New color on Marauder

[djv5150]

As some of you know my son Alex (Marauderboi) was killed in an auto accident in my Trilogy Marauder #145 back in August 13th 2010. I had just bought him his own from a memeber here as you can see in my signiture I asked him to take mine to a friend of his who ownes a shop to have some exhaust work done and he never made it home. I found it very difficult to see his black Marauder a clone of mine sitting in the garage with a car cover on it so I sent the car away for awhile. I got it back the day after Xmas and my brother was in town so he said lets paint it ourselves so we did my sons favorite color was Mustang Grabber blue and his dream car was the GT500.
Thanks to several members here who made donations at Marauderville I used those funds to buy all the materials and paint we would need to do the work. we dedicated the car to my son and called it AJV Marauder his initials here are a few pics of the completed job.
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[4drcbra]

Thats awesome. Im sure he would have loved it

[Cobra25]

I think it's Great you painted it Alex's favorite Color & the White stripe's look really nice on it. Hope one day to see it in person.

[CameronVic]

Car looks awesome man. I don't know what to say other than that.

[magindat]

Nice tribute!
Both to Alex and to our Ford heritage.
Way to go Dave.

:beer:

[BADMERC]

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kernie]

Touching, i love it!

My new background, wallpaper.

:beer:

[ImpalaSlayer]

over all i think it looks pretty good. not crazy how the marauder on the bumper was done with the stripes but then again not sure how else you would do it. if it were mine id black the window trim out and powder coat the wheels a gunmetal color like the shelbys are. definitly cool

[Big Black Beast]

This is the only time I'll ever say it's okay to paint a black one another color.;)
Looks good, and very unique.

[LANDY]

Dave, that color looks very nice on the AJV Marauder. That is an awsome idea, hope to see it when i go down there hopefully next month.

[magindat]

over all i think it looks pretty good. not crazy how the marauder on the bumper was done with the stripes but then again not sure how else you would do it.

Time to order white bumper inserts!

[magindat]

Dave,
Thanks for putting the lower air dam on it. I'm honored. And it looks damn good through that lower grille!
Rich

[djv5150]

I think it's Great you painted it Alex's favorite Color & the White stripe's look really nice on it. Hope one day to see it in person.

You will very soon I see a Tower Shops in the future.

[djv5150]

Dave,
Thanks for putting the lower air dam on it. I'm honored. And it looks damn good through that lower grille!
Rich

Thanks Rich that is the one you sold to Alex at the last picnic

[djv5150]

Dave, that color looks very nice on the AJV Marauder. That is an awsome idea, hope to see it when i go down there hopefully next month.

Looking forward to seeing you next month, we will get together Landy its been awhile.

[Mike]

Looks great and such a GREAT tribute :bows:

[DOOM]

Truly amazing!!! :up:

[djv5150]

My brother made this video of the progress and put it on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDC5K9YGkd0

[Blackened300a]

Its beautiful! A very touching tribute.

[Granddaddy Marq]

Well done!!!

[BigCars4Ever]

Wow! That looks awesome! How long did it take? Looks like you guys have some serious time into it.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Very nice job guys. Looks real good.

[FordNut]

Looks good, one-of-a-kind. A great tribute.

[dakslim]

This is the only time I'll ever say it's okay to paint a black one another color.;)
Looks good, and very unique.

I agree! I think you have done an incredible job and the car looks phenomenal. What a fantastic tribute to your son!

[hakisaki]

looks great!!!!

[LANDY]

My brother made this video of the progress and put it on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDC5K9YGkd0
Amazing the time and dedication, im sure Alex loves his paintjob.
Alex you will always be missed.

[Ladyhawke]

Absolutely stunning!! A wonderful tribute to Alex!!

[DEFYANT]

over all i think it looks pretty good. not crazy how the marauder on the bumper was done with the stripes but then again not sure how else you would do it. if it were mine id black the window trim out and powder coat the wheels a gunmetal color like the shelbys are. definitly cool

+1

This is an awesome tribute. I agree with the trim, windows and rims suggestion. Hope to see it in person some day.

[MMBLUE]

Truly touching Dave. You are a strong Man. GOD Speed.

[5.4StickVic]

David, I've probably told you more than enough times, but the car looks great. The pictures you sent me on my phone looked great, but the photos online look amazing. Thank you for allowing me to help out in the little ways that I could.

[F8LBITEva]

great job. Im sorry about your son, may he RIP

[TiTo35]

I like it!

[Hotrauder]

David, Wonderful idea, great execution and a fitting tribute. Alex would love it. I do! I look forward to seeing the AJV Marauder in person soon. Dennis

[MercNasty]

Looks nice dude

[bobsawyer7]

Wow! Amazing tribute to your son.

[MOTOWN]

great way to keep his spirit alive!

[Cobra25]

You will very soon I see a Tower Shops in the future.It's been a long time . Hope you can bring a few others from the west coast too.

