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Thread: Picked up a cheap wrecked 04 DTR

  1. #1
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    Picked up a cheap wrecked 04 DTR

    2004 Marauder DTR with the 6 disc cd changer, rear spoiler, sunroof and trunk organizer. Got punched in the nose pretty good by a pole.

    Bought through Copart. No keys and doors and hood were locked so it was a total gamble. Had zero pics of the inside or the engine. $850 plus fees came to around $1200. Picked it up today and opened her up. I was VERY surprised to see a very nice set of factory floor mats. All of the gauges were there. People usually swipe the ones by the shifter. Drivers seat is worn, but other than that the interior is complete. Shocker. Even the trunk organizer is still in the trunk. The lid is gone though. The frame is smoked on the right front. Damage missed the engine by a quarter inch though. Motor looks like it’s ok. Previous owners name and phone number were in the center console so I called him up. He’s mailing me a spare key tomorrow. Sweet !
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    03 Black. #2824 of 7838. New motor. 4.10's. SCT with Marty tune.

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    Very nice! Even if you aren't able to get it running again, if all 4 rims are in decent shape that's your $$$ back right there alone. What are your plans with it?

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    Wow!!! What a find. I think she's a fixer!!! Let's save this one! I bought a damaged DTR a few years ago and put on a front clip and sold it to a member here. I donated my time and effort and I'd do the same for any Marauder owner.
    '04 Silver Marauder w/ sunroof - HID lighting, JL Audio / Eclipse DVD/NAV/iPod/camera, 4.10's, 2" drop, Progard Bumper Baffle, Delete tips, Billet Pedals, BC4E dead pedal, Lidio Tune, Mach1 chin spoiler, K&N CAI, TCE lines, Super40's, tinted tails, SS Inserts, Heinous Control Arms, Real oil gauge, lighted door handles. Currently installing Eaton M112.

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    My friends here helped me frame swap my DTR i bought off joe- It really isnt that hard to do, just lots of hands and jacks make it easier. I really hope you find another frame, i used a 2009 p71 frame and everything fit perfectly, not that any other vic frame would be different... save it please... there arent many left, i see so many wrecked ones lately its getting crazy... Definitely more wrecked ones than last year!
    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    176049861_142677291198418_7354537808672325666_n.jpg did this a few years back.... time flys
    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    I’ve frame swapped one before. It’s a PITA without a lift but I got it done. I was going to use this for parts but it was nicer than I expected. I’m going to save it. I’ve already located a frame from a local guy. Mustang Eddie. I’m just trying to find some cheap wheels so I can roll it around.
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    03 Black. #2824 of 7838. New motor. 4.10's. SCT with Marty tune.

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    Holy sketchy!!!!


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    It was way sketchy. I had to use what I had available at the time. Jack’s, wood and hand tools. I had to get it high enough to drag the mangled frame out then roll the good one underneath. Got it done in a weekend. Was an epic journey. Never again without a lift though.
    03 Black. #2824 of 7838. New motor. 4.10's. SCT with Marty tune.

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    I used genie awp material lifts from work, 4 guys and still was sketchy af!!
    The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies

    Current marauders
    04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg

    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
    03 DBP Light Flint #122
    03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
    03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
    03 Black 300a
    04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works

    04 Heaton Swapped DTR
    Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread

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    I bought it for $800 and saved it from being stripped for its parts. I’m good with that. Plus I learned how not to swap a Panther frame. Still winning. 😜
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    03 Black. #2824 of 7838. New motor. 4.10's. SCT with Marty tune.

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    I bought it for $800 and saved it from being stripped for its parts. I’m good with that. Plus I learned how not to swap a Panther frame. Still winning. 😜 I’ll take what I learned from the last one and do the DTR better.
    03 Black. #2824 of 7838. New motor. 4.10's. SCT with Marty tune.

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    Thanks for saving a Marauder. Hope you will keep us posted on your progress. We love pics!

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    Glad to see another DTR being saved! I’m glad I was able to save mine.


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