft Noah Car Cover. It fits tight and works good

[Juice]

Hey don't threaten me with a good time. <img src=http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/haysmiley.gif>

[Juice]

:welcome1: and nice looking car



Thanks for the info! :)

[Phrog_gunner]

Hey don't threaten me with a good time. http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/haysmiley.gif

You are going to fit right in. CBT 'fits right in' but that's a completely different subject.

[CBT]

You are going to fit right in. CBT 'fits right in' but that's a completely different subject.
You bastard, I swear to God if you scare him away before the annual camping trip I'm going to be pissed off!!

[bob6364]

CBT...one of the those guys who the navy trains to sink a perfectly good boat has me building cup holders for those ocean holes....spend eleventy billion on them dam tubes and they don't come with cup holders??

[CBT]

And I already got my pajamas ready for the trip!
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[CBT]

CBT...one of the those guys who the navy trains to sink a perfectly good boat has me building cup holders for those ocean holes....spend eleventy billion on them dam tubes and they don't come with cup holders??

We had cup holders, we called them E-3's and below.

[SC Cheesehead]

Another MM in SC! :welcome:

Suggest you order a set of Autometer gauges as a replacement for your missing ones. The OEM factory units were "fake" (e.g. not much more than fancy idiot lights).

Check out: http://www.innovativeinterceptors.com/intdress.html

[SC Cheesehead]

I like this guy already, can we keep him?!


Do promise to bath and feed him twice a day???


Hugo the Abominable Snowman (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000305/): Just what I always wanted... I will hug him, and pet him, and squeeze him, and I will name him George.

[Mr. Man]

Welcome to the site. Glad to see a newbie that can spell.
If you are a patient person the search function is your friend.

To CBT and Toad let's not get him a vacation in his first week:cool:

[SC Cheesehead]

Welcome to the site. Glad to see a newbie that can spell.
If you are a patient person the search function is your friend.

To CBT and Toad let's not get him a vacation in his first week:cool:



Wut wrong wit u, fren? Noobs spel ok, mus b u.

[CBT]

Welcome to the site. Glad to see a newbie that can spell.
If you are a patient person the search function is your friend.

To CBT and Toad let's not get him a vacation in his first week:cool:

I was, notice I havn't even busted on his choice of car color yet, hee hee.

[Phrog_gunner]

Wut wrong wit u, fren? Noobs spel ok, mus b u.

u getn gewd at dat cuz. almos tink you was rayzed n da skreet.

[-Matt-]

We had cup holders, we called them E-3's and below.


sonovabitch

[-Matt-]

u getn gewd at dat cuz. almos tink you was rayzed n da skreet.


Yo playaz wher canz i geet 1 of dem deeep trannymissions pans?

[Phrog_gunner]

We had cup holders, we called them E-3's and below.

How are they gonna do all the work if they are holding your drink? No wonder there are 1st Classes still swabbing the deck. :stupid:

[CBT]

how are they gonna do all the work if they are holding your drink?

b.o.i.s.y.

[-Matt-]

How are they gonna do all the work if they are holding your drink? No wonder there are 1st Classes still swabbing the deck. :stupid:


Navy is skillfull like that, they can still blow ya and hold your drink at the same time!


did i just take it too far? :)

:banned::banned::banned:

[Phrog_gunner]

Navy is skillfull like that, they can still blow ya and hold your drink at the same time!


did i just take it too far? :)

:banned::banned::banned:

Not if its the truth??

[a_d_a_m]

Wut wrong wit u, fren? Noobs spel ok, mus b u. kIn eye put a soperchhaeger on withot a tune and ken yu sel me 1 chepe? also i hav in oyl leek coz wallmart chaged my oile.

[-Matt-]

Not if its the truth??

:cool4: good im safe then. You know why they have their last names sewn on the backs of their pants right?

[-Matt-]

also i hav in oyl leek coz wallmart chaged my oile.


http://ilikedevouringbabies.tripod.co m/pwned.jpg

[Phrog_gunner]

:cool4: good im safe then. You know why they have their last names sewn on the backs of their pants right?

