What did you do to your car today?

[Windsor58]

I finally got the correct fittings for my trans cooler and got that back together on my blue mm, today im going to drop the fuel tank on my black mm to change the evap hose the runs above it.... I am dreading doing this.

If you don't mind me asking, how do you know that your evap hose needs replacement? Just curious what symptoms led you to it.
Thanks

[Comin' in Hot]

If you don't mind me asking, how do you know that your evap hose needs replacement? Just curious what symptoms led you to it.
Thanks

I keep getting keep getting a code for a gross leak/no flow in the evap system, and sometimes a check fuel cap code..... its not the fuel cap as I've tried 3. The rubber parts of my evap line were heavily deteriorated.

[LeoVampire]

Went over to Gordon's Garage today with my dad and we installed drilled & slotted rotors, new ceramic pads, ss brake lines and put my old blue calipers back on from my old Marauder.

Unfortunately when taking the rear drivers side rotor off looks like my emergency brake shoe was warped/melted onto the inside. After banging the rotor off with a sledgehammer, bits and pieces off the bottom shoe fell out. I'm going to have to start a thread in the brake forum. Anyone ever replace the shoes before? Are they Marauder specific or is it similar to a grand maq or crown Vic?

Anyways I won't be using my e brake until I replace the shoes. In the meantime, the new brakes are doing great!

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Looks nice just wish the slots in the rotors were cut all the way to the outside lip.

But yes had the same issue with the rear drum brakes had to change them out as well when I did mine.

Funny I only use the e-brake once a year to test it just in case but still feel the need to make sure they are okay.

[fastblackmerc]

Looks nice just wish the slots in the rotors were cut all the way to the outside lip.

But yes had the same issue with the rear drum brakes had to change them out as well when I did mine.

Funny I only use the e-brake once a year to test it just in case but still feel the need to make sure they are okay.

That's what happens if you don't use the parking brakes all the time. They freeze up and you have problems getting the rotors off.

[Jkmarauder]

Fixed my ac! It's been out for 2 weeks I tried a new motor then ordered the wrong parts which for the manual ac type instead of automatic. Switched head control units from my dads merc into mine. Then tried banging on the automatic climate control unit which turned it on a smidge. Then finally gave in talked to my friends at ford $82.00 later got a new ac climate control unit which he told me often goes on these. Then got it all cleaned and purdy

[lji372]

Went over to Gordon's Garage today with my dad and we installed drilled & slotted rotors, new ceramic pads, ss brake lines and put my old blue calipers back on from my old Marauder.

Unfortunately when taking the rear drivers side rotor off looks like my emergency brake shoe was warped/melted onto the inside. After banging the rotor off with a sledgehammer, bits and pieces off the bottom shoe fell out. I'm going to have to start a thread in the brake forum. Anyone ever replace the shoes before? Are they Marauder specific or is it similar to a grand maq or crown Vic?

Anyways I won't be using my e brake until I replace the shoes. In the meantime, the new brakes are doing great!

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uh, i notice there are 4 wheels in the background. yours are on your car in the pic:confused: throw them in boxes and ship them to me;)

[Limited360]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvUidrTDar0&feature=youtu.be

[LeoVampire]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvUidrTDar0&feature=youtu.be

Cool video and posted on it as well!

Did you like the end results going touchless?

[Mebot]

uh, i notice there are 4 wheels in the background. yours are on your car in the pic:confused: throw them in boxes and ship them to me;)

those aren't mine, but sure sounds like a plan!

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[Mebot]

That's what happens if you don't use the parking brakes all the time. They freeze up and you have problems getting the rotors off.

How difficult is it to replace the shoes? In going to have to get this done before my inspection in September.

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[Limited360]

Cool video and posted on it as well!

Did you like the end results going touchless?


I do. I still wiped the entire car down with a spray detailer / sealent when done. Also this car sits under a cover and you could tell it was basically clean at the begining.

I used Chemical Guys products...

1) Honeydew Snow Foam
2) Extreme Body Wash and Wax
3) Glossworkz

[Invader]

How difficult is it to replace the shoes? In going to have to get this done before my inspection in September.

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They're easy, just do one side at a time. So you can always use the other side as a reference.

[fastblackmerc]

How difficult is it to replace the shoes? In going to have to get this done before my inspection in September.

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They're easy, just do one side at a time. So you can always use the other side as a reference.

Or take a picture with your phone.

[Shaijack]

Why didn't anyone tell me that brake fluid takes the paint off of cars........

[Mr. Man]

Why didn't anyone tell me that brake fluid takes the paint off of cars........
We did but you just had to run off and vote for the DTR instead of wiping it off.....:shake: :D

[Bigdogjim]

Two "new" tires on the front today.

[ctrlraven]

Last night I pulled off the wiper cowl to clean it and cleaned off the block to chassis ground connection, had a little bit of green corrosion on the bolt and sanded off the paint so there is now a true metal to metal connection.

[License2Bill]

Removed some things from the trunk to make room for several hundred dollars in fireworks

This photo represents about half of my stash. Are airborne incendiary devices legal in Georgia?

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[Mebot]

Removed some things from the trunk to make room for several hundred dollars in fireworks

This photo represents about half of my stash. Are airborne incendiary devices legal in Georgia?

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What better way to celebrate America's birthday than by blowing up a small chunk of it!

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[License2Bill]

"The British are coming!"

"Not anymore..."

[Guittard22]

Time to start doing more work to my MM and remove some of my mods.




What kind of mods you got for sale :)

[Guittard22]

Removed some things from the trunk to make room for several hundred dollars in fireworks

This photo represents about half of my stash. Are airborne incendiary devices legal in Georgia?

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Can't wait to light them off :)

[Limited360]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/3y7a2uve.jpg

Applied a coat of chemical guys Blacklight

[jerrym3]

Got an email request last evening from a town with a MUCH bigger and better parade asking me to drive their Grand Marshall.

Thought about it:

1) I have no written agreement or even a handshake with the first town
2) all we have is an email agreement

But, when you make a commitment, you stand by it.



Just learned yesterday that the Governor of NJ will be marching in the parade I turned down.

I imagine that the projected attendance level of that parade just went up while the one I'll be in with the Galaxie (assuming I can change a leaking pwr steering pressure hose today) just went down.

[pandemicz]

cleaned the MAF today and gave the car a nice wash

[jerrym3]

Cannot attach direct link to Snapfish photo album.

Photobucket seems much easier to use than Snapfish, IMHO.

[jerrym3]

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Double post.

[jerrym3]

Parade pics #1

[jerrym3]

Parade pics #2

[MOTOWN]

Im sitting in my garage looking at it as i sit here and post!

[CWright]

Im sitting in my garage looking at it as i sit here and post!

Yea, I can see it now.

Here's Roger's chair positioned for the best view.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/image13.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Here's what Roger see's
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/image11.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Can I get a CLEAN UP in the Automotive Section

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/image12.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

[L.Mark]

It's speaking to you isn't it???

[MOTOWN]

Yea, I can see it now.

Here's Roger's chair positioned for the best view.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/image13.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Here's what Roger see's
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/image11.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Can I get a CLEAN UP in the Automotive Section

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/image12.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Exactly where i am now!:banana2:


It's speaking to you isn't it???

