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    New Marauder - Bringing it back from the dead

    This is my first Marauder, second modular engine. First being my 2006 Mustang GT.
    2003 - 300A #3,466 w/ 77k miles
    Picked it up at an insurance auction. It looks like the previous owners hit a deer, broke the hood which flew up and smashed the windshield and then bent over and dented the roof. There was still hair in the front end when I was taking all the broken parts out.
    I have it torn apart right now waiting for parts to come in. I'll take donations for repairs. It has a salvaged title - but that shouldn't matter too much since I won't be selling it. Still runs great for the couple minutes I needed to move it on the car dolly and into the garage.
    I've only seen one other Marauder in Omaha, and that was a few years ago. This one was last registered in Butte, Nebraska.
    2003 - 300A
    #3,466 - Black
    Salvaged - hit a deer. Brought back from the dead.

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    Wow, good luck. You must be mechanically inclined.
    2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo-White
    2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo-Silver
    2011 Ford Fusion SE

    Retired 2003 Mercury Marauder/Trilogy 054
    Retired 2004. 13.00 on Nitrous safely tuned by Alt Auto.

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    The PO must have hit that deer at high rate of speed... Actually a easy fix, just bolt on stuff except for the top repair...

    Congrats on the new project...
    45Kmi - Eaton SC - 430RwHp - SOLD!!!!





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    Wow. What a mess. Im glad to see a MM being rescued. Post pics as you go please. Would love to see the transformation.





    Great quotes!!
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    Not too bad of a fix . Enjoy

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    bad ass dude. thanks for saving it! how bad is the bumper? saveable?
    2010 fusion se


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    Bumper paint is cracked basically everywhere - only two small "wounds" that need to be fixed - but still easily usable. I only took it off because it kept getting in the way.
    I really want to replace the roof panel, but it is a lot of work to do it - I may end up pounding out what I can and just use filler for what is left.
    2003 - 300A
    #3,466 - Black
    Salvaged - hit a deer. Brought back from the dead.

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    Congrats...Good deal!

    I'm glad that you saved it from the crusher.

    Looking forward to seeing it back up and running with fresh front end parts.

    Keep everyone updated with ongoing pictures of your 'restoration' project.
    2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
    2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
    1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
    1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
    1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual

    SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
    w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
    Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
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    SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
    'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
    Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18

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    Awesome! Can't let repairable wrecks of these cars go to waste. Please post progress pics and have fun with her when you're done!!
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    We are an authorized independent AMSOIL dealer.

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    It's nice to see a comeback, good luck with the repairs, may the God of Speed be on your side and keep us updated on your "It's aLivE" project!
    "Damned if I do, damned if I don't!"
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    Production #1685 of 7,838 and is #1685 of 7093 Black Beasts.
    Delivered July 27th 2002, she revealed herself.
    Unable to be tamed by her 1st owner, she was left to roam about & raid in search of plunder.
    Through the pillage she became mine on January 23, 2008 and since then...
    "She's tryin' to make a Devil out of me!"
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    wow, your off to a great start!, good luck with your repairs.
    04 MERCURY MARAUDER build date:02/11/04
    ITS ALIVE !!!!!!!!

    STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!

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    Git er done!!!

    The KING of BLING!


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    Another Zombie
    I dub thee Deerrauder
    Good luck withthe resto
    keep us updated

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    Keep us posted on any progress.

    BTW, look in my gallery and you'll see what my MM looked like before I got it.
    (#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.

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    I wish you luck with the project. I am glad you are saving it . Keep us posted.

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