Black & Chrome Badgeless- Need 2 Orders [Archive]

Zack

09-20-2005, 08:25 AM

I need 2 orders to get the ball rolling on a new batch of these beauties.
They dont have to be black either.
Please PM me for details.
One member has already committed.
Thanks,
Zack

fastblackmerc

09-20-2005, 08:29 AM

I need 2 orders to get the ball rolling on a new batch of these beauties.
They dont have to be black either.
Please PM me for details.
One member has already committed.
Thanks,
Zack
Prices & pics??

WolfeBros

09-20-2005, 09:26 AM

I need 2 orders to get the ball rolling on a new batch of these beauties.
They dont have to be black either.
Please PM me for details.
One member has already committed.
Thanks,
Zack

PM sent :bump:

HwyCruiser

09-20-2005, 10:32 AM

I got mine on a couple of weeks ago and IMO it's a stunner.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/9/4/park5.JPG

Knock knock. Who's there? Landshark...

RF Overlord

09-20-2005, 10:39 AM

To anyone sitting on the fence:

I can personally attest to the fact that Zack's work is second to none. I CANNOT TELL where he spliced in the new pieces on my badgeless grille.

MM03MOK

09-20-2005, 10:43 AM

To anyone sitting on the fence:

I can personally attest to the fact that Zack's work is second to none. I CANNOT TELL where he spliced in the new pieces on my badgeless grille.Zack hard at work!!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/541/medium/DSC_2344.JPG

RF Overlord

09-20-2005, 10:48 AM

It's a good job he was wearing safety goggles when you took that pic or OSHA might close down Dennis's shop! :lol:

Rider90

09-20-2005, 10:50 AM

I've gone badgeless and will never look back.

The Colonel

09-20-2005, 01:18 PM

I need 2 orders to get the ball rolling on a new batch of these beauties.
They dont have to be black either.
Please PM me for details.
One member has already committed.
Thanks,
ZackI'm interested in black badgeless grill. Please send me info.

michael ward

09-21-2005, 09:22 AM

PM sent :bump: same here :coolman:

wchain

09-21-2005, 09:26 AM

got pics of a DTR/Chrome?

Rider90

09-21-2005, 09:58 AM

Whoever gets one will love it...

Zack

09-21-2005, 04:45 PM

Ok heres the info all summed up:

First off, get your grills from Ray Sr. aka TheDealer 1-800-216-6411. He will ship them directly to me.

For a solid color grill, I get $120 for labor and shipping
For any color with chrome bars, $275 labor and shipping.

Mailing address is:
Zack McGrath
17952 Highland Ave
Homewood Il 60430

You dont even have to PM me to tell me you want one, just send them, Ill make em!
I cant promise a completion time with grills that need to be painted. I take at least three to the painter at a time.
solid grills are done immediately.
If you want to trade in your old grill, I will knock off $50 sight unseen, you pay to get it to me.

Thanks everyone.

Tallboy

09-21-2005, 05:06 PM

If you're even thinking about this, do it. The quality of Zack's work is simply amazing. I got to see his jeweled grille in person, and I could sit there and drink a six-pack just admiring the craftsmanship! :beer:

texascorvette

09-21-2005, 06:43 PM

How much is DTR badgeless shipped to Texas? I'd rather have the god's head badge, but it looks like they'll never be available.

I need 2 orders to get the ball rolling on a new batch of these beauties.
They dont have to be black either.
Please PM me for details.
One member has already committed.
Thanks,
Zack

MM03MOK

09-21-2005, 06:50 PM

How much is DTR badgeless shipped to Texas? I'd rather have the god's head badge, but it looks like they'll never be available.Read post #13. Shipping is included.

texascorvette

09-21-2005, 07:16 PM

Yep, but there seems to be some uncertainty about what the grill, tooling, paint, and shipping and handling all total up to. It would appear that you have to supply your own grill at God-only-knows-what-price, but I thought that Zack might have a source for the grills that he works on. My body shop told me that the Marauder grill/front end is not interchangeable with the Grand Marquis, which, if true, would preclude going down to the local junk yard to buy one. It would be a helluvalot more fun--and simpler--if someone would just make a high quality god's head for the grill and trunk lid for a reasonable price.
Read post #13. Shipping is included.

