What did you do to your car today?

[loud2004marquis]

Disassembled a spare engine:


http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1050023/fullsize/dsc03900.jpg

[lji372]

Disassembled a spare engine:


http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1050023/fullsize/dsc03900.jpg

Building a forged unit??

[JBeezy]

You paint looks like glass JBeezy! :bows:
Thanks man!!! Just trying to keep as clean as the original owner vegasmarauder and the guy he sold it to.

[loud2004marquis]

Building a forged unit??

Thinking about it, not quite sure yet.

[lji372]

Thinking about it, not quite sure yet.

I'll take that as a yes :lol:

[1Marauder]

Washed and detailed out the silver. Put two more coats of wax on it. Took him out for a spirited drive. Surprised a kid in a (wip) mustang, as I pulled away from him thrice.

touched up all the black trim with Meguires Black Trim detail lotion. Seemed to really soak in and turn the trim deep black.

[Zim Hosein]

Thanks man!!! Just trying to keep as clean as the original owner vegasmarauder and the guy he sold it to.

No JBeezy, thank you for the PIC :beer: , it's serving as inspiration for me... now I just have to wait until all this snow/ice and salt wash away! :mad2:

[Zim Hosein]

touched up all the black trim with Meguires Black Trim detail lotion. Seemed to really soak in and turn the trim deep black.

I've read that the Meguires Black Trim lotion is far better than Mothers Back To Black :confused: Would you mind posting a PIC or two of your newly detailed trim 1Marauder?

Thanks in advance! :beer:

[MGDriver]

I like the long euro plate MGDriver, it looks great! :beer:

^^+1 long plate looks good.


Ditto on the long plate....looks cool

How does it fit on the rear ? pics please ;)

It actually surprises me that you favour the look of the Euro plate but then again I suppose it's a unique look for you to see whilst I see these everywhere which makes it a tad boring to look at.

On the rear I also have a motorcycle plate because a long plate wouldn't physically fit in the bracket. For the front however the authorities issued me a long plate because there is clearly enough space for it but since I work in the license plate industry I have my own ways for these things so I got myself another motorcycle plate to match with the rear plate and retain the original American look.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1048726/fullsize/dscn1599.jpg

[SICAIROSINALOA]

Drove to work, Replaced brake fluid, Replaced power steering fluid, performed Throttle body and air induction service, cleaned out mass air flow sensor and washed and oiled the K&N filter. Fuel filter and Coolant system service too follow....

[lji372]

Drove to work, Replaced brake fluid, Replaced power steering fluid, performed Throttle body and air induction service, cleaned out mass air flow sensor and washed and oiled the K&N filter. Fuel filter and Coolant system service too follow....

Welcome to the modness!!! :party:

[TP Derrick D]

Put on 2 new tires on rear.

[chief455]

Sat in the warehouse and looked at the marauders all day. Could not decide which one I wanted to use. So I used the Challenger and the GT-40
Which is why the DTR belongs in my garage.

[chief455]

stored my new Cobra motor and 2.3 Whipple behind it. Waiting for the weather for say, 3 months for the snow to clear :(

[SICAIROSINALOA]

DROVE TO WORK, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, RECHARGED A/C SYSTEM NOTICED MY HIGH SIDE IS A BIT HIGHER THAT IT SHOULD BE. GOING TO REMOVE THE ORIFICE TUBE AND CHECK FOR DEBRIS. HOPE THE COMPRESSOR IS NOT GOING OUT. GOING TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER NEXT

[loud2004marquis]

Got the Autometer gauges back in the car and no more fogging!

[Keith.Williams]

Dropping off my 03MM tomorrow to have stainless works long tube headers magnaflow high flow cats and xpipe installed can't wait!!!

[jerrym3]

Reconnected the battery and started my Galaxie. Even took a quick ride around the neighborhood.

With the winter weather (more cold than snow in North Jersey), she's been sitting for over a month.

After some serious accelerator pumping, she kicked right over.

Snow blowing at 9 AM; driving on clear roads by 2 PM. Amazing what a little bit of sun and warmer temps can do.

[lji372]

Put an alternator on the Mercury





Mountaineer....... Marauders still hibernating :(

[cheapthrillb2]

Finished cutting it up.....

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/cheapthrillb2/1966%20%20Ford%20Galaxie/IMG_12321297948040_zpsdmtngib0 .jpeg (http://s31.photobucket.com/user/cheapthrillb2/media/1966%20%20Ford%20Galaxie/IMG_12321297948040_zpsdmtngib0 .jpeg.html)
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[camelgrundle]

And what are you doing cheap thrill? Lol

[cheaneyt]

Installed a tune from mo's

[cheapthrillb2]

Merging a 66 galaxie with a 2007 p71

[MOTOWN]

Ordered Moog inner , and outer tie rods from Rockauto with the discount code! i wanted the non-greasable outers , but everywhere i checked only listed the greasable version , oh well one more thing to lube!

[camelgrundle]

Merging a 66 galaxie with a 2007 p71

Awesome. Keep the pics coming!

[camelgrundle]

Installed spc camber bolts last weekend. What a pain in the D.

[loud2004marquis]

Drove it 120 miles (mainly highway) in the early hours of this morning. Felt good!

[Comin' in Hot]

Found the rattle in my exhaust, the broken off core didn't show up in the picture, but it was rolling around in the cat. I had new 200 count metal core hi-flow cats installed.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/AA995A84-0D73-4DB2-AAA6-F002622F8A30_zpsjwk6scd5.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Witman40/media/AA995A84-0D73-4DB2-AAA6-F002622F8A30_zpsjwk6scd5.jpg.h tml)

[1stMerc]

Replaced oil filter adapter gasket.

[JBeezy]

Polished my wheels

[lji372]

Well not necessarily my car but maybe for one of yours.

Eaton swap brackets :2thumbs:

41092

[cer0413]

Reached the recommended break in limit for my 4.10s and smoked the tires.

[babbage]

Found the rattle in my exhaust, the broken off core didn't show up in the picture, but it was rolling around in the cat. I had new 200 count metal core hi-flow cats installed.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/AA995A84-0D73-4DB2-AAA6-F002622F8A30_zpsjwk6scd5.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Witman40/media/AA995A84-0D73-4DB2-AAA6-F002622F8A30_zpsjwk6scd5.jpg.h tml)
wow that sucks, looks like you cut it out. Is the rest downstream/ lodged in the mufflers? --sorry.

[Comin' in Hot]

wow that sucks, looks like you cut it out. Is the rest downstream/ lodged in the mufflers? --sorry.

