Oct 25th, Grapevine Chuck's

[cruzer]

Well, we finally did it---more Marauders than Cougars at John Eagle last nite !!!!!!!!!!!! 7 black MMs (and a DTR CVLXSport) all parked under the flood lights---quite a sight--great visit. Now----since we pulled this off, let's do it again on the 25th--I just talked to my contact with the SVT group and they will be glad to have us and we have our own classification--"Mercury Marauders"--so when all12 or 14 of you show up, be sure to look your best and register in "our " class-----who would of thought it would happen this soon. This is their last show for the year---if we show up in force, we will be guaranteed a place next year. Chuck's food is like the old drive-in fare--great milk shakes, onion rings and hamburgers of all types--salads and chicken for those who don't like hamburgers--
Review:::Sat, Oct 25th in the southwest corner of the Target shopping center parking lot, on the Northest corner of the intersection of Hwy 114 and Hwy 26 . Take first entrance into parking lot going north---registration on north side of building.
Let's do it up right---see all of you on the 25th, Maury
PS, I promise not to steal any cars

[Petrograde]

It was cool out-numbering the Cougar Club at their own damn meeting! :lol:

I look forward to coming! ... maybe I can persuade the wife to come along. stranger things have happened.

Tom


PS- What time Maury?

[cruzer]

Registration begins at 5 PM and ends at 8 PM with awards at about 8:30--been on myway home about 9 PM

[Petrograde]

woo-hoo!
I'm looking forward to it! I'm gonna try to have my engine stuff powder coated by then.

It would be great if all the North Texas Marauders could make it!

Tom

[Johnman]

Sorry I didn't make it to John Eagle on Thursday. I'll try to be at Chuck's on the 25th-sounds great! Especially since cruzer has never been known to steal a blue one...

[2003 MIB]

It was pretty cool Thursday, Gentlemen. I was particularly impressed that the Cagles drove in from Tyler in their TR CV Sport. I'm in for Chuck's too. See y'all there.

[Logan]

There isn't two club's, you guys are members of the Lone Star Cougar Club, which caters to all performance fomoco's...

I'll be there on the 25th...

[Racerx88]

Me and LadyX should be there too.

[rumble]

We'll be there too.
Tom, How's the valve cover project coming?

[2003 MIB]

It was cool out-numbering the Cougar Club at their own damn meeting!

There isn't two club's, you guys are members of the Lone Star Cougar Club, which caters to all performance fomoco's...

Yeah Tommy!!- We're all one happy country- Quit tryin' to be Quebec!! :D :D :D :D

[Petrograde]

Originally posted by rumble

Tom, How's the valve cover project coming?

Not so well, :rolleyes: I'm having a hell of a time getting the correct alt. bracket. I'm about to say screw it and just take the valve covers and sway bar in to get coated. I hope to have it done in time for the 25th.

.... Dan .... ok,ok point taken! :lol:

[cruzer]

Hey foilks, I agree with Logan--we are all one group--without the sponsorship and support of the Cougar group, we would not exist--if I gave the impression of competing with them, I sincerely apologize--through the Cougar club, we have been able to enjoy a lot of advantages and we should appreciate that fact--I guess in my entusiasm , I sounded like I was bragging--I was just amazed that we had the turn-out we did--sooooo, let's all pull together. I hope the Cougar group will join us on the 25th, Maury

[rumble]

Hey Petrograde,
Are those valve covers steel or aluminum?

[Petrograde]

Hey Rumble, ... I believe they are aluminum. I just looked at them. I couldn't find a magnet to check. I tapped on them, didn't sound like a ferrous metal and they are light as hell, especially for big ass valve covers.

Tom

PS- why do you ask?

[rumble]

If they are aluminum I may be able to get them chromed rather
than powder coated. Whadda ya think? Price approximately
$400.00 plus shipping.

[2003 MIB]

It's pricey, Gary -but sounds really cool!!!!

[Petrograde]

oh wow! I hadn't thought of that! Sounds great! can't wait to see it!

John Eagle called my bracket is in! I'm picking it up today. They go to the powder coaters tomorrow. I should have my valve covers and alt bracket ready for ya on the 25th!

Tom

[2003 MIB]

Tom-
I'm picking my car up (warranty stuff) after work today (hopefully) maybe I'll see you (about 5:15). We can indulge our nicotine habits.

