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TJCOX
01-15-2012, 08:56 AM
Drove it to work only to find out that the rear end cover is seeping after turning 74k.
Roy do you know of any recalls or tsb's reguarding coil spring breakage?
Has anyone discovered coil spring breakage on their M.M.'S?
Thanks!
RoyLPita
01-15-2012, 10:02 AM
Roy do you know of any recalls or tsb's reguarding coil spring breakage?
Has anyone discovered coil spring breakage on their M.M.'S?
Thanks!
The only program/recall for the front coil springs was for the Taurus/Sable registered in the Northern states.
I think Big House had the same issue.
On another note:
Done to my MM: finishing touches on the satellite radio kit installation. It works (on the preview station until I get a subscription going. I have 4 other new kits available.
Guittard22
01-15-2012, 12:55 PM
Changed a flat and put a new right side mirror on the crown victoria .
tbone
01-15-2012, 04:36 PM
Did a nice medium smokey burnout at Hooters.:burnout:
stryker
01-17-2012, 10:46 PM
:rolleyes: Well Mangs yesterday I just vaccum the interiors.
marauder410
01-18-2012, 12:09 AM
installed my bc43 dead pedal
installed real oil pressure guage
installed my 250amp db electrical alternator for my high powered audio system niceee
installed a goodyear gatorback belt
installed my red powder coated valve covers with my POWERED BY FORD coil covers
installed a optima yellow top battery mostly for audio system sweeeet
installed my FBM 3 set pedals
and finally got my 4' megs tips no res installed
got alot done with my marauder and proud of myself did all myself with soem help from my buddy on the oil pressure guage and the valve covers were a tight sqeeze on the side with the ac had to take some stuff off
TJCOX
01-18-2012, 10:47 PM
Turned 40,000 miles today #4743 of 7838, born 09/06/2002.
Next week plan to cut the coils and lower the rear any suggestion or advise.:beer:
I've got some already cut!
TJCOX
01-18-2012, 11:13 PM
The only program/recall for the front coil springs was for the Taurus/Sable registered in the Northern states.
I think Big House had the same issue.
On another note:
Done to my MM: finishing touches on the satellite radio kit installation. It works (on the preview station until I get a subscription going. I have 4 other new kits available.
Thanks for the info. I wonder how many folks are riding around with broken springs?
I've also replaced both front hub assemblies to eliminate noise & vibration.
A mechanic at a Ford Dealership advised me that the right front bearing wears
out before the left one. Have you experienced this?
Thanks again !
guspech750
01-19-2012, 07:48 AM
Finally started it for the first time in almost 4 weeks. Sure sounded great.
Ozark Marauder
01-19-2012, 07:52 AM
Finally going to get warm enough for a quick wash for the DD.........
fastblackmerc
01-19-2012, 07:59 AM
installed my bc43 dead pedal
installed real oil pressure guage
installed my 250amp db electrical alternator for my high powered audio system niceee
installed a goodyear gatorback belt
installed my red powder coated valve covers with my POWERED BY FORD coil covers
installed a optima yellow top battery mostly for audio system sweeeet
installed my FBM 3 set pedals
and finally got my 4' megs tips no res installed
got alot done with my marauder and proud of myself did all myself with soem help from my buddy on the oil pressure guage and the valve covers were a tight sqeeze on the side with the ac had to take some stuff off
To remove the right side cam cover, remove the right side motor mount bolt, jack up the motor about an inch and remove the cam cover.
ctrlraven
01-19-2012, 08:23 AM
Going to install a light bar in the trunk and measure out and pre-run the speaker wires for whenever I install my new amp.
stryker
01-19-2012, 10:52 PM
:cool: I just visit Pep Boys to buy the Motorcraft FL-820 oil filter aand drive my BP74I to the gas station to fill the tank.
STEPS
01-20-2012, 10:53 AM
sorry took so long to get back.
I just bought a another set of springs uncut from a club member just to have after I cut mine.
any advise form anyone would be greatly appreciated
tbone
01-20-2012, 10:59 AM
sorry took so long to get back.
I just bought a another set of springs uncut from a club member just to have after I cut mine.
any advise form anyone would be greatly appreciated
I've heard it's hard to get the alignment right after you cut them.:confused:
stryker
01-20-2012, 07:49 PM
I drive BP74I to the garage to do an alingment job .
whitey
01-21-2012, 04:15 AM
put on a thicker o-ring around my trans-pan drain plug kit, now im hoping i wont drip anymore tranny fluid. autozone, and pepboys wants to sell me a o-ring assortment for $7, true value hardware sells me an o-ring for $.25, gotta love true value!
HammerDown
01-21-2012, 08:51 AM
watching it get snowed and iced on:(:(
jerrym3
01-21-2012, 11:38 AM
Filled up the Galaxie and 03 TBird yesterday and covered them in the garage.
Got 5" of snow today.
But, weather report doesn't look too bad going forward.
HammerDown
01-21-2012, 11:56 AM
Filled up the Galaxie and 03 TBird yesterday and covered them in the garage.
Got 5" of snow today.
But, weather report doesn't look too bad going forward.
I know--it's going to be 55 here on Tuesday--crazy weather..........
babbage
01-21-2012, 03:30 PM
Oil Change - wally world $27 for 5 quarts of 0w-20 M1 Full Syn (had to buy 2 more qts @ 6.xx each)
6 quarts of ATF swap - pan drain & fill
Installed BC4E dead pedal.
washed it!
Roadwarrior
01-21-2012, 07:32 PM
Installed good used {clearer} OEM headlight assemblies on the Marauder. :coolman: :D Original headlight assemblies still had a bad case of "cataracts" after trying to restore them 3 X's :( :shake:
SC Cheesehead
01-22-2012, 07:08 AM
Had a rear axle bearing fail on the Bluesmobile, got new axle shaft, bearings, seals, and clutches installed.
A BIG THANK YOU to 03mmmonroe for all his hard work, the inside of the rear end was a mess, lotsa metal shavings.
justbob
01-22-2012, 07:30 PM
Stockpiled even more parts... I'm gonna have to rent a place for storage..
Mr. Man
01-22-2012, 07:38 PM
Had a rear axle bearing fail on the Bluesmobile, got new axle shaft, bearings, seals, and clutches installed.
A BIG THANK YOU to 03mmmonroe for all his hard work, the inside of the rear end was a mess, lotsa metal shavings.
Did you up grade to 31's?
greggash
01-22-2012, 07:42 PM
Well, I sold it before it disintegrated.:banana2:
SC Cheesehead
01-22-2012, 08:10 PM
Did you up grade to 31's?
No, stayed with 28's; spent enough to do that... :(
stryker
01-22-2012, 08:43 PM
:cool: Well today I drive BP74I and visit Autozone I check the flyer offers and see one very intersting 5qts and a oil filter mobil 1 extended performance syntetic for $34.99 I do not hesitate and buy it I asked the attendant if I can change the oil filter for the motorcraft FL-820 but he told me that the offer was with the mobil 1 oil filter.
Guittard22
01-23-2012, 10:23 AM
Filled up the 13 year old crown vic today 56.10 wow got to love your v8 to keep filling it up :)
stryker
01-24-2012, 08:01 PM
Nahhhh, today it was BP74I day off, it was resting all day and so I. :sleepy:
ctrlraven
01-27-2012, 01:33 PM
Putting Plasti Dip on my Taurus wheels.
bolsen
01-27-2012, 02:28 PM
Planned out my next mods...more to follow:)
05crownsport
01-27-2012, 08:24 PM
Putting Plasti Dip on my Taurus wheels.