The exhaust shop got most of it out... I could still hear an intermittent rattle, I'll probably drop the whole exhaust when it warms up so I could hold it vertically and shake it out. good thing I have flanges a the headers and behind the mufflers to make removal easy.

[fastblackmerc]

Drove it to work.....

:burnout:

:burnout:

[Marauderman]

Drove it to work.....

:burnout:

:burnout:

Most unusual.............had to be a reason......not the truck in shop.....but then again we all do need some seat -in-the-pants pull.....know what you mean.....carry on...enjoy cause I know you do...

[MGDriver]

First warm weekend of the season out here in Germany with temperatures hitting nearly 70°F so I took the opportunity for a first wash and detail followed by some photos. Will be posting some in a seperate thread later.

[fastblackmerc]

Most unusual.............had to be a reason......not the truck in shop.....but then again we all do need some seat -in-the-pants pull.....know what you mean.....carry on...enjoy cause I know you do...

Haven't driven it in a week.....

[tbone]

Failed first emissions test since the Eaton swap. Nothing was supported per the state's computer. Emailed tuner for appt. We'll see what happens.......

[Anthony84]

Removed that hideous front plate bracket. 41104

[Marauderman]

Haven't driven it in a week.....

What I thought.......yep.........the need for f e e l again....? Yahoo!...Know it well...The rain has been a bumber ....don't take mine in the rain ...well you know why...can't do the f e e l on rain as well.......enjoy..........

[detrailers]

(ugh!) last week, repaint hood, roof, trunk,
this week, trans rebuild after discovering leak at yoke
next week, 4.10s and rear end rebuild
way way farther down the rabbit hole than I planned

[clmrt]

Drove it to work for the first time this season.

Lined up new front tires, another alignment, a pinion seal job...

[slickster]

Removed that hideous front plate bracket. 41104

That's the first thing I did hate them s****

[slickster]

Big thanks to Marty for some tune revisions

[cheaneyt]

Used meguiars scratch remover and im stoked theres alot less scratchs now . Hellyeah!.. dang kids with bikes

[fastblackmerc]

Used meguiars scratch remover and im stoked theres alot less scratchs now . Hellyeah!.. dang kids with bikes

Yours or someone's else?

[cheaneyt]

Yours or someone's else?
Someone elses . Mine know better lol. Teaching all 4 girls of mine to respect their belongings and other peoples as well.

[tbone]

Removed that hideous front plate bracket. 41104

I just installed mine on my new bumper. I couldn't resist since I got my new SPRCHD plates and Marauder plate frame in black. Looks killer. It's also nice to be legal.

[lji372]

drove it in today! :woohoo:

she's dirty but zero.....zero f's given :D

[cer0413]

Installed the ngk spark plugs

[cheaneyt]

Used meguiars scratch remover and got rid of all scratches and I installed some new 6/9s in back dash.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/11/498dcd639b16097d8f6e4b18d004d3 0b.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

Just took it out for a little spin and filled up with some fresh 93. Also dropped off some rims to Weldcraft!

[Limited360]

drove it in today! :woohoo:

she's dirty but zero.....zero f's given :D


Uh oh I bet a detailing is needed in trade for the ride to louisville.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk so I may sound retarded.

[lji372]

Uh oh I bet a multiple detailing sessions are needed in trade for the ride to louisville.


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A cannot argue ^^^^^^^^^^^^that fixed statement

[RubberCtyRauder]

Uh oh I bet a detailing is needed in trade for the ride to louisville.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk so I may sound retarded.


Surprised he doesn't make you drive while he sits in the backseat eating grey poupon and saying "to Louisville, James", "the Liquor barn closes soon":beer:

[jwibbity]

Used meguiars scratch remover and got rid of all scratches and I installed some new 6/9s in back dash.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/11/498dcd639b16097d8f6e4b18d004d3 0b.jpg

What brand are those?? Ebay Specials???

[cheaneyt]

What brand are those?? Ebay Specials???
Boss 350 watt each and yep ebay. They sound great and were not bad on my wallet.

[fastblackmerc]

I have a Boss Audio 775DI that I installed in my DD Ranger. Nice unit for less than $60.00 (including the install kit). Sounds good and has a remote control too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BOSS-AUDIO-775DI-SINGLE-DIN-IN-DASH-DIGITAL-MEDIA-RECEIVER-UNIVERSAL-DOCKING-/151502794834?pt=LH_DefaultDoma in_0&hash=item2346453052

[Limited360]

Surprised he doesn't make you drive while he sits in the backseat eating grey poupon and saying "to Louisville, James", "the Liquor barn closes soon":beer:


Don't give him any ideas...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk so I may sound retarded.

[cheaneyt]

Installed flowmaster 40s

[2mercs]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/12/37507d8f052ddc4c6a3b82e3fa393a ac.jpg Got it out of storage and sprayed the dust off at the car wash. Taking it to get the exhaust fixed tomorrow morning.

[jwibbity]

Boss 350 watt each and yep ebay. They sound great and were not bad on my wallet.

Ive used Boss back when I was a car audio newbie, even back when they were the worst sounding speakers ever made

[cheaneyt]

Ive used Boss back when I was a car audio newbie, even back when they were the worst sounding speakers ever made
I like going against the grain .and I think they sound great .

[jwibbity]

I like going against the grain .and I think they sound great .

You should try out some 6X9 components from a reputable company, you will never buy 2 or 3-way speakers ever again

[cheaneyt]

You should try out some 6X9 components from a reputable company, you will never buy two or 3 wat components ever again
I have being im older now and really just wanna spend my money on quality car parts instead lol. I dont listen to the radio much or plan on a major system.

[jwibbity]

I have being im older now and really just wanna spend my money on quality car parts instead lol. I dont listen to the radio much or plan on a major system.

Well if your happy with it then :beer:

My system is a work in progress but right now my subs are drowning out my front components, even though they're 5 1/4 components with 1" tweeters. There is an amp coming soon for the front and rear components though :coolman:

[cheaneyt]

Well if your happy with it then [emoji481]

My system is a work in progress but right now my subs are drowning out my front components, even though they're 5 1/4 components with 1" tweeters. There is an amp coming soon for the front and rear components though :coolman:
Ive had some nice systems un my day . Fav one was a full diamond audio.

[jwibbity]

Ive had some nice systems un my day . Fav one was a full diamond audio.

Diamond audio is definitely still up there as far as high end car audio, but they are so damn expensive. If I had money to blow Diamond would definitely be on the list to look at.

