NY/NJ/CT January get-together

[troopcar]

Folks,

The holidays are over. New Year's eve is a faded memory. Mother Nature snowed out our December meet date. That can only mean one thing:

Time to pick a date in January for a local meet for NY/NJ/CT (and area) marauderers!

Location is Bennigan's in Yonkers, NY off the Saw Mill River Parkway. Start time is 12 noon. Now all we need is a date. Possibilities are Saturday or Sunday, December 9 or 10, 16 or 17, 23 or 24, and 30 or 31. (SuperBowl is in February.)

Please post the dates you can do (or if it's easier, list the dates that don't work for you). This will be very helpful in choosing a backup snow date.

So, please post your thoughts. We can still toast the new year, each other, and the Marauders!

Thanks,
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troopcar

P.S. Happy New Year to all

[martyo]

Originally posted by troopcar
Possibilities are Saturday or Sunday, December 9 or 10, 16 or 17, 23 or 24, and 30 or 31. (SuperBowl is in February.)


Ummmmm, a little too much to drink on New Year's Eve Pam? Don't ya mean January????

I am in. I prefer Saturdays.

[Bigdogjim]

Can I attend without a Marauder:)

[troopcar]

Marty, the SuperBowl is on February 1. And my problem is that I didn't drink enough! But you made me look at the calendar and I realized what I did do wrong.

My bad. Duh. All the dates I listed above are Fridays and Saturdays instead of Saturdays and Sundays. Duh. What a doof. Guess I thought I would be having all three-day weekends in '04.

So, let me take it from the top:

FOLKS, PLEASE LOOK AT THESE DATES, NOT THE ONES IN MY FIRST POST . . .

Possible dates are Saturdays and Sundays:

January 10 or 11, 17 or 18, 24 or 25, or Saturday the 31st.

Sorry about that.

Thanks,
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troopcar

[03SILVERSTREAK]

January 10 or 11 is good, Jan-10 is better and BigDogjim as far as Im concerned come on down via truck if you have too.http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/g0/nodassent.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/950/sumo.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/u/cop.gif

[martyo]

Originally posted by troopcar
Sorry about that.

No problem Pam. We still love ya!

[martyo]

Originally posted by ADELG670
Jan-10 is better


Works for me, but people better check in soon. The weather should be good that day, as it will be raining all week. Also means that there will be no salt on the roads.....

[jgc61sr2002]

Sat. Jan.10 is good for me. Weather permitting.

[Bigdogjim]

Jan 10 will work for me:)

No Marauder:)

[jgc61sr2002]

Jim - Was the matter resolved? Is it in the paint shop?

[martyo]

Okay, if we are going to do this on January 10th, we better keep this thread at the top so that all the folks no to come.

Pam, do you have the e-mail list of the NY/NJ/CT area folks or do you want me to do a mass e-mailing?

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by jgc61sr2002
Jim - Was the matter resolved? Is it in the paint shop?


Well John the guys at the paint shop know how I like my coffee:)

Only thing I know for sure now is I am getting a new hood this time around:) Old one is so shot can't do any more with it:mad:

[TripleG]

If the weather is find the 10th is cool.

What's the exit number off the Saw Mill Pky?

[Bigdogjim]

Time to check in!

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by TripleG
If the weather is find the 10th is cool.

What's the exit number off the Saw Mill Pky?

As posted last time by troopcar:)

Here's the 411 on our get-together:

Saturday January 10,2004
12 Noon
Bennigan's Restaurant
2 Executive Boulevard
Yonkers, NY 10701 (although it might really be 10703)
914-966-1100

Executive Blvd. is Exit 9 off the Saw Mill River Parkway. If you're driving North on the Saw Mill, Exit 9 will be a jug-handle off to the right, then cross over the parkway (as if you were making a left off the pkwy). If you're driving South on the Saw Mill, Exit 9 is just a right-hand turn.

Once you're on Executive Blvd. just continue straight up the hill, around the curve, past the water tower, and you'll see Bennigan's on the left.

Here's a link to a map (hope this works):

Map showing location of Bennigan's

Just don't confuse Saw Mill River Road (Rt. 9A) with the Saw Mill River Parkway. The "road" runs parallel to the parkway (east of the pkwy).