You can only tell your joke if you know the REAL reason they are there.

[TAKEDOWN]

Welcome and enjoy the site!

[-Matt-]

You can only tell your joke if you know the REAL reason they are there.


I can guesstimate, but its going to be the same answer as my joke! :D

[Phrog_gunner]

I can guesstimate, but its going to be the same answer as my joke! :D

LOL.....be careful, Marines have those nametapes too.

[-Matt-]

LOL.....be careful, Marines have those nametapes too.


Same joke applies :P

[TAKEDOWN]

BTW, your MARAUDER... she's gonna need a name and theme song!

[Phrog_gunner]

PM 'Motorhead350' for some musical inspiration.

[TAKEDOWN]

PM 'Motorhead350' for some musical inspiration.

... and don't forget porn!

[a_d_a_m]

BTW, your MARAUDER... she's gonna need a name and theme song! I've had mine for over a year and still haven't come up with anything I 100% like...

[TAKEDOWN]

I've had mine for over a year and still haven't come up with anything I 100% like...

It'll come to you, when you least expect it. :burnout: That's why I'm telling Juice to get an early start on it!

[Phrog_gunner]

... and don't forget porn!

I'm pretty sure I don't want to know what kind he likes.

[TAKEDOWN]

Hmmm, is that why he stares at me? Oh boy... I think he has an asian fetish!!!

[Phrog_gunner]

Hmmm, is that why he stares at me? Oh boy... I think he has an asian fetish!!!

Thinks he will look bigger in a little hand.

[TAKEDOWN]

Maybe he wants to read my fortune cookie?

[Phrog_gunner]

maybe he wants to read my fortune cookie?

ah so!!!!!!

[bob6364]

CBT stopped posting in this thread cause you guys are talking so dirty he is busy....

[Phrog_gunner]

CBT stopped posting in this thread cause you guys are talking so dirty he is busy....

Yea he always disappears when someone mentions lil smokies...

[TAKEDOWN]

I love you L0NG time!

[bob6364]

I'm not sure whats going on but saw him leaving the commissary with a gross of baby wipes.....

[CBT]

I'm not sure whats going on but saw him leaving the commissary with a gross of baby wipes.....
.....and a 2 foot long zucchini, a roll of duct tape, a jar of Vasaline.

[Phrog_gunner]

I'm not sure whats going on but saw him leaving the commissary with a gross of baby wipes.....

Yeah last time he bought the mass qty of baby wipes and the lotion together it set off some kind of alarm at homeland security. Who would have known you could threaten national security with those items.

[swordfish]

.....and a 2 foot long zucchini, a roll of duct tape, a jar of Vasaline.

Only in the navy!

[CBT]

Only in the navy!

Any port in a storm, baby.

[swordfish]

Any port in a storm, baby.

:rofl::rofl: you guy's kill me!

[CBT]

...........
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[bob6364]

after i saw him with the 2' zucchinin he said he was going to the house of butters to play Lord of the Rings.....

[CBT]

house of butters
Sounds like the title to a gay porno.

[swordfish]

after i saw him with the 2' zucchinin he said he was going to the house of butters to play Lord of the Rings.....

Did he have a couple of E2's behind em?:D oop's I ment with him?

[Juice]

Wow, I'm gone for a bit and you guys already had a gay porno go down in my thread. Thanks for waiting for me, thanks a lot.

[SC Cheesehead]

Wow, I'm gone for a bit and you guys already had a gay porno go down in my thread. Thanks for waiting for me, thanks a lot.

Welcome on board. As for all the "colorful" posts from Phrog and CBT...

http://www.pritchettcartoons.com/cartoons/likes-you.jpg

[bob6364]

Wow, I'm gone for a bit and you guys already had a gay porno go down in my thread. Thanks for waiting for me, thanks a lot.

"A gay porno waits for no man..." dang forgot who said that...i'm sure it was someone important.

[CBT]

"A gay porno waits for no man..." dang forgot who said that...i'm sure it was someone important.
It was Phrogger...

[Paul T. Casey]

Wow, I'm gone for a bit and you guys already had a gay porno go down in my thread. Thanks for waiting for me, thanks a lot.