[Cobra25]

Dave I just watched the vidio you posted. Truly impressive & Touching.

[Shora]

Dave I just watched the video you posted. Truly impressive & Touching.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

You all did an awesome job and it's a wonderful tribute to Alex.

[JMan]

Ron's video was phenomenal! Got me all choked-up. You KNOW Alex is loving what you guys did to that car! Very cool to see that Jake and Jeffrey helped too! I love it!!!

[SC Cheesehead]

I love it, Dave.

It may not be DBP, but as of today, you, the car, and Alex are all MM Blues Brothers.

[bradical]

What a beautiful and fitting tribute and memorial to Alex.

[Egon Spengler]

Awesome tribute. The car and the video were great. Definitely a touching tribute. Must be a great feeling to drive and feel that connection with your son.

[djv5150]

Thanks for all your positive input it means alot to me and my family. when I drive the car it makes me feel like he's right there with me. Thanks again to our MM.net family.

[johnnyrauder]

i was floored back in aug. when i read about alex it really hit home. i have two sons. and could only imagine the pain. i think the car is an awsome tribute to alex and i know he sees it. one can see the love you have for your son in that car.glad to see you didn't take your love for the mm and turn it into a source of pain. quite the opposite.
God bless.

[HammerDown]

My brother made this video of the progress and put it on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDC5K9YGkd0


Just watched the video--awesome paint job--truly one of a kind!!!!!!!
God Bless!!

[limostudd]

looks great to bad i live way to far to drive down and let you guys do mine i am sure he looking down smiling or who knows maybe he is ridding shot gun

[kmastl]

Truly one of a kind, I love every part of this pant job.
RIP Alex

[TAKEDOWN]

Wow... that MARAUDER is Ba-ba Bad to the Bone!

[Ms. Denmark]

This is the only time I'll ever say it's okay to paint a black one another color.;)
Looks good, and very unique. My sentiments too. Beautiful paint job.....for a beautiful tribute.....Thanks for sharing these pics!

[Horsepower]

R.I.P Marauderboi... I love the color. It's not about what anyone else would have done to it. The whole point is how he would have wanted it and thats a beautiful thing.

[RoyLPita]

Nice work on the MM, Dave!!!! :2thumbs:

Alex would've loved that!!!!!

[djv5150]

Wow! That looks awesome! How long did it take? Looks like you guys have some serious time into it.

Ron, it took about 5 days 1 day of just stripping all the parts off 2 days of sanding. Painting was a 2 day process because the base coat had to be applied and the clear had to be shot within 24 hours of the base the hardest part was measuring and painting the stripes.

[jimlam56]

A little late to this Dave, but the car looks great.
Just wanted to say that a day doesn't go by without me thinking about Alex.
He was a good young man, and is sorely missed in this community.
Jim

[djv5150]

A little late to this Dave, but the car looks great.
Just wanted to say that a day doesn't go by without me thinking about Alex.
He was a good young man, and is sorely missed in this community.
Jim

Thanks Jim hope to see you soon its been awhile.

[BigCars4Ever]

5 days well spent!

[Marauderman]

Looks good, one-of-a-kind. A great tribute.


I agree! I think you have done an incredible job and the car looks phenomenal. What a fantastic tribute to your son!


Absolutely stunning!! A wonderful tribute to Alex!!


David, Wonderful idea, great execution and a fitting tribute. Alex would love it. I do! I look forward to seeing the AJV Marauder in person soon. Dennis


Dave I just watched the vidio you posted. Truly impressive & Touching.


All those comments above^^^ are exactly how I feel as too...well done!!


Awesome tribute. The car and the video were great. Definitely a touching tribute. Must be a great feeling to drive and feel that connection with your son.

^^^^^^That's ^^^^also what I was thinking when I saw your video and pics......and to top it off....you said it too........below \/ \/


Thanks for all your positive input it means alot to me and my family. when I drive the car it makes me feel like he's right there with me. Thanks again to our MM.net family.

Once again, I know you are connected whenever you see and have that car around you--it can't be helped.. AND THE COLOR IS JUST PLAIN BEAUTIFUL.

I'll just add what I think covers it all---JUST FABULOUS!!

and we all are glad Marauderville helped you along.....

Hope to see that Beauty in person someday.

[rayjay]

I agree! I think you have done an incredible job and the car looks phenomenal. What a fantastic tribute to your son!

+1, just beautiful.

[FormulaMarauder]

What a great tribute, and great video. I have a one year old son who means the world to me, and I would do anything just to make him smile.
God bless.

[Kennyrauder]

What a tribute to a young man.I wish I could do something for the young man that died yesterday in the mine s that my 2 nephews work in. He died a long suffering death as his chest was crushed in an explosion. I pray every day for my nephews that they come home safe. Kenny

[djv5150]

What a tribute to a young man.I wish I could do something for the young man that died yesterday in the mine s that my 2 nephews work in. He died a long suffering death as his chest was crushed in an explosion. I pray every day for my nephews that they come home safe. Kenny

Kenny my thoughts and prayers go out to the young man and his family, also thoughts and prayers and thanks go out for your nephews for doing such a dangerous job.