[MENINBLK]

I'd like to get together with you guys, but unfortunately I will not be around on January 10th.
I will be working at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas from 1/5 - 1/12.
I'd like to meet up with you guys in my spanking new Marauder.

Can we have another meet in January, or is TWO, too much for you guys ???

[martyo]

Originally posted by MENINBLK
Can we have another meet in January, or is TWO, too much for you guys ???

Unlikely that we would have two in one month, but if enough folks want, we could change the date of this one to another the 17th. Although we all view Logan as the supreme ruler, this is still a democracy, sort of! :lol:

[MainEngDwarf]

The 10th works for me if I don't get buryed in lake effect snows. i look forward to meeting some other Marauder owners.
Thanks!!

[martyo]

Originally posted by MainEngDwarf
The 10th works for me if I don't get buryed in lake effect snows. i look forward to meeting some other Marauder owners.
Thanks!!

If you come from Oswego, you will officially win the "farthest traveled" award.

[jgc61sr2002]

Marty - Jan 10 works for me. I'll be there weather permitting. I couldn't get the link you sent me to work. :coolman:

[MainEngDwarf]

I think I'm pretty much the only Marauder owner up here besides my sister lives on Long Island and this may be a great excuse for a road trip. I bought my 2003 MM (300a) last month. It was a left over and I've been dieing to take it on a road trip.

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by MainEngDwarf
I think I'm pretty much the only Marauder owner up here besides my sister lives on Long Island and this may be a great excuse for a road trip. I bought my 2003 MM (300a) last month. It was a left over and I've been dieing to take it on a road trip.

Their is another Marauder (nomad) south of you in Liverpool, NY. John was on the Texas ride with me:)

Great guy but, I have not heard from him since Texas:confused: :help:

Nomad if your out their get your butt back on the board:)

[MainEngDwarf]

If he ever shows up again I will have to hook up with him

[tbore007]

let me know when and ill be there!!! lets get a convoy going from LI,NY

[gja]

I am in for either

[nexstar7]

looks good for me too. the hell with the wife

[martyo]

Originally posted by nexstar7
looks good for me too. the hell with the wife

Ralph, just bring her! Seriously.

[martyo]

Here is the weather watch for the weekend:

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/local_index.asp?zipcode=10604&partner=accuweather

This weather report reminds me of my ex-wife: FRIGID!! Dress warm!!!!

[Crown Vic]

I just may have to go and show off my non-Marauder. I hope I'm welcome. :D :D :D

Ralph, if I go, wanna follow each other?



Danny

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by Crown Vic
I just may have to go and show off my non-Marauder. I hope I'm welcome. :D :D :D

Ralph, if I go, wanna follow each other?



Danny

I sure I speak for all YES your welcome:)

[BlownBlass]

Well I think I can make it. The MM goes into the paint shop on Jan 12th for the spoiler and paint work. I just got home and heard the spoiler was in (was in Pa. for the weekend looks like I'll be moving there late next month). I'm going to try to get it in for the headlight and fog light swap this week. I'll know more tommorow.

[Crown Vic]

I sure I speak for all YES your welcome
Excellent!!!

[jgc61sr2002]

Looks like it will be a good meet. Would like to see more MM's than last years meet. Crown Vic as stated before you are more than welcome.:D

[03SILVERSTREAK]

Originally posted by Bigdogjim
As posted last time by troopcar:)

Here's the 411 on our get-together:

Saturday January 10,2004
12 Noon
Bennigan's Restaurant
2 Executive Boulevard
Yonkers, NY 10701 (although it might really be 10703)
914-966-1100

Executive Blvd. is Exit 9 off the Saw Mill River Parkway. If you're driving North on the Saw Mill, Exit 9 will be a jug-handle off to the right, then cross over the parkway (as if you were making a left off the pkwy). If you're driving South on the Saw Mill, Exit 9 is just a right-hand turn.

Once you're on Executive Blvd. just continue straight up the hill, around the curve, past the water tower, and you'll see Bennigan's on the left.

