The good old days.

[Joe Walsh]

I was just reminiscing about the good old days...

Remember how many members jumped in to help MarauderMark when his engine blew up?
That sort of care and generousness seems unbelievable today, and I don't see it ever happening again.

I sent Mark money to help him rebuild his engine....the first time.
Now I would know better.
I hope that Mark and Peg are doing well.

[Pops]

We Bought an engine for Blackmobile and others also!

[Joe Walsh]

We Bought an engine for Blackmobile and others also!

Yep....I forgot about that!

[gdsqdcr]

Wish I was around in those days. Those sound like they were good times.

[CBT]

We Bought an engine for Blackmobile and others also!
I bought the alternator off Blackmobile/Ed's car when it got demolished.

[Joe Walsh]

I wish that I had the modding money that I had back then.....:alone:

[CBT]

I wish that I had the modding money that I had back then.....:alone:

I made less back then, but it seems like i had more. Weird. :mad:

[Pops]

I made less back then, but it seems like i had more. Weird. :mad:

Many things were cheaper Casey! Gas, Insurance and groceries plus many other things have gne up much faster than wages.:(

[Paul T. Casey]

If it helps you guys feel all nostalgic, you can send me a check.

[gdsqdcr]

If it helps you guys feel all nostalgic, you can send me a check.

Can it be rubber and bouce?

[Blackened300a]

I contributed to several engine replacements. I received nothing when I lost my engine. Never again will I contribute to another one.

[Pops]

If it helps you guys feel all nostalgic, you can send me a check.

Maybe a check up!;)

[Spectragod]

I contributed to several engine replacements. I received nothing when I lost my engine. Never again will I contribute to another one.

The rule of thumb is not to do for people expecting something in return. :rolleyes:

[ctrlraven]

I remember some of those days but not all of them. Feels like a new generation has moved in and taken over. :(

[Joe Walsh]

I wouldn't contribute today as I have NO spare money....even for my own Marauder.

I would also be more cognizant of who built and tuned the blown engine, and who was rebuilding and tuning the new engine.

[Spectragod]

I wouldn't contribute today as I have NO spare money....even for my own Marauder.

I would also be more cognizant of who built and tuned the blown engine, and who was rebuilding and tuning the new engine.

I'll say this, once you give something to someone, it is theirs to do as they please with it. So, if it is going to hurt your feelings knowing that what ever gift/help you give someone is going to be used in a form/fashion that you don't agree with, I would suggest not contributing at all.

[teamrope]

I wish that I had the modding money that I had back then.....:alone:

Don't we all. :(

[sailsmen]

Don't forget Zack.

[rayjay]

I believe it to be a generational thing. As in that those of us who put down premium dollar to own one of these beautiful cars new had more invested than just money. We were the targeted market. We loved the car as is, not all "personalized". Its kinda like my wifes LS8. I always wanted one of those, but at $43-45K, no way on a cop's salary. When we were able to buy a very low mileage vs age LS8 I was very pleased and treated like my MM. Its my wifes and she treats it as such. She loves it, but drives her like a rented mule. Somethings will never change. If I put her in a top of the line _________, it would be the same....

[Ladyhawke]

I believe it to be a generational thing. As in that those of us who put down premium dollar to own one of these beautiful cars new had more invested than just money. We were the targeted market. We loved the car as is, not all "personalized". Its kinda like my wifes LS8. I always wanted one of those, but at $43-45K, no way on a cop's salary. When we were able to buy a very low mileage vs age LS8 I was very pleased and treated like my MM. Its my wifes and she treats it as such. She loves it, but drives her like a rented mule. Somethings will never change. If I put her in a top of the line _________, it would be the same....

Is that the same way she rides you?

[rayjay]

Is that the same way she rides you?

Uhm, no comment. :D

[jerrym3]

Different times.

Now, many are worried that they are one "corporate downsizing" or "pissed off boss" away from being unemployed.

In our area, they are 9,000 donated turkeys short of the amount they need to help the poor on Thanksgiving.

Never had tha problem before.

[justbob]

I've contributed to atleast two engines as well, plus donated parts and tools free of charge, even shipping, and slept real good at night knowing I could help. I for one haven't changed. As long as the finances are there, I would help however I can. Dumb? Old fashioned? Who knows, who cares, it's who I am.

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[MyTMerc]

Is that the same way she rides you?

Gordon, are you posting under Chris' log in again? :D

[Joe Walsh]

I'll say this, once you give something to someone, it is theirs to do as they please with it. So, if it is going to hurt your feelings knowing that what ever gift/help you give someone is going to be used in a form/fashion that you don't agree with, I would suggest not contributing at all.

