GOT IT! Now a Marauder owner!

[sflrainmaker01]

I know this car needs some work, but, I bought it right and instead of making payments to a bank, I can put a little here and there (hopefully not alot more after replacing suspension and a couple other things initially) and bring her back to life!

Here is a few pics (now we have a baseline...LOL)!:P

Mods I noticed and just learned about:
CAI, Kooks Headers, Catted X-Pipe, aftermarket mufflers (brand?), larger rear chrome tips, 4.10's, some kind of tune, slotted and drilled rotors & aftermarket Upper and Lower Control arms and Watts Link (Metco?).

So, I probably will be posting a ton of questions (some probably dumb) on here!

Thanks for your help so far! :burnout:

[sflrainmaker01]

Oh, yeah... If anyone has a lead on a Driver's side turn signal lense, let me know. I need one and would like to replace it ASAP! Thanks!

[Limited360]

Congrats!!!

[Curless]

Congrats! Come on up to MVXI!!!!

[Guittard22]

good job saving her :) welcome to the club and I may have an after market one if you want to pm me .

[EAZY03MARAUDER]

Congrats dude i love my mm mine needs work also its driveable after a few$$$$ it will be all worth it

[L.Mark]

Nice safe!!!! Welcome to the Marauder world of maniacs and lunitics. Stay away from the forum and any and all meets......if you don't want to be apart of something special.:D:D:D

[sflrainmaker01]

Nice safe!!!! Welcome to the Marauder world of maniacs and lunitics. Stay away from the forum and any and all meets......if you don't want to be apart of something special.:D:D:D



:banana2::beer: :banana2:

[sflrainmaker01]

good job saving her :) welcome to the club and I may have an after market one if you want to pm me .


Thanks! Will do!

[fastblackmerc]

Congrats!

Check eBay for the lenses...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-Marauder-Corner-Lamp-Turn-Signal-Side-Marker-Light-Left-Right-Set-PAIR-/200898304233?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AMercury|Model%3AMa rauder&hash=item2ec678d8e9&vxp=mtr

You may not be able to get them from the dealer any more. The after market ones aren't bad.

[BODYMAN]

Welcome to the madness! I think it's great you bought 1 needing tlc you will appreciate it even more when done. You also got a good start of mod's on it it sounds. As others mentioned come to Atlanta in September. Are huge meets are like nothing else no disappointment. Like the rest of us you likely wont get tired of youre MM but only more attached. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

[sflrainmaker01]

Welcome to the madness! I think it's great you bought 1 needing tlc you will appreciate it even more when done. You also got a good start of mod's on it it sounds. As others mentioned come to Atlanta in September. Are huge meets are like nothing else no disappointment. Like the rest of us you likely wont get tired of youre MM but only more attached. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

That sounds like a great time! Cool cars, horsepower and burnt rubber...Mmmmm :beer:

[sflrainmaker01]

Congrats!

Check eBay for the lenses...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-Marauder-Corner-Lamp-Turn-Signal-Side-Marker-Light-Left-Right-Set-PAIR-/200898304233?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AMercury|Model%3AMa rauder&hash=item2ec678d8e9&vxp=mtr

You may not be able to get them from the dealer any more. The after market ones aren't bad.

Thanks. I will check it out. I will also need a EATC or rebuild the one I have. I saw a sticky on it so I will check that out.

Eventually, I will be looking for front and rear bumpers... But, that is eventually! LOL!! :rolleyes:

[Curless]

I would not wait if you find bumpers you'd better grab them.

[slickster]

Hi bud great save. And them kooks are a great plus$$$. If you need bumpers then that's the only thing you need to worry about get them if you find them!!!. Everything els can wait

[bill64]

congrats on your marauder purchace!! if the bumper covers are not too badly damaged they may be repairable. good used bumper covers on these cars are $$, when you can find one!

[loud2004marquis]

Congrats on the find!

[guspech750]

Awesome save!! Nice list of Mods for sure. Glad you joined the collective. Clean it, fix it and bring it to MV11!!

Now enjoy!!


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[lji372]

Congrats!!!!!
A decision you may doubt at times but will never regret:beer:

[DOOM]

:congrats: :banana2:

[sflrainmaker01]

Thanks! Can't wait to get in my own "smoke cloud"! lol!:burnout:

[Guittard22]

I got one oem part number 3w018a7526 you'r lucky day . I have a back bumper just that may cost you you'r new marauder :)

[sflrainmaker01]

I got one oem part number 3w018a7526 you'r lucky day . I have a back bumper just that may cost you you'r new marauder :)

Pm me the deal! I should have a light set up before I put it on the road.

[Mebot]

Congrats on the new ride! I'm curious about the interior picture you posted. Is there some sort of shifter/cup holder trim in place there? Can't tell if it's a weird light angle but it looks like there is a an aftermarket piece shrouding the shifter and cup holder.

Thanks

[hotford]

Congrats on your purchase.......let the mods begin...............

[sflrainmaker01]

Congrats on the new ride! I'm curious about the interior picture you posted. Is there some sort of shifter/cup holder trim in place there? Can't tell if it's a weird light angle but it looks like there is a an aftermarket piece shrouding the shifter and cup holder.

Thanks

Thanks!
I don't think so, but I am getting ready to give it a bath and quick cleanup before work. So, I will see if I can post another pic with better lite.

[sflrainmaker01]

Congrats on your purchase.......let the mods begin...............

Thanks! But, luckily it seems like most are done...except the supercharger! :burnout:

[fastblackmerc]

Congrats on the new ride! I'm curious about the interior picture you posted. Is there some sort of shifter/cup holder trim in place there? Can't tell if it's a weird light angle but it looks like there is a an aftermarket piece shrouding the shifter and cup holder.

Thanks

It looks like fake carbon fiber trim.

[rocky]

Hey this isn't bad! Sorry, had been following your posts and for some reason pictured a car with not one straight body panel lol. CONGRATS and welcome to the club officially now!
She looks good bro!


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[sflrainmaker01]

Hey this isn't bad! Sorry, had been following your posts and for some reason pictured a car with not one straight body panel lol. CONGRATS and welcome to the club officially now!
She looks good bro!


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Thanks! The sellers were cool enough to let me pay to have the car towed to a dealership repair shop and I paid them to go over it briefly. While it was there, I decided to get some magnets at the local ACE and went over all my "suspect areas" and pulled up the carpet as best I could without messing it up and I could find NO indications of an accident in the trunk area and only minor bondo in the quarters (I am not a trained professional, but feel much better after the magnet and trunk inspection!). So really, I just need to replace the front and rear bumpers at some point.

[rocky]

Thanks! The sellers were cool enough to let me pay to have the car towed to a dealership repair shop and I paid them to go over it briefly. While it was there, I decided to get some magnets at the local ACE and went over all my "suspect areas" and pulled up the carpet as best I could without messing it up and I could find NO indications of an accident in the trunk area and only minor bondo in the quarters (I am not a trained professional, but feel much better after the magnet and trunk inspection!). So really, I just need to replace the front and rear bumpers at some point.

Btw I have the same janky stereo double din wanna be looking kit. Flip it where the slim rectangle cubby hole is on top and it sits better...then save for nice nav unit😃




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[rocky]

And I'll get beat up for this but rear coil springs cheap


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[sflrainmaker01]

And I'll get beat up for this but rear coil springs cheap


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I got your back! :P Although, if I had the time, I would by the air bag kit and do it myself. It didn't look that hard when I had the left rear tire off trying to plug a nail hole. :rolleyes: For now, I think I will just go with the coil spring deal. One less headache, cheaper and quicker. I haven't even driven this on the road yet! The previous owner took ME for a ride and holy crap was I impressed.

I kinda liked the Strutmaster kits. They use Eibach Springs, FWIW.

[STEPS]

Hey just saw your post welcome aboard hope to see yuu in Atlanta maybe before if you ever over to the northeast coast (Jax) give a shout.

[MOTOWN]

Welcome bud! and Congrats

[sflrainmaker01]

It looks like fake carbon fiber trim.

It's actually a dark ash wood trim (or something like that). I thought it was stock until I visited this site. :P Looks good. I will take some better pics in the next day or two.

The car drove great for my first time behind the wheel. Nice firm shifts, no noises and tracked straight as an arrow. I did find the old oil change sticker on the floor that said it was due on 01/02/13. So, my guess is that the oil got changed in October, just before the tags expired and they decided to park it.

Tomorrow, I will drive it to the Ford store for an oil change and a fuel filter. The trans fluid looks good. But, I still will probably go back and get a coolant flush and trans flush soon.

Many thanks for all of your help to make this a reality for me. I am soooo excited to be a Marauder owner! :woohoo:

[Mebot]

It's actually a dark ash wood trim (or something like that). I thought it was stock until I visited this site. :P Looks good. I will take some better pics in the next day or two.

yeah let me see pics of that trim. congrats again! sounds like you'll have her modded in no time!

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[MMcactusflower]

Welcome to our group and enjoy turning your MM into just what you want it to be.