New member and new Marauder owner!

[Robmassmarauder]

Hey guys just wanted to introduce myself quickly. Name is rob from boston ma. Just bought a 2003 black mercury marauder. It has 175k miles and has been beaten badly. But hey whats wrong with rescuing my dream car and bringing back a car that i believe will be on of the last full sized american muscle cars. Im 20 soon to be 21 years old. So yes i have a lot to learn but my age does change a thing. Im sure i have the same amount of passion about these cars as some of you "older" ;) members do. I have been driving a 2000 grand marquis ls that had been passed on through my family. I fell in love with it. Actually turned it into a marauder clone so to now have the real thing is amazing. Im sure ill need a lot of input and help with part locatoon and many other rhings so feel free to contact, comment, and point me in the right direction at any time. Will also be looking for some meets in my location hopefully in a few months when the car is completed. Thanks guy for the read looking forward to building my car, and telationships with other marauder lover.

Rob troilo

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Welcome, Rob!
Thanks for saving her and returning her to the Fambly.

[jwibbity]

Welcome!!!! and take those parts out of the GM and save them for spares:banana::banana2::burnou t:

[L.Mark]

Welcome to the bar!!!:beer:

If you got her cheap enough you could practically rebuild everything and still come out on top...If it was needed. These car are still going strong at >250,000 miles. regular maint. and up keep and yo uwon't know the difference between 157,000 miles and 57,000...Congrats! Let the mods begin!!!

[Robmassmarauder]

Picked her up for only 3,000. Extremely cheap in my opinion. Dealership disnt know what they had. Hopefully i can get it on the road in a few montha!

[L.Mark]

Oh yeah, you have plenty of room to play!!!:beer:

[lji372]

Welcome to the modness!!!!!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=140

[MOTOWN]

Welcome bubs!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Picked her up for only 3,000. Extremely cheap in my opinion. Dealership disnt know what they had. Hopefully i can get it on the road in a few montha!

Nice price!! Let's see some pics and your short and long term "To Do Lists".

[Mr. Man]

Welcome!!!! and take those parts out of the GM and save them for spares:banana::banana2::burnou t:

What he said. Definately pull the MM specific parts off the GM.

[Robmassmarauder]

Attached a few photos. One includes a picture of my grand marquis clone haha. But as far as short term plans id like to just get it road worthy. Like i said check the regularly maintained things and replace ball joints, breaks, maybe calipers but yeah nothing too serious. As far as long term though i have a book of cosmetic things id love to do as fat as repaintingng it and trunk and chin spoilers. Caliper paint. Black rims. But yeah id also love to do numerous engine mods and one day hopefully supercharge it. Oh and dont forget suspension mods aswell!

Thanks,
Rob!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

^^^Looks good!

If you didn't know, you have an earlier build known as a 300A. What is the build date?

[Robmassmarauder]

Thanks still trying to learn as much and research what i can. Ill have to look into the 300a and learn some history. But as far as build date im not sure. Would that be listed with the vin on the door?

[jwibbity]

no its a certificate from Ford Performance Group you can order for I think 50 bucks and its lets you know the build date, build number,build number by color and your options from the factory

[Robmassmarauder]

Ok awesome ill have to hop online and check it out and see if i can get a certificate

[Mr. Man]

Ok awesome ill have to hop online and check it out and see if i can get a certificateGo here and click Certificates of Authenticity, follow directions

www.Fordshowparts.com

[Mebot]

What's in the grille? Are those lights?

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[WhatsUpDOHC]

Thanks still trying to learn as much and research what i can. Ill have to look into the 300a and learn some history. But as far as build date im not sure. Would that be listed with the vin on the door?

Yes, the build date is on the sticker on the door jamb.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

What's in the grille? Are those lights?

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I wondered that too.

[Robmassmarauder]

yes, they are two lights in the grille they came with the car when i purchased it a few days ago. i actually like the look of them but the wires have been cut. i might splice them back together and see what they look like. hey if they look like crap they are just bolted on so just a quick removal!

[RacerX]

Cut wires to the lights in the grille. I wonder if they were wig-wags? Mine was an undercover car for the Springfield, MA police dept. I pulled a mile of wire and relays from under the hood, under rugs, behind the console... I reused some of the wire for an N2O kit I had. :D

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Yes, the build date is on the sticker on the door jamb.

EDIT: Yes, the build date (month/year) is on the sticker on the door jamb.

[Robmassmarauder]

Ok ill have to check it out then. Thanks for the help guys. Im actually about to purchase a set of tires this week. Ik they run 50's in the front and 55's in the back but the guy who owned it before me had 50's all around. Rides like **** and the ball joints are gone too. Know where i can find parts for my baby?

[2mercs]

Rock auto has good prices.

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[guspech750]

Welcome to the show.

Glad you were able to rescue that MM.


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DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[whitey]

Welcome to the site!

[Robmassmarauder]

Thanks guys appreciate it!!