Kicker's KS series has been doing pretty good for me, I have 6 3/4 comps in all for doors in my wife's car, and its almost painful to listen to at full blast

[cheaneyt]

Diamond audio is definitely still up there as far as high end car audio, but they are so damn expensive. If I had money to blow Diamond would definitely be on the list to look at.

Kicker's KS series has been doing pretty good for me, I have 6 3/4 comps in all for doors in my wife's car, and its almost painful to listen to at full blast
I had a 83 olds delta 88 with 4 15' in jbls an a four channel 4600 wat amp. Kept getting in trouble for setting off building alarms.

[jwibbity]

I had a 83 olds delta 88 with 4 15' in jbls an a four channel 4600 wat amp. Kept getting in trouble for setting off building alarms.

I'm not that extreme....yet lol

I'm rocking 2 kicker CVX 15's in a 6+ft^3 ported enclosure powered by a 2000W Hifonics Brutus

Believe it or not my wife's sonata with 2 CVX 12's was the only car I got a noise ticket in and mines hits way harder than her's.

[lji372]

Surprised he doesn't make you drive while he sits in the backseat eating grey poupon and saying "to Louisville, James", "the Liquor barn closes soon":beer:

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:D

[RoNiN77]

Refurbished my window tint! Stereo upgrade next. Have two 10" woofers that have some rubbing damage. Any way to repair that?

[mossiehorn]

Drove it! Feels great!

[Bob Mathis]

I installed my watts link and rear control arms. Installed a new rear end cover. Cleaned the rear underside and am going to try and clean all the under side tomorrow.

[loud2004marquis]

Checked the torque on the control arms and ordered some LED bulbs for the Autometer gauges!

[cheaneyt]

https://vimeo.com/122196562installed flowmaster 40s.

[WPG_Merc]

I got new rear Nitto 555 265/50ZR18 tires on today replacing the Nitto 420 255/50ZR18 that got cut.:banana2:

[lji372]

Checked the torque on the control arms and ordered some LED bulbs for the Autometer gauges!

Should have came by the shop, I'm sure I could have gotten James to hook you up :banana2:

You going to Louisville??

[Shaijack]

Bought them a new home. Can fit 8-10 Marauders in it. Has a lift and all..

[MOTOWN]

Figured i had better get this boat ready for spring!

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[1stMerc]

Figured i had better get this boat ready for spring!

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Goin fishin?

[MOTOWN]

Goin fishin?

Sounds like more fun than working on the car!:banana:

[WPG_Merc]

nice red calipers you have :up:

[tbone]

Installed an Improved Racing trans thermostat. Trans now runs at 150 at 60 outside. Maxes out at 165. Seems to be much happier than running cold all the time. Changed out 6 1/2 quarts trans fluid. Adjusted the exhaust and installed a new clamp on the tip that kept moving around. Sanded down my custom hood and gouged out the cracks getting it ready for new paint. Ordered a quart of bondo with fiberglass in it.


Burned 1/4 tank tearing around the back roads. :burnout:

I need to remember to call the insurance company and take it out of storage coverage only......

[JBeezy]

Changed my engine oil plus changed the oil in the Procharger

[HotRaud90]

Dropped the trans pan and changed out some of the fluid, changed internal and external trans filters, and re-installed freshly cleaned and (lightly) oiled K&N filter. First time for all since I've owned the car. Nothin like the feelin of swapping out old dirty stuff for new stuff.

[lji372]

Figured i had better get this boat ready for spring!

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Is it done yet..

3 weeks!:banana2:

[MOTOWN]

Is it done yet..

3 weeks!:banana2:

Actually made some progress , installed Moog inner , and outer tie rods , Moroso wheel studs on the front , and bleed the Wilwoods , just a few more things to do.

[lji372]

Actually made some progress , installed Moog inner , and outer tie rods , Moroso wheel studs on the front , and bleed the Wilwoods , just a few more things to do.

Nice!! Can't wait to see that thing in person :drool:

[CoreyM75]

Got the Marauder out Monday, and put the years first coat of wax on it. The weather was in the high 60's today, so it was a good day for it. There is a closed Saturn dealership that I've always wanted to take pictures at, so I took these.
http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt153/2000-cvpi/2003%20Marauder/20150316_144251.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/2000-cvpi/media/2003%20Marauder/20150316_144251.jpg.html)
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[camelgrundle]

Actually made some progress , installed Moog inner , and outer tie rods , Moroso wheel studs on the front , and bleed the Wilwoods , just a few more things to do.

You forgot to add mounting a clock to your list!

[MOTOWN]

You forgot to add mounting a clock to your list!

I need my engine hoist for that!:P

[camelgrundle]

Lmao......

[slickster]

Alternator took a crap after 800 miles either a over or under charging issue trying to find out why if not going to chance it and drive darn thing to Kentucky

[ctrlraven]

Took the Fusion to my buddy's exhaust shop, last Friday I had him remove the resonator and first muffler but still very quiet. So Today he removed the mufflers and since his original idea of a single-in/dual-out Flowmaster Super 10 muffler wouldn't work we with Jones resonators in place of the mufflers. Wow the stock mufflers were ungodly restrictive, engine makes a real nice exotic almost Supra sound now. Will have to make one more trip back for him to tune out the drone around 2k rpms when cruising with a custom made resonator where the stock one original was.

[lji372]

Alternator took a crap after 800 miles either a over or under charging issue trying to find out why if not going to chance it and drive darn thing to Kentucky

Should be under warranty, good luck with getting it sorted:beer:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Thought about mine today..

[slickster]

Should be under warranty, good luck with getting it sorted:beer:

It was and I replaced it it's good for now I might buy a spare for the trip just in case. ;)

[rayjay]

Bought Mobil 1 FS oil, $35 for 6 @ Sam's Club. Have always used RP, but I could not pass up that price. :D Lets see how many miles this year. Just over 4K last, even with a trip back up to woods in NYS. Still has only 94K on the clock. :cool:

[jaydees]

Finally got around to installing the new pedal gear from Curless. Works great!

[Mr. Man]

Bought Mobil 1 FS oil, $35 for 6 @ Sam's Club. Have always used RP, but I could not pass up that price. :D Lets see how many miles this year. Just over 4K last, even with a trip back up to woods in NYS. Still has only 94K on the clock. :cool:
Jeez 4K....going to start calling you "Long Haul". :P

I did about 2K last year and that included a trip to NH. :)

[MyBlackBeasts]

F150 giving me grief... Today took care of the LF wheel hub bearing that started puking on me last week.

3 weeks ago starter quit. -2000* outside & stuck on my back in the garage changing it. Heater made it just tolerable temp in the garage. Boy that sucked...