It didn't hurt my feelings, I was just disappointed and frustrated that they kept going back to the source of the problem.......for a solution!

[Pops]

Blackmobile motor was not done at DRs Joe. I do not know about the others.

[Mike]

Don't forget Zack.

How could anyone forget Zack :D :bows:

[Haggis]

gordon, are you posting under chris' log in again? :d

No......;)

[blkZooM]

And I was thinking this site was great now. Sounds like it was nice back then unfortunately for me and the age I wasn't able to own a marauder until 22. Sooo being young sucks again for the moment..... Site is still cool me to now. lots of help from other members.

[Shaijack]

I helped Mike. He thanked me too.

[Local Boy]

Yeah, I remember those days...

I gave $$$ for Blackmobile's motor and gave away some expensive parts and tuners...to people I never have met...

It feels good to be able to do that...

Unfortunately, times are different...

Now, I help through service, and not so much by giving $$$...

Aloha

[guspech750]

And I was thinking this site was great now. Sounds like it was nice back then unfortunately for me and the age I wasn't able to own a marauder until 22. Sooo being young sucks again for the moment..... Site is still cool me to now. lots of help from other members.

Things might have been great way back whenever. There are still some great peeps here who help in many other ways.

I've meet lots of great MM owners that are local to me. Justbob has helped me with my rear dif and my Eaton swap. As I have lent a helping hand to him and would happily do so for anyone else. All is not lost in today's crummy world.

Marauder folk FTW!!


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[Spectragod]

Different times.

Now, many are worried that they are one "corporate downsizing" or "pissed off boss" away from being unemployed.

In our area, they are 9,000 donated turkeys short of the amount they need to help the poor on Thanksgiving.

Never had tha problem before.

Times are different, we have a couple of generations that don't want to work, want to claim that they are poor/deprived and get in line for every handout known to man.

3 weeks ago I hired a contractor (private & recommended) to install some interior doors and do some trim work to the tune of $1600, he never showed, called him several times, no answer, I installed the doors & trim, 5 days later, the toolbag calls, he's ready to do the job a week after the time he was supposed to start, just a **** lazy dopesmoker.

[guspech750]

Times are different, we have a couple of generations that don't want to work, want to claim that they are poor/deprived and get in line for every handout known to man.

3 weeks ago I hired a contractor (private & recommended) to install some interior doors and do some trim work to the tune of $1600, he never showed, called him several times, no answer, I installed the doors & trim, 5 days later, the toolbag calls, he's ready to do the job a week after the time he was supposed to start, just a **** lazy dopesmoker.

Lol. I had contacted 4 different electricians all recommended to install 200amp service, install all lights, switches and some rewiring of our basement so I can refinish it. All 4 worthless jagbags showed up, looked around said this and that and never ever called back.none jagbag did call back a month later, left a message saying he lost my number. What ever loser. I finally have found a 5th electrician who has been awesome.

People ***** suck. I'd love to weed out weak worthless leaches.


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[MrBluGruv]

If the government is so bent on making every job a government job, why not make unemployment welfare recipients work for that money? Not people that are too ill or genuinely disabled, but people that just can't find (or don't want to find) work at the moment? At least then when the money is being disbursed, society can actually get something out of it, and then one of the few actual perks of socialism can take place because in a sense, EVERYONE wins.

[kernie]

Times are different, we have a couple of generations that don't want to work, want to claim that they are poor/deprived and get in line for every handout known to man.

3 weeks ago I hired a contractor (private & recommended) to install some interior doors and do some trim work to the tune of $1600, he never showed, called him several times, no answer, I installed the doors & trim, 5 days later, the toolbag calls, he's ready to do the job a week after the time he was supposed to start, just a **** lazy dopesmoker.

50 year olds have been looking down on 20 year olds forever. I suppose you are a little young to remember the real hippies, i do and the 70's were a blast!

:banana:

[SC Cheesehead]

50 year olds have been looking down on 20 year olds forever. I suppose you are a little young to remember the real hippies, i do and the 70's were a blast!

:banana:

http://memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/11/11375/11648560.jpg

[Spectragod]

50 year olds have been looking down on 20 year olds forever. I suppose you are a little young to remember the real hippies, i do and the 70's were a blast!

:banana:


?????, I don't look down of judge anyone, this contractor was in his mid to late 40's, a family friend of his told me that "nothing has changed, he still smokes dope and forgets his customers".

I honestly don't care if the 70's were a blast or not..........

