Who got MM#1 & Who got MM#11052 ?

[ta3mo3]

Hi

do we have these numbers on the forum ?

[stryker]

:confused: HOW I KNOW IF I HAVE THAT NUMBER ???????¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

[Spectragod]

:confused: HOW I KNOW IF I HAVE THAT NUMBER ???????¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

You would have to own a marauder to start with..........
:D

[knine]

Not me, only 11050 to go.

[kirk]

Start here http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63011&highlight=first+production+mar auder

[SpartaPerformance]

I seriously doubt the 1st and last ones ever made it past FoMoCo

[wht02lightning]

I seriously doubt the 1st and last ones ever made it past FoMoCo

I wouldnt be so sure, they probly have the first, but i bet the last wasnt a big deal to them, it was the last of a shortened production run they didnt see as a success. My guess is it went into the world and sat on a lot for months and someone has it who has no clue. Its not me tho

[SID210SA]

I am pretty sure mine was close to the end but dont think it was the last produced....


June 3, 2004 production....

Just remembered to look at my paper work from Ford performance group:

Of all 04's

#3132 of a build of 3214 (So 82 from the end)
# 971 of 997 in SB (So 26 from the end)

Pretty close but no cigar.

[SC Cheesehead]

Last MM off the line as a SB, and IIRC, it went to a dealership in Michigan.

[Bluerauder]

Last MM off the line as a SB, and IIRC, it went to a dealership in Michigan.

Yep, it came off the line at 10:15 PM, 25 June 2004. Silver Birch with Light Flint interior. Here's the post from STAPrap >>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10953

[SC Cheesehead]

Yep, it came off the line at 10:15 PM, 25 June 2004. Silver Birch with Light Flint interior. Here's the post from STAPrap >>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10953


Charlie, your ability to reach back into the MM.net archives never ceases to amaze me! :up:

[Bluerauder]

Charlie, your ability to reach back into the MM.net archives never ceases to amaze me! :up:

Yeah, I have NO problem with the search function. It helps if you know who said it, when, and know a couple keywords. "Advanced Search" is the key.

When my memory starts to go ..... I'm screwed. ;)

[SC Cheesehead]

Yeah, I have NO problem with the search function. It helps if you know who said it, when, and know a couple keywords. "Advanced Search" is the key.

When my memory starts to go ..... I'm screwed. ;)

Don't worry if you start losing your memory. In fact, just forget about it. - Anon

[Motorhead350]

Geeze Charlie, you're "hardcore".

[Mr. Man]

I thought the first 20 or 30 went to executives to putt around in and then were evaluated before the release to the general public. Ford might have the first one but I'd suspect the others met the crusher as I don't think Ford sells those test cars.

[mcb26]

Headed to the NHRA race in Atlanta:burnout:, I'll ask Tasca if he knows and if it is his if he still has it.

[CBT]

Not me, only 11050 to go.

lol, nice! I get it!

[Haggis]

I may have both of those, but I doubt it.

[Hack Goby]

Some of the early mules had superchargers on them.

[SC Cheesehead]

Some of the early mules had superchargers on them.

IIRC, they were 2V motors set up with Eatons (maybe via Roush Engineering?), put out somewhere near 330 hp (YAWN).

That said, I think Chapel1 has a real early 300A, like down in the teens...

[Mr. Man]

IIRC, they were 2V motors set up with Eatons (maybe via Roush Engineering?), put out somewhere near 330 hp (YAWN).

That said, I think Chapel1 has a real early 300A, like down in the teens...
He's 867 according to his bio.:)

[SC Cheesehead]

He's 867 according to his bio.:)

Okay, well, wrong on that one.... :o

[DOOM]

Cheesehead bob had one of the EARLY ones.

Maybe if he sees this he'll post up his build date.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

...current number of MMs still in operation? I know there's been quite a few that have met their demise and gone to the 'junkyard in the sky'.:depress:

It would be kinda cool to know how many Blacks, Blues, DTRs, and SBs that are still prowling around...:party:

[Bluerauder]

...current number of MMs still in operation? I know there's been quite a few that have met their demise and gone to the 'junkyard in the sky'.:depress:

It would be kinda cool to know how many Blacks, Blues, DTRs, and SBs that are still prowling around...:party:

I don't think that there is any accurate way to find out this information. However, here's \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ an estimate from back in January 2011.




We lost an estimated 715 Marauders in 2010 (-491 '03 MMs and -224 '04 MMs)

In the Year 2011 …..

Here’s my estimate of the number of 2003-2004 Mercury Marauders that are remaining as of the year 2011. Attrition to date is “just an estimate”.

