Love it or hate it. I'm doing the CVPI front-end conversion!

[studio460]

Marauder-to-CVPI Conversion:

Here's the parts list I cobbled together for the Marauder-to-CVPI, front-end conversion I'm planning on doing. I think it's complete. If anyone notices any omissions or any other issues, please point them out, and I will be immensly appreciative!

F070114 Honeycomb grille assembly, black 2001 - 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
7605 Header panel 1998 - 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
F100108 Headlight assembly, driver-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
F100107 Headlight assembly, passenger-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
18-5096-00 Cornering light, driver-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
18-5095-00 Cornering light, passenger-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
CG9420 Logo products Ford domed emblems - 3.5 X 1.625 1992 - 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

So, the only issue is, of course, fitment. Specifically, the header panel fitment to the Marauder's bumper cover. Helpful comments are MOST welcome! Otherwise, let the flaming commence!

[offroadkarter]

Marauder-to-CVPI Conversion:

Here's the parts list I cobbled together for the Marauder-to-CVPI, front-end conversion I'm planning on doing. I think it's complete. If anyone notices any omissions or any other issues, please point them out, and I will be immensly appreciative!

F070114 Honeycomb grille assembly, black 2001 - 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
7605 Header panel 1998 - 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
F100108 Headlight assembly, driver-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
F100107 Headlight assembly, passenger-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
18-5096-00 Cornering light, driver-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
18-5095-00 Cornering light, passenger-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
CG9420 Logo products Ford domed emblems - 3.5 X 1.625 1992 - 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

So, the only issue is, of course, fitment. Specifically, the header panel fitment to the Marauder's bumper cover. Helpful comments are MOST welcome! Otherwise, let the flaming commence!


What, but why? :eek: its been done before but, i ask again, why :(

[Merc220A]

If you want the front end look of a Crown Vic ( which 90% of the public won't realize its different except the emblem) why not just some how modify the Mercury grill by putting on a Ford emblem. It be cheaper and with a Ford emblem it will look like a Crown Vic to the untrained eye.

[studio460]

What, but why? It's been done before but, i ask again, why . . .

Ah, I knew that question would come up! There are actually a few reasons:

1. I really love the CVPI cornering lights. They have that neat, geometric grid pattern molded into them.
2. I really love Ford's brand-wide, early 2000s, honeycomb-grille design motif. They carried it throughout their product line, from CVPIs, to Mustangs, F-150s, Freestyles, and Freestars. It really made for a consistent, good-looking design statement, that carried across the entire brand.
3. I make short films, and a CVPI-looking car would come in REALLY handy, standing in as a federal agent or undercover vehicle.
4. I like CVPIs. But, they don't come with blacked-out trim, or a DOHC 4.6. Although, I actually do prefer the shifter on the steering column—more accurate shifting control, and faster reverse-to-forward capability (e.g., for two-point turning). Plus, I'm not even allowed to buy a new CVPI.
5. I shot some low-angle photos of my lowered Marauder and a lowered CVPI right next to each other, and the CVPI had MUCH lower, wider stance, soley due to its front-end cosmetic differences. It was much more aggressive-looking.
6. A customized, completely blacked out, CVPI-looking Marauder will absolutely NOT look like a taxi! And, it DEFINITELY won't look like a Grand Marquis either!

[offroadkarter]

You could just get a used CV you know :P

Someone had a marauder that was in a front end accident, and replaced the front with CV parts on craigslist, it didn't go over well on the forum....



IMO, the marauder already looks like a cop car, especially in black, you think anyone could tell the difference if you put steel wheels on ;)

[Merc220A]

Ah, I knew that question would come up! There are actually a couple of reasons:

1. I really love the CVPI cornering lights. They have that neat, geometric grid pattern molded into them.
2. I really love Ford's brand-wide, early 2000s, honeycomb-grille design motif. They carried it throughout their product line, from CVPIs, to Mustangs, F-150s, Freestyles, and Freestars. It really made for a consistent, good-looking design statement across the entire brand.
3. I make short films, and a CVPI-looking car would come in REALLY handy, standing in as a federal agent or undercover vehicle.
4. I like CVPIs. But, they don't come with all black-out trim and a DOHC 4.6. Plus, I'm not even allowed to buy a new CVPI.
5. I shot some low-angle photos of my lowered Marauder and a lowered CVPI right next to each other, and the CVPI had MUCH lower, wider stance, soley due to its front-end cosmetic differences. It was much more aggressive-looking.
6. A customized, completely blacked out, CVPI-looking Marauder will absolutely NOT look like a taxi! And, it DEFINITELY won't look like a Grand Marquis!