2 weeks ago starter again... defective new part, was dead the morning after it was installed. 35* and sunny but on my back in the snow out in the driveway. That sucked...

Can't complain about the parts, 170,000 miles on it and runs like a top. Timing just sucks... :shake:

[MOTOWN]

Drove it to the post office , broke in the new Wilwoods! they should be called Big Clamp Kits!

[MyBlackBeasts]

New headlight assm's for F150. Tried them out tonight, wow what an improvement! :bows:

$35 a side on amazon.com. :D

[fastblackmerc]

Sunday, washed all the vehicles.

[Marauderman]

Bought fresh oil to change the MM this weekend and stopped by the bank on way home and paid off 2012 F-150-Kingranch----( w/9,600 miles)---A very good day indeed!!

[rauder88]

Finally got around to installing my 4.10's, cobra diff, and 31 spline axles. Adjusted Mo's tune for 4.10's :banana2:
Now I have to keep my foot out of it until I reach the break-in and put Royal Purple Max Gear in there. :banana:

[clmrt]

Dropped off at shop for a pinion seal, new front tires, and a second alignment in 6 months.

[MGDriver]

Got the chance to play with my friends new 2012 Jaguar XFR on the weekend and we took a couple of shots. Needless to say the supercharged 507 bhp 5.0 V8 leaves the Marauder in its dust without even trying.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1053080/fullsize/dscn2025.jpg

The Jag hits 160 mph on the Autobahn before the factory limiter kicks in, should be relatively easy to remove it though... next time. The Marauder does 140 mph but there's no video footage of that just yet.

Unfortunately I don't seem to be smart enough to embed it into here so I'll just leave it as this --> https://youtu.be/V_THr1TFKtY

[Pat]

I changed out both hood struts. One collapsed, but since they have 125K on them I changed both. Works fine and lasts a long time.

[fastblackmerc]

I changed out both hood struts. One collapsed, but since they have 125K on them I changed both. Works fine and lasts a long time.

I just ordered two from Rock Auto.

[camelgrundle]

I should order 2 as well. After I woke the marauder up the hood did not want to stay up until I played with both struts to him some pressure.

[MOTOWN]

Thinking its time to install a 4:33 Richmond gear ring and pinion!

[babbage]

I should order 2 as well. After I woke the marauder up the hood did not want to stay up until I played with both struts to him some pressure.

Got the monroe "max-lift" from Rock Auto 2 weeks ago - good stuff. Hood release works better now too. ;)

[babbage]

Got the chance to play with my friends new 2012 Jaguar XFR on the weekend and we took a couple of shots. Needless to say the supercharged 507 bhp 5.0 V8 leaves the Marauder in its dust without even trying.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1053080/fullsize/dscn2025.jpg

The Jag hits 160 mph on the Autobahn before the factory limiter kicks in, should be relatively easy to remove it though... next time. The Marauder does 140 mph but there's no video footage of that just yet.

Unfortunately I don't seem to be smart enough to embed it into here so I'll just leave it as this --> https://youtu.be/V_THr1TFKtY


Sounds great - quoted for awesomeness. Post one up of the MM sometime. If you have a tune you can remove the MM limiter as well, although be careful of the driveshaft/tailshaft as this will push it past the safe zone especailly with 3.90 gears once you go past 110..

[JBeezy]

Sent the rear wheels to Weldcraft to have them widened. Will be down at least 6 weeks.

[cer0413]

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Finally added some tint.

[Jolly Roger]

Finally got all of the pieces and installed my Zack, lji372, TCE budget big brake setup.;)

[joe mosely]

Picked up a new horn and installed it:

http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/nolequiring/Chevy/20150323_120952.jpg (http://s983.photobucket.com/user/nolequiring/media/Chevy/20150323_120952.jpg.html)

But no POS Mopar in my garage. Put it in my Chevy cause the old one had crapped out. Saw the Roadrunner horn on the rack at a local parts shop last fall and its been haunting me so I finally bought it.

Its kinda sacrilegious to let it touch the 55 but I will still sleep soundly tonight. My 12 yr old daughter appreciates it so its worth it haha.

Meep-Meep!

http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/nolequiring/Chevy/20150329_203531.jpg (http://s983.photobucket.com/user/nolequiring/media/Chevy/20150329_203531.jpg.html)

[95ColdBird]

Cranked it up and ran it around my subdivision. Got a little heavy footed and spun the tires around a corner. And also rinsed the pine pollen off with a water hose.

[MOTOWN]

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/20150402_070647_zpsq2toonsz.jp g

Put some gas in it!

[Gerry24]

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/20150402_070647_zpsq2toonsz.jp g

Put some gas in it!

Lookin sharp!!!

[Gerry24]

looking at her while shes getting some sun on the new paint job

[lji372]

Found a couple rear bumper covers :banana:

41255

[Gerry24]

Took her out today and heads were turning...

[tbone]

Endless sanding.

[lji372]

Endless sanding.


It certainly will be worth it!


I installed a little bling today, thank you Motown for the lead :bows:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/6232828251e804b8bc4b92c44295fa e5.jpg


Before I left the garage for the night a noticed how good the pvd looks :D
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/2f9a7815bb4d6cc9b4cb8bd20416e6 5b.jpg

[MOTOWN]

It certainly will be worth it!


I installed a little bling today, thank you Motown for the lead :bows:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/6232828251e804b8bc4b92c44295fa e5.jpg


Before I left the garage for the night a noticed how good the pvd looks :D
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/2f9a7815bb4d6cc9b4cb8bd20416e6 5b.jpg

Dayuum Jerry my eyes!:eek: , that looks good brah!:bows:

[MOTOWN]

Endless sanding.

Ive always loved that hood , can't wait to see it!

[cer0413]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/34449023137b6f88b09fd1a86d7e03 66.jpg
Cleaned the interior

[Comin' in Hot]

I installed new COPS and o2 sensors on my trilogy, It's amazing what a difference it made, I can't wait to see how it effects my mileage.

[babbage]

Installed a new radiator, installed summer 170 tstat, did the upper intake coolant delete mod. A/C condenser is razor sharp! Hard part was aligning the lower "dam" gasket that the radiator edge sits in.
Put 6 fresh quarts of Mercon V in the pan too.

[fastblackmerc]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/34449023137b6f88b09fd1a86d7e03 66.jpg
Cleaned the interior

Nice gearshift surround! :D

Are you going to mount it?

[lji372]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/34449023137b6f88b09fd1a86d7e03 66.jpg
Cleaned the interior

Me likey:banana2:

Need to see if they come with black lettering

[cer0413]

Nice gearshift surround! :D

Are you going to mount it?
Yes. I plan on using some double sided sticky stuff.