[Petrograde]

LOL Dan ... unfortunatly I'll be long gone,.. I'm going after lunch.

[2003 MIB]

No blood-No foul. Maybe next time.

[rumble]

"It's pricey, Gary -but sounds really cool!!!!"


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Yea, I thought it was higher than a homesick angel but I think my wife can afford it.

[2003 MIB]

Anodizing might be a route to keep both y'all happy and there are color options...let's talk at Chuck's...

[rumble]

I don't wanna hear no talk of no anodizing in front of my wife, she ain't that kinda of lady. She's a chrome kinda gal.

[Petrograde]

Hey Dan, I was up at John Eagle after lunch, Dave told me my car was done! :lol: hehe,.. that would've put Maury's grand theft to shame! hehe! I laughed. and told him... I'm Tom,.. not Dan. I also told him you'd be there at 5:15 to get her.

Hey Rumble as I described in another thread here (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=70630#post70630) I should have your valve covers at Chuck's next Sat.

Tom

[rumble]

Cool!

[2003 MIB]

That's funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol: :lol: :lol:
Well Tommy, If I had to be confused with somebody- I'm flattered it was you.

[Petrograde]

Ya know Dan, If I had not known your MM was there today I would've been very confused when Dave told me that my car was ready!

Hey did ya notice they sold the silver one? it was parked in the customer lot with a temp tag on it.

Also, on my way to Quality Powder Coatings I saw a black MM in the lot of 5 Star Ford (I think that's what it was called) in Carrolton. I'm almost positive it had a TX plate on it..... whose was it?

Tom

[2003 MIB]

I did notice it was gone but didn't see it. I hope we're getting another member.

[cruzer]

Just a reminder--Chuck's , Grapevine--114 and 26 ---NE Corner Target center--park immediately North of Chuck's--hope to have spaces reserved--please check in with me on Friday--pray the rain ends before 5--See you there --rain or shine I'll be there, Maury

[Petrograde]

Can't wait Maury!

[rumble]

See ya there!

[BUCKWHEAT]

Hey, you guys. The 25th is my 29th wedding anniversary but I will just have to cruise thru Chucks before we go to dinner. See you there. Anyone beside me going to Ennis Sunday for a little end-of-season 1/4 mile action???

[rumble]

Hey Buckwheat, Congrats on your 29th. Hope to see ya on your drive through tomorrow.

[Petrograde]

Congrats Mr & Mrs Buckwheat!!! Wow! 29 years... that how old I am. :up:

[Johnman]

It's supposed to be cool and windy, so everybody wear their leather jackets! We'll either look like a menacing gang or a bunch of car club geeks...

[cruzer]

and Marauderville name tags if you got them--things are looking better weatherwise--come one--come all---see you there, maury

[cruzer]

If you want to make a group arrival, give me a call at 817-296-3819 tomorrow (Sat) and maybe we can work something out--need to know how many spaces to save--say 10 MMs all arriving together and all stepping out in their jackets--I can dream, can't I ??

[Petrograde]

I'll be there!

[rumble]

Maury are you Tom and I the only "for sures" tonight? Has
anyone heard from Dan, Dean or Governor Phillips?

[Logan]

What am I? Chop liver? :D I'll be there around 5...

[rumble]

OOPs, Sorry.

[Johnman]

Save a space for me. If I don't make it, it means I wrecked on the way there.

[Petrograde]

Well,... I'm gonna go and wipe down the car, then hit the road. I'll be out there around 4:30 maybe quarter til. See y'all out there!

Tom

PS- Rumble I won't forget your valve covers!

[cruzer]

THANK YOU ALL----Tonight was GREAT !!!!. 9 black and 1 blue Mercury Marauders-----one his and hers family---our own class "Mercury Marauder" WOW !!! See you all in November, Maury

[Johnman]

Thank YOU, Maury, for organizing this for us. And congratulations for your award!!!

[Petrograde]

yes, Thank YOU Maury!

Better late than never! Tonight I found 2 other Chuck's restaurants before I found the right one! sheesh!

Congrats to Maury, Johnman, and 2003 MIB ... they all took home awards! :up:

It was nice seeing everyone,.. sorry I missed ya Logan ... thanks for the parking space! :lol:

Tom