Well it sounds like you have looked at this very closely. So with that said, I say more power to uniqueness! Enjoy the project and show pics!!!

[studio460]

IMO, the marauder already looks like a cop car, especially in black, you think anyone could tell the difference if you put steel wheels on?
Don't worry! I'm planning on completely deleting the branding on the car too! I'm going to fill and paint the "Marauder" type in the rear bumper cover. It's not that I don't like the "Marauder" brand, I just want the car to be as "steathy" as possible.


Well it sounds like you have looked at this very closely. So with that said, I say more power to uniqueness! Enjoy the project and show pics!!!
Thanks for your support! Pics, DEFINITELY! Just to note, the car is already Eibach-lowered, and I've already got the rear factory spoiler installed, and a custom, S55-style paint job on the rear tailights and reverse lights. I just put on some new black 19-inch rims, with 275s in the rear, and 245s up front this past weekend. Will hopefully soon put on that Mach 1 chin splitter I've always wanted, too. This CVPI conversion is the cosmetic mod I've been most wanting to do to the car, ever since I saw and drove that lowered V-10 CVPI five years ago. It just looked low, mean, and totally bad-ass. One look, and I was HOOKED. This is gonna be one evil-looking car.

[LVMarauder]

While I respect the "to each his own" philosophy as I have done "ricerish" things to my car in the opinion of members of this board, I must opine that you are taking a very limited, special edition ford product and replicating "fleet vehicle" (stealth in your words) aspects onto it. Again, whatever floats your boat bro, but also consider future resale impact of this and what the finished prodcut will be. Please put up pics after your done so I can eat my own words, if i like it. Best of luck to you.

[studio460]

Again, whatever floats your boat bro, but also consider future resale impact of this and what the finished prodcut will be. Please put up pics after your done so I can eat my own words, if i like it. Best of luck to you.
Hey, LV! How's it going? Yes, I've heard it all (or, soon will). Didn't ya hear? Marauders don't seem to have any resale value anyway! Besides, I'm probably never selling this car. Yes, I'm pretty hellbent on doing this. A large part of it is that I do need a picture car for my filmmaking, and this is a perfect solution. Plus, the dirty little secret is . . . I honestly REALLY like how CVPIs look! Again, had Ford made a faster, totally blacked-out, monochromatic CVPI, that I could buy NEW, I would've been all over it.

Don't worry, there'll be PLENTY of pics after the conversion for you to possibly eat your words over! I haven't shot any pics of my Marauder since I fell for the hot young thing three years ago. I'm DYING to shoot my Marauder now, especially since I got the new 19" wheels on this weekend. Also, my badgeless Zack grille is still damaged from the car wash (from three years ago as well), so I'm not too anxious to shoot the car until the grille is replaced.

[sailsmen]

Harrytech, burn him at the stake! Let the V-8 inquisition begin.

Please post pics, now I am curious.

[Bradley G]

Didn't ya hear? Marauders don't seem to have any resale value anyway(quote)
That is 100% false.
The current wholesale price difference between a GMQ & a Marauder is still the same margin(difference) as when they were brand new.
Enjoy your CPVI clone!

[BigCars4Ever]

I didn't see bumper cover and bumper insert on your list?? Are you keeping the Marauder bumper cover?

[larryo340]

Again, had Ford made a faster, totally blacked-out, monochromatic CVPI, that I could buy NEW, I would've been all over it.

A CVPI without the street appearance package is all black except the trim around door windows like the Marauder or dare I say a GM. The door handles are black, mirror covers black, tail lamp and rear trunk panel trim black, and no chrome inserts in bumpers.
Just my 2 cents but it would probably be easier to put on a used CV rear bumper than to fill in the MARAUDER indents, and the CV bumper cover has a different lower shape than the Marauders bumper cover. (plus you'll save a very expensive rear Marauder cover either to save for yourself or to sell to help pay for the conversion fund)
You'll also lose the cornering lights with the changeover.

[Blackened300a]

I own a CV and a Marauder and I find the Marauder front end much more aggressive and a better look for the car then the CV front end. Im looking forward to the pics.