Me likey:banana2:

Need to see if they come with black lettering
It should.

[tbone]

Ordered up a new hood insulator.

Oh, and endless sanding.

[lji372]

Ordered up a new hood insulator.

Oh, and endless sanding.

Are you doing it right? Coarse side out :lol:

[fastblackmerc]

Me likey:banana2:

Need to see if they come with black lettering

The letters can be just about any color.

[lji372]

The letters can be just about any color.

I'll be ordering one with black letters and a heal plate after Louisville:banana2:

I want to see fitment in person. Thinking of going without holes if the fit is good enough :beatnik:

[fastblackmerc]

I'll be ordering one with black letters and a heal plate after Louisville:banana2:

I want to see fitment in person. Thinking of going without holes if the fit is good enough :beatnik:

They are pre bent but can be adjusted for an exact fitment.

[fastblackmerc]

You will also need to supply some type of adhesive if you desire no holes. I suggest 3M trim tape.

[justbob]

Finished it!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/08/f35be1582da783d68b4f7def295e18 bc.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/08/78d3c3fa021a5e8ff399ed4ae9a818 8c.jpg


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[MMBLUE]

Finished it!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/08/f35be1582da783d68b4f7def295e18 bc.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/08/78d3c3fa021a5e8ff399ed4ae9a818 8c.jpg


Builder Of Badassery

Sweet !!!!!!!!That is one bad azz MM

[justbob]

Sweet !!!!!!!!That is one bad azz MM


Thanks!


Builder Of Badassery

[fastblackmerc]

Finished it!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/08/f35be1582da783d68b4f7def295e18 bc.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/08/78d3c3fa021a5e8ff399ed4ae9a818 8c.jpg


Builder Of Badassery

Nice!

But does it run? :D

[Baconbit]

Took it to my detail guy to get it buffed before Louisville, had some paint work done and it did not come out like I wanted:mad2: I will worry about fixing it after Louisville(would be nice if body shop used the right paint code). Re-painted my calipers, headlight restoration and packing up. Work til 10pm tonight then on the road early tomorrow morning:banana2:

[justbob]

Nice!



But does it run? :D


Like a ***** ape!


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[Marauderjack]

BEAUTIFUL Bob........now go have fun with it but remember the clutch is the weakest link (for now).....BE CAREFUL!!:beer:

[cer0413]

Installed black chrome wheels and nittos.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/11/47ab23281b6758698791a248b21f74 d1.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/11/8b6c7aba98561362bf5d01ef9cba6e 0b.jpg

[442freak]

Pfft! Bob has nothing compared to mine. I just super charged it.. Lol
Bob's set up looks nasty! http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/Kims_FB/Mobile%20Uploads/20150413_173627.jpg

[lji372]

Installed black chrome wheels and nittos.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/11/47ab23281b6758698791a248b21f74 d1.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/11/8b6c7aba98561362bf5d01ef9cba6e 0b.jpg

Nice choice on wheel color, too bad they didn't do the whole car :run:

[cer0413]

Nice choice on wheel color, too bad they didn't do the whole car :run:
I knew I should have added a filter to the body lol. [emoji28]

[1Marauder]

Got my hands clean.... Swapped out my JLT to re-install stock unit.

PASSED CA SMOG WITH NO ISSUES!!!

Shout out to Marauder410 who sold me the stock CAI for a reasonable/helpful/affordable price almost 2 years ago. THANK YOU MARAUDER BROTHER! It has been on the car twice... For a few days only each time... BUT IT HAS BEEN VITAL to low stress and CA SMOG happiness.

[1Marauder]

Then had a small heart attack. After driving it around with the stock CAI, and parking in my driveway... The beast would not start. After a few minutes of panic, and then after triple checking EVERYTHING, I got out the super thick gage jumper cables, and pulled "Bain's" little brother up alongside and jumped him.

Started right up.

Found that I'd left a cell phone car charger inserted in the center consol (it has a small light built into it hat stays on) the last 4weeks, and so I went inside and yelled, "honey the Prowler needs a jump" in my best FARGO impression, and told my lovely wife that I needed to drive around for an hour or two to charge the battery.

Got a 2 hour cruise out of the deal-had so much fun keeping the RPM's up for two hours!


PS Kinda cool photo

[CoreyM75]

Yesterday I changed the oil, and used some of the old oil to grease up a few spots on the undercarriage that have a little surface rust.

[MGDriver]

This post would fit more into the category of "what has your car done to you" but I'm gonna throw it in here anyway.

On Friday after work I decided to give it a wash and then even put the effort in to polish it up because I had a date scheduled on Saturday so I wanted it to look shiny. As I was on my knees polishing the rear passenger door I noticed a faint smell of fuel, checked under the car but saw nothing and quickly forgot about it thinking my mind was playing tricks. Finished the cars polish and then went out to take a couple of photos with it in the evening. As I had it ideling out in the fields and took pictures the smell of fuel came back, stronger than before. I checked again and now saw a small puddle under the rear passenger door so laying under the car I noticed a leak in the fuel line just behind the fuel filter. I went home and replaced the short bit of line from the filter to the fuel rail, problem solved and it was fine after I went for another drive.

On the next morning as I wanted to leave for my date I started the car and immediately smelled fuel, it was now pissing out of the line behind the fuel filter. No way I was going to drive those 50 miles with it like that and I was hard pressed on time so I couldn't check what the problem was, instead just jumped in my Audi which looks disgusting and has a ton of rubbish in it and went on the date with that. Luckily it still went surprisingly well and I will be seeing her again next weekend but I won't forgive the Marauder for letting me down like that for a while so it'll have to work hard to bring back my faith in it.

Back to the actual problem, I briefly inspected it on Sunday and I can't exactly make out where it's leaking exactly but I believe it's the connection between the filter and line. Since I've already replaced the line I suppose it can only be the filter now, I don't know long the current filter has been in there but it looks quite old and I suppose one should replace it regularly anyway so I've ordered a new one which cost me $35 shipped from the states, not too bad I thought.

Now here's where I need your advise, what is involved to swap the filter and how difficult is it going to be? The pain of owning an exotic car over here is that you can't take it to a shop when there's something wrong because they won't touch it so I'll have to do these things on my own. Thanks for your help in advance!

[MMBLUE]

This post would fit more into the category of "what has your car done to you" but I'm gonna throw it in here anyway.