Welcome to the mess. There will actually be some useful info in here for you as well as the entertainment. ;)

[Marauder386]

And I already got my pajamas ready for the trip!
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HOLY CRAP ITS DOCTOR ROCKSO !

"Imma baaaaad clown ! "


:cool4:

[CBT]

HOLY CRAP ITS DOCTOR ROCKSO !

"Imma baaaaad clown ! "


:cool4:

" I do C-c-c--c-cocaine!!"

[Juice]

So I heard this interesting noise yesterday from the car, and since I'm still all noobified here, I think I can get away with a noob question.

I started the car to back it further into a parking spot, so the car was only on for a few seconds and I shut it off. After I shut it off, I heard what sounded like an air compressor, well, compressing air. At first I thought I had only farted, but after careful detection of no aromas in the air, I concluded that the car did it.

Today I heard it again after I started the car, and pinpointed it even while the car was running because I have now heard the sound. It can never hide again.

So, what is it? Something to do with air suspension (that I know absolutely nothing about)? If I had to guess, it was near the front on the driver's side.

Speaking of this air stuff, I noticed the off switch in the trunk. Do you only shut it off for jacking the car up (off?), or would this make a difference while driving?

[2,4shofast]

It is the air pump for your rear suspension, I did the same thing the first time I started mine...you are correct, turn the switch off when you are jacking it up.

[Black Dynamite]

So I heard this interesting noise yesterday from the car, and since I'm still all noobified here, I think I can get away with a noob question.

I started the car to back it further into a parking spot, so the car was only on for a few seconds and I shut it off. After I shut it off, I heard what sounded like an air compressor, well, compressing air. At first I thought I had only farted, but after careful detection of no aromas in the air, I concluded that the car did it.

Today I heard it again after I started the car, and pinpointed it even while the car was running because I have now heard the sound. It can never hide again.

So, what is it? Something to do with air suspension (that I know absolutely nothing about)? If I had to guess, it was near the front on the driver's side.

And there's the noob inititation! :beer: Seems like everyone asks that question when they first get an MM.

Welcome to the site!:beatnik:

[bob6364]

So I heard this interesting noise yesterday from the car, and since I'm still all noobified here, I think I can get away with a noob question.

I started the car to back it further into a parking spot, so the car was only on for a few seconds and I shut it off. After I shut it off, I heard what sounded like an air compressor, well, compressing air. At first I thought I had only farted, but after careful detection of no aromas in the air, I concluded that the car did it.

Today I heard it again after I started the car, and pinpointed it even while the car was running because I have now heard the sound. It can never hide again.

So, what is it? Something to do with air suspension (that I know absolutely nothing about)? If I had to guess, it was near the front on the driver's side.

Speaking of this air stuff, I noticed the off switch in the trunk. Do you only shut it off for jacking the car up (off?), or would this make a difference while driving?

Its a sign you need to lose weight,it shouldn't come on ,unless you really load the car ....:neener::neener:

[CBT]

Its a sign you need to lose weight,it shouldn't come on ,unless you really load the car ....:neener::neener:

-Epic---------Epic-------Epic---EpicEpic----Epic------Epic
--Epic-----EpicEpic-- --Epic-------Epic-----EpicEpic---Epic
---Epic---Epic--Epic--Epic--------Epic---- -Epic--Epic-Epic
----Epic-Epic----EpicEpic---------Epic-----Epic---EpicEpic
---- ---Epic----------Epic--------EpicEpic---Epic------Epic

[Juice]

Huh, so I should remove the 3 bodies of the people who insulted me about the car color from the trunk? That could shed some weight.

[CBT]

Huh, so I should remove the 3 bodies of the people who insulted me about the car color from the trunk? That could shed some weight.

Well played, sir. Well played.
-Epic---------Epic-------Epic---EpicEpic----Epic------Epic
--Epic-----EpicEpic-- --Epic-------Epic-----EpicEpic---Epic
---Epic---Epic--Epic--Epic--------Epic---- -Epic--Epic-Epic
----Epic-Epic----EpicEpic---------Epic-----Epic---EpicEpic
-------Epic----------Epic--------EpicEpic---Epic------Epic

[-Matt-]

quit it with the epic win already!!!