Just don't confuse Saw Mill River Road (Rt. 9A) with the Saw Mill River Parkway. The "road" runs parallel to the parkway (east of the pkwy).

[Bigdogjim]

So that means I can not attend as my Marauder is in the paint shop again:mad: :alone:

Sucks :alone: :alone:

[03SILVERSTREAK]

Gladly Bigdog Gladly...http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/r/bigdance2.gif

[MainEngDwarf]

As I sit watching the snow come down by the pound, I wonder if coming to yonkers for a Marauder meet is but a passing fantasy...........sigh........

[troopcar]

MainEngDwarf-

The roads should be clear by then, no? Our December meet was snowed out. Wouldn't be fair to have snow keep the Marauders home again!

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troopcar

[Bigdogjim]

The sun will come out tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow is just a day away:):):)

[jrzygrl]

Boy would this Jersey girl LOVE to attend this meet!!! Have fun for me too guys (& gals) will ya?!!!!

[tbore007]

so whats the head count? its going to be cold out there...

[69Marauder]

I'm certainly going to try to get there, it will be nice to put faces to the screen names.

[troopcar]

At this point, it looks like we should have at least a dozen members. That's great. Hopefully there are others who just haven't posted or sent messages yet that they're coming!

So, if you're planning to join us and haven't posted yet, please do so. C'mon out Marauderers.

Weather report for Saturday is cold but mostly sunny.

69Marauder- Are you bringing a vintage Marauder or your new one?

Jrzygrl- No road trip to Yonkers for you this weekend?

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troopcar

[69Marauder]

Thanks Troopcar for asking, but it will be the 03, the 69's new paint job is not quite finished yet. It was to be a couple of patches, little bondo and paint, but turned into a new quarter panel, both doors and a front fender, oh well, so far it looks better than I expected, it should be finished soon. See you all Saturday. Bill

[BlownBlass]

As far as those of us leving from L.I. and downstate. Is there a set time frame? For convoy purposes I will state that I will be entering the LIE @ exit 62 I think maybe if we set a timeframe we can pick-up Marauderers as we travel. We could set some designated points along the route to meet up and continue and continue our trek with a growing # of fabulous people with fabulous cars. Does anyone have a Nextel? We could Direct connect to synch. our convoy.

[martyo]

Originally posted by BlownBlass
Does anyone have a Nextel? We could Direct connect to synch. our convoy.

A lot of us use FRS set to Channel 5 with no side code, but I will be coming from Westchester so it's not me ya gotta make happy! :D

[Bigdogjim]

I will launch from Morrisville, Pa. @ 9:00AM.

NJTP to GW bridge.

87 north to SawMill RiverParkway.

Exiting at Executive Drive and look for a :beer:

Cell # 609.672.6809

[MSR7878]

I would really like to attend, but am scheduled for duty on the 10th, I am trying to change duty days so I can be there

[jgc61sr2002]

Only two days till Sat. Can't wait.:D

[Big Red]

Hope someone is taking pictures...we need plenty of pictures

[Effster]

john,,you convoying up with us?i expect to leave here around 10ish

[jgc61sr2002]

Jeff - Where are you going to meet?

[jrzygrl]

Originally posted by troopcar
[Jrzygrl- No road trip to Yonkers for you this weekend?

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troopcar [/B] Thanks for the sentiment Pam, but not this time. Am going to be in Jersey the weekend of Feb. 14th, cousin's wedding, I'll be staying in Tinton Falls Sat. & Sun. South in Toms River Thurs. and Friday...HMM, maybe a mini meet then?

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
Thanks for the sentiment Pam, but not this time. Am going to be in Jersey the weekend of Feb. 14th, cousin's wedding, I'll be staying in Tinton Falls Sat. & Sun. South in Toms River Thurs. and Friday...HMM, maybe a mini meet then?

Hey that's a good idea:0

Seeing a Marauder or two won't make you homesick as much:):)

Tinton Falls? Just PM the hotel address or let pick a place close by:)

[Bigdogjim]

Dress warm high will be about 20?