Yeah its asking for more money!:depress:

[Guittard22]

Gave the car a bath :)

[LeoVampire]

Parade pics #2

Congrats and the car looks great! :beer:

[guspech750]

Been driving it all day. Can't get enough of my Merc.


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[Shaijack]

Mr. Man I thought the voting was private. Oh ****itski

[jerrym3]

"The British are coming!"

"Not anymore..."

Speaking of "The British Are Coming", has anyone caught the Italian/Fiat commercial ("The Italians are Coming").

There are three VERY attractive models in that commercial, and I don't mean Fiats.

Another good commercial for female model viewing, the Skyy Vodka commercials.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpag e&v=dpSyVh22Fz8

Ah, to be 65 again.

[jdando]

Washed, waxed, vacuumed the inside. :)

[BigM460]

Put 14" gt500 rotors on my Marauder. Home made brackets stock calipers.

[License2Bill]

Put 14" gt500 rotors on my Marauder. Home made brackets stock calipers.

That looks really good! I dig the wheels too. What size are they?

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[MOTOWN]

Put 14" gt500 rotors on my Marauder. Home made brackets stock calipers.

Looks sweet! Can you see a difference in braking?

[BigM460]

That looks really good! I dig the wheels too. What size are they?

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9.5x20 front 11x20 rear

[BigM460]

Looks sweet! Can you see a difference in braking?

Haven't really checked it out. Feels exactly the same under normal driving. Letting them bed in good before abusing them.

[MyBlackBeasts]

New Blue (F150) got a new fan clutch today. (Thanks Rock Auto!)

Garage is plugged with a partially completed VW waiting for parts coming Tuesday or I would have done the heater core on Blue also. Next weekend. :cool4:

[lji372]

:mad2:
Exactly where i am now!:banana2:



Yeah its asking for more money!:depress:

Well damn man it has everything else, put in a credit card machine and feed it!!:laugh:

Damn it's beautiful rog!!:beer:

This has inspired me to go for a drive:D

[NavySeabee]

Used Croftgate Leather Cleaner foam for the first time. :)

[Invader]

I did not sell her! I've had her parked in my front yard for awhile due to the "Mango Tree" over my driveway. I was out in the yard with the kids when a guy on a 2013 Harley Road King stop and and asked me about the car. After BS-ing for a few he asked if I wanted to sell her. I replied do you have deep pockets? He said how about $13,000.00.... I looked at my wife and she said, Nope your getting buried in that thing. Needless to say I filled the guy with information and sent him on his way. I love my Marauder!!!

[8UWITH6]

Rear Cat delete DONE today, love the sound difference!

[L.Mark]

Gave her a bath while the wifey replaced her brakes with ceramics all around...

[L.Mark]

Oh, and didn't driver her Saturday while we did Christmas on July 4th party...

[Shaijack]

Drove all three today. Was so nice. Had a guy with a GM try to buy Black. Told him he sis not have enough money to do that.

[L.Mark]

Put 14" gt500 rotors on my Marauder. Home made brackets stock calipers.


Niiiice rims!!!!!

[License2Bill]

Oh, and didn't driver her Saturday while we did Christmas on July 4th party...

I love me some fireball whiskey. None of my friends or family can stand it. Just leaves more for me!

[L.Mark]

Mix it with Rum Chata to take it to another level...:D

[Haggis]

Gave her a bath while the wifey replaced her brakes with ceramics all around...

TJ, she's a keeper.

[L.Mark]

True that...:banana:...and she does windows...win, win, win!!!

[maineiac]

I broke my badgeless grill what an azzhole I am.

[L.Mark]

Insurance total...I'll give you $10.00...you ship it though...;)

[maineiac]

Just one tooth 5 from the left,i'll fix it better than before,dam more than a 8.00 offer ,my car now worth 20% more lol.

[ctrlraven]

Washed the bird crap off my Taurus since it had been sitting since last Wednesday. Can't understand why the birds love the car so much when my Marauder is parked right next to it and maybe once a month the MM gets some bird doo on it.

[maineiac]

Washed the bird crap off my Taurus since it had been sitting since last Wednesday. Can't understand why the birds love the car so much when my Marauder is parked right next to it and maybe once a month the MM gets some bird doo on it.

Fear,they dont dare to.

[License2Bill]

Washed, waxed, clayed etc, showed it off at the local weekly cruise night. Had people complimenting me left and right. People were taking pictures of it even! That never happened during my 5 years of owning my Crown Victoria. One individual told me that there was a first gen Marauder there before I showed up. Going to try and park next to it when I go again. Another guy came up to me and said "My buddy put the Marauder top end into his crown vic, it's a PI so it all bolted right up" I just kinda nodded and said yup, sure, uh huh, you don't say?:rolleyes:

[ctrlraven]

Fear,they dont dare to.
I think you are right cause the only other time it gets bombed is when I am out with it elsewhere. :lol:

[Limited360]

Rear Cat delete DONE today, love the sound difference!

Is it that noticeable? I've had a set of pipes with rear delete sitting in my garage next to cut stock springs for 6 months.... Maybe I need motivation.

[jerrym3]

Congrats and the car looks great! :beer:

Thanks

Today's newspaper included a local "Our Town" section, which provides local news regarding towns in my surrounding area. Lot's of July 4th articles.

There, on the front page, is a picture of me and my Galaxie in the July 4th parade.

(Of course, the 88 year old Grand Marshall is also in the picture, and in the caption below the picture was her name and town and not mine or anything about my car. Probably just an editorial oversight?)

LOL

[Mr. Man]

Washed the bird crap off my Taurus since it had been sitting since last Wednesday. Can't understand why the birds love the car so much when my Marauder is parked right next to it and maybe once a month the MM gets some bird doo on it.
Come park your MM at our house. Our feathered friends get points off from their peers if they actually poop on the ground. :lol:

[Horsepower]

Changed the coils , plugs , etc .... Runs like newhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/12/ydepuvup.jpg

[RacerX]

Fired up the new engine after putting it together and installing it. ;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/695/medium/IMG_1140a.jpg (javascript:;)

[fastblackmerc]

Not mine but............. yesterday

Installed 5000k HID headlights and 3000k HID foglights for a member.

[fastblackmerc]

Not mine but............ today

Installing AVIC-X940BT, speakers, backup camera, Axxess interface and a mod to the front license plate on another members MM.

[LeoVampire]

Thanks

Today's newspaper included a local "Our Town" section, which provides local news regarding towns in my surrounding area. Lot's of July 4th articles.

There, on the front page, is a picture of me and my Galaxie in the July 4th parade.

(Of course, the 88 year old Grand Marshall is also in the picture, and in the caption below the picture was her name and town and not mine or anything about my car. Probably just an editorial oversight?)

LOL

LOL Actually I am not shocked by that at all unfortunately but at least your car was featured and now when you show it off everyone will think your doing it for her! LOL

[LeoVampire]

Changed the coils , plugs , etc .... Runs like newhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/12/ydepuvup.jpg

Love the color and looks great just need a matching spoiler in the back or people might think it is a CV clone.

[LeoVampire]

Fired up the new engine after putting it together and installing it. ;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/695/medium/IMG_1140a.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Congrats Sir on the new engine running :beer:

[Horsepower]

Love the color and looks great just need a matching spoiler in the back or people might think it is a CV clone.