[Spectragod]

50 year olds have been looking down on 20 year olds forever. I suppose you are a little young to remember the real hippies, i do and the 70's were a blast!

:banana:
...........

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=1090

[SC Cheesehead]

http://memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/11/11381/11654157.jpg

[stevengerard]

I contributed to a few of those engine rebuilds as well - even if a it is a close friend don't give out money unless you look at it as a gift - so that's how I approached it.

[rayjay]

If the government is so bent on making every job a government job, why not make unemployment welfare recipients work for that money? Not people that are too ill or genuinely disabled, but people that just can't find (OR DON'T WANT TO FIND) work at the moment? At least then when the money is being disbursed, society can actually get something out of it, and then one of the few actual perks of socialism can take place because in a sense, EVERYONE wins.

This is the reason why our donations to charity have plumetted. All I have to do is look next door. I won't even take a smigeon of a chance that something I donate lands in those worthless, living human waste's possession. The head mutt's excuse why he can't work is because he can not take orders from anyone, and has children. They take their children on job interviews. That worthless thing spawned three times... I keep telling myself: This is a test, only a test... :mad2:

[kernie]

?????, I don't look down of judge anyone, this contractor was in his mid to late 40's, a family friend of his told me that "nothing has changed, he still smokes dope and forgets his customers".

I honestly don't care if the 70's were a blast or not..........

Well i sure am glad that you don't judge anyone...;)...:D

[sailsmen]

"To make people comfortable in poverty is to condem them to a life of it"
In 1980 as today 55 % gets a check from the Gov't. Total Gov't spending is $58,100 per private sector worker equaling 46.s% of GDP, welcome to Socialism.

[kernie]

:beer:
http://memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/11/11381/11654157.jpg

Well if you were in Wisconsin at the time, start walking, after a few days if it's getting warmer, turn around you are going the wrong way!

:beer:

[CBT]

This thread is hilarious!! I've been to Canada and I remember the 70's. It's the late 80's to early 00's I have trouble with. :beer:

[PonyUP]

The 70s are the forgotten decade. There tons of stuff celebrating the 60s and 80s, I think most try and forget the 70s

Disco FTW though


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[blkZooM]

Things might have been great way back whenever. There are still some great peeps here who help in many other ways.

I've meet lots of great MM owners that are local to me. Justbob has helped me with my rear dif and my Eaton swap. As I have lent a helping hand to him and would happily do so for anyone else. All is not lost in today's crummy world.

Marauder folk FTW!!


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If I could I would help out in anyway possible even if it was a small way, learned that from the pops. Sadly I'm not much help, being that i'm just now really teaching myself about engines lol. But its good to know that there are people on the site that love these cars just as much as I do AND are willing to give helping hands no matter how small of help.

.. Also lost on the 70's talk, really wonder what went on during them years (seems frightening lol)

[Joe Walsh]

The mid-> late 70's were terrible car years!

Anyone remember Pintos, Vegas, Cobra II Mustangs (:puke:), 165 HP Corvettes???

[HammerDown]

The mid-> late 70's were terrible car years!

Anyone remember Pintos, Vegas, Cobra II Mustangs (:puke:), 165 HP Corvettes???


Hey, Joe, I do remember the 70's car years--had a Vega--it was pretty AWFUL!!!!!! cheap and the only one i could afford at the time:(

[PonyUP]

Couple of 70 car wins

77 trans am
72 Chevelle
And just because it was my first car
79 Camaro


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[justbob]

Couple of 70 car wins

77 trans am
72 Chevelle
And just because it was my first car
79 Camaro


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You owned a '79 Camaro?! Disco boy....

This post is rated E for everyone.

[PonyUP]

You owned a '79 Camaro?! Disco boy....

This post is rated E for everyone.

Yeah, I bought from just some dude who like KC and the sunshine band. He was a cool cat that could get down in a far out way.

Just some dude became just some guy and then became justbob who is just awesome


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[justbob]

HAHA! Thought I'd throw myself in the fire for once! That was a damn good car.

[CBT]

HAHA! Thought I'd throw myself in the fire for once! That was a damn good car.


Soooooooooo you're cooking biscuits? :lol:

[justbob]

Soooooooooo you're cooking biscuits? :lol:

Waiiiiiiiiit for it...................>hahahahahahaha ha ha hh a a wait. I expected more. :( LOL

This post is rated E for everyone.

[PonyUP]

Once your biscuits are cooked, I'll butter them


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[Cobra25]

Blackmobile's motor was done in Vero Beach by Al Papitto.
Blackmobile motor was not done at DRs Joe. I do not know about the others.