Say whaaaat? You must post pictures.
ctrlraven
01-28-2012, 10:29 AM
Say whaaaat? You must post pictures.
Go to youtube.com and search up "Plasti Dip wheels".
Plasti Dip http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
Here is a pic a took of one wheel last night, doing the other two right now. I'll post up a full car pic when I get done.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426698_2239659529527_178921202 9_1438624_1435116677_n.jpg
05crownsport
01-28-2012, 10:46 AM
Go to youtube.com and search up "Plasti Dip wheels".
Plasti Dip http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
Here is a pic a took of one wheel last night, doing the other two right now. I'll post up a full car pic when I get done.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426698_2239659529527_178921202 9_1438624_1435116677_n.jpg
That's cool. Can this product be removed, or will you leave it on for good? Seems like it would keep off the road salt.
Gryphonzus
01-28-2012, 10:54 AM
Got my complete set of Willwoods installed. Sure does make a difference.
guspech750
01-28-2012, 11:25 AM
Got my complete set of Willwoods installed. Sure does make a difference.
Lucky............. I have been thinking more and more about getting the rear set.:(
Still not decided...........Hard to justify the money for brakes that dont do much back there........... But never say never.
ctrlraven
01-28-2012, 11:30 AM
That's cool. Can this product be removed, or will you leave it on for good? Seems like it would keep off the road salt.
As long as it is sprayed onto a surface that has a clearcoat or complete smooth (non pourus) surface it can be completely removed without any damage to the surface it was sprayed on. The road salt is the main reason why I did, I wanted to do it earlier in the winter season but just never had the time. I'll be doing my stock MM wheels in the next few weeks. I'll also be doing the front grille, rear trunk chrome trim and all the badging on the trunk of my Taurus.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/428765_2242385797682_178921202 9_1439825_499083509_n.jpg
Removal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLsu6TQPvq4
HLsu6TQPvq4
tbone
01-28-2012, 01:05 PM
New Steeda's installed, thanks to Guspech and yjmud!:banana2:
stryker
01-28-2012, 01:48 PM
Today I visit Ford central dealer and parts to buy the remote/transmitter but BP74I reject the remote three times and then the retailer tried wit a one foe the Mercury Grand marquis and... ! WA-LA ! it work BP74I accept the new remote this changes all the retailer tell me that he look in the system and for the model,year and vin number the part # appear as 8S4Z-15K601-A which supposed to replace 2L2T-15K601-BA which is the number of the remote/transmitter that comes with BP74I (2000 CVLX-HPP) and the following is most strange also, the package appears 3W7Z-15K601-AA and the part number in the remote appears as 3W73-15K601-AA, weird not ? but now I have a new and functional remote (check my thread for more info plus pics dedicated to BP74I) well after that I visit Pep-Boys to take advantage of a clearance sale on all Powerbuilt tools at 50% off the original prices and this was my face after see those low prices :eek: and but a new Sylvania bulbs more stronger in illumination than the Silverstars and ultras the Silverstar ZXE (HID Xenon fueled) when I test it I will post the results, later I visit Auto zone to take advantage of an special of Mobil 1 extended Performance 5W-30 engine oil 5qts and a mobil 1 extended performance oil filter for 34.99 so I buy for two oil changes but I have to buy two qts more cause the capacity is 6qts so I will be very busy, now excuse me I have a lot of work to do later mangs. :wave:
Blackened300a
01-29-2012, 02:37 PM
Had the car out yesterday and I noticed that the front timing cover that was painted after having the engine done is turning brown and completely killing the look of the engine. :mad:
Today I picked up some paint remover that's safe for aluminum, a SOS pad, simple green and a lot of elbow grease to remove the paint.
The difference is very obvious.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/fc688982.jpg
I didn't have the right tools with me today to remove the belt, water pump and idler pulleys so that will be next weekend's project. I'll also remove the fan assembly to give me a lot more room and then I may even break out the aluminum polish and shine it up. ;)
LANDY
01-29-2012, 05:18 PM
Filled up 3 bottles of that juice and tested a new rear tire combo.
stryker
01-29-2012, 09:54 PM
:cool: At last I finished to tune-up BP74I, I did the replacement of engine oil/engine oil filter/ fuel filter and replace the Silverstar Ultra for the new Silverstar ZXE 9007 "HID" let'see how they function and I will post the results in addition I did an complete inspection underneat the Panther and I find some defects which call my attention.
1- rear swaybay link bushings are broken and are ENS
2-Excesive leaks in the powersteering
3- :eek: !Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!
guspech750
01-29-2012, 09:57 PM
I walked by it several times today as it sits dormant under its cover. :(
Sent from my iPhone
Eaton Swap + 4.10's = Wreeeeeeeeeedom!!
tbone
01-30-2012, 08:17 PM
Re-set the fuel pump cover gasket. Filled up for the first time since the new pump was installed, and it leaked badly. What a pain in the ass that gasket was.:mad:
Drove it to class, like a boss.
tbone
01-30-2012, 08:22 PM
Ordered up all new hoses, water pump and T-stat as a preventitive measure against fail since I'm running at 133K miles. Also ordered new painted rear spoiler on ebay for $239 shipped. Looks just like OEM in the pics and as advertised. We will see. (Money back guarantee). Finally, going tomorrow morning for tinted windows. :banana2: I've only waited 4 yrs and 3 mos for tint!
tbone
01-31-2012, 10:21 AM
Tint turned out great! Went with 25%, as 35% was just a tad too subtle. Happy I did. :banana2:
boatmangc
01-31-2012, 01:22 PM
Sent my payment to BC4E for the much needed dead pedal!
Started scheming how to explain the purchase of the Snow Performance kit to wifey :D
tbone
01-31-2012, 02:53 PM
Here's the 25% tint.
justbob
01-31-2012, 05:21 PM
Tint turned out great! Went with 25%, as 35% was just a tad too subtle. Happy I did. :banana2:
You must really like the cops!
tbone
01-31-2012, 05:23 PM
You must really like the cops!
Not quite as dark as it looks.......:cool:
justbob
01-31-2012, 05:33 PM
Not quite as dark as it looks.......:cool:
But 10% OVER the IL. legal limit that they just love to enforce.
tbone
01-31-2012, 05:35 PM
Meh.....don't care.
Son's friend has had 15% for a long time and has never been pulled over.
justbob
01-31-2012, 05:43 PM
Absolutely nothing! It's not even here to see... :(
tbone
01-31-2012, 05:44 PM
Absolutely nothing! It's not even here to see... :(
:confused::confused:
ZACHARY
01-31-2012, 08:31 PM
Not complaining you understand, but of course I filled the gas tank. With premium; and it was $3.59! On top of that I had to add some octane boost since the best they had was 91 grade(or so it said).
justbob
02-01-2012, 05:58 AM
:confused::confused:
It's been sleeping at Deans performance.. :cool:
tbone
02-01-2012, 06:07 AM
Ahhhhh. What are they doing?:burnout:
justbob
02-01-2012, 03:38 PM
31 spline set up and 4.30's for now.
