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  1. #8761
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    On the rat bike in the last week:

    Finally came up with a mounting idea with the rear fender to float with the back tire.

    Added air pod filters to rid the overly huge air box.

    Rewired the whole bike front to back and simplified it.. I took it from 49 wires!?! to 13...! And really all I eliminated was the horn, flash to pass, automatic signals, kill switch, and the ignition switch.

    Hidden kill switch added/key switch delete

    I made a small dash board and fitted it with push button start, LED’s for turn indicators, oil, hi beam, and neutral, a couple of simple toggles for hi beam/low beam on the right, and L/off/R on the left.

    New drag bars, controls, and grips.

    Freehand lettering with a sharpie LOL

    And finally got around to fixing the dent in the fuel tank.

    More to come! I’m thinking forward foot controls are in order next.







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    SOLD 12/31/2021

    Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.

  2. #8762
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    May 2009
    Location
    Moreau Island
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    You need to paint it White, like rice

  3. #8763
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    Aug 2011
    Location
    Wisconsin
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    Started header install:


    Before




    Drivers side out yesterday- easy peezy!


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    Last edited by MyBlackBeasts; 06-23-2019 at 07:50 PM.

    WLB
    BB#1) 1996 ImpalaSS - 16,500 miles - 100% stock
    ______________________________ ___________

    BB#2) 2003 Marauder (300a) - 34k miles - Daily Driver
    #2912 of 7093
    Conceived 8/6/2002
    Delivered 9/19/2002
    Adopted 8/10/2011
    Trilogy 242 - Self Installed 9/9/12 (0-60 5.5 sec)
    Pioneer 6x8 Front
    Legacy 600w 6x9 Rears
    JL 6.5 SubWoofer
    K&N CAI
    Window tint 50% rear/35% front
    FBM CHMSL with Strobe mod 7/1/12
    DR Deep Aluminum Trans Pan
    Sparta FOMOCO Racing 8.8 Girdle
    Mo's Dyno Tune
    Gorilla Nuts - The System
    Ford Racing 4.10s, 31 spline Cobra carrier & axles 7/1/12
    Powder Coat Axle Housing 7/1/12
    CME HP Rear Control Arms & Watts Link 7/1/12
    ______________________________ ________________

    Rex "SC Cheesehead" Weinbender 11-14-13
    Ed "Baaad GN" Linthicum 8-6-2014

  4. #8764
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    Aug 2011
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    Passenger side out today, little more work, more stuff in the way


    Luckily the right side manifold nuts only slightly corroded. 13mm, 12mm, 1/2” all fit snug and backed the studs right out


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    WLB
    BB#1) 1996 ImpalaSS - 16,500 miles - 100% stock
    ______________________________ ___________

    BB#2) 2003 Marauder (300a) - 34k miles - Daily Driver
    #2912 of 7093
    Conceived 8/6/2002
    Delivered 9/19/2002
    Adopted 8/10/2011
    Trilogy 242 - Self Installed 9/9/12 (0-60 5.5 sec)
    Pioneer 6x8 Front
    Legacy 600w 6x9 Rears
    JL 6.5 SubWoofer
    K&N CAI
    Window tint 50% rear/35% front
    FBM CHMSL with Strobe mod 7/1/12
    DR Deep Aluminum Trans Pan
    Sparta FOMOCO Racing 8.8 Girdle
    Mo's Dyno Tune
    Gorilla Nuts - The System
    Ford Racing 4.10s, 31 spline Cobra carrier & axles 7/1/12
    Powder Coat Axle Housing 7/1/12
    CME HP Rear Control Arms & Watts Link 7/1/12
    ______________________________ ________________

    Rex "SC Cheesehead" Weinbender 11-14-13
    Ed "Baaad GN" Linthicum 8-6-2014

  5. #8765
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Waukesha, WI
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    Nice work, clean those rims while they're off
    You "feel" the difference because you want to "feel" the difference. Since you just spent money on the upgrade you "have" to feel the difference

    I'm looking to eliminate the double pump process I have to follow right now to get the pedal hard

    2004 300A Procharger #0010 D1X
    2003 300A Procharger #0017 D1SC (SOLD. Last I heard, it was in Washington State)

  6. #8766
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    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
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    Quote Originally Posted by blazen71 View Post
    Nice work, clean those rims while they're off


    It's a daily driver not a show car. The outside is clean and shiny - don't care what it looks like underneath as long as its not rusting.

    WLB
    BB#1) 1996 ImpalaSS - 16,500 miles - 100% stock
    ______________________________ ___________

    BB#2) 2003 Marauder (300a) - 34k miles - Daily Driver
    #2912 of 7093
    Conceived 8/6/2002
    Delivered 9/19/2002
    Adopted 8/10/2011
    Trilogy 242 - Self Installed 9/9/12 (0-60 5.5 sec)
    Pioneer 6x8 Front
    Legacy 600w 6x9 Rears
    JL 6.5 SubWoofer
    K&N CAI
    Window tint 50% rear/35% front
    FBM CHMSL with Strobe mod 7/1/12
    DR Deep Aluminum Trans Pan
    Sparta FOMOCO Racing 8.8 Girdle
    Mo's Dyno Tune
    Gorilla Nuts - The System
    Ford Racing 4.10s, 31 spline Cobra carrier & axles 7/1/12
    Powder Coat Axle Housing 7/1/12
    CME HP Rear Control Arms & Watts Link 7/1/12
    ______________________________ ________________