And they sooooo do lol ..,. Any real car person knows when they see a marauder but occasionally I still get the " oh , you have a vic right " ... That comment really grinds my gears ... Ill paint it eventually. I'm still bs-in on other
Repairs and upgrades.

[MM2004]

Drove mine to work today as we finally got a break in the weather.

Dry and sunny all weekend - low to mid 80 temps.

Yesterday was the first time I have driven her in almost 3 weeks.

:eek:

Mike.

[cat in the hat]

Drove mine to work today as we finally got a break in the weather.

Dry and sunny all weekend - low to mid 80 temps.

Yesterday was the first time I have driven her in almost 3 weeks.

:eek:

Mike.

No joke, this has been the rainiest year I ever remember.

[RacerX]

No joke, this has been the rainiest year I ever remember.

No chit! Try pulling an engine, fixing the trans and installing the engine without a garage! I had to watch weather radar like crazy. Mike, u slo!!! On shipping that is!;)

[boatmangc]

Uncovered it, did a quick ONR and QD on it, then tried to start it and found out my battery is dead, jumped it, took it for a ride, put some gas in it.
Got a good look at what needs to be done to retain my "best paint status" before MV.
Dusted it off and covered it again.

Still gots no traction :banana2:

[Limited360]

Tried my new metal shine and polish out on the tips.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/5edanebe.jpg

Can't wait to try all the new supplies out!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/enajynyb.jpg

Then took it to Woodward and parked to watch the Shenanigans...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/6a9u7a5a.jpg

[NavySeabee]

Upgraded fuel filter. Had to make a trip midway with my wife's car to NAPA. Damn brittle, fragile clips!

[lji372]

Then took it to Woodward and parked to watch the Shenanigans...

where abouts on woodward?

watched the rear sit on the ground as i await my new air ride compressor :(
:shake:

[Limited360]

where abouts on woodward?

watched the rear sit on the ground as i await my new air ride compressor :(
:shake:

USA transmission with my buddies white 05' viper

Air bags go out?

[Comin' in Hot]

I made a new MAF extension harness for my DBP. This is another thing I had to fix do to substandard work. I'm not mentioning names, but if I ever meet the guy that first modded this car, I'm going to kick him in the nuts.

[lji372]

USA transmission with my buddies white 05' viper

Air bags go out?

No, the compressor:(
I get to drive a pt cruiser and a truck this weekend:shake:

[boatmangc]

Can't wait to try all the new supplies out!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/enajynyb.jpg

I don't see any sealant or wax, what are your plans?

[Limited360]

I don't see any sealant or wax, what are your plans?


This was just an update to current stock like. Using Blacklight and jetseal most likely.

[8UWITH6]

Is it that noticeable? I've had a set of pipes with rear delete sitting in my garage next to cut stock springs for 6 months.... Maybe I need motivation.

YES, louder but not too loud, no drone, etc.

[8UWITH6]

I made a new MAF extension harness for my DBP. This is another thing I had to fix do to substandard work. I'm not mentioning names, but if I ever meet the guy that first modded this car, I'm going to kick him in the nuts.

LOL. If was done right the first time then you wouldnt have anything to do!!!!

[Limited360]

No, the compressor:(
I get to drive a pt cruiser and a truck this weekend:shake:

I'd rather do compressor than bags myself... Still lame!!

Hope that's sorted soon for ya!

[Limited360]

YES, louder but not too loud, no drone, etc.

That's for the feedback. I may look into swapping these out ASAP. Might as well spray the bolts down and try it in the garage before I take it and do it on the lift at the family's repair shop.

[8UWITH6]

I just cut mine with everything still hooked up. Used 18" section of pipe from O'Reilly's that we cut down to about 14" and had my buddy weld them up in the garage on the lift. Took about an hour or so. I didnt unbolt anything because I wanted everything straight. Look under your car. The rear cats inlet is up higher towards the floorboard than the outlet.

[lji372]

That's for the feedback. I may look into swapping these out ASAP. Might as well spray the bolts down and try it in the garage before I take it and do it on the lift at the family's repair shop.

Family's lift...hi friend :lol:

[Limited360]

Family's lift...hi friend :lol:

8 bays. 6 lifts. One oil change rack. One laser alignment rack.

It's useful at times...

[8UWITH6]

Yes, a lift makes you everyones best friend, trust me :)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/76453_4967601868355_650728442_ n.jpg

But at least they HELP me on my stuff, LOL.

[braddick]

^
What is the model vehicle directly to the right of your Marauder? Looks like a Grand National, but not exactly sure.

One another note: That is a pet peeve of mine: the lowest strip on the side of your cars. Seems to get ultra dirty/grimy without relief. Scrub and scrub and still looks like S.

A lift would help solve that issue as the problem is getting enough elbow grease into the project to make a difference, I suppose.

[RubberCtyRauder]

^
What is the model vehicle directly to the right of your Marauder? Looks like a Grand National, but not exactly sure.

One another note: That is a pet peeve of mine: the lowest strip on the side of your cars. Seems to get ultra dirty/grimy without relief. Scrub and scrub and still looks like S.

A lift would help solve that issue as the problem is getting enough elbow grease into the project to make a difference, I suppose.


Not to answer for Neil, but Neil does have a Grand National..not sure if that it his in the pic. Look at his signature, he tells about the GN

[Comin' in Hot]

LOL. If was done right the first time then you wouldnt have anything to do!!!!

I have plenty to do that's not repairing substandard work, like installing my GEar Vendors unit.

[Black Dynamite]

^
One another note: That is a pet peeve of mine: the lowest strip on the side of your cars. Seems to get ultra dirty/grimy without relief. Scrub and scrub and still looks like S.

It annoyed me too. I painted it gloss black with Krylon Fusion plastic paint. It looks better than the plastic and seems to be easier to clean.

[GODFATHER]

stabbed my block with a new oem cam positioning synchronizer

[Black Dynamite]

Dusted and spray waxed, took it out for some exercise for the first time in three weeks.

[8UWITH6]

^
What is the model vehicle directly to the right of your Marauder? Looks like a Grand National, but not exactly sure.

One another note: That is a pet peeve of mine: the lowest strip on the side of your cars. Seems to get ultra dirty/grimy without relief. Scrub and scrub and still looks like S.

A lift would help solve that issue as the problem is getting enough elbow grease into the project to make a difference, I suppose.

Yes its my GN there in the picture............

No problem RubberCtyRauder. :) Your good.

[L.Mark]

Man! The more I see the Blues, the more I want another one. I just can't convince my other half to drive one...hmmm...back up car....:coolman:

When I win the lottery, I'm buying one of every color. And your all invited to my cookout and my mansion...:D

[MyBlackBeasts]

And your all invited to my cookout and my mansion...:D


Deal! When are you planning this? I want to block the time on my calendar!!! :D

[License2Bill]

Found this and contemplated...
http://i42.tinypic.com/nmnp7a.jpg

[MOTOWN]

A very poor photo shop! Lol

[RubberCtyRauder]

Found this and contemplated...
http://i42.tinypic.com/nmnp7a.jpg


Photochop Maraudersauraus or maybe Marauderhearst.

[License2Bill]

I know it's chopped. Almost looks like a Dodge Magnum from other angles.

Today I drove mine, placed an order with the parts fairy, and filled up the tank

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[fastblackmerc]

Not my car, but.........