Good Marauder weather:):):)

[jgc61sr2002]

Just want to keep this thread active. See you all on Sat.:D :coolman:

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by jgc61sr2002
Just want to keep this thread active. See you all on Sat.:D :coolman:

Dress warm:)

Blue jeans & Marsuder jackets:):):)

[troopcar]

Jrzygrl-

As long as the weather is good, I'd be into a mini-meet in Jersey in February. Toms River is good since I go there a lot and can also stop off to see my cousins. Or Tinton Falls is even closer.

Any others interested? We can start a thread after this weekend's meet is over.

Thanks,
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troopcar

[BlownBlass]

Proposed convoy scedule from L.I.
9:30-9:45 am. Meet @ LIE exit 61 Park-n-ride.
10:00-10:15 am. Meet @ LIE exit 53 (Wicks rd.) Park-n-ride.
11:15-11:20am. Meet on right side of road before Throgs Neck bridge toll. or
11:30-11:40am. Hutchinson Pkwy exit 13, Ramp (RIGHT) onto Cross County Pky towards Cross County Pkwy / Saw Mill Pkwy / Yonkers.
This is just a proposal. Anyone who plans on meeting along this route please post your intentions so that we don't leave without you. Also if anyone has better suggestions please do tell.
Who's in¿

[MainEngDwarf]

Sorry folks it looks like I won't be making it down from the great white north. Snowing like a bandit(again). Hopefully I'll be able to make the next get together.

[Bigdogjim]

The place --
Bennigan's
2 Excutive Blvd.
Yonkers, New York 10703
Phone # 914.966.1100

The link for directions.................... .

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=NRmn9.p_0Tq59KM QriL1MSAYgfEpmidEN9r8chRm&csz=Yonkers+NY+10703&country=us

High NOON!!

Weather.....14 and sunny 10-15 MPH winds:)

Perfect Marauder weather:lol:

See you all on Saturday:)

609.672.6809 Big Dog cell
;)

[Crown Vic]

Where's nexstar7? Ralph, I need a convoy buddy. :D

He lives about a 10 minute walk from my house...2-3 min by car. :D

[troopcar]

Final recap of location:

See Bigdogjim's link above for the map. (Thanks BDJ for doing that.)

Saturday, January 10th
12 Noon
Bennigan's Restaurant
2 Executive Boulevard
Yonkers, NY 10701 (although it might really be 10703)
914-966-1100

Executive Blvd. is Exit 9 off the Saw Mill River Parkway. If you're driving North on the Saw Mill, Exit 9 will be a jug-handle off to the right, then cross over the parkway (as if you were making a left off the pkwy). If you're driving South on the Saw Mill, Exit 9 is just a right-hand turn.

Once you're on Executive Blvd., pass Consumer Reports' National Headquarters on the right, then just continue straight up the hill, around the curve, past the water tower, and you'll see Bennigan's on the left. (Watch out for the occasional deer, coyote, and wild turkey on Exec. Blvd. -- no hunting allowed!)

Just don't confuse Saw Mill River Road (Rt. 9A) with the Saw Mill River Parkway. The "road" runs parallel to the parkway (east of the pkwy).

Dress warmly, and if you have 'em, turn on those heated seats.
See you there.
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troopcar

MainEngDwarf-
Sorry about the snow, man. I hate winter. Hope you can make the next meet!

[Crown Vic]

Ok...spoke to Raplh (nextstar7), he's following me up there tomorrow so we'll see ya there at noon. :D

[jgc61sr2002]

Sounds like we will have a good turnout. See you all tomorrow.:D

[Bigdogjim]

Its great Marauder weather..............

These cars love cold weather....................... :)

See ya all on Saturday:)

[Big Red]

I'll say it again...we need pictures..pictures:rock:

[jrzygrl]

Originally posted by troopcar
Jrzygrl-

As long as the weather is good, I'd be into a mini-meet in Jersey in February. Toms River is good since I go there a lot and can also stop off to see my cousins. Or Tinton Falls is even closer.

Any others interested? We can start a thread after this weekend's meet is over.