    Rex "SC Cheesehead" Weinbender 11-14-13
    Ed "Baaad GN" Linthicum 8-6-2014

  7. #8767
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    The Triad,NC
    Posts
    980
    I had the exterior, door jambs & engine compartment of the Marauder professionally detailed 2 weeks ago for a car show & it looked real nice. Also replaced the IAC valve {idle air control}to solve an occasional stalling while braking to a stop & a low idle speed while parked or when stopped at a light/traffic sign. It's working as it should & a piece of cake to replace on the upper throttle plenum.
    2003 Marauder 300A
    #3968 of 7838
    Black/Dark Charcoal
    Build date: 08/22/2002
    Adopted: 08/21/2011 at 76,404 miles
    Joined the 100k mile club on 04/14/2013
    at I-95 North at New Smyrna Beach,FL


    List of modifications:
    • Ford Escape 6 CD audiophile unit
    • LCM/EATC upgrades courtesy of FBM

    • Acme wheel lock kit (20 locks/1 key)

    • Trunk plate for 1998-2010 Crown Victoria (Havis part # C-3054)

    • Innovative Interceptors 3.5 in resonator deleted exhaust tips courtesy of RoyLPita

    • Trunk organizer

    • Marty's tune

    • Big brake upgrade




    1995 Ford CVPI
    Purchased : 03/1999 [77k miles]
    Sold:03/2015 [330k miles]

    2001 Chevrolet Impala
    Inherited 02/2015 [93k miles]
    Sold:03/2023 [170k miles]

    2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature
    Purchased 03/2023 with 56k original miles.
    New DD.

    R.I.P. REX aka S/C CHEESEHEAD


  8. #8768
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    Dec 2013
    Location
    NE Ohio
    Age
    40
    Posts
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    Installed my metco control arms a few weeks ago. Wife replaced the window regulator and motor last week. Saturday it got demoted as the fun vehicle for a little while at least.

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  9. #8769
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    Dec 2015
    Location
    Remington, IN
    Age
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    Posts
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    I took my Marauder, put some flags on it, a VFW magnetic sign on the door, (I'm post commander) and went out to a parade to celebrate America with my Quartermaster, and my service dog...







    2003 Marauder... the gentleman's hot rod.

    You know what I like best about most people? Their dogs.


  10. #8770
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    Location
    Moreau Island
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    Beautiful dog. Always liked German Shepards, but I'm leary to get one because of the hip dysplasia issues so many of them get. Car looks great too. Two mooks in the pic I'm not to sure about.

  11. #8771
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    Sounds and looks like a great day at the VFW.

  12. #8772
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    Changed the blower oil for the 500 mile break in. Yay.

    I’m getting rather good however. I only managed to lose between 2-3 drips in all using a cut up slurpee cup. Wild cherry if it helps anyone else.

    Rolled me a sweet pointed nose Zeppelin funnel to add the new..


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    SOLD 12/31/2021

    Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.

  13. #8773
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    Mexican Gang Infested Salinas, CA
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    Well, not today but last Sunday and Monday, with tips from Bob and other guys here: pulled the COT and sanded it out lightly to remove some bubbled paint and rust, then repainted it with semi-gloss high temp paint. Reinstalled with new o-rings

    Replaced the oil filter housing gasket, then new coolant and oil of course.

    After assembly oil sending unit started leaking so ordered a replacement which I’m installing after work today.

    Removed the idle air valve off the throttle body to get access, and replaced the throttle position sensor, which stopped the engine surging I had been experiencing.

    Removed my Metco / PHP CAK and reinstalled the stock air box because I have to get it smogged this week. Reflashed the tune to stock for the smog check. I have to drive it for a few days until the Scangauge reports “No codes found, READY,” or they won’t smog it. (I hate CA.)

    Removed the ABS module and sent it to Module Repair Pro; total cost with shipping was $111, and hopefully they can fix it.

    Ordered a new blend door actuator, and doing a bunch of reading here to try and learn how to install it. (Not sure if I should do the EATC o-rings at the same time, but going to order some just in case.)




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    2003 black pre-decontented 300B #5886 of 7838; Born on 10/31/02
    MartyO tune, 4:10's, T/A stud & girdle, MMX shaft+DS loop, Metco control arms, Quickor RSB, Addco FSB, Megs delete tips, Granatelli solid coil connectors, NGK plugs & LP 170 stat, DR rear engine cooling mod, PI 3000 TC, Level II tranny, Art Carr deep pan, Steeda pullies/billet caps, billet door locks, Ford Racing oil cap / polished coil covers, PHP CAK & Metco carbon fiber intake, DG Motorsports CF radiator cover, Fumoto oil drain valve, oil deflector, real Autometer gauges, ScanGauge II, Weatherflectors, underbody lighting kit, Zack chrome grill, OEM spoiler & door edge guards, KB dead pedal, Dynopro aluminum sills & pedals, Viper alarm w/ remote start, MM fender badges, red painted calipers, SS inserts, Silverstar Ultras, hood bumpers, 35% tints, Gorilla lug nuts, MM valve caps, Pro-Guard, DD trunk lid liner, CM UHI kit, CM Godshead rear & steering wheel badges, S-55 badge, FilterMag, MM trunk bib, ported sub-woofer.

  14. #8774
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    Apr 2019
    Location
    Schenectady NY
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    47
    replaced my driver's side strut and sway bay end link
    Thank God for freedom, thank god for America

  15. #8775
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    Location
    Schenectady NY
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    the squeaks / rubbing continues, but I did the rotors and brake pads (today) , as well as the Passenger side front sway bar end link (today) .
    I think the bushings in the lower control arms are FUBAR.
    its sounds like a light metal on metal rubbing when I make right turns
    Thank God for freedom, thank god for America

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