TAKEDOWN
02-01-2012, 03:45 PM
I can't wait to hear your opinion on the 4:30's!
tbone
02-01-2012, 03:47 PM
31 spline set up and 4.30's for now.
You're a sick bastage!
justbob
02-01-2012, 03:57 PM
I know right? Hey Mel bought the stuff, NOT meeeee! ;)
tbone
02-01-2012, 04:17 PM
Uh huh. Sure.
Denial is an ugly thing.:shake:
MaraudersAnonymous.com
Go there. :burnout:
ctrlraven
02-01-2012, 04:21 PM
Started tracing down the power and ground wires off the battery for when I do the Big 3 upgrade.
stryker
02-02-2012, 01:08 PM
:cool: Well mangs this morning I take to the mechanic BP74I due that the Ens rear swaybar links bushings we're severely worn so I buy two sets of bushings and replace it, after that I did a ride to my Panther and now i will wash and clean BP74I. :burnout:
PonyUP
02-02-2012, 07:44 PM
Got blown
That's enough for one day
Pony seal of Approval
boatmangc
02-02-2012, 08:16 PM
Got blown
That's enough for one day
Pony seal of Approval
Lucky....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PhUAUsGuu4
PonyUP
02-02-2012, 08:22 PM
Lucky....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PhUAUsGuu4
Lmao, great video clip
Pony seal of Approval
tbone
02-02-2012, 09:54 PM
Got blown
That's enough for one day
Pony seal of Approval
Justbob was in town?:confused:
tbone
02-02-2012, 09:59 PM
Installed rear spoiler. Perfect placement except off by 1/8" to the left.
I blame it on the wifey. She must have moved while holding it during the layout.:mad:
Soooo, after I sleep it off, off it comes and the corrections will be made. It's so hard being a perfectionist.:rolleyes:
PonyUP
02-03-2012, 03:59 AM
Justbob was in town?:confused:
:lol:
No, but I was in Chicago for work and got a chance to see him, so that was for a different day
Pony seal of Approval
tbone
02-03-2012, 07:54 PM
All the goodies for my cooling system revamp tomorrow.
stryker
02-03-2012, 09:12 PM
Well mangs I visit yesterday Ford house parts to ordar a part for BP74i, later I visit Advance auto parts and buy Energt suspension 2 sets of rear swaybar links in red a tactical mechanic flashlight, and a new Silverstar led bulb for the interior, later I move to Pep Boys and buy other stuff for my Panther and to check for the price of the Power steering pump due that the one in BP74i is leaking excesive and spreading in engine and transmission I think that when I drive my Panther is when start to leak a lot . check my thread dedicated to my Panther for hardcore pics. :camera:
stryker
02-04-2012, 08:54 AM
Well mangs now I will go to Ford house parts to pick a part that came today, later i will go to FLAPS to retun a set of ens swaybar links bushings the other FLAPS have it more cheaper and take some pics to BP74I.
ctrlraven
02-04-2012, 09:00 AM
After work going to do an oil change, switching over to 5W-30 (still staying Mobil 1). I went to 5 different stores this week and none of them had the 5W-30 high mileage 5 qt jug in stock or they just didn't carry it and I didn't feel like spending $40 for 6 qt single bottles. So just grabbed the normal 5W-30 jug and I'll through in some Luscas oil stabilizer.
tbone
02-04-2012, 10:08 AM
After work going to do an oil change, switching over to 5W-30 (still staying Mobil 1). I went to 5 different stores this week and none of them had the 5W-30 high mileage 5 qt jug in stock or they just didn't carry it and I didn't feel like spending $40 for 6 qt single bottles. So just grabbed the normal 5W-30 jug and I'll through in some Luscas oil stabilizer.
Farm and Fleet has 12 bottle cases of Citgo synthetic blend for $30. I like Mobil 1 full synthetic, but at $37 for only 6 bottles, it's hard to justify it. Especially when I change the oil so often.
ctrlraven
02-04-2012, 10:19 AM
Farm and Fleet has 12 bottle cases of Citgo synthetic blend for $30. I like Mobil 1 full synthetic, but at $37 for only 6 bottles, it's hard to justify it. Especially when I change the oil so often.
I usually get the 5 qt jug from Wal-Mart for $22-23, now they raised the price up to $26-27 per jug, I usually buy two at a time so all I have to do is buy one jug for the next 5 oil changes and just use 1 qt out of the spare jug for 6 qts.
I just couldn't find any of the 5W-30 high mileage jugs at the different Wal-Marts I went to and Advance/Auto Zone don't carry the jug of it, just single quarts. Depending on how it runs with using 5W-30 and the Lucas I may not even bother trying to track down some for my next oil change and just stick with the regular syn mobil 1 5W-30.
boatmangc
02-04-2012, 02:05 PM
Started searching underhood for where the Methanol tank is going,
not much room left under there.
slickster
02-04-2012, 02:52 PM
Wash the bird crap off then turtle wax ice. Just sold a car (a flipper) so I got some spending cash for it. Hmmmmm?
guspech750
02-04-2012, 03:51 PM
I finally drove it for the first time since a week before X-mas. Oh man what a rush!!!
Blackened300a
02-04-2012, 04:38 PM
Started off by installing my new dead pedal.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/fe0643bd.jpg
Then removed my fan assembly and pulleys to clean my front timing cover of that crappy discolored paint that was killing the look of my engine.
Here's a sample of what the paint looked like and how it should look.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/fc688982.jpg
I used a soft paint thinner, simple green, SOS pad, small detail brushes, and a lot of elbow grease to get it looking clean and show quality again.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/4946eb73.jpg
I also shined up the bolt heads, belt tensioner, cleaned the pulleys and cleaned up any small dirt pockets before I installed the pulleys back on the engine. Big difference in appearance and I'm happy to get rid of that crappy paint.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/3005e1bb.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/cba14683.jpg
justbob
02-04-2012, 04:45 PM
Picked it up from Deans Performance who did the 31 spline swap and 4.30's.
So far, LOVE it! Only 41 degrees, so no possible chance of traction, even at 70 when I tried yet again, so a follow up when the temps warm up. RPM's at 70 in OD sitting dead at 2500.
Blackened300a
02-04-2012, 04:47 PM
Picked it up from Deans Performance who did the 31 spline swap and 4.30's.
So far, LOVE it! Only 41 degrees, so no possible chance of traction, even at 70 when I tried yet again, so a follow up when the temps warm up. RPM's at 70 in OD sitting dead at 2500.
4.30's are on my wish list. Hows your exhaust drone at that RPM?
LANDY
02-04-2012, 05:05 PM
Picked it up from Deans Performance who did the 31 spline swap and 4.30's.
So far, LOVE it! Only 41 degrees, so no possible chance of traction, even at 70 when I tried yet again, so a follow up when the temps warm up. RPM's at 70 in OD sitting dead at 2500. Bob what tires are you running?
MOTOWN
02-04-2012, 05:24 PM
Today was such a nice day i pulled out the Rauder for a wash, and a dead pedal install! since i was so happy to be driving it i never got around to installing it!
Maybe tomorrow, oh wait SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!!!! oh well maybe monday!
justbob
02-04-2012, 05:32 PM
4.30's are on my wish list. Hows your exhaust drone at that RPM?
NONE! Zero Zilch. LT's, X pipe, 18" Magnaflows, no cats, neutered tips. Just hums right on along amazing QUIET.