Thanks,
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troopcar When the time gets closer , I'll be in touch, hey Pam maybe your cousins and mine are the same? Most people would probably prefer the Sunday up North though since most work on Fridays...I'd like some sight seeing ideas too since my boys will be with me too, maybe a new thread for that...didn't mean to "gangster" this thread, have fun tomorrow guys/gals!!!

[tbore007]

i plan on meeting up with the convoy.....jeff. ill call ya around 10. see ya all there.......

[Elsalsero]

Originally posted by BlownBlass
Proposed convoy scedule from L.I.
9:30-9:45 am. Meet @ LIE exit 61 Park-n-ride.
10:00-10:15 am. Meet @ LIE exit 53 (Wicks rd.) Park-n-ride.
11:15-11:20am. Meet on right side of road before Throgs Neck bridge toll. or
11:30-11:40am. Hutchinson Pkwy exit 13, Ramp (RIGHT) onto Cross County Pky towards Cross County Pkwy / Saw Mill Pkwy / Yonkers.
This is just a proposal. Anyone who plans on meeting along this route please post your intentions so that we don't leave without you. Also if anyone has better suggestions please do tell.
Who's in¿


l live in Queens Village if it is stll on l will be by the bridge on or about 11:00 am the sooner the better. l own a red one l am a new member. Thanks

[Effster]

Elsalsero,,come on up with us.
Originally posted by BlownBlass
Proposed convoy scedule from L.I.
9:30-9:45 am. Meet @ LIE exit 61 Park-n-ride.
10:00-10:15 am. Meet @ LIE exit 53 (Wicks rd.) Park-n-ride.
11:15-11:20am. Meet on right side of road before Throgs Neck bridge toll. or
11:30-11:40am. Hutchinson Pkwy exit 13, Ramp (RIGHT) onto Cross County Pky towards Cross County Pkwy / Saw Mill Pkwy / Yonkers.
blown blass,,i am at exit 57.i could meet you at the 53 exit.that would also be good for john as he is coming down the sag towards the LIE.tbore will call me as we get closer to nassau county,and i have gerry's cell # to catch him in valley stream.please every1 check this thread in the morning as to finalize the game plan.jeff

[jgc61sr2002]

Jeff - Will meet you at Exit 53, 1000 AM.

[TAF]

You boys have fun tomorrow...looks like you're going to have a nice turnout!

[martyo]

Originally posted by TAF
You boys have fun tomorrow...looks like you're going to have a nice turnout!

Come on up and join us my friend! And yes, you can bring the frozen peas..... ;)

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by martyo
Come on up and join us my friend! And yes, you can bring the frozen peas..... ;) Haven't they defrosted by now??

[BlownBlass]

Originally posted by BlownBlass
Proposed convoy scedule from L.I.
9:30-9:45 am. Meet @ LIE exit 61 Park-n-ride.
10:00-10:15 am. Meet @ LIE exit 53 (Wicks rd.) Park-n-ride.
11:15-11:20am. Meet on right side of road before Throgs Neck bridge toll. or
11:30-11:40am. Hutchinson Pkwy exit 13, Ramp (RIGHT) onto Cross County Pky towards Cross County Pkwy / Saw Mill Pkwy / Yonkers.
This is just a proposal. Anyone who plans on meeting along this route please post your intentions so that we don't leave without you. Also if anyone has better suggestions please do tell.
Who's in¿

O.K. it looks like this will work. Please keep in mind thhe times are approximate. The only one 2 I can gaurantee are exit 61 and 53. Traffic dictates the rest. My cell phone # is 516-852-8971
If you can hook up somewhere else along the route call and let us know. If your running a little late call and let us know, we'll wait. Lets show N.Y. that Marauders are pack hunters! :rasta: :rock: :pimp: :up:

[martyo]

I am coming from Westchester, but if you guys want to show some better numbers fro the Caravan, I could come down and meet you on the Hutch instead of at the restaurant. Just let me know here or on my cell phone @ 914-582-5252.

We should have an awesome turnout!