[Phrog_gunner]

quit it with the epic win already!!!

Since when does ANY one take orders from the Air Force?

[CBT]

quit it with the epic win already!!!

......fail.....

[-Matt-]

Since when does ANY one take orders from the Air Force?

Hes retired, im active, i have the authority now!!!

[Phrog_gunner]

Hes retired, im active, i have the authority now!!!

You have almost enough authority to run down to the PX and get me some ho-hos.

[-Matt-]

......fail.....

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/aequitas3/Fail_Dog.jpg

[-Matt-]

You have almost enough authority to run down to the PX and get me some ho-hos.

I can pick up your twin sisters at the PX?

[Phrog_gunner]

I can pick up your twin sisters at the PX?

Except I didn't say "pick up" = FAIL It's ok nuggo I'll give you a redo.

[-Matt-]

Except I didn't say "pick up" = FAIL It's ok nuggo I'll give you a redo.


I can get your twin sisters at the PX?

[Phrog_gunner]

I can get your twin sisters at the PX?

That makes about as much sense as "I can hold a quarter?" :P

[CBT]

That makes about as much sense as "I can hold a quarter?" :P

I kan haz cheezburger?

[SC Cheesehead]

I kan haz cheezburger?


"Hey meester, you like my seester....?"

[CBT]

"Hey meester, you like my seester....?"

Is she a cougar?:P

[SC Cheesehead]

Is she a cougar?:P

Oh yeah, very good, you like her plenty....

[Juice]

Speaking of cougars... I had one eyeball me right after I started the car when leaving the local Best Buy. She was walking right in front of me when I started it, then proceeded to eye ***** me the whole time she was walking in front of the car. I hope this isn't going to be some kind of trend, I'm really not out to attract old women. :eek:

[bob6364]

Speaking of cougars... I had one eyeball me right after I started the car when leaving the local Best Buy. She was walking right in front of me when I started it, then proceeded to eye ***** me the whole time she was walking in front of the car. I hope this isn't going to be some kind of trend, I'm really not out to attract old women. :eek:

If you work real hard at getting old and fat that will keep most of them away.... sept the really twisted ones...

[SC Cheesehead]

If you work real hard at getting old and fat that will keep most of them away.... sept the really twisted ones...

+1

Works well for me...

[CBT]

+1

Works well for me...

Yeah but you have a cool car :beer:

[RoyLPita]

If you work real hard at getting old and fat that will keep most of them away.... sept the really twisted ones...

I just talk about car stuff and watch all of cougars and young'ns run for the hills.

[SC Cheesehead]

Yeah but you have a cool car :beer:

that's true, but the exhaust smells like farts....

[CBT]

that's true, but the exhaust smells like farts....

Yeah, that's why the put the pipes at the back, why is your nose even back there:lol:

[Haggis]

Yeah, that's why the put the pipes at the back, why is your nose even back there:lol:

He is sniffing butt again.

[Phrog_gunner]

He is sniffing butt again.

At his age he shouldn't be bending down like that. Might pull something.

[Haggis]

At his age he shouldn't be bending down like that. Might pull something.

CBT will help him back up.

[Juice]

So, uh, since I am a Navy Nuke (I'm sure some of you will understand), I did check and found out I have the longest (among other things) new guy thread here. Ever. <img src=http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/rockon.gif>

You know what this means? Most of you like men. <img src=http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/gay.gif>

[Phrog_gunner]

So, uh, since I am a Navy Nuke (I'm sure some of you will understand), I did check and found out I have the longest (among other things) new guy thread here. Ever. http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/rockon.gif

You know what this means? Most of you like men. http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/gay.gif

So by the same logic, you like men since you keep coming back.

[Juice]

Shoot, nothing gets by you.

[Juice]

So I ordered a front corner from Ebay, should be here in soon. That's pretty much it for the exterior. Although, whoever detailed it last left some nasty swirl marks in the paint, I'm going to have to work on that. My orbital buffer is in storage in CA, so I'm either going to have to get another one or figure something out.