Did this for a local MM.net member
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Wolfpack%20License%20Plate/DSCN0017_zps9b8159e4.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/fastblackmerc/media/MM%20Mods/Wolfpack%20License%20Plate/DSCN0017_zps9b8159e4.jpg.html)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Wolfpack%20License%20Plate/DSCN0019_zps95de7fe7.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/fastblackmerc/media/MM%20Mods/Wolfpack%20License%20Plate/DSCN0019_zps95de7fe7.jpg.html)

Also installed an Pioneer X940BT, backup camera, ran wires for a sub and upgraded the front speakers to Pioneer TS-D6802R's. Same speakers are on the way for the rear.

[L.Mark]

Deal! When are you planning this? I want to block the time on my calendar!!! :D

As soon as the Lottery check clears...;)

[MyBlackBeasts]

As soon as the Lottery check clears...;)

Ok, let me know!

Also, I'll need a small loan (non-repayable of course) say $1,000,000? :D

[Limited360]

Step 1 of 5

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/avuqymyr.jpg

Step 2 of 5

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/20/a7e2a2yg.jpg

Ugh. Last 3 should go much quicker.

[L.Mark]

Ok, let me know!

Also, I'll need a small loan (non-repayable of course) say $1,000,000? :D


Noooo problem. I'm sure that little bit will be stuck in the cushions of my couch...;)

[L.Mark]

Step 1 of 5

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/avuqymyr.jpg

Step 2 of 5

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/20/a7e2a2yg.jpg

Ugh. Last 3 should go much quicker.


Holy Cow, a clean black Marauder!!! Hurry and close up the hermetically sealed bag!!!! kidding...

Looks sweet as hail!!!!

[Bxrepoman]

I installed the stainless steel marauder inserts in the rear bumper and installed kevlar police trunk organizer not really mods but something i guess......

[loud2004marquis]

kevlar police trunk organizer

Any pics of it?

[License2Bill]

My brother said he saw something crawling up underneath my car when he came home from work this evening. I go investigate and found a 5 and a half foot long black rat snake.

So I channeled my inner Steve Irwin and got the sucker out. Crikey ain't she a beauty?

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[Darigaaz]

Installed a 3" filter and new hoses to get rid of the turns. Threw a code that I'll have to check out tomorrow.

[Black Dynamite]

My brother said he saw something crawling up underneath my car when he came home from work this evening. I go investigate and found a 5 and a half foot long black rat snake.

So I channeled my inner Steve Irwin and got the sucker out. Crikey ain't she a beauty?

A: Uhhhh, was it just laying under the car or did you have to go spelunking?

B: What did you do with the little guy?

[CBT]

A: Uhhhh, was it just laying under the car or did you have to go spelunking?

B: What did you do with the little guy?

THAT'S WHAT....I was wondering. Lemme borrow it, I have a mole issue in my front yard.

[SC Cheesehead]

Ended up getting some air in the intercooler system on the way back home last week, had to drain and refill the system to resolve. Kind of a PITA, but issue resolved. (Tip of the hat to my ol' buddy "up nort'" for the suggestion and the step by step instructions to do it properly.)

[ctrlraven]

Installed the LCM I got from FBM on Sunday morning.

[License2Bill]

A: Uhhhh, was it just laying under the car or did you have to go spelunking?

B: What did you do with the little guy?

A: I had to pop the hood and gently coerce it out of hiding, keeping a safe distance from the sharp end the whole time. Harder than it sounds when their capable of striking over half the body length. 2.5 foot radius inside an engine bay covers a heck of a lot of room.

B: It's currently tied up inside an old laundry bag, which is inside a large rubber maid container

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[fastblackmerc]

A: I had to pop the hood and gently coerce it out of hiding, keeping a safe distance from the sharp end the whole time. Harder than it sounds when their capable of striking over half the body length. 2.5 foot radius inside an engine bay covers a heck of a lot of room.

B: It's currently tied up inside an old laundry bag, which is inside a large rubber maid container

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If it is a black snake they are non-poisonous, in fact they eat other snakes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coluber_constrictor

How about this in your backyard?
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/Wildlife/DSCN0015.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/fastblackmerc/media/Wildlife/DSCN0015.jpg.html)

Nice 20"+ long copperhead.. which is poisonous. I leave him there to keep the rodent population in check and keep the kids out of the stream.

[License2Bill]

If it is a black snake they are non-poisonous, in fact they eat other snakes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coluber_constrictor

How about this in your backyard?

Nice 20"+ long copperhead.. which is poisonous. I leave him there to keep the rodent population in check and keep the kids out of the stream.


I know it's non poisonous. It was a catch 22 of sorts. Either I catch the thing, relocate it and deal with some rodents and insects or listen to my father, my mother and my brother scream every time they see it or think they see it.

If it was my house, it would have a place to live as long as it wants to.

Casey, I successfully relocated it this morning after finding a suitable habitat a couple towns over. I don't think it would ship very easily in the middle of the summer.

[Raleigh Marauder]

Yesterday I removed the cowl and pulled out 10 years worth of leaves, pine straw and dirt... What a mess!

[larryo340]

Replaced the radio with the Escape Audiophile head unit due to the am/fm reception going out after a few minutes.
It's so nice to be able to listen to the radio again :smiles:http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/2FF2E01D-9B27-414A-B0A5-3A761C99B5B5-8932-0000041D6EEBA670_zps70b4d098.j pg

[ctrlraven]

Just finished up installing 5000K HID head/fog lights for gmarsden9.

[L.Mark]

Replaced the radio with the Escape Audiophile head unit due to the am/fm reception going out after a few minutes.
It's so nice to be able to listen to the radio again :smiles:http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/2FF2E01D-9B27-414A-B0A5-3A761C99B5B5-8932-0000041D6EEBA670_zps70b4d098.j pg


OOOO, was this just a plug n play...:D

[REAL4WD]

the snake was probably trying to get heat from your drivetrain

[MyTMerc]

1. Changed the oil.

2. Replaced the headlight buckets and replaced the stock bulbs with Sylvania Ultra's. Went pretty easy, just had to loosen the side light bolt and the grille nuts.

3. Replaced the wiper motor. Read the threads and pulled the cowl. Wow it was really clogged up with crud. Found the wiper arm keeper key was never installed from the factory. Found it rusted and laying in the cowl. Cleaned it up and put it in it's rightful place.

With this government furlough, I have extra time on my hands. (a lot less money but the extra day is putting a dent in my to do list)

Did two more oil changes on the other cars in the driveway and had to change an alternator on a visiting Ford truck Sunday morning. It was good to get some wrench time in.

[mossiehorn]

Cleaned and lubed the steering shaft. Nice to be able to corner again!

[larryo340]

OOOO, was this just a plug n play...:D
Yep.....doesn't get much easier than a head unit swap. With this swap you lose the factory cd changer, but retain the use of the steering wheel redundant controls.

[WPG_Merc]

This week I am getting new cams installed 42 lbs injectors,90 mass air & inline fuel pump with filter installed then a dyno in a week

[L.Mark]

Yep.....doesn't get much easier than a head unit swap. With this swap you lose the factory cd changer, but retain the use of the steering wheel redundant controls.