[studio460]

I didn't see bumper cover and bumper insert on your list?? Are you keeping the Marauder bumper cover?
Glad you guys brought up the bumper covers. I stole this parts list from another member's post here. He wasn't sure about the fitment between the front bumper cover and the header. If I have to buy a new front bumper cover, then that's probably expensive enough to sour the whole deal. As it stands, the entire parts list above can be had for only $350. My rear bumper cover is trashed, and may be worth buying a new bumper than trying to repair/repaint. Again, not sure of fitment of a CV bumper cover to a Marauder.


A CVPI without the street appearance package is all black except the trim around door windows like the Marauder or dare I say a GM. The door handles are black, mirror covers black, tail lamp and rear trunk panel trim black, and no chrome inserts in bumpers.
Good to know! I would still have the expense of having to drop a different motor in a CV, though.


A CVPI withoutJust my 2 cents but it would probably be easier to put on a used CV rear bumper than to fill in the MARAUDER indents, and the CV bumper cover has a different lower shape than the Marauders bumper cover. (plus you'll save a very expensive rear Marauder cover either to save for yourself or to sell to help pay for the conversion fund).
I would actually PREFER just to put a CV bumper back there, but I don't know how it will mate up with the Marauder's body panels. Again, my Marauder's rear bumper cover needs to be replaced anyway, so no resale value.


I own a CV and a Marauder and I find the Marauder front end much more aggressive and a better look for the car then the CV front end. I'm looking forward to the pics.
Since you have both, what's your opinion on the Marauder front bumper cover fitment to the CV header? Also, same question for the rear—CV cover to Marauder body? Thanks!

[Blackened300a]

Since you have both, what's your opinion on the Marauder front bumper cover fitment to the CV header? Also, same question for the rear—CV cover to Marauder body? Thanks!

Ill try to get you some pics of both. Its looking close but thats only by guess right now, Ill have to get them side by side to draw a conclusion.

[studio460]

Thanks a lot, Blackened! That would be GREAT! ANY help or advice would be MOST appreciated on this project, since I really have no idea if this is gonna work or not! Thank you!

[J D]

Couple that with a push bumper and you got yourself a real winner there bro. heh.



--Fade forward (hopefully) many decades from now--

Some guy pulls the hulk of a black sedan out of a backlot warehouse somewhere in Hollywood.

And like in that 80's movie "Better of Dead" style, pulls the cover back and the eyes widen as the camera zoom in and out on the marauder specific items, floor shift, embossed seats, bad paint, etc

"woah, what a find"

only for the smile to fade into a frown, and then curse at the evils of Hollywood as it zooms in and out on the CV conversion parts.

cut to a montage of restoring the marauder from junkyard parts to its original state.

cue happy ending burnout.



Now put that in yer script and type it, lmao!

Could help myself there, but yeah we better see some kick ass shots

[studio460]

Funny, JD! And . . . GOOD! I got chills!

[studio460]

But, here's a peek at some of what I've already shot (minus the car) . . .

EXT. UNDERGROUND METRO SUBWAY STATION - DAY

An attractive, young girl, dressed only in a loosely-tied hospital gown, a hospital ID wristband, and no shoes, runs through Los Angeles' largest underground subway station. No one is following her. As the red warning lights flash, she boards a train.

EXT. EL SEGUNDO METRO STATION - DAY

The girl exits the station. Running down a deserted, industrial boulevard, which borders the overhead, light-rail system, she sees no one chasing her. Suddenly, an all-black, late-model sedan accelerates to full-throttle. From over a hundred yards away, the car pulls parallel to the girl with amazing speed, red and blue police lights flashing through its black, honeycomb grille. The car's headlights are also flashing in an alternating pattern. There is no siren. The driver radios an approaching van as both he and his partner exit the vehicle, weapons drawn . . .

[LVMarauder]

Sup NS,
Didnt realize it was your post ( i never read who's posty. just respond) I just got out of academic prision (AKA UCSB) with honors. I'm just playing devil's advocate here, I wish you the best in this venture. And you are correct , between 9k and 16 k miles(much less anything above 30k) for modded(or stock) Marauders make them look as ****ty as todays OFFICIAL bear market ( 20 percent decline over 1 year time).
And to respond to your " if i could by a new, mono chrom CVPI..." statement, you already did in 2003-4, sir. As far as your own filiming goes, that's on you bro ( just get the catharsis and post it) =), and I know about the badgeless grill. NO gorrilla gule, epoxy ETC will stand up to Real Life use, Thats Why I Went back to stock and am proud to rep the mercury emblem up front.
Anyway if you would like more details on the non-trilogy Eaton M112 install on my car I would be more than happy to fill you in on what they did to get it to fit (relocationS, cooling system, pullies, intake etc) I still want those pictures, when do you think you will be done?