I looked at a few car covers on Ebay, there seems to be some decent Crown Vic ones for around $50. Does that seem like a good price for a car cover?

I went to <a href=http://www.innovativeinterceptors.com/intdress.html>this</a> link for the pod gauges. I see there are two different kinds, anyone have experience with both? It seems like the difference is cosmetic, but it's hard to tell what it would actually look like just from the picture.

I'm going to pull the passenger door panel off this weekend and see what's up with that speaker. Hopefully it's just unplugged or something. Does anyone know off hand what size speakers are in the front and back? I may look into some after market options, as well as a head unit.

Also, as a small site suggestion, I suggest more commonly asked questions perhaps be added to a FAQ or put into a stickied thread somewhere. My TBird forum has a number of stickies for stuff like that, it would be handy here. My searching skills are decent, but I've had to sift through a lot of junk for a few things that seemed too simple to ask. I can elaborate on that more if people are interested.

I think that's all for now! :D

[Phrog_gunner]

The speakers are 6x8.

There are a couple things sticky'ed, that are a great help, but for the most part it seems they would rather have 54757485273045823572 threads of the same thing.

[CBT]

So, uh, since I am a Navy Nuke (I'm sure some of you will understand), I did check and found out I have the longest (among other things) new guy thread here. Ever. http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/rockon.gif

You know what this means? Most of you like men. http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/gay.gif

And your point is?
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[Phrog_gunner]

It's fun to stay at the YMCA

[Juice]

The speakers are 6x8.

There are a couple things sticky'ed, that are a great help, but for the most part it seems they would rather have 54757485273045823572 threads of the same thing.

Just like in my TBird. Dammit Ford, would it be so hard to use 6x9s?!?

[bob6364]

Just like in my TBird. Dammit Ford, would it be so hard to use 6x9s?!?

There is nothing an air chisel and a BFH can't fix....see example below :D
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t153/bob6364/Mikes%20KB/bob_wins.jpg

[Phrog_gunner]

There is nothing an air chisel and a BFH can't fix....see example below :D
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t153/bob6364/Mikes%20KB/bob_wins.jpg

I don't think they could fix that mug. :P

[bob6364]

I don't think they could fix that mug. :P

Lucky for me my sweety wuvs me....:rolleyes: sometimes

[CBT]

There is nothing an air chisel and a BFH can't fix....see example below :D
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t153/bob6364/Mikes%20KB/bob_wins.jpg

All this to change the coil covers, some people are just plain lazy:D

[-Matt-]

So, uh, since I am a Navy Nuke (I'm sure some of you will understand), I did check and found out I have the longest (among other things) new guy thread here. Ever. http://www.exodusgaming.net/Smileys/default/rockon.gif


Not any more.... have you seen the 12 sec N/A thread yet :rolleyes:

[-Matt-]

There is nothing an air chisel and a BFH can't fix....see example below :D
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t153/bob6364/Mikes%20KB/bob_wins.jpg



Scary to think all my S/C stuff came off that motor with tactics like that! :(:(

[Phrog_gunner]

Scary to think all my S/C stuff came off that motor with tactics like that! :(:(

Maybe you will have the first Marauder F......for FAIL!!!

[-Matt-]

Maybe you will have the first Marauder F......for FAIL!!!


Sorry ass comeback

[bob6364]

The scary stuff we didn't take any pics.....

[Phrog_gunner]

Sorry ass comeback

Wouldn't you have to have been busting my balls for it to be a comeback?

[-Matt-]

Wouldn't you have to have been busting my balls for it to be a comeback?


Why does it always have to do with your balls?

[SC Cheesehead]

Why does it always have to do with your balls?

That's 'cause he doesn't have a....oh....uh....er....never mind.:o

[Phrog_gunner]

Why does it always have to do with your balls?

Because they bring the boys to the yard...:banana2:

[TAKEDOWN]

... and they're like, it's better than yours!