Bob what tires are you running?
Stock! I bought a couple sets of wheels to be widened. Think I will go with Nittos 285/295 45 18 soon.
LANDY
02-04-2012, 05:38 PM
Yeah the stock tires are the culprit. **** I lit up my nitto 420s on a 60roll in 80* wheather spraying the car. Lizz about had a heart atack. I couldn't imagine the stockers.
justbob
02-04-2012, 05:51 PM
I've had nothing but GREAT luck with the stockers. LOVE the wet weather performance. I just want to get into something wider is all. Of course, I mostly only do long rolling burnouts. This set is now a year and a half old with at least 200 2/3 gear long burnouts and still almost half tread!! I bet she almost killed you! Melanie gets a little grumpy when I say " I GOT A WHOLE YEAR OUT OF THE OLD ONES!" She replies back "Mine are from 2005!!!" Yeah, I know what you went thru...
justbob
02-04-2012, 05:54 PM
I read your post wrong Landy, I thought you said smoked a new set of tires in 60'! Yeah. The stockers are CRAP at 41*.. I don't have the snows on this year, but they will not wear down! And they hook in this weather, not WOT obviously, but aggressive take offs.
stryker
02-05-2012, 09:12 PM
:shake: Today nothing my BP74I was clean, what I did was to do a trip with my wife to the house of her parents my fathers in love and her sisters and nephews.
stryker
02-06-2012, 01:10 PM
Well mangs I will work now in do a power claning the area where the power steering pump is I think that the severe leaking is from the pump itself, because I replace one of the lines of the PS fluid passes, is is the PS pump I will have to move fast to get a new one. :drive:
Roadwarrior
02-06-2012, 03:16 PM
Balance & rotated tires to the other side of the same axle, aligned front end to carfixer's specifications & washed the Marauder. :coolman:
MOTOWN
02-06-2012, 03:35 PM
I installed my BCE dead pedal this thing is a work of art! thanks Ron, installed the DB electrical alternator wiring kit (4gauge), and i finally ordered my tires mickey thompson (mt6671) for my 18x10 front wide wheel project , looking forward to seeing the finished look!
PantherguyWi
02-06-2012, 04:16 PM
I took my Marauder through the Wisconsin vechicle inspection station for emissions testing... I can't wait till next year when the new exhaust is on it so I can get my fill of dirty looks from them
tbone
02-06-2012, 04:21 PM
Straightened out the new rear spoiler and wiped her down with a chamois. I love the new tint too!
Siege
02-06-2012, 04:34 PM
Added a little toe-in in the front and cleaned out the throttle body. The amount of junk that collected behind the blades was astonishing.
stryker
02-07-2012, 09:13 AM
Straightened out the new rear spoiler and wiped her down with a chamois. I love the new tint too! I did the same thing to BP74I about half hour ago next is that I will work in the replacement of the headlight bulb 9007 connectors, the OEM ones are deteriorated and broken and guess what color are those connectors ? , He he heheee obviously BLUE as BP74I. :burnout:
MOTOWN
02-07-2012, 03:03 PM
My belt tensioner decided today was a great day to retire! by screaming IM DONE! went to O"reillys and replaced it with a GATES tensioner for $36 bucks all is well and quiet again.
loud2004marquis
02-07-2012, 03:29 PM
Drove it today and topped off the tank with some 93. Now it's back in the garage.
STEPS
02-08-2012, 11:11 AM
well yesterday I spent at the shop we removed the front springs and cut the 3/4 of a coil then reinstalled The cars front end drope about .75 on an inch as of yesterday measurement. we also lowered the back, 1inch. the MM stands nice.
then removed the stock resonator tips and replaced with cones 4"no resonators moving them out 1.5 inches from the bumper. tomorrow to the alignment shop.
Want to thank Jeff at Danbury chassis Dyno here in Danbury CT. for all the help.
http://www.danburychassisdyno.com/
jmarino
02-08-2012, 11:46 AM
I sanded and painted my wheel wells. I figured with winter at its strongest I should redo the wheel wells to help stop rust. I just sanded, taped, and then sprayed with black bed liner.
tbone
02-08-2012, 02:03 PM
Took a couple pics.
tbone
02-08-2012, 02:05 PM
Two more.:)
justbob
02-08-2012, 02:40 PM
Two more.:)
Starting to look like my car Tom! Did you paint the house? Makes it look bigger. ;)
tbone
02-08-2012, 02:57 PM
It's ready for a show or two now. It only took me 4 yrs and 3 mos to get to this point.
Yep. Amazing what paint can do to a house!
(It's my parents house that I grew up in since 1964. Pretty unique place.)
babbage
02-10-2012, 07:19 AM
I ordered a whole bunch of suspension stuff! Check out the OEM German made rear shocks (Sachs) I'm hoping they're good.
MONRO 553001 Shock Absorber $ 68.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 137.58
MOOG K80391 Control Arm $ 214.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 214.79
MOOG K80038 Control Arm $ 51.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 51.79
MOOG 80668 Coil Spring $ 69.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 69.79
MOOG K80392 Control Arm $ 214.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 214.79
MOOG K80040 Control Arm $ 49.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 49.79
MOOG K80145 Shock Mount $ 16.32 $ 0.00 2 $ 32.64
SACHS 030840 (030 840) Shock Absorber $ 53.79 $ 0.00 2 $ 107.58
ctrlraven
02-10-2012, 08:37 AM
Oil change in the Taurus.
Guittard22
02-10-2012, 04:16 PM
Put gas in the crown Victoria 62.35
MOTOWN
02-11-2012, 03:10 PM
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/20120211_154637.jpgToday i mounted 18x10 widened wheels on the front w/mickey thompson 28x12x18 street radials the fit is perfect, and it handles like a porsche! i likes!!!!!
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/23.jpg
MOTOWN
02-11-2012, 03:12 PM
more pics
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/1.jpg
MOTOWN
02-11-2012, 03:13 PM
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/20120211_154621.jpg
CWright
02-11-2012, 03:18 PM
Looks good!!
boatmangc
02-11-2012, 03:59 PM
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/20120211_154621.jpg
What's that white $h!te?
I thought it was foam from the car wash!
Merrill
02-11-2012, 04:16 PM
New autolites for the wifes car. The first thing I have done to this car in 65,ooo miles (besides brakes and oil changes). Besides fun to drive it has been a great car.
Siege
02-11-2012, 04:47 PM
Removed and cleaned the throttle body. Orbital buffed and waxed the front end of the car.
Blackened300a
02-11-2012, 04:48 PM
Received a email with pictures of the new item for my car. I hope to have said item installed next week with pics. ;)
Ms. Denmark
02-11-2012, 05:08 PM
Got mine back! (yesterday)
jerrym3
02-12-2012, 11:52 AM
Drove my Galaxie today, which, considering that it's mid February and there's no salt/snow on the ground, is just amazing.
Car was popping through the carb on warm starts. Tapped the distributor clockwise a bit, and now she's starting great and feels pretty peppy.
SC Cheesehead
02-12-2012, 03:27 PM
Installed my new mesh grille, will post up better pice when I get the :censor: camera working properly.
BIG thank you to mercuryed for the grille; excellent fit, finish, and workmanship. :up:
PonyUP
02-12-2012, 03:30 PM
Installed my new mesh grille, will post up better pice when I get the :censor: camera working properly.