On Friday after work I decided to give it a wash and then even put the effort in to polish it up because I had a date scheduled on Saturday so I wanted it to look shiny. As I was on my knees polishing the rear passenger door I noticed a faint smell of fuel, checked under the car but saw nothing and quickly forgot about it thinking my mind was playing tricks. Finished the cars polish and then went out to take a couple of photos with it in the evening. As I had it ideling out in the fields and took pictures the smell of fuel came back, stronger than before. I checked again and now saw a small puddle under the rear passenger door so laying under the car I noticed a leak in the fuel line just behind the fuel filter. I went home and replaced the short bit of line from the filter to the fuel rail, problem solved and it was fine after I went for another drive.

On the next morning as I wanted to leave for my date I started the car and immediately smelled fuel, it was now pissing out of the line behind the fuel filter. No way I was going to drive those 50 miles with it like that and I was hard pressed on time so I couldn't check what the problem was, instead just jumped in my Audi which looks disgusting and has a ton of rubbish in it and went on the date with that. Luckily it still went surprisingly well and I will be seeing her again next weekend but I won't forgive the Marauder for letting me down like that for a while so it'll have to work hard to bring back my faith in it.

Back to the actual problem, I briefly inspected it on Sunday and I can't exactly make out where it's leaking exactly but I believe it's the connection between the filter and line. Since I've already replaced the line I suppose it can only be the filter now, I don't know long the current filter has been in there but it looks quite old and I suppose one should replace it regularly anyway so I've ordered a new one which cost me $35 shipped from the states, not too bad I thought.

Now here's where I need your advise, what is involved to swap the filter and how difficult is it going to be? The pain of owning an exotic car over here is that you can't take it to a shop when there's something wrong because they won't touch it so I'll have to do these things on my own. Thanks for your help in advance!

Some good stuff here http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69878 It is an easy swap out and you can do it yourself with minimal tools. As you can see from this thread, (great pix) you might want to upgrade.

[MGDriver]

Some good stuff here http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69878 It is an easy swap out and you can do it yourself with minimal tools. As you can see from this thread, (great pix) you might want to upgrade.

Should have asked before I ordered, that looks like a useful upgrade! Where would I go about to order the 3'' filter that he made still? Is there some form of a step by step write up on how to do the swap as I'm still very new to working on these cars just trying to learn my way into them.

[MOTOWN]

I finally addressed the NOISY Big red bov , while at Lville Justbob was having the same issue with his Big red being too noisy so i suggested a wristband to muffle the noise Justbob tried it out and liked the results , he also got one for me as well , i put it on today , and secured it with a couple worm drive clamps , and HOT DAYUUM! my ride is SOOOO much more quieter!
this makes the car so much more enjoyable to drive , and much less obvious its a Centri car until i leave the light! Made a believer out of a ZO6 , and a Charger! Today was good day!

[BigM460]

I finally addressed the NOISY Big red bov , while at Lville Justbob was having the same issue with his Big red being too noisy so i suggested a wristband to muffle the noise Justbob tried it out and liked the results , he also got one for me as well , i put it on today , and secured it with a couple worm drive clamps , and HOT DAYUUM! my ride is SOOOO much more quieter!
this makes the car so much more enjoyable to drive , and much less obvious its a Centri car until i leave the light! Made a believer out of a ZO6 , and a Charger! Today was good day!

Good deal on quieting it down! I have cut off socks on the 2 Vortech bov's I have, but mostly just keep them from blowing up dirt and dust!!!
Got to show my buddy with a 567.5rwhp mustang my tail lights today also! Was fun!

[HotRaud90]

Did the fuel filter mod from MuscleMerc! Well, that was last weekend but it still counts right?

[2mercs]

Got a quote for a dvd reciever $500 for the radio, harness, steering wheel interface. That's not even installed.

[Shornaday]

Purchased and received a brand new set of floor mats (from a member on this forum), a new (Vintage) lighter element, (Vintage) Mercury NOS blank key set, 2003 Mercury Marauder Dealer Album, July 2002 "Car and Driver" magazine, and August 2002 "Automobile" magazine both having articles about the Mercury Marauder. :beatnik:

[BigM460]

Installed a new much larger air filter. It's HUGE!:D Don't be jealous! ;)

[Spectragod]

Ditched the "cop chip" and picked a little something up at Dollar General, and it makes my DTR 100 times faster........

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/rfrf5500/F-150/IMG_0753_zps2sa7awzf.jpg

[Gerry24]

Today I did the SS inserts in silver matalic, new wiper arms and blades, replaced cluster bezal with one that was not cracked, new o-rings in the EATC, removed an aftermarket sloppy looking Sony to my pioneer with the kit...looking smooth and installed the K&N cold air intake which I noticed right away when I took it around the block. I also installed a new Mercury badge on front grille and smoked license plate cover (not too dark)...

[fastblackmerc]

Got a quote for a dvd reciever $500 for the radio, harness, steering wheel interface. That's not even installed.

That's cheap.

My headunit, harness, install kit and interface was 700 clams. I did the install.

[fastblackmerc]

Installed one side of the Muth mirror kit.

[HotRaud90]

Today I did the SS inserts in silver matalic, new wiper arms and blades, replaced cluster bezal with one that was not cracked, new o-rings in the EATC, removed an aftermarket sloppy looking Sony to my pioneer with the kit...looking smooth and installed the K&N cold air intake which I noticed right away when I took it around the block. I also installed a new Mercury badge on front grille and smoked license plate cover (not too dark)...

Sounds like a good day to me! I've recently been overhauling a lot of little things here and there on Black Ice.

In the past month 3 weeks I've done EATC o-rings, fuel filter upgrade, cleaned the air filter, LED bulbs in the cluster gauge pod, and cleaned the IAC and MAF. Feels good! :beer:

[Gerry24]

Sounds like a good day to me! I've recently been overhauling a lot of little things here and there on Black Ice.

In the past month 3 weeks I've done EATC o-rings, fuel filter upgrade, cleaned the air filter, LED bulbs in the cluster gauge pod, and cleaned the IAC and MAF. Feels good! :beer:
Yeah it does, even those little things burn you out... I'm felling it today... Physically:beer:

[Anthony84]

Put a new wiper motor after almost 3 months of no wipers. Here in the NW with that problem; it's just a really good thing I've always loved Rain X since I was 16 on every window.

[lji372]

Ditched the "cop chip" and picked a little something up at Dollar General, and it makes my DTR 100 times faster........

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/rfrf5500/F-150/IMG_0753_zps2sa7awzf.jpg

Only you would buy a trailer that's worth more than your car :P

[boatmangc]

Pulled the tag off. Registered the tag to a new purchase.
It's leaving soon.
The new owner has it titled and insured.

[dkier81]

Started unbolting the engine.