Total MMs remaining – 6,436 (’03 MM – 4,422 and ’04 MM – 2,014)

’03 MM – 4,422
Black – 4,002
Silver – 235
Blue – 185

’04 MM – 2,014
Black – 780
Silver – 619
DTR – 615

Total ’03-‘04 MM – 6,436
Black – 4,782
Silver – 854
DTR -- 615
Blue – 185

Here's the post from last year >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57712&highlight=attrition

Here's the attrition chart ....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/EstimatedMMsRemaining.jpg

[SC Cheesehead]

I think Charlie's statisical model is probably tracking pretty close, it's based on some realistic attrition factors.

Won't be too many more years and they'll be a rare sight on the road.

[Hack Goby]

IIRC, they were 2V motors set up with Eatons (maybe via Roush Engineering?), put out somewhere near 330 hp (YAWN).



There were 4V with superchargers on them also that had MFG. plates on them.Do those count as far as the total numbers.

[SC Cheesehead]

There were 4V on them also that had MFG. plates on them.Do those count as far as the total numbers.


Mules with S/C'd 4V? I did not know that! Everything I'd heard was S/C 2V, and the decision was made late into the launch program to go with a N/A 4V.

I'm thinking the mules were not part of the 11,052 production number, but that's opinion, not confirmed.

[Hack Goby]

This is from the dream cruise in 2002.Sure looks like a supercharged 4v to me.It had MFG. plates on it http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/3/fhuio.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/508) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/3/asddth.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/509)

[SC Cheesehead]

This is from the dream cruise in 2002.Sure looks like a supercharged 4v to me.It had MFG. plates on it http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/3/fhuio.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/508) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/3/asddth.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/509)

Early Trilogy car? I know Jerry was in Ford Engineering before starting up his own company, was he involved with S.B. in the MM development program?

[Hack Goby]

Early Trilogy car? I know Jerry was in Ford Engineering before starting up his own company, was he involved with S.B. in the MM development program? I thought Jerry only used M112`s This supercharger looks a little smaller.

[SC Cheesehead]

I thought Jerry only used M112`s This supercharger looks a little smaller.

I can't really tell from the photo, IIRC, next smaller sized Eaton would be an M90.

[RocsMerc]

it's posible that I have the first 03 300B Marauder. No one on this site ever posted a 300B with a manufacturing date earlyer than mine and there are a few 300A's out there that were manufactured after mine. Infact it's the only 300B I know of with a 2002 build date. Can anyone prove me wrong.

[Bluerauder]

it's posible that I have the first 03 300B Marauder. No one on this site ever posted a 300B with a manufacturing date earlyer than mine and there are a few 300A's out there that were manufactured after mine. Infact it's the only 300B I know of with a 2002 build date. Can anyone prove me wrong.

The earliest 300B that I can find belongs to "2003_MM_FYRE49" was born on 11 November 2002.

The changeover from 300A to 300B appears to have happened sometime between 18 Oct - 11 Nov 2002. Too many gaps in the member data to peg it closer than that.

Your "About Me" and signature page contains no info about your MM ... so we don't know your build timeframe.

[Marauder#045]

As far as I know, I have the earliest known car. VIN #045, build #27, build date 3/12/02. She's still on the road with about 135k and in great shape. Except when I left for work this morning I found it in the driveway on a cinder block and a floor jack, sans all four wheels. :mad2:
Found a reconditioned set of wheels and new tires and it should be back on the road by week's end.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Bluerader,

Thanks for the info...I know getting an 'exact' number is nearly impossible; just looking for the best rough estimate, which is exactly what you provided. Thanks for keeping up with this and hope you can make it to the Blue Oval Classic in Mooresville the weekend after next!

[Rocknthehawk]

I met a gentleman that claimed he bought his car from Roush, who had it as a test mule. I doubt these claims. I did take a picture of the VIN, ending in X609262

I found an old picture of the sticker on the motor, the date says 5/16/02. I think he may be stretching the truth a bit.

[RocsMerc]

The earliest 300B that I can find belongs to "2003_MM_FYRE49" was born on 11 November 2002.

The changeover from 300A to 300B appears to have happened sometime between 18 Oct - 11 Nov 2002. Too many gaps in the member data to peg it closer than that.

Your "About Me" and signature page contains no info about your MM ... so we don't know your buid timeframe.

Mine was built Dec. 5th 2002. I'm glad to be proven wrong. I was just curious. I do know that there are a couple of 300A's with build dates towards the end of Dec. I guess they built both models for a short span of time. I was hoping that it meant that maybe mine was an early test model or something. Oh well.

