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  1. #1126
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    Cleaned out the trunk and started gathering my Carlisle supplies. Next week the detailing begins.

    1) Remove wheels and clean the suspension, fender wells, the inside of the rims, and re-coat the brake calipers.
    2) Give the engine a quick bath and start shining up the polished items and cleaning the chrome ones.
    3) Complete wash down of the car with the wheels still off.
    4) Buff dry and then start the 2 coats of wax process.
    5) Wax the rims and re-install.
    6) Complete vacuum of the interior then low gloss armor all the entire interior.
    7) Condition the leather.
    8) Clean all the door jams, trunk corners and hard to reach areas.
    9) Give the car a once over and put the cover on it til Carlisle.

    Pics to follow.

    2003
    MERCURY MARAUDER 300A

    Build Date
    5/31/02
    Sequence#
    #363 of 7839 Black Marauders
    Dyno tested power
    450 RWHP & 405 RWTQ on 93 octane
    Best 1/4 mile time to date
    12.456@109mph
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  2. #1127
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    Changed the oil and topped all 5 tires off with nitro.
    (#6178 in black per FPIC)
    Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.

    MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.

    Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.

    Rest In Peace:
    Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
    Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
    Rex Weinbender
    Peter


    See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.

    IMHO, this site- the members that I chat with- and the ones that I now Hang with- are like my 2nd family. There is such an ongoing welcome feeling here that even members who don't or no longer own the MM can feel.

  3. #1128
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackened300a View Post
    Cleaned out the trunk and started gathering my Carlisle supplies. Next week the detailing begins.

    1) Remove wheels and clean the suspension, fender wells, the inside of the rims, and re-coat the brake calipers.
    2) Give the engine a quick bath and start shining up the polished items and cleaning the chrome ones.
    3) Complete wash down of the car with the wheels still off.
    4) Buff dry and then start the 2 coats of wax process.
    5) Wax the rims and re-install.
    6) Complete vacuum of the interior then low gloss armor all the entire interior.
    7) Condition the leather.
    8) Clean all the door jams, trunk corners and hard to reach areas.
    9) Give the car a once over and put the cover on it til Carlisle.

    Pics to follow.
    So what are you going to be doing while Voula is doing the above?

  4. #1129
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    It has been a very fun last couple of days.

    • Finally got around to taking the mud flaps off the Marauder. Ascetically, they bothered me … BUT, I am glad that they were on the car when it lived in Detroit.
    • Installed the Magnaflows, 18” … Love the sound. It has a mild growl to it now.
    • Installed the Gorilla Locks. I did not realize how the one locking lug nut looked different than the other 4 on the wheel. Now with the Gorilla’s on, they look stock, and you don’t even realize that they are locking lug nuts. Cleans that look up a bit.
    • While I had the wheels off, cleaned the inside of the rims off. No where near you anal retentive people that have to polish it, but it is cleaner and shinier.
    Previous
    2003 DPB 232 fo 328.

  5. #1130
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    Quote Originally Posted by gdsqdcr View Post
    It has been a very fun last couple of days.

    • Finally got around to taking the mud flaps off the Marauder. Ascetically, they bothered me … BUT, I am glad that they were on the car when it lived in Detroit.
    • Installed the Magnaflows, 18” … Love the sound. It has a mild growl to it now.
    • Installed the Gorilla Locks. I did not realize how the one locking lug nut looked different than the other 4 on the wheel. Now with the Gorilla’s on, they look stock, and you don’t even realize that they are locking lug nuts. Cleans that look up a bit.
    • While I had the wheels off, cleaned the inside of the rims off. No where near you anal retentive people that have to polish it, but it is cleaner and shinier.
    Gorilla locks are great. Mine have been on for 6 years and still look new.
    2004 DTR Marauder, Built 26 February 2004, Inservice: 02 July 2004 Retired from DD 17 July 2008. Survived the cut, 28 April 2012. Back as a DD as of 18 November 2012.

  6. #1131
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Man View Post
    So what are you going to be doing while Voula is doing the above?
    Yep, I get to let the Beep clean her this year. I can't bend very well yet. I haven't even put 100 miles on it yet. Probably has something to do with $4.39 a gallon fuel...

    Anyone think a new KIA mini van could win in the other car catagory?
    2004 DTR Marauder, Built 26 February 2004, Inservice: 02 July 2004 Retired from DD 17 July 2008. Survived the cut, 28 April 2012. Back as a DD as of 18 November 2012.

  7. #1132
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    Installed a new spoiler on the front. Turned out nice.

  8. #1133
    Mothers California Gold Showtime detailer.

    2004 Silver Birch
    300B
    Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
    Exhaust by Greg
    13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)

    2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
    2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
    2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
    1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport

  9. #1134
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    Quote Originally Posted by ctrlraven View Post
    Mothers California Gold Showtime detailer.
    How is that compared to the Ice detailer?
    2004 DTR Marauder, Built 26 February 2004, Inservice: 02 July 2004 Retired from DD 17 July 2008. Survived the cut, 28 April 2012. Back as a DD as of 18 November 2012.

  10. #1135
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    Apr 2008
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    I took the rubber plugs out of the backing plates on the rear brakes and loosened up the emergency brake shoes with a brake spoon while the rotor and hub soaked in penetrating fluid.

    2011_05_1002_16_44EOS REBEL T1i3556.jpg

    2011_05_1002_16_36EOS REBEL T1i3555.jpg

    Then pulled the rear calipers off and hammered on the rear rotors till they broke free of the hub.

    Used a brass wire wheel on my drill and cleaned up the axle hubs and mounting bracket for the caliper so I could mask every thing off and paint those parts to match the new brakes.

    @ the same time did the clear coat on all the new parts so I can bake them in the oven tomorrow while I take apart the front brakes and clean and paint the hubs up front.
    Last edited by LeoVampire; 05-10-2011 at 12:45 PM. Reason: forgot somthing


    Bought Her for my 40th B Day in August of 2004 @ Crest Lincoln Mercury
    Assembled 12/17/2003
    #1183 of a build of 3214
    and is #379 of 1237

    Link to Mod's and car:

    http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forum...o=view&id=8832

    Link to Pictures of the Kids/Animals, Cars I have built or a hand in building as well as cars and trucks I have owned.

    http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forum...php?albumid=16

  11. #1136
    Quote Originally Posted by rayjay View Post
    How is that compared to the Ice detailer?
    It's a little more work, one towel to wipe on to a haze and use a dry one to buff without letting the detailer dry any. lol

    I do know with light pressure the Mothers got rid of the tree sap that was all over my car without too much hassle and feels really smooth. I had just washed my car last Friday.

    2004 Silver Birch
    300B
    Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
    Exhaust by Greg
    13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)

    2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
    2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
    2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
    1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport

  12. #1137
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    Thumbs up

    Today i was visit a sound equipment store to check how much $$$ to install the complete sound system to BP74i , the installer tell me $75 to install all the sound equipment so maybe the thursday a new aggresive mod to BP74i will be complete.
    GOLD P74 INTERCEPTOR, A NEW PANTHER IN TOWN.

  13. #1138
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    Eaton crossover

    cut and welded coolant crossover tube for my eaton.



    Painted

    2003 Mercury Marauder FOR SALE

  14. #1139
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    Spoiler pics.
    Last edited by tbone; 04-11-2014 at 07:33 PM.

  15. #1140
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    Quote Originally Posted by tbone View Post
    Spoiler pics.


    Looks good Tom!!

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