[CBT]

Welcome aboard!!
:banana2:

:welcome1:

:party:

[Phrog_gunner]

I think reading that other thread is killing brain cells.

[CBT]

I think reading that other thread is killing brain cells.
:party:

:welcome1:

:congrats:

[Phrog_gunner]

Why does it always have to do with your balls?

I can teach you, but I'd have to charge.

[CBT]

I can teach you, but I'd have to charge.

Two trailer park girls go round the outside, round the outside, round the outside.

[Phrog_gunner]

Two trailer park girls go round the outside, round the outside, round the outside.

I'd love to stay and play but I gotta go to school. Laters.

[CBT]

I'd love to stay and play but I gotta go to school. Laters.
Peace out, yo.

[-Matt-]

good morning ladies

[CBT]

good morning ladies

What are you doing playing on the internetz, shouldn't you be guarding my country right now?

[-Matt-]

I told you im in leadership class, on a coffee break right now.

[2,4shofast]

I told you im in leadership class, on a coffee break right now.


The biggest waste of money ever... Hope you learn something:rolleyes:

[CBT]

The biggest waste of money ever... Hope you learn something:rolleyes:

He is, did you catch the part about coffee? :lol:

[-Matt-]

The biggest waste of money ever... Hope you learn something:rolleyes:


I have to to become an NCO :)

[Haggis]

I told you im in leadership class, on a coffee break right now.

Do they still have show-and-tell and nap time?

[2,4shofast]

I have to to become an NCO :)

A couple weeks of a class the teaches you how to be an NCO in the perfect Air Force doesn't really do much but give you an outline of what you should be doing...just keep that in mind and you will get more out of the experience. Time in grade and experience will make you become a great NCO not a class... ;)

P.S. Dont be another damn ***** SSgt, we have enough of them already...

[-Matt-]

A couple weeks of a class the teaches you how to be an NCO in the perfect Air Force doesn't really do much but give you an outline of what you should be doing...just keep that in mind and you will get more out of the experience. Time in grade and experience will make you become a great NCO not a class... ;)

P.S. Dont be another damn ***** SSgt, we have enough of them already...


Im a Crew Chief. I like ***** yes, but i will never be one. Im really only paying attention to the writing stuff. (EPR's, bullets, LOC, LOA, LOR, etc) Because i dont know any of that ****.

[2,4shofast]

Good luck...

[Juice]

Took a new picture of her. She's dirty, but I liked the picture anyway.

<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/JonesSoda/maruader/IMG_0018b.jpg>

[SC Cheesehead]

Nice! Love the background, it really adds a retro feel to the shot.

[Phrog_gunner]

That is a really sweet pic.

[-Matt-]

very cool!

[SC Cheesehead]

Were was the picture taken?

[DOOM]

:welcome: to the site.

[Juice]

Were was the picture taken?

In front of Citadel Mall Theater in Charleston. I was actually approached by the on duty police officer and theater manager because they were wondering why I had a tripod set up outside of the theater taking pictures of it. They were nice about it and everything, but it seemed a little odd, as I don't see what anyone could possibly gain maliciously by taking pictures of the front of the building. Oh well.



So, in regard to other business. I popped the passenger door panel off (after a few minutes of messing with it before I figured out that you need to lift straight up then off) and sure enough, the speaker had simply become unplugged. It looks like all 4 speakers are after market, and provide a decent sound. I still plan on adding a sub in the future. I do love easy fixes though.

Speaking of easy fixes, I figured changing one of the dome lights that is out would be easy, but I can't get the ****in clear plastic piece that covers them off. Is there some trick to this without breaking the stupid thing? I messed with it for half an hour and I couldn't figure it out. The clear plastic is considerably larger than the spot it is in, so I'm a bit stumped. Help?

All that is really left is the driver's front corner light (which should be here soon), and the pod gauges. Oh, and the grille, but that isn't really obvious, so I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet.

Hopefully we'll have a decent stretch of good weather soon so I can properly detail her. The swirl marks all over the place irritate me because: 1. They look bad, and 2. It looks like I did it (since it's my car), which makes it look like I don't know how to wax a car. Unsat.