Not bad. Eventhough you loose the trunk changer, you'll gain it back in the indash 6 disc...Hmmm...:hmmm:

[Black Dynamite]

Cleaned and lubed the steering shaft. Nice to be able to corner again!

How did you lube the shaft?

[cat in the hat]

How did you lube the shaft?

. . . . must . . . . resist . . . .

. . . . must . . . . resist . . . .

[ncmm]

Last week. . .

1. Oil & Filter

2. Rain X wiper blades

3. Hand polished wheels and exhaust tips with Mother's

4. Air Filter

[Black Dynamite]

. . . . must . . . . resist . . . .

. . . . must . . . . resist . . . .

Indeed... :D

[Limited360]

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Picked up some widened rear wheels... They've been sitting for years... In need of tires ASAP! Everything I read says a 9.5" rim with a 295/45r18 won't rub on stock suspension... Hope that's truth.

[Baconbit]

Dropped it off to my detailer this morning to have some nasty scratches buffed out. Said he wouldn't be able to get them all due to them being too deep:mad: Wish I could afford a paint job. Oh well, will get to see it tomorrow afternoon after my 20hr shift im on now:( Ahh the consequences of a daily driver

[dohc324ci]

Picked up a set if 03-04 Cobra manifolds for $50 shipped! Cleaned em up and painted VHT flat black. Going back to these manifolds will allow me to pass smog in good ole Cali.

[Limited360]

Anyone verify...

295/45R18 Nitto NT555 will not rub mounted on a stock OEM wheel @9.5" wide?

[Mebot]

Anyone verify...

295/45R18 Nitto NT555 will not rub mounted on a stock OEM wheel @9.5" wide?

I have Hankook Ventus 295/45R18 on stock OEM wheels. No issue. Can't speak to the Nittos tho

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[Limited360]

I have Hankook Ventus 295/45R18 on stock OEM wheels. No issue. Can't speak to the Nittos tho

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away..

Thanks for the reply. Pulled the trigger on the nitto's @ $172 a tire.

[Mebot]

Thanks for the reply. Pulled the trigger on the nitto's @ $172 a tire.

I don't think you'll be disappointed. Before I had Hankooks I had Nitto 420S on the rears and Nitto NT850 on the front. Loved them. Until I smushed my Marauder on the highway :(

[Limited360]

Everyone has decent feedback on the nt555's it seems. Just needed something to get those rims on the car, mint shape versus my stock rears which are clear coat chipped to hell!!

[seabreeze]

And now, my pedals work like new again!

Thanks and kudos to Chris for his excellent gear kit and repair procedure.

Scott

[ctrlraven]

Got under the dash and played around with the brake pedal adjustment, cruise control has not been working since I had the pedal gear fix done. Adjusted the cruise control switch contact tab and it worked last night, I still need to bend the tab back some more but for now it's fine.

[Darigaaz]

Went ahead and replaced the center gauge, map lights, and foot well bulbs with green LEDs. Much brighter but not very harsh on my eyes and gives the car a great look at night. Hopefully tomorrow I'll tackle replacing the dash cluster and the shifter lights with LEDs.


I also got my SCT XCAL3 and my tune all set. The difference is really night and day for me. :drive:

[Curless]

And now, my pedals work like new again!

Thanks and kudos to Chris for his excellent gear kit and repair procedure.

Scott

You are more than welcome!:beer: Thank you for the business!

[Mebot]

This weekend I installed new parking brake shoes because my old ones disintegrated when I took my rotors off a couple weeks ago. I noticed my SS brake lines were rubbing on my passenger side so I took the line off and realigned the braid. But I then had to bleed my brakes. Gravity bleeding didn't really go the way I wanted. I still had mushy brakes.

Today I went over to my buddy's house and helped him wash his Challenger, then we bled my car and so much easier with another person.

Here's a question: since I only took off the rear passenger side brake line, do I need to bleed all 4 wheels? I bled the rear wheels only, but I'm not sure if I need to bleed everything. I'll ask this question in the brake forum.

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[VMARAUDER]

Finished up some epoxy repairs of plastic on console storage compartment. And, used epoxy to re-attach a clip on the dot matrix trim right side of steering wheel. I used that Gorilla Glue 2 part epoxy and it dried clear and remarkably strong
GAVE IT A BIG HUG...a mental hug that is to keep my sanity

[SuperStorm]

painted tail lights (Arizona Beige)

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt299/Monkeykeith/tails_zps29e072d1.jpg (http://s621.photobucket.com/user/Monkeykeith/media/tails_zps29e072d1.jpg.html)

[Black Dynamite]

Looks good SuperStorm, you should do the mirrors as well.

[lji372]

Checked air while I watched cureless do an oil change and fuel filter on my ride.
Almost forgot new wiper blades too:banana: they helped for he ride home.
We did debate weather my front rotors were vented or stress cracked. I think he was trying to upsell me:lol:

[L.Mark]

painted tail lights (Arizona Beige)

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt299/Monkeykeith/tails_zps29e072d1.jpg (http://s621.photobucket.com/user/Monkeykeith/media/tails_zps29e072d1.jpg.html)


Sweet ride...one suggestion...and I don't normally sat this...but what about painting the chrome under the taillights and leaving the strips on the bumper???

[SuperStorm]

Looks good SuperStorm, you should do the mirrors as well.

Thanks, I might do that... L.Mark, I thought about that, but I think I'm going to keep those chrome accents (at least for now)

[LeoVampire]

This weekend I installed new parking brake shoes because my old ones disintegrated when I took my rotors off a couple weeks ago. I noticed my SS brake lines were rubbing on my passenger side so I took the line off and realigned the braid. But I then had to bleed my brakes. Gravity bleeding didn't really go the way I wanted. I still had mushy brakes.

Today I went over to my buddy's house and helped him wash his Challenger, then we bled my car and so much easier with another person.

Here's a question: since I only took off the rear passenger side brake line, do I need to bleed all 4 wheels? I bled the rear wheels only, but I'm not sure if I need to bleed everything. I'll ask this question in the brake forum.

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

It is best to bleed out the entire system and make sure it is all clean fluid and not a single bubble in it. You never know if a bubble worked it's way up into the distribution chamber as bubbles flow up the fluid line not down.

[CWright]

Did a little touch paint and cleaned exhaust tips! Getting ready slowly for Marauderville! :beer:

[Limited360]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/31/pavuhymy.jpg

Put new 295's on these...

Also cut my OEM spare springs... Plan to do the lowering this weekend maybe. I think it's needed for the Woodward dream cruise

[L.Mark]

Thanks, I might do that... L.Mark, I thought about that, but I think I'm going to keep those chrome accents (at least for now)


Love me some chrome...it'll look sweet either way...:D

[Limited360]

Lowered it, installed Nitto 295's on my widened wheels.

Love it!

[loud2004marquis]

Lowered it, installed Nitto 295's on my widened wheels.

Love it!

Nice!
Got any pics?

[Limited360]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/03/uty5u6y7.jpg
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OEM coils cut @ 1.25 coils. I think I needed to remove the bump stops or cut them... Didn't notice that I was riding on them however just a thought.

[Krytin]

OEM coils cut @ 1.25 coils. I think I needed to remove the bump stops or cut them... Didn't notice that I was riding on them however just a thought.