BIG thank you to mercuryed for the grille; excellent fit, finish, and workmanship. :up:
Looks good Rex :up:
Pony seal of Approval
MOTOWN
02-12-2012, 03:31 PM
Installed my new mesh grille, will post up better pice when I get the :censor: camera working properly.
BIG thank you to mercuryed for the grille; excellent fit, finish, and workmanship. :up:
OOOOOhhhhhh me likey!!!!!!!:beer:
SC Cheesehead
02-12-2012, 03:48 PM
OOOOOhhhhhh me likey!!!!!!!:beer:
If you're thinking about a badgeless or mesh grille, give Ed a holler, he's still got a couple left, I think, and he does a great job on these; also, SUPER guy to work with! :2thumbs:
MOTOWN
02-12-2012, 03:49 PM
If you're thinking about a badgeless or mesh grille, give Ed a holler, he's still got a couple left, I think, and he does a great job on these; also, SUPER guy to work with! :2thumbs:
Yeah i just want to get a better look at your set up definetly considering it
SC Cheesehead
02-12-2012, 03:50 PM
Yeah i just want to get a better look at your set up definetly considering it
Will post up more (and better) pics after I get my camera squared away.
guspech750
02-12-2012, 04:08 PM
My wife drove it last week for a few days. I put the cover back on it:(
http://img.tapatalk.com/638e1cf7-4643-4511.jpg
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SC Cheesehead
02-12-2012, 04:57 PM
My wife drove it last week for a few days. I put the cover back on it:(
http://img.tapatalk.com/638e1cf7-4643-4511.jpg
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You let your wife drive your car???? :eek:
PonyUP
02-12-2012, 04:58 PM
You let your wife drive your car???? :eek:
She's probably a better driver anyway, Joe always has one hand on the wheel and us, well, distracted by the other
Pony seal of Approval
SC Cheesehead
02-12-2012, 05:01 PM
She's probably a better driver anyway, Joe always has one hand on the wheel and us, well, distracted by the other
Pony seal of Approval
Wut wuz that Peter Gabriel used to sing, "Shock the monkey."
No wait, that was Bevis and Butthead, "spank the monkey"....
LANDY
02-12-2012, 05:40 PM
Went to the track and pulled an 11.09 at 130mph and blew a head gasket.
tbone
02-12-2012, 05:41 PM
My wife drove it last week for a few days. I put the cover back on it:(
http://img.tapatalk.com/638e1cf7-4643-4511.jpg
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Covers are for p*ss**s and wimps. Be a man and drive it!:bs:
New Battery, new spark plugs and installed the new center console insert and armrest on the 04.
guspech750
02-12-2012, 06:26 PM
I would drive it more. I am not sure how the salt would be on the Wilwoods finish and other parts on the Wilwoods.
kariamack
02-12-2012, 06:45 PM
your bad luck continues .. did you win that challenge against that GTO
Went to the track and pulled an 11.09 at 130mph and blew a head gasket.
LANDY
02-12-2012, 07:14 PM
We both got discualified for running too fast. But he had lots of traction issues and still managed 11.4 at 135 mph
boatmangc
02-12-2012, 07:32 PM
Found the melted vacuum hose hidden behind the EGR tube
I guess the header EGR extension pushed the tube back closer to the firewall.
Fixed the hose, now I gotta come up with some heat shielding so it doesn't happen again.
Then I fixed one of my fog lights
Then I troubleshot a bad high beam motor? On my DDM HID headlight
Then I installed my BC4E dead pedal
Then I took my EATC apart again because it still doesn't -&*#¥ work!
Found out there wasn't anything wrong with it.
Shaijack
02-13-2012, 04:46 AM
Drove the Blue and went side ways on oil on the road. The mustang next to be had to clean his pants out. I loved it.
tbone
02-14-2012, 04:26 PM
I would drive it more. I am not sure how the salt would be on the Wilwoods finish and other parts on the Wilwoods.
I don't blame you. I wouldn't drive mine in the salt if given a choice.
wx4caster
02-14-2012, 06:27 PM
Had her aligned to Carfixer's specs.......finally.
STEPS
02-14-2012, 06:30 PM
I received my rear spoiler from Sparta today. I hope to have it painted and on by this weekend.
stryker
02-14-2012, 06:48 PM
:cool: Nothing just turn on BP74I and did a trip around, I love my Panther car and I hate so much the Import sport-crap and euro cars. :mad: :bs: :down: :fire: :uzi:
ctrlraven
02-15-2012, 06:13 AM
I thought about installing my new sound processor today but I think I will just tap and run the lines into the glove box and hook it up when I install everything else. That way I don't have to bother pulling the dash apart and radio out.
RoyLPita
02-18-2012, 09:12 AM
I removed my cd changer and swapped out my trunk carpet with one from a damaged '05 GM.
Also changed the oil and checked the nitro.
ctrlraven
02-18-2012, 10:44 AM
Plasti Dipped my stock MM wheels yesterday and now I am tackling my audio system install. I will have to wait on doing the Big 3 upgrade as I will be doing it with 0 gauge instead of 4 gauge like I had originally planned.
slickster
02-18-2012, 12:37 PM
parking it in a storage today.leaving for md for a month :wave::cry:
SGT_MERC
02-18-2012, 12:43 PM
Put my summer tires back on, I know it's early, just tired of looking at the stock wheels with snow tires, gave her a good bath, put for sale signs in the windows, drove around town and had 3 calls while driving. No takers yet. I want this sold so I can get what I really want.
clmrt
02-18-2012, 04:16 PM
New synthetic diff fluid, new ATF, coolant flush, oil change, new tires, wash and wax.
Bring on summer!
stryker
02-18-2012, 05:49 PM
Today I was visiting the land of shadow and death of Panthers (the junkyard) to check two new donors ( two 2008 Police interceptors dead in the line of duty) the following parts will be get it from one of the donors.
1-left & right rear tail lights $75.00 ea
2-4- 17" steel blk rims $45.00ea
3-three center caps $15.00ea
4-front honeycomb grille with front emblem $85.00
5-fire extinguiser $65.00
boatmangc
02-18-2012, 05:56 PM
Installed my Aeromotive 340 fuel pump.
found the 2nd vacuum line melted by the EGR tube, repaired that, wrapped the EGR tube in a double layer of heat shield.
Started it up and cursed the 3 month old idler pulley squeaking away.
Fueled it up and looked for leaks at the tank.
Did a couple of WOT blasts. Could the car run better just from a fuel pump upgrade?
I can't believe I didn't have a rough idle or some kind of indication of a vacuum leak.
tbone
02-18-2012, 08:28 PM
Ordered up a new orbital buffer, foam pads and polishing compound. Now I just need spring to get here.....
guspech750
02-18-2012, 08:29 PM
I took my MM for a nice cruise with a few WOT runs :burnout:
tbone
02-18-2012, 08:32 PM
I took my MM for a nice cruise with a few WOT runs :burnout:
So you got her up to 45?;)
guspech750
02-18-2012, 08:38 PM
So you got her up to 45?;)
And that was going down hill!! ;)
05crownsport
02-18-2012, 09:17 PM
I started to construct a custom grille I have been brain farting too long. The surround will be body color, and the grille will be black. It'll probably take me a while to finish it, but at least I have started.