[jgc61sr2002]

See you all later. Baby it's cold outside 3 degrees.:coolman:

[jgc61sr2002]

We had a great turnout. Approximately 15 Marauders , 1 Crown Vic Sport, 1 GM and 1 Impala. Good time was had by all. We had one TDR , one Blue (Supercharged, Nice job Jeff) and the rest were black. Thanks to BDJ for the dash placks and to Pam for organizing the meet. The only negative thing was the weather sunny but coooooooold.:D :up:

[Effster]

We had a nice turnout today,thanx again pam(troopcar) and bigdogjim(always the life of the party).Despite the cold (more like sub-freezing) weather,we stood outside shooting the breeze about each others cars as long we could stand it.when we couldnt feel our hands or feet anymore,well,,the party was over.its a shame that it wasnt a few degrees warmer and we all could have spent some more time outside with the machines.hopefully the next meet will bring better temps.we did have a few close calls on the way up there,right steve(blownblass) hehehehe.but hey thats half the fun is driving these cars,and even better when its in a pack.all in all a good day,havent seen some of these peeps since last year.ok pam,jim,marty,when is the next meet?lol.here are a few pics from today.jeff

[Effster]

bigdog&blownblass

[Effster]

fatbastid&nexstar

[Effster]

gerry(gja)&terry(marty's BETTER half)

[Effster]

tbore&troopcar

[Effster]

marty&jgc

[Effster]

marty & reddog69 which was a nice suprise that he showed up

[Effster]

table shot

[Effster]

parking lot shot.....eddie left with the red marauder before we took this picture.his car looks sharp.yes i almost forgot,thanks bigdog for the dash plaques.

[martyo]

A great event today. Got to see some old friends and some new faces and now new friends.

Pam, thumbs up for getting the ball rolling on this one.

Jim, thanks for setting up the plaques. They look great and I have already hung up mine with my fast growing collection.

Jeff, what can I say? Your car simply looks too sweet for words! For those of you who haven't seen Jeff's car up close and personal, you are gonna want to make sure you catch up with Jeff (if you can). He did some serious custom fab work that escapes words. By the way, Jeff says he and Robin may be in Indy. I sure hope so! This way I can convince Jeff to get to work on my car. I plan on having Jeff do a built motor and then one of his awesome Kenne Bell set ups, then tubbing the rear, and....

To all the new faces at the meet, thanks for coming. Sorry it was so cold for you all. The next meet will have better weather, I promise.

Let's do this again soon. How about a date in late February, early March? Some folks said a Sunday would be better (a day on which I normally work) so I would like to start planning now.....

[Crown Vic]

I was great to meet everyone!!!

PS: I have begun my search for a slightly used MM and found a few in my area...hehe. :D

[nexstar7]

it aint mine

[Bigdogjim]

Well it was c-o-l-d 3 when I arrived a 11:15 AM.

We had 16 Marauders, 1 Crown Vic, 1 Grand Marquis and 1 SS.

19 cars and a new record for a New York meet:):):)

It just keep getting better:)

I put some pictures in the gallery when I get them:)

Thanks to all---Great to see everyone:):):)

[Crown Vic]

:D

[69Marauder]

Just wanted to thank the organizers of this meet. I was nice to meet everyone, just wished it was warmer to spend more time with the cars (wanted to get a close look all the mods). I would have liked to spend more time, but with the cold weather (pipes freezing) I had to get to work. By the way KEEP the heat up when its this cold, the money you save on heating cost by lowering the thermostat will not offset the repair bills to have frozen pipes replaced!

[troopcar]

Headline in Sunday morning's Journal News in Westchester:

"FIERCELY LOYAL MARAUDER OWNERS BRAVE BITTER COLD IN YONKERS" with the subhead "Yonkers 4th Precinct Flooded With Calls From Anxious Residents Concerned About FBI Invasion on Executive Blvd."

Just kidding, but it almost could have been. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/p/phone.gif

But seriously, I want to thank all who braved the (really) bitter cold and made our meet such a success. It can only be warmer next time!

What a great meet we had! Seeing all the Marauders lined up in the parking lot was such a rush! Heck, just seeing them one by one come over the crest of the hill was a thrill. The caravan from Long Island/Queens must have been a sight to behold. Wish I could have seen it.

It was great fun meeting and hanging out with the marauder owners. And, of course, the CV, ImpalaSS, and GM owners. We toasted the New Year, each other, and of course, the Marauders.