At 1 1/4 coils off of the front you will be ok on the bump stops - they are on the shafts for the shocks up front. As they settle down, watch the fender liner/wiring harness on the passenger front. It will break/wear through the liner and rub the harness.

Looks nice, drop the rear a little more too!!

[Limited360]

Thanks for the info. Will keep an eye on things.

I was just about to go adjust the rear a bit more. I had it lower at first but was to low, apparently I went to high. Was much easier pulling up on the alignment rack then laying in driveway. Forget how lucky I am to have a shop to use. I still want the front lower...

Got a pic of the 1.5 coil? Thanks for info on bump stumps ;)

Also bought a motor from a Lincoln mark VIII compete for $300. 12k miles on it. One of the mechanics has it. Need to look up building up that motor as my boost engine for down the road. I'd love the light weight block!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/03/ugunevyt.jpg


Had to check to see how diff was doing ;) need boost now :(

[Limited360]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/03/esa5y2ag.jpg

Rear adjusted. :) love this car the more and more I drive it. Chirped second nicely.

[ctrlraven]

MM - Installed new Raybestos R300 rotors and their Advanced technology ceramic pads front/rear. Also had the parking brake shoes & hardware replaced.

Installed a new fresh k&n panel filter in the Taurus.

[Krytin]

Thanks for the info. Will keep an eye on things.

I was just about to go adjust the rear a bit more. I had it lower at first but was to low, apparently I went to high. Was much easier pulling up on the alignment rack then laying in driveway. Forget how lucky I am to have a shop to use. I still want the front lower...

Got a pic of the 1.5 coil? Thanks for info on bump stumps ;)



The 1 1/4 cut should net you a little more drop than that. You may have to loosen the control arm bushings while you have the weight of the car on the springs to get the full drop. Wheels off & jacks/stands or blocking under the lower control arms - do both sides at the same time or disconnect the sway bar to do one at a time. Don't forget to tighten the control arms back up!!
When you do get it dropped you may find you need the offset camber adjustment bolts on the lower control arms - I did.

[MyBlackBeasts]

Just ordered 2 new Nitto 555's for the front of BB2.

When they arrive then it's mount, balance and a Carfixers alignment. :banana2:

[justbob]

Opened boxes, slid under the car, shut garage.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/03/3a9ymabe.jpg


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[Limited360]

The 1 1/4 cut should net you a little more drop than that. You may have to loosen the control arm bushings while you have the weight of the car on the springs to get the full drop. Wheels off & jacks/stands or blocking under the lower control arms - do both sides at the same time or disconnect the sway bar to do one at a time. Don't forget to tighten the control arms back up!!
When you do get it dropped you may find you need the offset camber adjustment bolts on the lower control arms - I did.

I was going to order those camber bolts later today as I didn't even check the alignment as I knew I would still be adjusting things.

I am curious about the control arm bolts tho... Worth a shot.

Was the install of the new camber bolts a PITA?

[Krytin]

Was the install of the new camber bolts a PITA?

Not real bad. There are some online videos of the procedure.
The boots have to slide off the ends of the rack, the rack gets unbolted and bungeed up out of the way.
I did it on jack stands in the driveway & used a cordless drill w/the rotary cutter. I'm and old, fat and slightly arthritic and it was less than half a day from wheels up to wheels down!:lol:

[jdando]

Fixed my passenger side window that was stuck 3/4 of the way down.

After some bad diagnostic work and a few choice words the window is working. The drivers side switch did not seem to be getting power so I replaced that, $120 and the window still did not work :(

Went into the passenger side door. The door panel came off reasonable well. Tried some percussive maintenance and it worked. Tried it again and it did not. Cleaned the connection to the motor and it works fine. Put everything back together and had no extra parts. Best of all it is faster than before.

Probably will have a new rattle, but at least the window goes up and down.

[MOTOWN]

Im going to be installing my battery in the trunk to make room for my meth tank, very happy with the quality of this part.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/T2eC16ZHJIYE9qUcOuT9BQnSKFCKfw 60_3_zps79cf7c70.jpg

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[Black Dynamite]

Drew out 3 quarts of Mercon V and replaced with same...

[MyBlackBeasts]

New Blue toasted a pinion bearing. Just what I need, something else needing repair... :shake:



http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/MyBlackBeasts/pudiff_zpsdf228e52.jpg

[1stMerc]

Took care of beginning stage of "wacky wiper" issue.
Removed cowl and cleaned area around wiper motor and shot controller with WD40. Chute was clogged with helicopter leaves mud other strange shaped seed leaf. Had also clogged auxiliary drainage holes I had previously drilled.

If your park outside and have maple trees in the area, you might want to be proactive and take a look.

[MyBlackBeasts]

New Blue toasted a pinion bearing. Just what I need, something else needing repair... :shake:



http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/MyBlackBeasts/pudiff_zpsdf228e52.jpg

Went parts hunting today. They had everything I needed except a pinion nut & parking brake hardware kit. Ordered for reassm next weekend.

Looks like the MM will get a lot of use this week!

PS: Good luck finding an in/lb dial or beam torque wrench if you need one... Ordered w/parts.

[larryo340]

Just a simple wash and quick wax... Cleans up pretty good for 132K



http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/ccf9472019d4d567171f04f0e22a36 9d_zps7ae707d4.jpg
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[Limited360]

Just a simple wash and quick wax... Cleans up pretty good for 132K



http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/ccf9472019d4d567171f04f0e22a36 9d_zps7ae707d4.jpg
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Looking good! Get a solid swirl remover on it though, can tell she gets the auto car wash treatment. Will look so much better once done!

[MM2004]

Drove it to work today, listening to that ported Eaton whine!

:D

Mike.

[ctrlraven]

Just replaced the light for headlight switch with a little white LED light since mine had been out since the day I bought the car.

[tbone]

I put my Mr. Norm's custom dyno tune back on after breaking in my transmission with my Zack tune. Man, the car is so dialed in right now. Shifts perfect, downshifts just right, power band is so sweet. Exhaust is fully broken in, sounds awesome and doesn't rub on the watts link. Brakes have perfect feel and stop hard. It's been a long battle to get everything to come together......

[TAKEDOWN]

That's AWESOME news, you've been through a lot!

[Mr. Man]

Drove it to work today, listening to that ported Eaton whine!

:D

Mike.
I'm guessing you were late. :P:D ;)

[RoyLPita]

Installed a fuel filter and got ready to remove more small mods.

[Roadwarrior]

I dropped my car to the body shop yesterday for a new paint job & headlight restoration. I had paid a little extra $$ to have the headlights, corner lights, rear tail lights & the valance panel on the trunk lid {license plate pocket panel} removed prior to any paint work & installed afterwards. The hood, roof & trunk lid was repainted once before under warranty from Ford (typical paint problem with 300A Marauders :shake:) with the previous owner, but I didn't think they did a real good job at it. It should be ready in a week.:banana:

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Bug damage from previous owner to the bumper cover ,header panel & fender corners.
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Paint chipping off of the body side mouldings.
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Rear bumper cover damage from previous owner.
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Second set of headlights with the dreaded fogged lenses.

[TP Derrick D]

Posted a pic of its heritage and participation in the 1st National Marauder meet Sept 19-21,2003. Plan on a good wash and vac later

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35 297&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1375814034 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35 297&d=1375814034)

[L.Mark]

Looking good! Get a solid swirl remover on it though, can tell she gets the auto car wash treatment. Will look so much better once done!