[justbob]

I don't know if I could have kept anything Marauder related after what happened, especially a complete car. But the other side of me would have done exactly what you did. Looks really classy and well thought out. I must ask though as this is a most serious no-no in these parts, what kind of paint did you use? I don't know much about the new water bourne material as of yet but would think it would still require major filtration? Unless you just have really cool neighbors and police, in which case I envy you. I had the police called for just spraying my hood in a sealed tight garage!

Glad to see all the nooks and crannies done as well, looks great, I love to see different colors out there.

[reddog69]

Dave, The cars is awsome. I have at times regreted selling it but it couldnt have gone to a finer home. I know as this has been hard to say the least but the time you guys spent together making it happen is worth it all. If I ever get south Id be more than greatful if youd give me a ride. Shes looking good and it be nice to feel her seat again. All the best man.

[BAD MERC]

David - it looks great and it means more than just colors and stripes. What a fitting tribute to somebody that we all loved.

[Starman]

OMG! Jake was over at my house helping with my Crapmaro on Friday and he told me about this. Words can't express the beauty of this car. I know Alex has a great big grin on his face.

Dave what an awesome display of love you have shared with all of us and I can not wait to see it in person.

[cougar9150]

The pictures do not really do it justice. Saw the car in person last week, it looks great amazing, and is hard to see without getting choked up.

You guys did a phenomenal job and we know your boy is proud. I can't wait to start putting the trilogy kit on there and making into a beast.

[Black_Noise]

not to shabby

[ShadyLurker]

Looks awesome Dave! I'm gonna have to come by and see it in person.

[djv5150]

Looks awesome Dave! I'm gonna have to come by and see it in person.

I will send you a PM with my info your welcome anytime.

[djv5150]

I don't know if I could have kept anything Marauder related after what happened, especially a complete car. But the other side of me would have done exactly what you did. Looks really classy and well thought out. I must ask though as this is a most serious no-no in these parts, what kind of paint did you use? I don't know much about the new water bourne material as of yet but would think it would still require major filtration? Unless you just have really cool neighbors and police, in which case I envy you. I had the police called for just spraying my hood in a sealed tight garage!

Glad to see all the nooks and crannies done as well, looks great, I love to see different colors out there.

The paint we used is base coat clear coat acrylic ford Grabber blue and ford performance white. we sealed of the garage with plastic and had an exhaust fan out the side door with 2 chambers of sheets to collect the over spray. The neighbors around my house are cool most came by often to check out the progress, even two of my buds 1 patrol deputy and the other a detective with the local Sheriffs Office stopped to see how the work progressed.

[Marauderman]

The paint we used is base coat clear coat acrylic ford Grabber blue and ford performance white. we sealed of the garage with plastic and had an exhaust fan out the side door with 2 chambers of sheets to collect the over spray. The neighbors around my house are cool most came by often to check out the progress, even two of my buds 1 patrol deputy and the other a detective with the local Sheriffs Office stopped to see how the work progressed.

You may have born a second occupation if those guys tell what a great job you did---WTG --

[magindat]

The paint we used is base coat clear coat acrylic ford Grabber blue and ford performance white. we sealed of the garage with plastic and had an exhaust fan out the side door with 2 chambers of sheets to collect the over spray.

I painted a civic like that back in the day...

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1389/3841/3471920001_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1389/3841/3471920002_large.jpg

Alex would have liked this car....

[magindat]

I saw a grabber blue mustang yesterday. Took my breath away after seeing AJV Marauder.

That boy lives on - in all of us!

[ntd]

wonderfully done tribute car:2thumbs:

[Loco1234]

Looks real nice... So whats the plan for the next round of mods on the AJV?

[djv5150]

Looks real nice... So whats the plan for the next round of mods on the AJV?

Trology #145 will be installed in the near future it was the only thing that was salvaged from the crash

[Starman]

Trology #145 will be installed in the near future it was the only thing that was salvaged from the crash

Hey Dave,

You should have an install get together when you do it. I would be there. And if you do, let me know what I could bring.

[djv5150]

Hey Dave,

You should have an install get together when you do it. I would be there. And if you do, let me know what I could bring.

That sounds like a great idea Dave, I would love to have you there it has been awhile since we have all got together.

[RoyLPita]

Keep us posted on when the install is going to be.

[Blackmobile]

Dave,
it would be an honor to help out, or at least a privilege to just watch. Keep us posted.

Ed

[Ktorres1]

Truly touching Dave. You are a strong Man. GOD Speed.

I agree with this as well as everyone else!

[LANDY]

That sounds like a great idea Dave, I would love to have you there it has been awhile since we have all got together.I'm also down for thatlet me know when.