I've turned this thread into my MM mini blog. :D

[Juice]

Bump. My question may have been lost in that paragraph, but I'm still interested in how to get that dome light plastic piece off. I'm able to work on the car this weekend, so that is one of the things I'd like to get done. Burnt out lights bother me!

[SC Cheesehead]

Bump. My question may have been lost in that paragraph, but I'm still interested in how to get that dome light plastic piece off. I'm able to work on the car this weekend, so that is one of the things I'd like to get done. Burnt out lights bother me!

Are you talking about the lights in the O.H. console? If so, I think you'll need to pull the console to access the fixtures from the back side.

[CBT]

I think you'll need to pull the console to access the fixtures from the back side.

That's what Haggis said!

[Haggis]

Are you talking about the lights in the O.H. console? If so, I think you'll need to pull the console to access the fixtures from the back side.

Casey is aways good for a reach around.

[CBT]

Grrr! You got me, dammit. :rolleyes:

Casey is aways good for a reach around.

[Phrog_gunner]

Casey is aways good for a reach around.

He's good for a lot more than that.

[dakslim]

Welcome, newbie sailor...wow, you other guys really are gay!

[Juice]

Ok, so how do I get that overhead console off?

[Juice]

Ok, after some rigorous searching, I found that you pretty much need to yank the sum ***** off. I only have 1 screw in the front though, I don't have the longer console with glasses storage and whatever. Hopefully I don't break it, it looks expensive.

[fastblackmerc]

There shouldn't be a screw holding it on, just some clips.

[Juice]

There is one screw in the back, closest to the windshield. I got it off of there, just had to yank hard. On top of that, it looks like I have to unscrew the bracket that holds the bulbs in just to get to them. What a pain...

I did change out the cracked corner lamp, as well as all of the turn signal bulbs (amber and clear).

The only things I really have left are the missing pod gauges and the grille. Other than that, the car is in tip top shape!

I've gotten a lot of compliments on it so far, it's definitely a crowd pleaser!

[Marauder386]

Your pic @ Citadel Mall is now my new desktop ... veddy coolieos ! Sounds like yooz and meez and the other NukeNewbie AND Sixty Second Assassin need to gather and get some pics ...


:cool4:

[Juice]

Definitely! The car needs to be detailed bad though. But of course, it's raining here. Again. I've been hesitating on doing a full photoshoot of the car because of it, I'd like to actually get some good pictures.

I'm glad you like the night shot. The only thing I don't like about it is that the whole car isn't in the shot. I had to be quick though because it was super busy and I had to dart out into traffic, set up the tripod, shoot, then run back out, so I didn't get to take the time I wanted setting up the shot.

If anyone wants the original version of that picture (4752x3168 pixels), I'll put it up.

[-Matt-]

If anyone wants the original version of that picture (4752x3168 pixels), I'll put it up.


I would like that

[Juice]

Photobucket doesn't allow images this big, so I have to put it on my personal domain, which is why I asked in the first place.

Here's a link so everyone doesn't have to download it when they open the page, it's a 3mb file.
<a href=http://www.nucleartide.com/images/IMG_0018b.jpg>Click for full size</a>

[-Matt-]

Photobucket doesn't allow images this big, so I have to put it on my personal domain, which is why I asked in the first place.

Here's a link so everyone doesn't have to download it when they open the page, it's a 3mb file.
Click for full size (http://www.nucleartide.com/images/IMG_0018b.jpg)


Perfect thanks! (i have my desktop hooked up to my 61inch LCD, so ive really been looking for some cool high res marauder shots) :D

[Juice]

As soon as it dries up around here I'll detail her properly and get some more hi res shots up. I'm a bit of a photog, and I love this car, so I'm really itching to take good pics of it!

[Juice]

Dammit, I totally missed my anniversary! Oh well. 2 years of Maraudering and still loving it! If it wasn't for this site, the Pearl wouldn't be the beast she is today.