We found out later that the restaurant staff had been gawking through the windows and wondering who was invading their parking lot. Some of their guesses: FBI, CIA, Shriners, Funeral, Wedding. We (mostly Bigdogjim) set 'em straight -- they are Marauders, dudes!

And thanks to Bigdogjim for the beautiful dash plaques commemorating our day.

Stay tuned for next time!

Thanks,
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troopcar

[tbore007]

What a great turn out...thanks to bdj for the plaque and to Pam for setting it up. i will post my pics as soon as i can...see you all at the next one....hey gja, you took off once we hit the gcp...nice job. i couldn't catch ya...

[tbore007]

Pics posted in my gallery. http://www.mercurygallery.net/mmnet/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/700
if anyone wants me to e mail them directly, just pm me you e mail address...

[Marauder]

Guess what!!!!! Hehehehe. :D

[jaywish]

Hi All,

Thanks again Troopcar for all the efforts. I sure never saw so many Marauders in one spot before. BDJ the plaque is my first.
Great news Marauder/Crown Vic. I guess I'm one of the few holdouts. I'll work on that.

And I did see the Journal News article, Honest.

[martyo]

Guess what!!!!! Hehehehe. :D

Awesome! Another MM in the White Plains area. Too cool!

Use it well. Come over to my house so we can get down to some moddin'!

[jgc61sr2002]

Marauder - (Crown Vic) Congrats on the purchase of your Marauder. :) :beer:

[Bigdogjim]

Guess what!!!!! Hehehehe. :D


Congrats! Welcome to Marauderland!!


:banana: :banana: :beer: :up:

[Marauder]

Thanks for the warm welcome all. Got a great deal on my car as a trade in so I couldn't resist.

Martyo,
You know I'm gonna be stoppin by for mods...1st thing will probably be the Eibachs...I love how the Marauder looks dropped. Maybe that and the widened rims with 255/45-18 on 18x8 and 295/45-18 on 18x9.5.

I pick up the car tomorrow. :D

[gja]

Another Panther platform prowling the streets....
The ricers are gonna be scared witless.

[martyo]

I pick up the car tomorrow. :D
By the way, where did you get it?

[Marauder]

Funny thing is all the Mercury dealers in the general area had none...no left overs or slighty used ones. I found a slightly used 2003 trade-in at a Ford dealer. It was at Smith-Cairns Ford in Yonkers but they brought it to the one in White Plains for me and the general manager hooked me up. He was excellent...not haggle or getting screwed by a sales person. I wouldn't have done it if I wasn't happy with the final deal. :D

I'm tooooooooooooo impatient!!! I'm pickin up the MM at about noon tomorrow!!!! BUT I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rock: :banana2:

[martyo]

It was at Smith-Cairns Ford in Yonkers but they brought it to the one in White Plains for me
Smith-Cairns in White Plains? Do you mean White Plains Lincoln Mercury?

[Marauder]

Smith-Cairns Ford of White Plains!!!! :D Not the LM dealer. Smith-Cairns has 3 locations.

I've dealt with Smith-Cairns of White Plains before and I've been very happy with the service and friendly people.

Funny thing is, I ask the General Manager about installing 4.10 gears and he said "Yeah, we can do that....as long as it is a Ford part."

:cool4:

[troopcar]

Congratulations, Marauder/Crown Vic!

Man, you work fast. You mentioned at the meet last Saturday when you were there with your nice CV Sport that you were seriously thinking about acquiring a Marauder. It only took you a couple of days! I guess we can call you "fast Marauder."

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/u/catsmiley.gif
troopcar

P.S. I hope the service folks at Smith-Cairns in W.P. are more customer friendly than the ones at S-C in Yonkers. . . If they are, I might give them a try.

[Marauder]

Congratulations, Marauder/Crown Vic!

Man, you work fast. You mentioned at the meet last Saturday when you were there with your nice CV Sport that you were seriously thinking about acquiring a Marauder. It only took you a couple of days! I guess we can call you "fast Marauder."