Did you just paint the car before you took the pics!!! Paint looks liquid!!! Sweet pics of a sweet car!!

[RoyLPita]

I removed the rear sway bar and front metal air dam from my MM.

[MOTOWN]

Not a Damn thing! but i did finally get my lower tool chest of the Layaway! now all of my tools have a home!!!!

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[lji372]

Not a Damn thing! but i did finally get my lower tool chest of the Layaway! now all of my tools have a home!!!!

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/20130806_183527_zpse4cd38a3.jp g

So since you are wasting money on a tool box you car must be done right?

[MOTOWN]

So since you are wasting money on a tool box you car must be done right?

No!:censor: :lol: Im going over to Marty Os tomorrow to see if they can get me in for a little welding and other mods i dont have tools/equipment to do my self.

[jerrym3]

Some carshows require that I open the trunk of my Galaxie during award judging.

So, I spent a great deal of time yesterday and today sanding, priming, and painting all the individual jack parts. What a PITA, but it looks much better now than the old scratched/rusty look.

Next, pulling the instrument cluster, repainting it (satin black), and replacing the plastic/chrome bezels around the speedo and temp/gas gauges.

But, that's probably an "after showcar season" project.

[larryo340]

Did you just paint the car before you took the pics!!! Paint looks liquid!!! Sweet pics of a sweet car!!
Lol...no, but honestly it looks better in pictures than close up.

[Ken]

Did the Pantheroc mod (muffler delete), sending back the Magnaflows.

[1stMerc]

Not a Damn thing! but i did finally get my lower tool chest of the Layaway! now all of my tools have a home!!!!

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/20130806_183527_zpse4cd38a3.jp g

Heck fire, didn't think you were old enough to know that term "Lay-a-way" :D

[MOTOWN]

Heck fire, didn't think you were old enough to know that term "Lay-a-way" :D

LMAO! im the layaway king:cool4: next up is the work bench! gotta love SEARS!:bows:

[ctrlraven]

Washed my car last night and it rained all day long. Gave it a quick wipe down with some spray detailer and gel'ed the tires up.

[stryker]

:D Good afternoon Marauderers, long time I do not post here well to the point right now working on the oil/oil filter change and of course with my favorite and BP74I Mobil 1 extended performance 5w-30 and motorcraft FL-820 the winner combination, yesterday I did a pressure washing underneath the Panther and spread flushing mix of diesel & transmission oil and like new what only need to clean is the engine but that is quite sensitive due to sensors, coils fuse boxes etc. so after cleaning I have to use air pressure to dry the engine. :burnout:

[MOTOWN]

Went over to Marty Os today around noon, just my luck everyone was gone to lunch, ill stop by tomorrow morning to see about dropping the Madness mobile off for MV11 preparations!

[MyBlackBeasts]

Just ordered 2 new Nitto 555's for the front of BB2.

When they arrive then it's mount, balance and a Carfixers alignment. :banana2:


Brown broght me a gift today! :D
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/MyBlackBeasts/tires_zps04e22a20.jpg

Now to just get the F150 out of the garage so I can play with MM! :burnout:

[RoyLPita]

Tested 3 EATC modules. One works fine while the other two will be rebuilt and tested. Also changed my CAI back to stock.

[jponder54]

Got my rear end up ready to install new gears soon it'll be on the frame this week to get the body back straight she's been threw hell got it from Copart mangled up but she will be back to life soon

[Mebot]

Drove to the Wright Brothers monument in Kitty Hawk, NC
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Then down to Bodie Island Lighthouse
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sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

[Limited360]

Got all the dust off of it for Woodward tomorrow night...

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[Brad33]

Picked up the MM from the shop after they installed my rear cat delete pipes. Purchased from offroadcarter, originally off of blackened300a's car. I think this is the fourth car these pipes have been on? Loving the sound.

[Mebot]

Picked up the MM from the shop after they installed my rear cat delete pipes. Purchased from offroadcarter, originally off of blackened300a's car. I think this is the fourth car these pipes have been on? Loving the sound.

Very cool did you get the rest of your stuff done too (brakes and gears?)

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

[Curless]

Moved her out of the way to get the Vette out!

[Limited360]

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Installed my rear car delete... Then Under coated the entire car.

[MOTOWN]

Ill be stoping by Mo's Speedshop tomorrow to get my StainlessWorks exhaust ordered, cant beat Martys deals!

[jerrym3]

Some carshows require that I open the trunk of my Galaxie during award judging.

So, I spent a great deal of time yesterday and today sanding, priming, and painting all the individual jack parts. What a PITA, but it looks much better now than the old scratched/rusty look.

Next, pulling the instrument cluster, repainting it (satin black), and replacing the plastic/chrome bezels around the speedo and temp/gas gauges.

But, that's probably an "after showcar season" project.

Painted an extra 64 Ford instrument cluster gloss black. Installed the spare gauges and the new bezels.

Looks pretty freakin' good, if I do say so myself.

Now, just have to get the right time to pull out the old cluster, replace the gauges into the newly painted cluster, and install the painted cluster.

Might have to pull the driver's bucket to make working room. (I ain't as limber as I used to be when I was 40 way back in the 80's.)

[mossiehorn]

new windshield, nice to see again. Feels like a new car

[STEPS]

did a full detail on the MM for the show in Jacksonville tomorrow morning
Man was it hot and humid here today

[lji372]

Ill be stoping by Mo's Speedshop tomorrow to get my StainlessWorks exhaust ordered, cant beat Martys deals!

Oh yeah :laugh: I did;)

[Mercurykidd]

Treated her to nice hand car wash, and a detail; I then installed the MM Badges I received from Martyo. The badges look Great, and they have the look of good quality materiel, Thanks Martyo! I made a template of heavy stock, so the mounting location on the left and right fender were the same, and used the fender molding as a referance point.

[RacerX]

Added 4psi... :D
3.6" to 2.93" (with the 6lb lower)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/695/medium/IMG_1206a.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/695/medium/IMG_1208a.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/695/medium/IMG_1207a.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

[justbob]

3.6 should be illegal. What an UGLY pulley! I like your idler. Custom?


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[tbone]

Polished it. A lot.

Grimaced at all the little paint blisters lavished on it by FoMoCo.

[RacerX]

3.6 should be illegal. What an UGLY pulley! I like your idler. Custom?
Hey! It's all part of the Gortch bracket + edition. The idler pulley has about an inch of horizontal adjustment and allows a 6lb lower pulley. Oh, this car isn't road worthy any more. Damn shoes just don't grip at all. I fully understand Jake's problem now. :D

[MyBlackBeasts]

New Blue toasted a pinion bearing. Just what I need, something else needing repair... :shake:



http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/MyBlackBeasts/pudiff_zpsdf228e52.jpg

New Blue is back on the road! Picked up last of parts last night & reassembled today 8am to 4:30pm. Drove to a friends house in Waukesha for his daughters graduation party. Tomorrow a.m. I'll check for leaks before leaving for Milwaukee. If dry all is good. :banana:

[ctrlraven]

O/D bulb went out on the gauge cluster this morning on the way into work, because I can't leave well enough alone I swapped out my clear gauge cluster (all green filter removed) and put in another gauge cluster. :lol:

[RoyLPita]

This has nothing to do with the MM, however I would like to offer a moment of silence to remember a member here who passed on suddenly 3 years ago.

This moment is for Alex Vachon A.K.A Marauderboi.

[Blackmobile]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/AMV_Plaque.JPG


This has nothing to do with the MM, however I would like to offer a moment of silence to remember a member here who passed on suddenly 3 years ago.

This moment is for Alex Vachon A.K.A Marauderboi.

[Limited360]

Caption this...

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[L.Mark]

Caption this...

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Damn lawn knomes!!! That's what you get when you leave the keys in the car while you go in and turn off the toaster!!!:D

[Limited360]

Damn lawn knomes!!! That's what you get when you leave the keys in the car while you go in and turn off the toaster!!!:D

Hahah. Valid point!

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Ugh this new car needs love... That's a quick 5 min polish on left side... Should clean up!

[ctrlraven]

Re-adjusted my JLT intake, cleaned the intake tube, cleaned the TB, MAFS and IAC. Also drained my oil catch can.

[larryo340]

Uploaded a Lidio tune and installed an OEM spoiler....

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/photo2_zpsca688b24.jpg

[Limited360]

Prepped the car for the dream cruise



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[Comin' in Hot]

Ordered a set of Nitto Motivos for my dd marauder.

[Krytin]

Ordered a set of Nitto Motivos for my dd marauder.
You will like them!
I've got a couple thousand miles on mine and am VERY happy.

[MyBlackBeasts]

Finally had a spare 15 minutes of ME time today so installed my rear Addco sway bar. What a difference!

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/MyBlackBeasts/RearSB_zpsec8bb371.jpg

[jerrym3]

Went to a cruise night in Lyndhurst, NJ. Good turnout, cool evening.

Guy asked me if I wanted to put my 64 Galaxie into a commercial he's coordinating.

Unfortunately, the shoot is next week (I'm down the Joisey shore), but, he's got my number and he took some pics of the car.

The main thing that attracted him to my car was the color. He's looking for an aqua/turquoise convert from the 60's.

[STEPS]

replaced the AC/heater blower relay ,had Stainless steel brake lines installed (Russel Youngblood), and the all four rotor's turned. good to go at 66k.
thanks Russel Wright...

[stryker]

:D I visit the new flaps store (autozone) and buy a TB spacer.

[fastblackmerc]

Removed the cowl to get to the vaccum tee to complete the automatic parking brake release.

Cleaned the cowl of a years worth of debris.

[Mebot]

Drove to work last Friday and needed a jump at the end of the day. Finally got around to replacing my MotorCraft battery with one from Costco. 850 ca and 1000 cca. Started right up

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away..

[MOTOWN]

Installed my Stainless works exhaust today, after hearing some other install stories i was a bit skeptical but actually the exhaust went on without a glicth, now what pissed me off to no end are the hanger clamps that are included with the kit, im wondering if Ray Charles did the fab work, and Stevie Wonder was in charge of Q.C.

The hangers are about 4" too short to reach the rubber hangers!!!!!!!! needless to say ill be giving Stainless works a call in the A.M. at this price point for a custom kit this is unacceptable.

Overall the exhaust seems to be very nice and solid, glad this mod is behind me.

[tbone]

Their heders are great. The rest of the system could definitley be engineered a little better. Ask me how I know.......

[justbob]

Installed my Stainless works exhaust today, after hearing some other install stories i was a bit skeptical but actually the exhaust went on without a glicth, now what pissed me off to no end are the hanger clamps that are included with the kit, im wondering if Ray Charles did the fab work, and Stevie Wonder was in charge of Q.C.

The hangers are about 4" too short to reach the rubber hangers!!!!!!!! needless to say ill be giving Stainless works a call in the A.M. at this price point for a custom kit this is unacceptable.

Overall the exhaust seems to be very nice and solid, glad this mod is behind me.

Have you driven it yet? That will be the deciding factor of "without a glitch" :)

I hope all is well bud. Mine is finally good, at least so far..


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[1stMerc]

Have you driven it yet? That will be the deciding factor of "without a glitch" :)

I hope all is well bud. Mine is finally good, at least so far..


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

Do tell, kind sir...

[justbob]

Do tell, kind sir...

Mostly hitting the right side watts link. Also weirdly enough, the exhaust must really swell! I would get a constant banging/rubbing sound near the trunk, but only after 10 minutes of run time? Upon inspection I seen the clamp was rubbing on the trunk floor? I knew I didn't install it that close. Next day I went out to adjust it and found it moved forward nearly 1/2"! Started it up and checked it after 10 minutes, started rubbing again. Complete cool down and again it had plenty of clearance. I never would have thought the exhaust system would expand and contract that much. I simply rotated the clamp so the bolt wouldn't hit anymore and no more issues.

But yes, the hangers REALLY need to be longer and the X pipe was a bear to keep straight at the front and the rear portion really should have more of an elevation change along with a few more degrees to keep the muffs away from the driveshaft. I had to wedge 2 X 4s between the driveshaft and muffs to maintain some kind of separation before I cranked the clamps down.

I have done hundreds of exhaust systems over the years and never had any issues like all this. I had to tweak that X pipe pretty good! At least the headers were spot on perfect.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[MOTOWN]

Have you driven it yet? That will be the deciding factor of "without a glitch" :)

I hope all is well bud. Mine is finally good, at least so far..


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

No i havent, waiting on MOs speedshop to get me in for tuning , and a little fab work, with the thin gauge of the SS im not surprised at it expanding and contracting:censor:

[fastblackmerc]

No i havent, waiting on MOs speedshop to get me in for tuning , and a little fab work, with the thin gauge of the SS im not surprised at it expanding and contracting:censor:

After heating up my right exhaust tip is 3/4 of an inch longer than the left side. I believe all MMs do this.

[Roadwarrior]

Picked up my MM from the body & paint shop today & it looks good for the most part. I'll be taking it back in a week or so to have some minor problem areas addressed.

[kcmm]

Drove it to work at kcap.

[1stMerc]

Mostly hitting the right side watts link. Also weirdly enough, the exhaust must really swell! I would get a constant banging/rubbing sound near the trunk, but only after 10 minutes of run time? Upon inspection I seen the clamp was rubbing on the trunk floor? I knew I didn't install it that close. Next day I went out to adjust it and found it moved forward nearly 1/2"! Started it up and checked it after 10 minutes, started rubbing again. Complete cool down and again it had plenty of clearance. I never would have thought the exhaust system would expand and contract that much. I simply rotated the clamp so the bolt wouldn't hit anymore and no more issues.

But yes, the hangers REALLY need to be longer and the X pipe was a bear to keep straight at the front and the rear portion really should have more of an elevation change along with a few more degrees to keep the muffs away from the driveshaft. I had to wedge 2 X 4s between the driveshaft and muffs to maintain some kind of separation before I cranked the clamps down.

I have done hundreds of exhaust systems over the years and never had any issues like all this. I had to tweak that X pipe pretty good! At least the headers were spot on perfect.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

Thanks for the info. Fortunately, won't be messing with the after muffler parts just yet.



After heating up my right exhaust tip is 3/4 of an inch longer than the left side. I believe all MMs do this.

I know mine definitely does.