It's funny reading through this thread and thinking about how much I didn't know then and... well... how much I still don't know now, but it's getting better! :P

Plus, I think this thread takes the cake for frequency of gay jokes. Thanks, thanks a lot. http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o247/tae_666/PLURK%20EMOTICON/gay_hand.gif

[wickedmerc]

I just read through this whole thread also.....some of you guys got issues!

Thanks for all the great pics, Juice. I got 1 as my desktop wallpaper right now. This 1:
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[stryker]

Hello all!

Where to start... I've always been to into Ford cars, I inherited this trait from my dad. I've been the owner of 3 Thunderbirds, of which I absolutely love! Being a bigger guy (6'4" 230lbs), the smaller cars just never did anything for me. I've always been a sucker for a 2 door, so the TBird was right up my alley.

Just shy of a year ago, I sold my 3rd TBird when I joined the US Navy as a Nuclear Reactor Operator, and I have been training for that since. It's been coming up time for me to get another car because at my next command, I will have to live out in town and commute to work.

I had been looking for another Thunderbird, but they are getting hard to find considering the newest MN12 is 13 years old now (I don't count the retro Bird that came out). I started looking at bigger, yet more contemporary cars, such as the Crown Vic and Dodge Magnum. However, ever since the Marauder came out, I have always wanted one! The problem is that in 2003 when they hit the streets, I was a mere 18 years old and would, of course, not be able to afford such a vehicle.

Even recently when I was passively looking for a Marauder they still seemed out of my price range. So many people are asking outrageous prices for them, so I just figured that I'd have to settle for something else.

My luck changed when I spotted what appeared to be a bank repo at a little mom n pop dealership, who only deals with specialty/high end vehicles. So a few friends and I made the 200 mile drive out to see it, and a couple hours later, I found myself slightly in shock because I was the new owner of a 2004 black Marauder!

I love this car. Period. It's sexy, it's quick, it's loud (Flowmaster mufflers out to the factory tips), it's huge! The 32v makes the 4.6 SOHV in my TBird look like a lawn mower engine. Now, I do know a bit about the workings of this car, as there are many similarities between it and my other Fords, but I am no expert by any means. That means I will probably be harassing you guys about all kinds of crazy things. :)

There are a few things I would like to address about the car right off the bat that I hope someone can point in me in the right direction for:

1. The driver's side front corner light is cracked and needs to be replaced. It looks like any CV/GM corner will fit there with the exception of the blacked out portion exclusive to the MM. I would like to keep the car as factory as possible, so I suppose an MM corner is my option. So a place to look for parts would be helpful, I haven't looked yet.

2. The pod gauges are gone. The housing they go in was gone too, but luckily, the dealership had ordered one and it had gotten there right before I did. (Good thing too, that part is expensive!) So, I need the pods (Coolant temp and oil pressure I believe?) Ebay? Again, haven't checked yet.

3. The front passenger speaker isn't working. I haven't looked at it, but it looks like I have to remove the door panel to get to it? Advice? Ford likes to put easily broken tabs all over the place, and I don't want to break any!

4. Speaking of easily broken tabs, one of the tab things that holds the grille on is broken. While there doesn't seem to be any issue with the grille staying on, it is something I would like to address eventually.

5. Car cover. Yes, I know... Outside. Unfortunately, that is my only option for the next few months. There is no covered parking here on base, so I want to get a cover for when I'm not driving it. I've never owned a car cover, so I'm not sure about what type to get, etc. It seems like any CV/GM one would do, and I don't foresee those being hard to find, but any info of the top of your head is helpful.

I think that's all for now, sorry for the novella, but I really love this car, so I see myself hanging around here a lot. Oh, just a little more about me. I'm 24, originally from Sacramento, CA. I'm currently an E4 in the Navy and stationed in Charleston, SC. Anything else, just ask. :)

Here's a picture of the car. I'm also getting into photography a bit, so you can expect many pictures in the future (especially after I get the chance to properly detail her!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/JonesSoda/IMG_0012.jpg :cool: Nice Juice to our eyes with that pic, very clean and intimidading M-Panther by the way, :welcome: to our site and :congrats: enjoy the forums Mang.

[Juice]

Thanks for the welcome, you're only 2 years too late! ;)