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Thread: Well, looks like I finally become a member of the club

  1. #1
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    Well, looks like I finally become a member of the club

    Long time no see all, happy to be back!

    It has been so long, that I do not even remember how to post on these boards


    2003 MM with about 31,xxx miles on her. Just drove almost 2000 miles to pick her up over the weekend, and was well worth the trip!

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    Look forward to chatting with everyone, it has been a long time and really, really happy to be back with my new girl!

    For those who were/are on CV.net, I go by central50 on that site.
    2003 Marauder, stock all through - the garage queen with 30,xxx miles
    Also goes by central50, for those who know...

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    Awesome. Looks like a great find.


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    Welcome back!!

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    03 Black MM: Trilogy #19, Build Date 04/02/03 #7113
    03 SB MM: Lidio Tune/JLT CAI DD Build Date 04/02/03 #7114

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    Wow. She's cherry. Nice find friend, I got mine at 35k.
    2003 300B Mercury Marauder
    Built 01/22/03
    Purchased 01/29/20
    68,xxx miles

    July 12, 2023 - 68,203 Miles - RIP original engine

    October 31, 2023 - Rebuilt engine installed

    Modifications/Stuff I have done on the car:
    Engine:
    rebuilt stock; slightly overbore. Original 68k mile heads, new OEM Ford performance timing kit, Terminator Cobra Oil Pump, Billet Steel oil pump gears, ARP head studs, main cap studs, and side bolts. The latter ARP stuff for future endeavors.
    Transmission:
    Thor 2800-3000 Stall Converter
    Suspension:
    ADTR Front + Rear Sway Bars
    Metco Billet Watts Link
    Metco Billet Rear Control Arms
    Cosmetic:
    1998-2003 Amber tail lamp conversion - Painted and smoked to near-OEM spec.
    HID Projector Headlamp Retrofit
    OEM Mercury Mountaineer Hitch Cover
    Front in-channel rain guards
    Other Stuff:
    4-pin trailer harness
    Class III Tow Hitch
    Cadillac 4-note horns
    Hayden 679 Transmission Cooler
    Obligatory Marty Tune

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    Congrats!!!!!
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




  6. #6
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    Winston Salem, NC
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    Yes!!! Welcome back and NICE FIND! It feels soo good on that victorious drive home, right?! It's like the feeling I got when I got in on the "IT" gift during the holidays and after securing my treasure, drove home to celebrate! When I picked up my Marauder from Curless, I had owned it for several months already, but it wasn't running when I brought it to him for an engine swap. When I drove it home, I was hoping no one would crash into me and spoil my celebration...I even imagined a title mistake and the original owner coming to take it back...super paranoid! It was/is such an thrilling feeling!
    2003 300A
    Widened Rear Wheels with 295 45 Nitto G2's
    Eaton Swapped by Curless
    Brake Upgrade
    Mo's Tune
    JLT Intake
    Addco Sway Bars
    ADTR Coil Over Suspension
    Metco Control Arms & Watts Link
    SW Headers and Exhaust
    Accessories By FastBlackMerc
    4.10 Gears
    Aeroforce Gauges
    Pantherlights Headlamps

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    Congrats and Welcome Back! 31,000 miles! That's amazing!

  8. #8
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    Thanks everyone! Its not a secret that I have wanted a Marauder since the concept and production, and even after literally parting piece by piece my own build still was not the real thing. But I learned a lot during that build which I am grateful for the knowledge.

    During hurricane Sandy years ago, a tree branch fell and basically totaled the panther build I had put so much time into. I kept onto the car for several years, it was really hard to focus back into it. Building a family was also my main focus, so all of this really took a back seat. In the end, there was no way I was going to be able to do another build.. and it would never be a true Marauder either way.

    But now actually owning an original production car, especially with low milage is literally my dream come true. Bone stock, clean as hell.

    I look forward to being engaged in the community again, this is something I missed heavily - a part of me restored.
    2003 Marauder, stock all through - the garage queen with 30,xxx miles
    Also goes by central50, for those who know...

  9. #9
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    Location
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    Congrats and Welcome Back
    2003 Marauder 300B,
    6468 out of 7839 - Thanks Brian
    Heated Seats
    35% Tint
    Mercury All Weather Mats
    Trunk Organizer - Thanks MartyO
    Sold 4/3/2009 Now resides in AL.
    1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
    1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
    2012 Kia Sedona Van
    2008 Corvette Convertible
    2003 Marauder 300 A Thanks Larry O 6/14/17
    2021 Prius Prime Limited
    2023 Chevrolet Silverado High Country
    Member # 440
    ----- John

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