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l610/05crownsport/IMG_20120218_224703.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l610/05crownsport/IMG_20120218_224638.jpg
Zim Hosein
02-19-2012, 03:05 AM
Washed her and Armor All'ed her tires :)
SGT_MERC
02-19-2012, 07:41 AM
I started to construct a custom grille I have been brain farting too long. The surround will be body color, and the grille will be black. It'll probably take me a while to finish it, but at least I have started.
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l610/05crownsport/IMG_20120218_224703.jpg
http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l610/05crownsport/IMG_20120218_224638.jpg
That will look sweet. Are you going to have it recessed?
Keith.Williams
02-19-2012, 07:45 AM
Did those tail light covers come with the car or you purchased them?
Blackened300a
02-19-2012, 09:38 AM
Applying black chrome paint to my rear trunk badge.
Masked it all off and just got done applying 2 coats of the transparent black paint then Ill be doing 2 coats of clear.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/4429c4a0.jpg
Krytin
02-20-2012, 04:50 PM
Very Nice Paul!
I'm interested in the window trim - I removed the black-out tape and am ready to reapply it or try your way.
ctrlraven
02-20-2012, 05:49 PM
Pulled out the digital multimeter and set the gains on my sound processor and amp in the MM.
stryker
02-20-2012, 06:07 PM
Ahhhh, naaaa nothing just do a trip around with BP74I to the market to get some things. :rolleyes:
Blackened300a
02-20-2012, 06:08 PM
Very Nice Paul!
I'm interested in the window trim - I removed the black-out tape and am ready to reapply it or try your way.
You'll have to wait til next week. I got a late start and the process takes too many hours to do between the number of coats and masking off everything. The tips were a 4 hour process in them selves and that was a lot less masking!
clmrt
02-20-2012, 06:13 PM
Washed it again, new air freshener...
boatmangc
02-20-2012, 07:10 PM
Opened the package to my new JLT oil catch can.
breeze
02-20-2012, 07:13 PM
Washed the "****znit" out off the car and switched back to my summer wheels.
Wattman1
02-20-2012, 07:38 PM
Started her up, sat in her for a few minutes and listened to her purr...too much salt on the roads to drive her for now...damn NY winters!
Marauder Rick
02-20-2012, 08:15 PM
I Ordered new custom plates. "HEM1 WHO"
babbage
02-21-2012, 05:52 PM
Installed new Sachs rear Super Touring shocks.
Started it up today.
Car hasn't moved since November!
tbone
02-21-2012, 06:55 PM
New Mobil 1 and recieved my new variable speed rotary polisher. Can't wait to get started on it......
guspech750
02-21-2012, 07:23 PM
New Mobil 1 and recieved my new variable speed rotary polisher. Can't wait to get started on it......
Oh you are going to love it. Try using the 3M Perfect - It. Bob sold me on it after seeing how great his MM looks. So I have used it on my MM and it looks awesome.
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removed front and rear mercury emblems and sanded and painted them glossy black to match my car, looks really nice and was a cheap upgrade.
tbone
02-21-2012, 07:30 PM
Oh you are going to love it. Try using the 3M Perfect - It. Bob sold me on it after seeing how great his MM looks. So I have used it on my MM and it looks awesome.
http://img.tapatalk.com/638e27ab-5179-1289.jpg
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I wanted this stuff, but it's a little pricey. So I bought a gallon of Meguiars Paint Re-Conditioning Cream. $28 + shipping. (Coming Friday) The cut/polish just depends on which pad you use. Apparently, all the detail shops use it. I just don't have the patience for multi-step processes. We'll see how it turns out.
That day that Bob had his polisher demo inspired me too!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21Arz5CAJqL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
Wattman1
02-21-2012, 08:21 PM
Ordered a steering wheel badge, two key badges (from a MM.net member) and finally ordered the Certificate of Authenticity from FPG!
tbone
02-23-2012, 02:47 PM
First ever alignment with 133k miles. Alignment tabs from the factory were still in place. Not bad.
STEPS
02-23-2012, 03:58 PM
Well, was busy today, in the morning went to home depot and bought the mesh (gutter leave cover) for the lower grill openings. took it home and primed it.
Then back to the body shop to install my new rear spoiler that I had dropped off a few days ago to have painted ( UA black. ).
WE mocked up the spoiler and located the holes, drilled the holes in the rear deck punched the location for the inside panel of the trunk , drilled the inside access holes so I could get at the bolts that hold the spoiler on. installed the spoiler. Lightly compounded and polished the spoiler and trunk lid. Then took my wife to lunch. It was a great day.
clmrt
02-23-2012, 06:32 PM
I floored it. Twice.
I installed dynamat in the trunk floor, sides back and under the rear seat. it actually works.. Less noise in the car. I also replaced all my interior light bulbs with bright white led bulbs. Then wiped it down and put it back in the garage
tbone
02-23-2012, 07:22 PM
I installed dynamat in the trunk floor, sides back and under the rear seat. it actually works.. Less noise in the car. I also replaced all my interior light bulbs with bright white led bulbs. Then wiped it down and put it back in the garage
I like that idea.:rolleyes:
How many square feet did you need?
massacre
02-23-2012, 08:10 PM
Finally finished up about a week's worth of chasing down all of the PCM circuits in the entire car. Shortening wires, lengthening wires, re-pinning connectors, unwrapping harnesses, then re-looming and re-wrapping. It's a big part of my swap so I'm really glad to put it behind me.
gdsqdcr
02-23-2012, 09:07 PM
Not today, but over the last 3-4 days ..
Front addco arrived.
Order musclemerc's control arms
Order musclemerc's fuel filter
Ordered new R1 slotted rotors for all four corners
Now is waiting game before all the parts show up. Then off to shop to install everything above, plus
Hawk HPS pads
Trans temp sensor
A/F sensor in exhaust
hotford
02-23-2012, 09:29 PM
where do I start...........
31 spline axles, 04 cobra carrier,new 4:10, DTS diff cover........
trans built to take a **** kicking......,new stock torque.....
04 cobra short going in,heads are being freshened,haven't desided on weather the cower Stage 2 cams are going in.....
T/S going on.......more boost baby.........metco hub and 4 lbs lower to start...
Baer big brakes are on..........
looking to make 100 more rwhp than last year............
Roadwarrior
02-24-2012, 06:26 AM
Obtained a replacement remote key fob from the Ford dealer [3W7Z-15K601-AA] & programmed it to replace a non-working remote.
MOTOWN
02-24-2012, 06:34 AM
Obtained a replacement remote key fob from the Ford dealer [3W7Z-15K601-AA] & programmed it to replace a non-working remote.
Thats exactly what i need! Do you mind telling how much it was?:(
Roadwarrior
02-24-2012, 07:15 AM
Thats exactly what i need! Do you mind telling how much it was?:(
I paid $61.28 plus tax. :(
Shaijack
02-24-2012, 07:45 AM
Taking the Blue to lunch with DRobin. Then going to see Act of Valor. Wife out of town so Minnie (puppy) and I will have hamburgers for dinner. She loves them..
Proberly doing a smokey burnout in fromt of my house. Just thinking about Doom.
Going to pick up Reds license and tags. Waving to Black as I leave.
SC Cheesehead
02-24-2012, 06:42 PM
Installed my new mesh grille, will post up better pice when I get the :censor: camera working properly.