[airjordan2k8]

Not marauder related but I plasti dipped my fiances mkx..41374

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[merc]

Only you would buy a trailer that's worth more than your car :P

He is not the only one
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/946367_10201747561919926_59142 311_n.jpg?oh=7d4e48619c0cabfc7 b8b8cfda654a586&oe=55E5A219&__gda__=1435975786_c82802c8eba 4cbb30cbfe6ba97cac78e

[ctrlraven]

Going to give the MM a good wash after work.

[Curless]

Pulled the trans...let's just say when you feel the vibration from our crappy driveshafts...let the BMW go, he's not worth it!

[tbone]

Gave the hood the 24th coat of primer sealer. Wet sanded.....25th coat....Wet sanded....26th coat....Wet sanded.....etc.

[justbob]

Gave the hood the 24th coat of primer sealer. Wet sanded.....25th coat....Wet sanded....26th coat....Wet sanded.....etc.


I'm glassing my cracked bath tub! [emoji4]


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[lji372]

Someone told me to *** so I stopped and picked up doughnuts :D

[MOTOWN]

Called NAKKE suspension and got some good info on heavier rate springs for the QA1 front seup looking go that route.

[cer0413]

Someone told me to *** so I stopped and picked up doughnuts :D
Lolololololol

[Spectragod]

Called NAKKE suspension and got some good info on heavier rate springs for the QA1 front seup looking go that route.

I found someone to dump my double adjustable's on.....:D :run:

[MOTOWN]

I found someone to dump my double adjustable's on.....:D :run:

Are they that bad? lol

[Spectragod]

Are they that bad? lol

No.... just said it for Jerry's benefit....:D

[MOTOWN]

No.... just said it for Jerry's benefit....:D

Ahhhhh so thats where he got his kit!

[lji372]

I heard that :mad2:


Luckily I can afford replacements after selling the hoarded trilogy :bigcry:

Anybody selling a trilogy I can replace it with? :rolleyes:

[MOTOWN]

I heard that :mad2:


Luckily I can afford replacements after selling the hoarded trilogy :bigcry:

Anybody selling a trilogy I can replace it with? :rolleyes:

Spill da beans! who bought it?:eek:

[lji372]

Spill da beans! who bought it?:eek:

No can do bud. Awaiting money to clear and item to ship. I will let the new owner spill the beans.

I know one thing, he is very happy about boost, especially with the sought after trilogy.

As happy as I am for him I am already going through sellers remorse :alone:

I think I need a hug :grouphug:

[MOTOWN]

No can do bud. Awaiting money to clear and item to ship. I will let the new owner spill the beans.

I know one thing, he is very happy about boost, especially with the sought after trilogy.

As happy as I am for him I am already going through sellers remorse :alone:

I think I need a hug :grouphug:

No you need a spot on "HOARDERS" the reallity series!:cool4:

[MOTOWN]

Come to think of it Hoard my Stainless works exhaust it would be perfect for your Trilogy black!

[lji372]

Come to think of it Hoard my Stainless works exhaust it would be perfect for your Trilogy black!

S.w. Exhaust hoard Bwhahaha

Headers, did that once. Then I blew a motor and used them:D

Almost bought the set that was for sale a short time ago but held steady and someone else got them. Whew!

I'm just not a fan of their exhaust is all. Maybe cdub is looking to make another change :P

[MOTOWN]

S.w. Exhaust hoard Bwhahaha

Headers, did that once. Then I blew a motor and used them:D

Almost bought the set that was for sale a short time ago but held steady and someone else got them. Whew!

I'm just not a fan of their exhaust is all. Maybe cdub is looking to make another change :P

Its all about helping you hoard man! help me help you!:depress:

[lji372]

Its all about helping you hoard man! help me help you!:depress:

Uh, hmm....btw.....where are your stock wheels? :D

[MOTOWN]

Uh, hmm....btw.....where are your stock wheels? :D

Loooooooonnnnnnggggggg gone! CWright bought the 18x10s , and Mark bought the 18x11s a few years back.

[Mr. Man]

Got BLK running and took it for a quick ride. SB is still down, think it's going to need a fuel pump. No Bzzzz after beating on the tank.

[Gerry24]

Went to Tampa had some drinks with the wife, heads were turning. I detailed her real good and the drive was nice up there and back.

[JBeezy]

Installed fastblackmerc's interior door handle lighting kit and painted my caliper brackets

[loud2004marquis]

Installed FBM interior ambient light and door handle kits. All I can say is WOW! Kit's are well put together and add a very nice touch. Highly recommended!

[lji372]

Drove it to and from work, it needs washing. :(

[justbob]

Took the family out to dinner and schooled a Honda race car on the way home. He started it.


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[tbone]

Still perfecting the hood for the big paint job.....

Got it off the car now on saw horses. Way easier to get at it and get it right. The little intake doors are especially fun to work on.

[tbone]

Took the family out to dinner and schooled a Honda race car on the way home. He started it.


Builder Of Badassery

Like button needed.

[JBeezy]

No caption needed

41392

[Mr. Man]

No caption needed

41392Wow, tough neighborhood ;)

[BigM460]

Took the family out to dinner and schooled a Honda race car on the way home. He started it.


Builder Of Badassery

Honda RACE car?:bs: :D

Did it have stickers?

My mind went crazy with that comment! :help:

[camelgrundle]

Washed it after her nap!41425

[cer0413]

Washed it after her nap!41425
Clean man. Is it lowered?

[justbob]

Honda RACE car?:bs: :D



Did it have stickers?






Yes. Plus the 8" coffee can, and all four tires leaning in. Sure sign of being a race car.


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[Gerry24]

Took her to work and starred at her for a bit.

[camelgrundle]

Clean man. Is it lowered?

Yes sir, cut one coil on fronts and adjusted air ride over the winter!

[justbob]

Yes sir, cut one coil on fronts and adjusted air ride over the winter!


A bit of ride quality sacrifice but cornering improved ten fold and still to date my favorite mod done and FREE!


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[camelgrundle]

Yeah it was worth it!! Handles even better now and a little bit of a rougher ride but that's how I like it :)

[Gryphonzus]

Drove my Black to work today and slung mud all over it. Now it has brown accents.

[tbone]

Finished up the hood prep. Putting it back on the car tomorrow. Plan is 2-4 weeks curing in the sun while I replace the crank pulley and hub to fix the slight wobble. Then Addco sway bars, Metco Watts link and Hurst roll control will be installed.

[Baconbit]

Bought it a brand new OEM header panel! For $50!!! Score

[JBeezy]

Replaced rear rotors and pads. Also sanded and painted rear calipers

[fastblackmerc]

Installed heated Muth signal mirrors.