HwyCruiser

09-21-2005, 07:49 PM

When all is said and done, the cost for the solid-color grills is around $410 per Zack's post in my thread a few weeks ago:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21137

When I had my first solid black badgeless grill done I ordered two new grills through Ray (TheDealer) and had them dropped shipped to Zack. The chrome one I just bought was already done up so my cost included the grills.

You can also order one new grill through Ray and send Zack your original grill to merge. All kinds of options, you just need to get two grills in Zack's hands for him to work his magic. The majority of the total cost is for the OEM grills themselves. Zack's not making a killing on his labor by any means.

Only the chrome grills require paint. The solid-color grills are merged in such a way that there isn't any touchup required.

Make sense?

texascorvette

09-22-2005, 06:39 PM

It looks nice, but you can buy a lot of adult beverages for that kind of money.
When all is said and done, the cost for the solid-color grills is around $410 per Zack's post in my thread a few weeks ago:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21137

When I had my first solid black badgeless grill done I ordered two new grills through Ray (TheDealer) and had them dropped shipped to Zack. The chrome one I just bought was already done up so my cost included the grills.

You can also order one new grill through Ray and send Zack your original grill to merge. All kinds of options, you just need to get two grills in Zack's hands for him to work his magic. The majority of the total cost is for the OEM grills themselves. Zack's not making a killing on his labor by any means.

Only the chrome grills require paint. The solid-color grills are merged in such a way that there isn't any touchup required.

Make sense?

copinjam

11-04-2005, 09:34 PM

Zack,

Put me in for a black one. Let me know the details, cost, etc.....
Thanks,
Mike
copinjam@comcast.net:)

I need 2 orders to get the ball rolling on a new batch of these beauties.
They dont have to be black either.
Please PM me for details.
One member has already committed.
Thanks,
Zack

testme

09-11-2006, 09:15 PM

Hey Zack do you have any black on chrome grills on hand that people didnt pick up or pay for I can take one off your hands if so

Zack

09-12-2006, 06:01 AM

Hey Zack do you have any black on chrome grills on hand that people didnt pick up or pay for I can take one off your hands if so

HwyCruiser just had his used grill for sale. Although I dont see it listed anymore, he MIGHT have it.
Check with him.
I do Not make the Black and Chrome anymore.

Raudermaster

09-12-2006, 07:05 AM

No more black grilles? What colors are you making then?

STLR FN

09-12-2006, 07:11 AM

No more black grilles? What colors are you making then?Zack still makes badgeless grills in all four colors just not BLACK Surround w/ CHROME BARS.

Raudermaster

09-12-2006, 10:24 AM

Oh, gotcha. Thank you for the clear up.

not5-0

09-12-2006, 01:01 PM

HwyCruiser just had his used grill for sale. Although I dont see it listed anymore, he MIGHT have it.
Check with him.
I do Not make the Black and Chrome anymore.I was the lucky person who got HwyCruisers grille... Zack, out of curiosity, how many of each type are in existance?

Zack

09-12-2006, 01:30 PM

I was the lucky person who got HwyCruisers grille... Zack, out of curiosity, how many of each type are in existance?

3 black and chromes.
1 DTR and chrome
1 Black, Chrome and Crystals
1 DTR, Chrome and Crystals.
over 100 solid black badgeless.

HwyCruiser

09-12-2006, 03:32 PM

I was the lucky person who got HwyCruisers grille... Zack, out of curiosity, how many of each type are in existance?

And oh boy did you get it cheap... if only I knew it was the last one made...

Bill Lalk

09-12-2006, 04:25 PM

Zack, I'm not sure what you mean by "solid color". If I send you a DTR grill will it come back to me done badgeless, DTR, $120 plus shipping? Thanks,
BILL

Zack

09-12-2006, 05:41 PM

Zack, I'm not sure what you mean by "solid color". If I send you a DTR grill will it come back to me done badgeless, DTR, $120 plus shipping? Thanks,
BILL

No.
You need 2 grills to make one badgeless.
$140 for a new grill
Not making any grills for a few months.
No time!

not5-0

09-13-2006, 07:18 AM

And oh boy did you get it cheap... if only I knew it was the last one made...Now I feel guilty....I didn't know there were only 3 in the world.

HwyCruiser

09-13-2006, 03:59 PM

Now I feel guilty....I didn't know there were only 3 in the world.

Naw, enjoy it. i was just having delusions of winning it big on ebay for a second there, lol. Better on someone's car who appreciates Zack's work than collecting dust in the basement.

Architect

09-14-2006, 07:46 AM

What's the rough cost of a grill from "The Dealer"...?
Thanks, Architect

Hack Goby

09-14-2006, 08:13 AM

3 black and chromes.
1 DTR and chrome
1 Black, Chrome and Crystals
1 DTR, Chrome and Crystals.
over 100 solid black badgeless.Lets not forget my silver birch and chrome.http://home.comcast.net/~hack_goby/070806_bbq-015.jpg

SID210SA

09-14-2006, 09:08 AM

Lets not forget my silver birch and chrome.http://home.comcast.net/~hack_goby/070806_bbq-015.jpg

Nice badgeless!!! I would get one but just a little to pricey....I am sure that they are worth it though...By the way....do you have the matching trunk liner? If so can you show a pic?

Great work on the badgless grilles Zack!!!

Architect

09-18-2006, 07:49 AM

I need 2 orders to get the ball rolling on a new batch of these beauties.
They dont have to be black either.
Please PM me for details.
One member has already committed.
Thanks,
Zack
Zack,
The grills look great...
Most folks don't have the expertise to do this quality of work...
then again there are probably a few folks out there who could make their own if they new the basic procedure...
Would you share the process with the folks on the Marauder site?
Thanks, Architect

not5-0

09-18-2006, 08:14 AM

Hotrauder

09-18-2006, 08:43 AM

Zack,
The grills look great...
Most folks don't have the expertise to do this quality of work...
then again there are probably a few folks out there who could make their own if they new the basic procedure...
Would you share the process with the folks on the Marauder site?
Thanks, Architect

Ah, grasshopper; you start with 2 OEM grills and SHAZAM. Call Michael Dell and he will have you building computers in no time. If you have a couple of weeks of vacation left Steve can teach you how to build a Marauder. The opportunities are endless. Dennis:rolleyes:

RF Overlord

09-18-2006, 09:25 AM

Zack, would you share the process with the folks on the Marauder site?

Thats tantamount to asking Coca Cola what their recipe isI have sat at the foot of the Grille-Master and I have seen the process with mine own eyes. I have been sworn to secrecy upon pain of horrible retribution if I ever reveal it.

Besides, would YOU want to annoy this man?:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC01595.JPG

Zack

09-18-2006, 06:06 PM

That picture is classic Bob!

KillJoy

09-18-2006, 06:08 PM

Man...you need to post a Warning when you're gonna post pics like that!!!

;)

KillJoy

Hotrauder

09-18-2006, 06:10 PM

I have sat at the foot of the Grille-Master and I have seen the process with mine own eyes. I have been sworn to secrecy upon pain of horrible retribution if I ever reveal it.

Besides, would YOU want to annoy this man?:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC01595.JPG

Hello Bob, you never looked better. I suggest this picture for your passport. Dennis:rolleyes:

Cheeseheadbob

09-18-2006, 06:12 PM

Being that he is a towellhead, I would be very wary of him. Perhaps a call to TSA or some other grossly inept government agency would make us sleep better at night.:D

Besides, would YOU want to annoy this man?:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC01595.JPG