BIG thank you to mercuryed for the grille; excellent fit, finish, and workmanship. :up:
More pics of the mesh grille.
Blackened300a
02-24-2012, 06:47 PM
Depending on the weather and time I wake up, I shall complete the black chrome appearance on the entire car. Should be one of the most bad ass looking marauder in the country when complete. ;)
guspech750
02-24-2012, 06:52 PM
Depending on the weather and time I wake up, I shall complete the black chrome appearance on the entire car. Should be one of the most bad ass looking marauder in the country when complete. ;)
Fo ****zle!!!:burnout:
clmrt
02-24-2012, 08:02 PM
Washed it again.
Wattman1
02-24-2012, 11:00 PM
Ordered the titanium black inserts online and bought a MM leather jacket from MM member NXSBOB! :banana2::banana2::banana2:
Wattman1
02-24-2012, 11:38 PM
I floored it. Twice.
Best entry in this thread!!!! :banana2:
tbone
02-25-2012, 11:30 AM
Thats exactly what i need! Do you mind telling how much it was?:(
Ebay has the best deals.;)
Bluerauder
02-25-2012, 11:43 AM
I drove it for the first time in 5 days. :D I like the Taurus SHO; but I still love the Marauder. :up:
stryker
02-25-2012, 01:25 PM
I open the hood to work with the headlights connectors, and... I HATE TAURUS SHO crap of car the're nothing better than the Panther cars.
Taurus SHO---> :flamer:<---Panther cars(CV/PI,GM,MM,TC)
clmrt
02-25-2012, 04:39 PM
I washed it again, again. Found and purchased mirrors, radio, and an extra rim, so I'm starting my first pile of spares.
Roadwarrior
02-25-2012, 09:57 PM
Washed & vacuumed the interior of the MM.
Comin' in Hot
02-26-2012, 07:36 AM
I installed my Colex emblems yesterday on my blue.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/6bc6258b.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/97c7cc8f.jpg
Ms. Denmark
02-26-2012, 07:41 AM
^^^^They look good Derek!! I will put mine on pretty soon!
Comin' in Hot
02-26-2012, 07:48 AM
I felt like I had some torques steer, the car pulled. To the right under even the slightest acceleration and to the left when I let off completely on the highway. It also has a slight driveline vibration during the change from acceleration to coasting. I figured it was my control arm bushings. I contacted Metco for replacements and they told me it was most likely the upper control arms(smaller bushings than lower). I ordered replacement bushings, delrin outers and urethane inners. All the bushings we stretched, but the driver's side rear bushings were broken.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/5f421754.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/c4b1ac54.jpg
Started it up in the garage. Hit the gas a few times and rattled my ear drums! :lol:
Blackened300a
02-26-2012, 08:43 AM
The window trim masking has begun. Pictures and walk around video coming soon. ;)
MOTOWN
02-26-2012, 10:22 AM
In prep for my Trilogy install ill be ordering a type 100 frozen boost heat exchanger, and a Walbro 400 lph fuel pump (in tank) ,dont trust the stock pump @103k! , and even if the BAP crokes this should keep it from leaning out at WOT.
Heres a linky! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Walbro-400-LPH-Fuel-Pump-Universal-Tank-Better-Than-GSS341-GSS342-255LPH-/320840099349?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DU CI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3 D63%26clkid%3D6605264726095681 247
guspech750
02-26-2012, 10:50 AM
In prep for my Trilogy install ill be ordering a type 100 frozen boost heat exchanger, and a Walbro 400 lph fuel pump (in tank) ,dont trust the stock pump @103k! , and even if the BAP crokes this should keep it from leaning out at WOT.
Heres a linky! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Walbro-400-LPH-Fuel-Pump-Universal-Tank-Better-Than-GSS341-GSS342-255LPH-/320840099349?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DU CI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3 D63%26clkid%3D6605264726095681 247
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaa boyeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
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stryker
02-26-2012, 11:15 AM
The window trim masking has begun. Pictures and walk around video coming soon. ;) Better be or I send you this smilie :pumpkin:
drobin
02-26-2012, 12:12 PM
Let's see, besides looking in on mine about 10 times a day, dusting her off, keeping battery charged, cleaning windows in and out, sitting behind the wheel and still smelling the leather, opening the hood and seeing the un-Trilogized engine, and looking under it and seeing her inner beauty, that's about it...
Donald (drobin)
drobin
02-26-2012, 12:22 PM
Let's see, besides looking in on mine about 10 times a day, dusting her off, keeping battery charged, cleaning windows in and out, sitting behind the wheel and still smelling the leather, opening the hood and seeing the un-Trilogized engine, and looking under it and seeing her inner beauty, that's about it...
Donald (drobin)
guspech750
02-26-2012, 12:43 PM
I did the Mercury Mistress mod to my MM ;)
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STEPS
02-26-2012, 01:05 PM
Went to home depot 3 days ago purchased one mesh leaf cover for a gutter.
took it home and painted it first with flat black, after that painted gloss black
This morning took the two 1/4 bolts that hold the bumper braecs ,slide the mesh in installed the two bolts , got out from under and smiled.
Looks really nice with MERCUYED bradgeless grill.
jwibbity
02-26-2012, 06:09 PM
finished my srp racing pedal install:banana2:
boatmangc
02-26-2012, 06:25 PM
Let a valet park it, uggh
Shaijack
02-26-2012, 07:24 PM
Drove Blueall day.
Joey where did you get the parts, I want one too.
Blackened300a
02-26-2012, 09:12 PM
The window trim masking has begun. Pictures and walk around video coming soon. ;)
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Odinson
02-26-2012, 09:58 PM
http://nouaintradio.files.wordpress.c om/2011/09/bigstockphoto_failed_130059.jp g
Uh oh, what happened?
Odinson
02-26-2012, 10:01 PM
In prep for my Trilogy install ill be ordering a type 100 frozen boost heat exchanger, and a Walbro 400 lph fuel pump (in tank) ,dont trust the stock pump @103k! , and even if the BAP crokes this should keep it from leaning out at WOT.
Heres a linky! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Walbro-400-LPH-Fuel-Pump-Universal-Tank-Better-Than-GSS341-GSS342-255LPH-/320840099349?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DU CI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3 D63%26clkid%3D6605264726095681 247
Please please let us know what happens. Looking to get one of dem fuel pump jammies myself.
I'm getting smoke clouds I'm running so rich, 'just in case.'
Marauder Rick
02-27-2012, 02:14 AM
Put new KYBs all around
Roadwarrior
02-27-2012, 05:58 AM
Last night, I drove it to Durham,NC { @ 130 miles round trip } to visit a gf & to celebrate her son's birthday. A funny observation on the drive over & back on the interstate highway was that VERY FEW cars would pass me, possibly thinking that I was a LEO. :shake: :surprise: :laugh:
Blackened300a
02-27-2012, 11:22 AM
Uh oh, what happened?
Tape bleed, over spray, adhesive stuck on the car, and to top it off, the paint didnt sit uniform after spending 6 hours of masking and painting so add another 3 hours of removing the stuff, then compounding, then waxing and then picking out adhesive in between the trim for 2 hours and I'm still not done.