Serviced the RX8.

Serviced the Charger.

[svtrichie]

Cleaned it up today with my others and took all the blue wire loom out of the engine bay.

[camelgrundle]

Cleaned it up today with my others and took all the blue wire loom out of the engine bay.

Nice toys! Looks better without the blue but that's just me.

[svtrichie]

Way better. Nice and clean now

[J-MAN]

Nice toys! Looks better without the blue but that's just me.

+100000000

[justbob]

Poor things never in one piece lol

Since I'm currently cut off on the check book... Figured I'd get back to **** I bought a year ago LMAO

New upper control arms and camber bolts finally going on. Hours of purple power scrubbing on all the aluminum but will look like brand new again. Sucks I can't buy the big brakes that I bought the brackets for!!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/04/c60a4ce90a007a8a373b590cd3fc84 21.jpg


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[cer0413]

Poor things never in one piece lol

Since I'm currently cut off on the check book... Figured I'd get back to **** I bought a year ago LMAO

New upper control arms and camber bolts finally going on. Hours of purple power scrubbing on all the aluminum but will look like brand new again. Sucks I can't buy the big brakes that I bought the brackets for!!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/04/c60a4ce90a007a8a373b590cd3fc84 21.jpg


Builder Of Badassery
Are you okay JB? Your garage is clean.[emoji33]

[justbob]

Look in front of the Edge lol

I could spend a week in there cleaning..


Builder Of Badassery

[Comin' in Hot]

De-Reinharting in progress:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/09A08DF8-DEF8-4F8C-9E4D-08EA73F2B74E_zps8nptj7kn.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Witman40/media/09A08DF8-DEF8-4F8C-9E4D-08EA73F2B74E_zps8nptj7kn.jpg.h tml)

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[MMBLUE]

De-Reinharting in progress:



Looking sweet :beer:. Ya sellen dem thar parts :confused:

[tbone]

De-Reinharting in progress:



That made me lol. :rolleyes:

[MOTOWN]

De-Reinharting in progress:

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The big question is whats replacing the Vortech:confused: Hmmmmm????

[License2Bill]

The big question is whats replacing the Vortech:confused: Hmmmmm????

Time for some additional smiles per gallon!

[Anthony84]

One of these "fell off"; so I took off the other one to be even;) sure not as throaty as I'd hoped for:(41458

[Zim Hosein]

One of these "fell off"; so I took off the other one to be even;) sure not as throaty as I'd hoped for:(41458

:D

When you have a chance Anthony84, post what she sounds like as you "work" on her! ;)

[camelgrundle]

Worked on sis in laws brakes. Hyundais suck broke 5 wheel studs by hand. Apparently her e brake was stuck against the rotor for about a thousand miles welding the lugs on. love it.

[fastblackmerc]

One of these "fell off"; so I took off the other one to be even;) sure not as throaty as I'd hoped for:(41458

I hate when that happens..... :D

[lji372]

Well, it's not to my car but for them. No more dusty gravel driveway

41467

[tbone]

Took her out for the first time this year. Stopped at 7-11. Compliments and questions. Stopped at the vape shop. Compliments and questions. Stopped to get gas. Compliments and questions. It's actually getting a little annoying.....

[jwibbity]

Took her out for the first time this year. Stopped at 7-11. Compliments and questions. Stopped at the vape shop. Compliments and questions. Stopped to get gas. Compliments and questions. It's actually getting a little annoying.....

what you doing at the vape shop old man?!?!?!?

[tbone]

what you doing at the vape shop old man?!?!?!?

Who you calling old little boy?

[jwibbity]

Who you calling old little boy?

nobody.........:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D:D

[tbone]

Well, the driver's power window has stopped working and the car has developed an intermittent no start/clicking problem. Battery fully charged. Ho hum......

[justbob]

Well, the driver's power window has stopped working and the car has developed an intermittent no start/clicking problem. Battery fully charged. Ho hum......


Clean the switch contact, it's an every other year priority for me..

I've seen a few starter solenoids corrode on the inside. Mine actually caught fire last year!


Builder Of Badassery

[Zim Hosein]

Clean the switch contact, it's an every other year priority for me..

I've seen a few starter solenoids corrode on the inside. Mine actually caught fire last year!

:eek:

That's a story you have to share justbob!

[justbob]

Nothing to really say? The contacts in my 1 1/2 year old DB electrical starter disintegrated internally and the hot side contacted the case and bam instant rolling smoke poured out of the hood at a traffic light. It was so bad I figured I melted the harness but luckily the terminal melted off. And yes I use a heat shield.

Crappy cheap plastics used was the culprit. Not the first Ford starter I've seen do this. As a matter of fact my F150 5.4 currently has a crooked post on the trigger wire indicating the internals have already begun to disintegrate.


Builder Of Badassery

[tbone]

Thanks for the advice. Yes, the plan is to remove the door panel and clean the connector at the motor before I spend $30 for a new one at Rock Auto. The switch is fairly new and I can hear it click so I know it has power. The window has stopped before but came back online quickly. We'll see.

I also suspect the starter solenoid. I'm going to check the connections to make sure they are tight. Car started fine this morning. Did it twice yesterday. I also use a heat shield since I have headers. I did buy a budget starter when my OEM one fried, but it has done fine for @ 3 years or so....

I hate getting to that 3rd bolt on the starter. PITA.

[justbob]

I never had or seen a bad connection at the motor. It's always the switch for me. I just take the rocker switch off and clean the black char mark that's always there. You'll hear the mechanical part clicking but the current going thru the contacts is another story.

Best of luck!


Builder Of Badassery

[rauder88]

I never had or seen a bad connection at the motor. It's always the switch for me. I just take the rocker switch off and clean the black char mark that's always there. You'll hear the mechanical part clicking but the current going thru the contacts is another story.

Best of luck!


Builder Of Badassery

I suspect this is what is going on with mine, sometimes it will not roll up, have to wiggle the switch a bit then it goes. I'll have to clean it.

[tbone]

I guess it could be the switch. I already took it off and plugged it back in. No change. Didn't clean it. I'll try that. Switch is one of those cheap knock offs....2nd one actually. The express down sometimes stops 2" from the bottom. So I bought a second one. Same thing. I know I can get an oem for $75.

[tbone]

Switch looks fine. I dunno. Going to order another cheapie for $15 shipped. Just can't stomach spending $75.



Scratch that. Found a new OEM one on ebay from a private seller for $75 shipped. It's only money....:(

No starting issues today. Maybe it had something to do with the hood being off for the last couple weeks and exposed to rain....