[CanadaMarauder]

Would it have not been cheaper to buy a C/V and install Marauder driveline?? To each there own but one less Real Marauder on the streets is a sad sad day

[studio460]

Hey, LV!

YES! I think your Eaton install is AWESOME! I would totally drive over to your guys to have them do the same thing to mine. They did it once, a second one should be cake, yes? Yup, I'm going back to a stock grille as well, while I figure out the conversion, and have the header painted, and whatnot. Hell, I may even keep it that way. Congrats on your new degree!!!

[Rocknthehawk]

Sup NS,
Didnt realize it was your post ( i never read who's posty. just respond) I just got out of academic prision (AKA UCSB) with honors. I'm just playing devil's advocate here, I wish you the best in this venture. And you are correct , between 9k and 16 k miles(much less anything above 30k) for modded(or stock) Marauders make them look as ****ty as todays OFFICIAL bear market ( 20 percent decline over 1 year time).
And to respond to your " if i could by a new, mono chrom CVPI..." statement, you already did in 2003-4, sir. As far as your own filiming goes, that's on you bro ( just get the catharsis and post it) =), and I know about the badgeless grill. NO gorrilla gule, epoxy ETC will stand up to Real Life use, Thats Why I Went back to stock and am proud to rep the mercury emblem up front.
Anyway if you would like more details on the non-trilogy Eaton M112 install on my car I would be more than happy to fill you in on what they did to get it to fit (relocationS, cooling system, pullies, intake etc) I still want those pictures, when do you think you will be done?

You are wrong. The epxoy usually used to make these is the same thing that holds quarter panels on cars, repair ripped/torn bumpers, mold bodyparts, etc.
an incorrectly made grill will no stand up.

[LVMarauder]

Well Thunderbolt thanks for your opinion, however, WADR how many Marauder grills have you made / repaired and driven with in Freeway traffic and how long? Further, being located in the Northeast, again WADR you don't know what 2% humidity and 115+ degree temperatures for months on end does to vehicles. Finally, members here have chronicled their same experience w/ Badgeless grills deteriorating ( emblems, decals etc included). Nice Thunderbolt.

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

I agree that this is an interesting swap. I have thought about doing it occasionally. I do like the CVPI grille better than the "waterfall" grand marquis-style grille. Good luck and post pics.

And a Marauder w/ CV nose is much more of a real Marauder than a CV with a Marauder nose!!

[larryo340]

And a Marauder w/ CV nose is much more of a real Marauder than a CV with a Marauder nose!!

Just my :twocents: a Marauder (at least from the outside) with a CV nose would pretty much look like a CV as the Marauder already has the CV rear lights,panel, and almost the same bumper cover.

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

It would be different though, and easily returned to stock. Gotta think outside of the box with these cars sometimes, too many have the same mods and look the same. At least I applaud this guy for being unique.

[MENINBLK]

A CVPI Marauder conversion will yield a BlackHawk.
http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0101_ford_crown_victoria_b lackhawk/index.html
http://www.automotive.com/future-cars/90/36934/112-0101-ford-crown-victoria-blackhawk/index.html

The BlackHawk project was the predecessor to the Marauder in the late 1990s.
The BlackHawk project was to compete with the 96 Impala SS
but it wasn't introduced until 1998.
The BlackHawk was canned because Mercury wanted to platform to boost its sales,
and FORD did not wan to make two models that competed with each other for sales
and Mercury would have the winning version of the car anyway...

[k-9Vic]

I do not agree with making a Marauder into a CVPI clone, now a CVPI into a Marauder clone yes. If you did that to the nose, then it would look something like this.

http://images38.fotki.com/v1220/photos/1/14219/6400461/486510df-vi.jpg

[OneBADLsE]

Talk about bastardizing a unique and RARE vehicle......

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

I saw 3 different MM's out here yesterday, and they all look exactly the same minus stickers. When I was in springfield I would see one almost every day I was out driving. For being rare I see a lot of them.

[studio460]

I agree that this is an interesting swap . . . And a Marauder w/ CV nose is much more of a real Marauder than a CV with a Marauder nose!!
Agreed!


A CVPI Marauder conversion will yield a BlackHawk. The BlackHawk project was the predecessor to the Marauder in the late 1990s. The BlackHawk project was to compete with the 96 Impala SS, but it wasn't introduced until 1998 . . .
That's a GREAT bit of trivia! Never knew that! Thanks for posting that! Okay, so I'm NOT bastardizing a Marauder . . . I'm creating a Blackhawk!

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

The Blackhawk looks like it only had the slug SOHC motor, so you are going to need to pull a couple plug wires on the DOHC to get it down to 220 hp

[studio460]

Blackhawk II DOHC!

[larryo340]

The Blackhawk looks like it only had the slug SOHC motor, so you are going to need to pull a couple plug wires on the DOHC to get it down to 220 hp
You mean 235 HP :P

But if you go by concept car "info" then the Marauder is missing .8 liters see quote from the Blackhawk article below:

The Blackhawk is to the Ford (http://www.automotive.com/new-cars/01/ford/index.html) Crown Vic what the Impala (http://www.automotive.com/2008/09/chevrolet/impala/index.html) SS was to the standard Chevrolet Caprice (http://www.automotive.com/used-cars/11/chevrolet/caprice/index.html). Although Ford officially calls it a concept car, insiders say this bad ride is headed for showrooms next year. Power is provided by a 4.6L SOHC V-8 making 235 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, exhaling through large-diameter exhaust pipes and low-restriction mufflers. This output is up from 220 hp and 265 lb-ft in the quotidian Crown Vic's 4.6.
Strangely, the Crown Vic Blackhawk will compete with Ford's own Mercury Grand Marquis (http://www.automotive.com/2008/09/mercury/grand-marquis/index.html) Marauder (http://www.automotive.com/used-cars/11/mercury/marauder/index.html), a 5.4 L V-8-equipped big sedan originally scheduled for production this year. The Marauder will now appear in showrooms after the Blackhawk debuts.

[ULB SRRY]

[Hey there i owned a p-71 @ one time, great car go for it good luck please put up photos of project when done i would enjoy to hear how it works out for you goodluck!!!!:coolman:quote=Net work Shooter;629880]Marauder-to-CVPI Conversion:

Here's the parts list I cobbled together for the Marauder-to-CVPI, front-end conversion I'm planning on doing. I think it's complete. If anyone notices any omissions or any other issues, please point them out, and I will be immensly appreciative!

F070114 Honeycomb grille assembly, black 2001 - 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
7605 Header panel 1998 - 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
F100108 Headlight assembly, driver-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
F100107 Headlight assembly, passenger-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
18-5096-00 Cornering light, driver-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
18-5095-00 Cornering light, passenger-side 1998 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
CG9420 Logo products Ford domed emblems - 3.5 X 1.625 1992 - 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

So, the only issue is, of course, fitment. Specifically, the header panel fitment to the Marauder's bumper cover. Helpful comments are MOST welcome! Otherwise, let the flaming commence![/quote]

[sweetair]

Blackhawk II DOHC!I thought it was called a Lounge Lizard that was a souped up CV? I'm not sure with all liking of a CV that you are changing a Marauder. Just go buy a CV and call it a day. Good luck.

[J D]

Funny, JD! And . . . GOOD! I got chills!

Thanks!


But, here's a peek at some of what I've already shot (minus the car) . . .

EXT. UNDERGROUND METRO SUBWAY STATION - DAY

An attractive, young girl, dressed only in a loosely-tied hospital gown, a hospital ID wristband, and no shoes, runs through Los Angeles' largest underground subway station. No one is following her. As the red warning lights flash, she boards a train.

EXT. EL SEGUNDO METRO STATION - DAY

The girl exits the station. Running down a deserted, industrial boulevard, which borders the overhead, light-rail system, she sees no one chasing her. Suddenly, an all-black, late-model sedan accelerates to full-throttle. From over a hundred yards away, the car pulls parallel to the girl with amazing speed, red and blue police lights flashing through its black, honeycomb grille. The car's headlights are also flashing in an alternating pattern. There is no siren. The driver radios an approaching van as both he and his partner exit the vehicle, weapons drawn . . .

Cool, I'd pay to watch that! And visualizing that kind of reminds me of that fox who wants to be a director show where they made short movies every week. Ever see it? Thumps up? Thumps down?


It would be different though, and easily returned to stock. Gotta think outside of the box with these cars sometimes, too many have the same mods and look the same. At least I applaud this guy for being unique.

Here, Here! My thoughts exactly!


I do not agree with making a Marauder into a CVPI clone, now a CVPI into a Marauder clone yes. If you did that to the nose, then it would look something like this.

http://images38.fotki.com/v1220/photos/1/14219/6400461/486510df-vi.jpg

hey now, that's a pretty nice clone, what kind of push bumper is that? It looks no cut and is looks awesome.


I saw 3 different MM's out here yesterday, and they all look exactly the same minus stickers. When I was in springfield I would see one almost every day I was out driving. For being rare I see a lot of them.

We should trade places then, I see a marauder less often than a blue moon.


Blackhawk II DOHC!

That would make an awesome fender badge in dedication to a car that never was. And also running with this modifying theme, you ever consider blacking out the window trim? It might boost the stealth factor, and I think 3M makes tape specifically for that purpose.

[studio460]

And also running with this modifying theme, you ever consider blacking out the window trim? It might boost the stealth factor, and I think 3M makes tape specifically for that purpose.
Thanks for everyone's comments! As a matter of fact, that 3M black-out treatment was one of the FIRST appearance mods, after my rear spoiler, that I ever did to my Marauder! IMO, the trim black-out is an OUTSTANDING-looking, stealth-factor mod!!! Like the badge idea, too!

[Blackened300a]

Strangely, the Crown Vic Blackhawk will compete with Ford's (http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0101_ford_crown_victoria_b lackhawk/index.html#) own Mercury Grand Marquis (http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2008/mercury/grand_marquis/index.html) Marauder, a 5.4L V-8-equipped big sedan originally scheduled for production this year. The Marauder will now appear in showrooms after the Blackhawk debuts.

:alone: Oh if only it were true.

[sd8683]

Thanks for everyone's comments! As a matter of fact, that 3M black-out treatment was one of the FIRST appearance mods, after my rear spoiler, that I ever did to my Marauder! IMO, the trim black-out is an OUTSTANDING-looking, stealth-factor mod!!! Like the badge idea, too!

^^^+1^^^ on the blackout tape, I have it on mine and I think it looks great!

[TAKEDOWN]

^^^+1^^^ on the blackout tape, I have it on mine and I think it looks great!
Where do you get the black out 3m tape from? Having difficulty finding this product!

[sd8683]

Where do you get the black out 3m tape from? Having difficulty finding this product!

I also had a hard time getting it, I even called 3M directly and they wouldn't sell it to me, so I web to pepboys and bought
"trimbrite" blackout tape, looks just as good IMO.

[studio460]

Cool, I'd pay to watch that! And visualizing that kind of reminds me of that fox who wants to be a director show where they made short movies every week.
Yeah, I've always been meaning to make a seriously Marauder-oriented short film. Just think . . . if I got a ton of black Marauders to show up on the day!


" . . . Strangely, the Crown Vic Blackhawk will compete with the Marauder, a 5.4L V-8-equipped big sedan originally scheduled for production this year. The Marauder will now appear in showrooms after the Blackhawk debuts."

Oh, if only it were true.

Oh, god! YES! We were all hoping . . . no, praying, before Mercury finally announced the real specs.


Where do you get the black out 3m tape from? Having difficulty finding this product!
Don't remember. It was 3M distributor/industrial supply kinda place I found on the internet. There's an EXCELLENT, very old post here somewhere in the "Community Discussion" forum about the specifics of its application. The original author recommended buying three different widths for ease of application. Forgot the widths. Anyway, try a search—it's well worth the advice. I recently moved, so I don't know where anything is yet (including my 3M tape).

[k-9Vic]

hey now, that's a pretty nice clone, what kind of push bumper is that? It looks no cut and is looks awesome.

Thank you, it is made by Patriot Enterprises and is a no cut, it mounts to the lower radiator support and bumper brackets. Very easy to install and takes about 30 minutes. It is all one piece welded and powder coated, very strong.

Not listed on the products page, but this is the manufactures URL.
http://www.1patriot.com

[J D]

Thank you, it is made by Patriot Enterprises and is a no cut, it mounts to the lower radiator support and bumper brackets. Very easy to install and takes about 30 minutes. It is all one piece welded and powder coated, very strong.

Not listed on the products page, but this is the manufactures URL.
http://www.1patriot.com

humm, so do they sell it anymore? Or would I have to buy second hand?

Also there's a whole Christmas list worth of post apocalyptic goodies on that site.

[k-9Vic]

humm, so do they sell it anymore? Or would I have to buy second hand?

Also there's a whole Christmas list worth of post apocalyptic goodies on that site.

Yes, it is the current model available, just call them and they will find your local dealer. Not sure why it is not on the web page, but they are available. Mine was in Houston, so it only took 2 days to get it after I ordered it.

[studio460]

Well Marauder fans . . . after long consideration, and as much as I like the CVPI front-end . . . I've decided to KEEP my Marauder intact, and replace my broken badgeless grille with a new factory Marauder grille—WITH Mercury emblem!

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[TAKEDOWN]

sounds like a plan!

[hot-rauder]

Well Thunderbolt thanks for your opinion, however, WADR how many Marauder grills have you made / repaired and driven with in Freeway traffic and how long? Further, being located in the Northeast, again WADR you don't know what 2% humidity and 115+ degree temperatures for months on end does to vehicles. Finally, members here have chronicled their same experience w/ Badgeless grills deteriorating ( emblems, decals etc included). Nice Thunderbolt.


He has made one oustanding grill, and FYI my rear quarters are being held on by the same epoxy. ( Previous owner got into a rear end accident and had plastic quarters put on). Furthermore, i have seen more people satisfied with their badgeless grills then ones who complain about breakage, even in hot and dry climates. Wouldnt more humidity be worse for the prduct?:confused:

oh and instead of going badgeless, to save the Marauder grill, i simply painted my waterfall emblem black. More people think i am a cop than i can count, and that is before they find my strobes lol

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z302/blkmarauder/front.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z302/blkmarauder/087.jpg

[studio460]

. . . instead of going badgeless, to save the Marauder grill, i simply painted my waterfall emblem black.
Yup, it does look pretty sweet in black. I painted my emblem black also at first, before I got the badgeless grille. But, I think the Marauder grille looks as good or better, with its emblem merely blacked-out, as does a completely badgeless grille. For a change of pace, I think I'm actually gonna try goin' back to the factory "chrome" emblem (since that small splash of chrome up front may actually accent my new wheels quite nicely), and a new factory Marauder grille for a while (at least until I decide to paint it black again).

I also have both the "Police Interceptor" and "Panther Interceptor" rear badging, but never really decided to put either one of them on yet. It's not that I want to necessarily impersonate a cop, I just think that badging and the typeface it uses looks real cool. Also, until I fill-in the "Marauder" reverse-relief type in my rear bumper, it just wouldn't look right, (at least not to fans of "authentic" P-71s).

[hot-rauder]

Yup, it does look pretty sweet in black. I painted my emblem black also at first, before I got the badgeless grille. But, I think the Marauder grille looks as good or better, with its emblem merely blacked-out, as does a completely badgeless grille. For a change of pace, I think I'm actually gonna try goin' back to the factory "chrome" emblem (since that small splash of chrome up front may actually accent my new wheels quite nicely), and a new factory Marauder grille for a while (at least until I decide to paint it black again).

I also have both the "Police Interceptor" and "Panther Interceptor" rear badging, but never really decided to put either one of them on yet. It's not that I want to necessarily impersonate a cop, I just think that badging and the typeface it uses looks real cool. Also, until I fill-in the "Marauder" reverse-relief type in my rear bumper, it just wouldn't look right, (at least not to fans of "authentic" P-71s).


i dont want to impersonte a cop either.... my car was a funeral precession car so it had to have strobe lights. and the badging was from the previous owner

[studio460]

i dont want to impersonte a cop either.... my car was a funeral precession car so it had to have strobe lights. and the badging was from the previous owner
Where, exactly, are your strobe lights mounted? Any chance of a picture? Thanks!

[hot-rauder]

Where, exactly, are your strobe lights mounted? Any chance of a picture? Thanks!


front lights are mounted in the corner lights and are unnoticable. the rears are in the tailights. the control panel is on the center console and is not noticable when a person is sitting in the vehicle. pics will follow when i get her back