Trim bright tape or leave it alone. :mad2:
lji372
02-27-2012, 11:30 AM
bought it!! can't wait to get it to the mechanic, stupid work
ctrlraven
02-27-2012, 11:55 AM
Tape bleed, over spray, adhesive stuck on the car, and to top it off, the paint didnt sit uniform after spending 6 hours of masking and painting so add another 3 hours of removing the stuff, then compounding, then waxing and then picking out adhesive in between the trim for 2 hours and I'm still not done.
Trim bright tape or leave it alone. :mad2:
That so sucks it didn't turn out like you hoped.
Washed the MM.
Krytin
02-27-2012, 02:35 PM
Tape bleed, over spray, adhesive stuck on the car, and to top it off, the paint didnt sit uniform after spending 6 hours of masking and painting so add another 3 hours of removing the stuff, then compounding, then waxing and then picking out adhesive in between the trim for 2 hours and I'm still not done.
Trim bright tape or leave it alone. :mad2:
The rubber part of the trim will look good again after Mother's Back to Black - ask me how I know!
Blackmobile
02-27-2012, 07:45 PM
Just waxed FruitPunch and then wanted to take it for a ride......Just about slapped myself, the weather ain't all that great. Safe and sound in the garage.
Odinson
02-27-2012, 09:19 PM
Tape bleed, over spray, adhesive stuck on the car, and to top it off, the paint didnt sit uniform after spending 6 hours of masking and painting so add another 3 hours of removing the stuff, then compounding, then waxing and then picking out adhesive in between the trim for 2 hours and I'm still not done.
Trim bright tape or leave it alone. :mad2:
Whatever you do don't ever buy maskng tape at the little neck hardware store. Bug spray and garbage cans, yes, tape no way.
Don't ask.
I'll check out trim brite. Crap ass subaru's paint job chipping off the bumpers. Gunna scrap what I can and cover it up with plasti dip rather than screw with stripping the paint.
Marauder Rick
02-28-2012, 02:37 AM
Got this in the mail
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/395300_259325507481288_1000021 15213202_596818_763556840_n.jp g
Timw286
02-28-2012, 10:03 AM
Sitting at the shop having my rear cats deleted!
jerrym3
03-01-2012, 08:21 AM
Bought new bucket seat/rear upholstry, seat emblems, and front bucket seat padding for my 1964 Galaxie.
Couldn't pass up a 29% discount from Dearborn Classics.
Discount was only good for 29 minutes, 10AM to 10:29AM yesterday.
Roadwarrior
03-05-2012, 06:35 AM
Replaced front brake pads, turned the front rotors & flushed the brake fluid that looked like ink from a fountain pen with fresh DOT 3 with the help of a couple of more experienced mechanically inclined friends. :banana:
05crownsport
03-05-2012, 07:10 AM
Tape bleed, over spray, adhesive stuck on the car, and to top it off, the paint didnt sit uniform after spending 6 hours of masking and painting so add another 3 hours of removing the stuff, then compounding, then waxing and then picking out adhesive in between the trim for 2 hours and I'm still not done.
Trim bright tape or leave it alone. :mad2:
Dangitall! Sorry to hear about this. I suppose the plastic wouldn't allow the paint to adhere to it like it does metal.
jerrym3
03-05-2012, 11:24 AM
Bought new bucket seat/rear upholstry, seat emblems, and front bucket seat padding for my 1964 Galaxie.
Couldn't pass up a 29% discount from Dearborn Classics.
Discount was only good for 29 minutes, 10AM to 10:29AM yesterday.
Started getting installation quotes from upholstry shops.
Ouch!
RacerX
03-06-2012, 02:34 PM
De Roushy wingy thingy make it gogo fasterer... :D
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0572.png
LANDY
03-06-2012, 03:32 PM
De Roushy wingy thingy make it gogo fasterer... :D
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0572.png I want one. Can you take a pic from the back?
RacerX
03-06-2012, 03:36 PM
I want one. Can you take a pic from the back?
Will do! After work!
Just installed a brand new motorcraft 850 CC battery.
Wattman1
03-06-2012, 05:37 PM
De Roushy wingy thingy make it gogo fasterer... :D
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/IMG_0572.png
It sure looks faster! :D
RacerX
03-06-2012, 05:58 PM
I want one. Can you take a pic from the back?
It was too dark when I got out of work. I'll take some tomorrow, but, Fordnut has these on his and his wife's:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14 606&d=1235162512 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14 606&d=1235162512)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14 604&d=1235162440 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14 604&d=1235162440)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01313.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01314.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01311.JPG
Horsepower
03-08-2012, 09:00 PM
Front brakes replaced with barringtons
Driver and rear passenger door motors replaced
New fuel pump
Oil change
Pioneer in-dash tv installed
Pioneer speakers in door and rears installed
Sat at the shop for a few hours.
Baconbit
03-08-2012, 09:07 PM
Installed Magnaflows:banana2:
Blackened300a
03-08-2012, 09:18 PM
Waxed it.....
MOTOWN
03-08-2012, 10:08 PM
Looked at it and realizied why my wallet keeps loosing weight!
SGT_MERC
03-08-2012, 11:17 PM
Cleaned her up real nice and perty like for a potential buyer to gaze upon tomorrow.
boatmangc
03-09-2012, 04:04 AM
Drained the oil, spotted what looks like a leaking P/S pump.
Perfect timing.....
Got the plugs changed... Then cleaned it up a little.
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boatmangc
03-09-2012, 05:29 AM
Drained the oil, spotted what looks like a leaking P/S pump.
Perfect timing.....
Found out none of the parts stores in the fabulous Florida Keys has one in stock.
Oh well, just moist, not even low on fluid.
Siege
03-09-2012, 04:46 PM
Installed Baer GT Plus brake kit with plain non-drilled non-slotted rotors.
Installed TCE SS brake lines.
Flushed brake fluid.
Installed K&N FIPK intake.
Replaced factory middle air deflector with a new one.
Replaced leaking VSS plug with a new one.
tbone
03-09-2012, 04:59 PM
Found out none of the parts stores in the fabulous Florida Keys has one in stock.
Oh well, just moist, not even low on fluid.
Good. Order online and save $.;)
boatmangc
03-09-2012, 05:16 PM
Put new Amsoil Redline oil and Amsoil Eo11 filter on.
Changed the plugs,
Finished the Snow Performance kit install
polished out where the 40 MPH gust blew a garbage can lid into the trunk.
Found out the new DDM Tuning light kit I ordered to be sly has different plugs so I couldn't swap bulbs.
Cursed in Chinese
Put the gutter guard mod in to protect the H/E.
Put a quick coat of WOlfgang Fuzion on it
Checked the air in the tires
Ready to roll to ATL in the morning!:drive:
03mmmonroe
03-09-2012, 07:55 PM
Found 3 rd grear clutch gone and convetor lock up clutch burned up also. With trans out polished under side of car.
babbage
03-09-2012, 08:48 PM
Found 3 rd grear clutch gone and convetor lock up clutch burned up also. With trans out polished under side of car.
Wow, very clean. Best undercarriage Award! That exhaust looks new (looks like my setup) or did you polish that too? Looks like a PI 9.5. Good luck with the trans.
J-MAN
03-10-2012, 05:01 AM
wow, very clean. Best undercarriage award! That exhaust looks new (looks like my setup) or did you polish that too? Looks like a pi 9.5. Good luck with the trans.
+1000.....
Horsepower
03-10-2012, 10:53 AM
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6936f77-94ee-d60b.jpg
Purchased a the realist keychain ever
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