P.S. I got my reference info from an old "Post your build date" thread.

[kirk]

As far as I know, I have the earliest known car. VIN #045, build #27, build date 3/12/02. She's still on the road with about 135k and in great shape. Except when I left for work this morning I found it in the driveway on a cinder block and a floor jack, sans all four wheels. :mad2:
Found a reconditioned set of wheels and new tires and it should be back on the road by week's end.

You have one of the pre-production, or 4pp cars. I have records that 028, 039, & 040 were out there somewhere. Don't know if they still are.

[Bluerauder]

You have one of the pre-production, or 4pp cars. I have records that 028, 039, & 040 were out there somewhere. Don't know if they still are.

CheeseheadBob had one of the "4pp" cars. As I recall, he said the 4pp paper/ticket was in the glove compartment when he picked up the car. He sold that car to "thathotrodlincn" I believe.

CheeseheadBob's "4PP" thread >>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42583&highlight=pre-production

There were 43 Pre-Production MMs made. Bob's VIN was 600058. The next to last 4PP.


43. Started with 600027 and ended with 600059.

[Mr. Man]

Bluerader,

Thanks for the info...I know getting an 'exact' number is nearly impossible; just looking for the best rough estimate, which is exactly what you provided. Thanks for keeping up with this and hope you can make it to the Blue Oval Classic in Mooresville the weekend after next!
Actually if you want to know what # MM you have all it will cost you is 45 bucks and a little computer time.:)

www.fordshowparts.com (http://www.fordshowparts.com)

[IwantmyMMnow!]

I already plunked down the $45 to get my C of A. Just wanted to get an idea on how many SBs of the ~1300 made are still on the road. I've posted my C of A info on the appropriate thread.

It's sooo nice to have a car that is rare...all those Camaros and Mustangs are a dime a dozen. I see one every minute it seems like...I've only seen a handful of MMs since I first saw one about 5 years ago. I plan on keeping mine as long as she'll let me...

[MMBLUE]

CheeseheadBob had one of the "4pp" cars. As I recall, he said the 4pp paper/ticket was in the glove compartment when he picked up the car. He sold that car to "thathotrodlincn" I believe.

CheeseheadBob's "4PP" thread >>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42583&highlight=pre-production

There were 43 Pre-Production MMs made. Bob's VIN was 600058. The next to last 4PP.


Bluerauder, you never cease to amaze me with your memory.:D

[MMBLUE]

As far as I know, I have the earliest known car. VIN #045, build #27, build date 3/12/02. She's still on the road with about 135k and in great shape. Except when I left for work this morning I found it in the driveway on a cinder block and a floor jack, sans all four wheels. :mad2:
Found a reconditioned set of wheels and new tires and it should be back on the road by week's end.

Where ya been, Welcome :welcome1: Make sure ya get some wheel locks ;)

[SID210SA]

Just wanted to get an idea on how many SBs of the ~1300 made are still on the road.

1414 I thought....997 in 04

[Mr. Man]

Bluerauder I think we need the color breakdown chart again

[cruzer]

The earliest 300B that I can find belongs to "2003_MM_FYRE49" was born on 11 November 2002.

The changeover from 300A to 300B appears to have happened sometime between 18 Oct - 11 Nov 2002. Too many gaps in the member data to peg it closer than that.

Your "About Me" and signature page contains no info about your MM ... so we don't know your build timeframe.

My Marauder is a 300B with ALL the 300A features---with traction control. It has seat pockets, remote gas cap, clock in dash, etc. It was manufactured on 12 Nov. 2002---MartyO has one of the transition cars also. I think someone said there were 14 of these cars built---anybody have any definite info on this ?? Maury

[Bluerauder]

Bluerauder I think we need the color breakdown chart again

OK, here's the breakout list per Ford Performance Group (FPG). Post #1 has the 2003 MM Trim/Option breakout and Post #64 has them for the 2004 MM >>>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58208&highlight=option

SUMMARY (Below and attached as XLS file)

Black Silver DTR Blue Total
2003 MM 7093 417 0 328 7838
2004 MM 1237 997 980 0 3214
Total 8330 1414 980 328 11052

[fastblackmerc]

As far as I know, I have the earliest known car. VIN #045, build #27, build date 3/12/02. She's still on the road with about 135k and in great shape. Except when I left for work this morning I found it in the driveway on a cinder block and a floor jack, sans all four wheels. :mad2:
Found a reconditioned set of wheels and new tires and it should be back on the road by week's end.

Hope you got a set of wheel locks for the new wheels.