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troopcar

P.S. I hope the service folks at Smith-Cairns in W.P. are more customer friendly than the ones at S-C in Yonkers. . . If they are, I might give them a try.

I am now the super proud owner of a Marauder!!! In all seriousness, I miss my Vic but am 100% pleased with my new Marauder.

I would recommend Smith-Cairns to anyone for sales or service!!! I was treated very nicely.

I already put on my wheel locks...only thing is I can't seems to figure out how to change the headlight bulbs to install my silver Stars...much different concept than the Vic. I searched the site and could not find a procedure...any help on this???

:)

[Big Red]

I am now the super proud owner of a Marauder!!! In all seriousness, I miss my Vic but am 100% pleased with my new Marauder.

I would recommend Smith-Cairns to anyone for sales or service!!! I was treated very nicely.

I already put on my wheel locks...only thing is I can't seems to figure out how to change the headlight bulbs to install my silver Stars...much different concept than the Vic. I searched the site and could not find a procedure...any help on this???

:)

Remove your radiator shroud I beleive their are three plastic wing nuts on top. There will be an electrical connection on the side of the headlight casing you must pull them apart. In back of the headlight you will see 3 bolts, remove them and very carefully start sliding the headlight out towards you (Be careful not to scratch the bumper or crack your turn signal lenses). Replace the bulb and install the headlight the same way tou took it out. It took me about 15 min a side.
Good Luck,

[MM03MOK]

Read the owners manual. :cool:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3594&highlight=headlight

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4186&highlight=headlight

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6407&highlight=headlight

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3600&highlight=headlight

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1805&highlight=headlight

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2041&highlight=headlight

[Marauder]

I still don't have the owner's manual. The dealer is still "looking" for it. :D

[jgc61sr2002]

Marauder - Congrats again, you sure do work fast. Did you trade in the Crown Vic? If the dealer can't come up with the owners manual they are available from HELM. You can purchase via internet. Good luck with your new ride. :) :up:

[Bigdogjim]

I still don't have the owner's manual. The dealer is still "looking" for it. :D


Welcome to the club! Or is it cult? Well anyway you get the idea! :banana: :banana:

[Marauder]

Ok...I was gonna try the headlights but it is too dark out so tomorrow. :D

[TAF]

Ok...I was gonna try the headlights but it is too dark out so tomorrow. :D
am I the only one puzzeled by this^^^;)

[Bigdogjim]

am I the only one puzzeled by this^^^;)

Installing them my man installing them, dark out can't see?
Nevermind its a New York thing.

:shot:

[nexstar7]

i just had coffee with marauder ( the driver formerly known as crown vic). he did nice with the car. and i've never been it the shot gun side of the car. real nice . i love my car. :banana2: :shot:

[Marauder]

i just had coffee with marauder ( the driver formerly known as crown vic). he did nice with the car. and i've never been it the shot gun side of the car. real nice . i love my car. :banana2: :shot:

Yes, I took my car out in the dirty snow!!! Only on the weekend of its maiden voyage!!!

[Bigdogjim]

See that folks! Not even a little snow can come between a owner and their Marauder.

:bows: :banana: :banana:

[Marauder]

:)

Hey MARTYO, who installed you're Eibach Springs? I'm interested in installing a set.

[martyo]

:)

Hey MARTYO, who installed you're Eibach Springs? I'm interested in installing a set.
Here is the guy I used to do the install: http://www.bartsauto.com/

Ask for Bart, he owns the place. Tell him I sent you.

I supllied the springs; he did the install.

[Marauder]

Coool....I'll look into that place.

What about your fender badges????....if you don't mind me asking. :D

[Marauder]

So when is the next meet????? I had tons of fun... :D

[martyo]

So when is the next meet????? I had tons of fun... :D
Unless and until the salt that presently encrusts the Northeast goes away, my MM will remain tucked under its cover in my garage. I am, however, willing to take the Subway or MetroNorth to a meet in the meantime.

[tbore007]

hey marauder..congrats...have you smoked the tires yet...????

[Marauder]

hey marauder..congrats...have you smoked the tires yet...????

Because of the ice, snow, and salt on the roads, NOPE!!! :cry: :burnout: