NEW CV SPORT TO FAMILY

[1Marauder]

A special shout out to all MM.netters who have been sending links, and especially to COREYM75 who sent me a PM on a 19,000 great Aunt owned, mint, always garaged, never driven in weather, showroom fresh CV SPORT.

Being the first person to call and speak with the owner, one of the nicest and most honest people both Corey and I have spoken with in buying cars, Corey went 80+ miles out of his way and spent well over an hour testing/driving/racing (hahaha), photographing, filming, and checking every area of this car.

He reported back that it is an honest "Unicorn" CV SPORT at a very fair price.

Story from owner and niece who inherited car was that it was driven twice per month to Church when the weather was nice-Nearly spotless clean inside, leather and paint like new, supposed original tires, Great Uncle was a car guy--and put plastic down in trunk and on carpets when the grandkids got in. Uncle and Aunt loved car and called it "Vic!"

Problem is/was... 20 year old Niece just did not appreciate the car the same way her Aunt and Uncle, and all of us do.

After doing all of the above, Corey simply stated, "If you don't buy it, I'd like to!"

Having had three low mile CV Sports slip away, and with the EPIC LEAD, ASSIST, and HARD WORK from CoreyM75, and the help from a car loving, extremely honest owner -- I figured it was meant to be and bought it.

[1Marauder]

Grand Rapids to OKC... and then OKC to California.

Would love to get some meet ups along the way.

Still working on the wheels and tires issue.

All ideas welcome. WHEN/WHERE IS MARAUDERVILLE?

[ARodmarauder]

Nice score grant


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[Mackdombles]

Grand Rapids to OKC... and then OKC to California.

Would love to get some meet ups along the way.

Still working on the wheels and tires issue.

All ideas welcome. WHEN/WHERE IS MARAUDERVILLE?

Looksike you will be coming through Springfield MO. What date?

[Marauderjack]

Nice "score" Grant but what's wrong with the CV Sport wheels??:confused:

I think they look great!!:beer:

[Catfish]

Looks good. Sounds like patience paid off. I happen to like the stock wheels. Just my opinion, I'd keep it a CV sport. No Marauder parts. Especially since it's so original and you already have a couple MMs. Either way, enjoy it!

[Seneca]

Nice car! Absolutely love my sport

[loud2004marquis]

^^^×3 on keeping the OEM wheels^^^

Nice find!

[2,4shofast]

Very nice score bro, enjoy it!:beer:

[crownvic97]

Quite the find! Congrats!

[Gerry24]

That baby is brand new!!! Nice 👍 grab :beer:

[FordNut]

Wow, lucky find! I agree with the others on leaving it stock.

[Marauderman]

Nice "score" Grant but what's wrong with the CV Sport wheels??:confused:

I think they look great!!:beer:


Wow, lucky find! I agree with the others on leaving it stock.

+4 or 5 --keep it as is!!!!

[Mackdombles]

If you come down I-44 and would like to inspect your new rig before the final leg, I have a lift and such. 3 parts vics. And a place to sleep for the night if need be. Pm me if you need anything on your trip through.

And I'll vote keep it stock other than the wheels and tint.

[dohc324ci]

Nice congrats on the new CV.

[CoreyM75]

Congrats Grant. The car is very, very nice. Almost too nice to daily drive.

There's a few Mustang rim choices out there that look good, just not as good as the Sport rims.

[FordNut]

The only other wheels I would consider is the MM lookalike Mustang wheels.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Congrats man! So is that a 03? Idk, buddy of mine has that color 03 and I slipped up calling it a DTR one evening. Boy was I wrong and got schooled on it

I'm surprised your not taking I 80 across, skipping okc and Kansas City all together. Anyway, I believe Chris Curless will be here in town kc. For a power tour in early June

I think it would be cool if you rolled with him headed south, just a thought


Lower it, put some wheels on it and kenne bell mustang blower it :)

[1Marauder]

If you come down I-44 and would like to inspect your new rig before the final leg, I have a lift and such. 3 parts vics. And a place to sleep for the night if need be. Pm me if you need anything on your trip through.

And I'll vote keep it stock other than the wheels and tint.



Thank you brother. This may happen!

[1Marauder]

Thanks all! Dad lives in OKC, so hard not to stop in and visit. Plus I love the Route 66 schtuff.

If I cruise 80 I can visit 2.4shofast in Utar...



I also like the car stock... I like the style of the 17 inch stock wheels, to me they are just a little too small... Even if you "rubber up" a size or two with stiff sidewall tires. I tried this once, and there is just a little too much wheelwell space. I don't want to spend big money on great tires, knowing they will still be too small. If the stock fan blades came in 18 or 19 inch and were more polished, that's what I would do.

So keep the wheel pictures and Ideas coming. I don't need to make it a Marauder clone, but
I do love the Mustange/Marauder wheels. Am completely open to wheels that are understated but substantial!

Once I get a bearing on times to fly n drive I will let ya'll know.

Also I didn't see any mm.net atta boys for Corey's time and effort. YOU ALL are what make this site so fantastic!

[Mackdombles]

I really like the 5 spokes. These are 19 inch Mustang wheels. Not the first set I've seen on a panther but Damn clean and look as if they belong.

[Marauderjack]

Fixed your upside down shop for ya!!:beer:;)

BTW.....I agree....those wheels look very nice!!:up::up:

[Turbov6Bryan]

* shoulder pat on Corey *
He also saved my butt and helped me find a guy in Wichita Kansas off the cv site that was able to pull a header panel off a salvage lot car. I then drove 2 hours to pick it up. There were zero header panels here in town
Thank you Corey :)

[1Marauder]

Thank you Corey!

[Hg M75]

Very nice find!

[2,4shofast]

Thanks all! Dad lives in OKC, so hard not to stop in and visit. Plus I love the Route 66 schtuff.

If I cruise 80 I can visit 2.4shofast in Utar...




Bring it on up Brother!:beer:

[1Marauder]

Hate to have to install a Stereo.... And listen to Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive," Frampton live "Do you feel like I do" and U2's Live Gospel version, "I still haven't found what I am looking for" all the way home...

[2,4shofast]

Hate to have to install a Stereo.... And listen to Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive," Frampton live "Do you feel like I do" and U2's Live Gospel version, "I still haven't found what I am looking for" all the way home...

I would just need about 2 days to get it all thrown in so plan accordingly:beer:

[1Marauder]

Congrats man! So is that a 03? Idk, buddy of mine has that color 03 and I slipped up calling it a DTR one evening. Boy was I wrong and got schooled on it

I'm surprised your not taking I 80 across, skipping okc and Kansas City all together. Anyway, I believe Chris Curless will be here in town kc. For a power tour in early June

I think it would be cool if you rolled with him headed south, just a thought


Lower it, put some wheels on it and kenne bell mustang blower it :)


Just recieved all paperwork from when car was new, and you are correct. It was called MATADOR RED. Kind of a Spanish color theme going eh?

[gdmjoe]

1Marauder - Just recieved all paperwork from when car was new, and you are correct. It was called MATADOR RED. ...
Looking for more info' and the LX Sport?
Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport (http://www.gdmjoe.com/gothvic/documents/lxsport/lxsport.html) ««« -click-

[1Marauder]

I've seen this before... But never realized the tabs at top work and drop down. Thank you!

[1Marauder]

Dates set to pick up car in Grand Rapids Mi, from awesome 1 owner family.

August 9 late arrival, August 10th pick up car and start motoring to OKC.

Any area folks that can meet, breakfast, lunch, drive a little August 10th... I'd love to meet up with!

[gdmjoe]

1Marauder ... August 9 late arrival, August 10th pick up car and start motoring to OKC.

Any area folks that can meet, breakfast, lunch, drive a little August 10th... I'd love to meet up with!
Am, could be available. Provide details of when and where you're picking-up the car and where you'll be spending the night (e.g. ho/motel).
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[1Marauder]

Shout to CoreyM75... I owe you breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Would love to meet up. I know the timing is difficult!

[1Marauder]

Arriving at 10:30PM Wednesday Aug 9th. Planning to pick up car AM August 10th.

Staying at Hampster Inn Or Hilton Garden Inn near GRR Airport.

[1Marauder]

Am, could be available. Provide details of when and where you're picking-up the car and where you'll be spending the night (e.g. ho/motel).
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Would love to meet up. Are you running 255's on all four corners? DO you like it? I need to buy tires for this beast.

[gdmjoe]

1Marauder - Would love to meet up. Are you running 255's on all four corners? DO you like it? I need to buy tires for this beast.[/i]
Am running 255/45x18 at all 4 corners.

Recently replaced the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW NTs
http://www.gdmjoe.com/gforcekdw.jpgGREAT tire for dry|wet traction, however, VERY NOISEY.

Replaced with Yokohama S Drive
http://www.gdmjoe.com/yokohama-s-drive.jpgHave only had them for a few months but am very satisfied with 'em - GREAT dry|wet traction and quiet even a highway+ speeds.

wheel related (and other) modification particulars -HERE- (http://www.gdmjoe.com/mod-wheels.html)
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[1Marauder]

Can I get a whole wheel photo w wheel in well? And a side shot! I am thinking of doing same thing!

[gdmjoe]

1Marauder - Can I get a whole wheel photo w wheel in well? And a side shot! I am thinking of doing same thing!
Best I can offer for now (car is currently in the body shop) is a couple of pic's from a few years ago ...

[1Marauder]

CVSport at Curless' now!

Curless to sort it and service as he sees fit.

New GWG Chrome Drift Wheels, and 235/50/18 Nitto G2 / 265/50/18 NT555 monted and balanced and ready to install after SS brake line install.

We are on track!

Whoot Whoot

[RubberCtyRauder]

im not sure if having a taller tire in back is an issue for abs/traction control on a CV. didyou look into that?

[1Marauder]

Yes, it is same as Marauder.

Have same tires on HPP now. Although theCV.net folks are all atwitter... I've had no issues on current. Thanks for call out though.

[Curless]

The car was dropped off last night.. as I have stated before I can't post pics on the site so that sucks... nice looking car, test drive is happening right meow. LOF, stainless brake line install, electronic flush, T-stat replacement, battery replacement, a/c service, new wheel and tire install, Curless Cure install, general once over and you should be good to go!

[1Marauder]

So FUN!

Shouts out to Corey, and Curless for making this happen!

[Curless]

Oil change, New battery, Braided brake lines, computer bleed, Diff fluid / trans fluid / A/C checked... now to install a pedal gear and the new wheels and tires!

[Curless]

Done! Now to test drive and get some photos... this is a very nice looking car that is in almost perfect condition!

[CoreyM75]

When I test drove it, I really wanted to buy it myself. That is one of the nicest low mileage Sports out there.

[Marauderjack]

Grant's a "Lucky Boy"!!:beer:

[1Marauder]

This is a team win. Without The previous owner being 100% honest and trustworthy, Corey being such a fantastic MM.net member, and burning hours of his personal time and car knowledge (not carnal knowledge), and without Curless, again a 100% honest and trustworthy MM.net member, and car wizard... Without all three of these people aligning in a timely manner, there is no way we could have done this. The last low mile sport sold before I could close the deal, I swore that the next one was meant to be ours.

Again, a group/team win. If this car ever goes for sale, both get 1st dibs!

Can't wait to see it!

[Curless]

Well, let's see if I can post pics...NOPE...

[CoreyM75]

Well, let's see if I can post pics...NOPE...

Put them on you Faces and Books page.

[1Marauder]

Dirty Car Photo#1

[1Marauder]

Dirty Car Photo #2

[1Marauder]

Well, let's see if I can post pics...NOPE...



I got it! See above!


Can't wait too see this car fully cleaned and driving down the Highway. ROUTE 66 HERE I COME!

[Curless]

Put them on you Faces and Books page.


LOL, I'm on it!:beer:

[Curless]

Posted em up on my Facebook page....

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Curless-Auto-Repair-111715342187651/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2025175080841658

[CoreyM75]

What happened to the Sport wheels? I'd be interested in buying them if they don't travel to California.

[1Marauder]

I appreciate that Corey. I've think I've got plans for them and am saving them. I will clean them up and install 255/50/17 Nitto on them.

[Curless]

Took her out myself on a test drive, nice driving car! And the BRAKES.... OMG! ALL CV/Marauder/Town Car/Marquis should have the braided lines!!!!!!

[CoreyM75]

I appreciate that Corey. I've think I've got plans for them and am saving them. I will clean them up and install 255/50/17 Nitto on them.

It was worth a shot. Keep them and someday if you sell it the buyer may want them.

[1Marauder]

UPDATE


Picked up car at Curless' in Grand Rapids. Thank you Chris for the great work on the car. It drives as new.


BONUS! Chris took my brother and I for a ride in his SC Marauder and "left a couple of big S's" in the street. My brother had never been in an SC car, and the look on his face was priceless. I think he finally understands my love of cars.


Chris also took time to take us to a great breakfast in Grand Rapids. We then headed to Chicago to the beginning of Rt66.


I will write up and post pictures if ya'll are interested.


Photo's to follow if ya'll want to see them.

[justbob]

Chicago and you didn't start a thread? Shame on you!




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[1Marauder]

coming soon... if this is a yes. At OKC Airport now. been driving for two days and seeing dad for 3.