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Blackened300a
09-08-2012, 01:41 PM
Saw this thing parked locally so I had to stop and take some pics. The inspection is expired for a while so its been sitting here or abandoned.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/d9a123f7.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/436d5ebd.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/a477c8d7.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/bf475dce.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/2e8bb119.jpg

The possibilities if it was a Marauder. ;)

WhatsUpDOHC
09-08-2012, 02:24 PM
I'm thinking mid-engine.



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Comin' in Hot
09-08-2012, 02:29 PM
Why do I feel this is going to be your next project?

Blackened300a
09-08-2012, 02:35 PM
Why do I feel this is going to be your next project?

If it had a for sale sign and I got it for a decent price, then yeah total project car. Something unlike anyone has seen before including paint and completing the look.

Mr. Man
09-08-2012, 02:40 PM
Was considered briefly for the Marauder by SB and his team along with the wagon. Now that I see what it may have looked like glad it didn't go beyond the morning coffee and donut meeting.

ncmm
09-08-2012, 02:40 PM
I'm thinking it was left there because whoever modded it had to go audition for America's Got Talent. . .

lwblumjr
09-08-2012, 03:00 PM
Blackened300a,

I'll take it! That color has to go, though. I think black would look much better. You must admit, someone went to a lot of trouble to make that.

fastblackmerc
09-08-2012, 03:01 PM
I'd abandon it too!

Mike M
09-08-2012, 03:17 PM
Workmanship was pretty good, almost looks like a tailgate from a suv between driver and bed.

Blackened300a
09-08-2012, 03:17 PM
Blackened300a,

I'll take it! That color has to go, though. I think black would look much better. You must admit, someone went to a lot of trouble to make that.


That's the famous official NYC taxi cab yellow!

Personally I would put air bag suspension, matte black paint, 20" rims with a marauder front clip and a cowl hood would make it a lot more appealing.

Mebot
09-08-2012, 03:36 PM
Got a blue oval badge & mercury waterfall badge on the back

My hed 'asplode

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JOEMERC
09-08-2012, 03:37 PM
And ace the hood scoop ,a little tacky for me .but its different thats for sure.a lot work went in to this concept.

NATEHAWK
09-08-2012, 03:37 PM
F@@@ing crazy!!!

Bigdogjim
09-08-2012, 03:44 PM
I think it's way cool! A little polish and your good to go:burnout:

WhatsUpDOHC
09-08-2012, 03:53 PM
Why do I feel this is going to be your next project?


Keep him away from the Eaton swap.



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MrBluGruv
09-08-2012, 04:13 PM
While there are a lot of details that would need to be done to make it look more like a proper factory-style car, that is some SERIOUSLY awesome fab and custom work!

It looks like the took the hatch off of an older Focus to make the front of the truck bed/back of the passenger compartment. I wonder if they sourced the actual truck bed from a Ranger?

So much potential sitting right there...

Krytin
09-08-2012, 04:46 PM
I like it!
Paul, you find the coolest stuff!

guspech750
09-08-2012, 04:52 PM
I like it. I'd like to have that and the CV wagon I posted earlier and make them both I to "My Marauders":burnout:


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HiHoSilver
09-08-2012, 05:18 PM
That is pretty cool!

Shaijack
09-08-2012, 08:03 PM
Now I know what to do with my extra DTR.

justbob
09-08-2012, 08:23 PM
Some serious time spent on that. I'd rock it with a touch of mods.

I'd still like to make a MM wagon like Joe! Chop the top 2", lowered, cowl hood, and a YSI belching out some boost spill off..


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boatmangc
09-08-2012, 08:35 PM
i'd sport it too, Paint, rims. You betcha

EMAS
09-08-2012, 09:52 PM
The bulkhead looks like it is from an Escape.

I'm not a fan of the color or the hood scoop but I'd drive it otherwise.

Roadwarrior
09-08-2012, 11:06 PM
That's the famous official NYC taxi cab yellow!
This Vichero probably started as a P72 taxi package CV that had damage to the roof area & was totaled by the insurance company. Probably has a rebuilt/salvage title. :dunno:

Spectragod
09-09-2012, 06:53 AM
Paul,

Did you see it here?

340 New Brunswick Ave

Blackened300a
09-09-2012, 08:14 AM
Paul,

Did you see it here?

340 New Brunswick Ave

No, it's in a lot in college point queens.

massacre
09-09-2012, 08:47 AM
It's not that bad, I'd drive it too with some mods obviously

pem
09-09-2012, 10:03 AM
would look better with a factory spoiler.....would look better in DTR.....would look real good in my driveway.....unusual and damn ugly, but I like it......

sailsmen
09-09-2012, 10:29 AM
Nightmare. It does appear to be well done.

Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder.

Would like to hear the explanation of what this beholder was tyring to accomplish.

How about a Marauder Step Van, Dump Truck, Hearse, etc....

a_d_a_m
09-09-2012, 04:06 PM
I'd drive it.

RF Overlord
09-09-2012, 04:09 PM
It's like those one of those wrinkly dogs...it's so ugly it's pretty.

Roadwarrior
09-09-2012, 08:40 PM
It's like those one of those wrinkly dogs...it's so ugly it's pretty.
A nickname for the Vichero could be "Shar-pei". :D :flamer:
BTW, I would drive it. :burnout:

pem
09-09-2012, 09:03 PM
i had an idea after my previous post today...somebody out there with the knowledge and capability should photo shop that ugly but lovable thing.....Marauderize it with window tint and blackout B pillars (really makes the proportions look weird) and show examples in all 4 colors so nobody gets offended

RoyLPita
09-10-2012, 06:38 AM
It looks like an Australian "ute".

I'm subscribing to see where this goes.

ctrlraven
09-10-2012, 06:43 AM
It's so ****ly its kind of cool. lol

babbage
09-10-2012, 07:00 AM
I wonder how one opens the tailgate. A little wierd, but a cool truck. Too bad there's no standard F150 lift gate.

DEFYANT
09-10-2012, 09:57 AM
Very kewl....

Blackened300a
03-17-2013, 11:56 PM
Remember this car? Well it's finally up for sale and the asking price is $9k! The owner says its a 2005 engine in it with 130k miles.
Not sure if anyone is interested in it so ill put it out there. It's a unique crown Vic but I don't think it's $9k worth of unique.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/6A48CC2B-7C23-43D7-AB64-4F9283F846DE-153-0000000E3F7C093B_zpsd809ba7a.j pg

Motorhead350
03-18-2013, 12:09 AM
If I could, I probably would. Of course it would be overhauled, but the body would remain.

SC Cheesehead
03-18-2013, 03:12 AM
From the pics, the workmnship on the body looks good. I'd lose the hood scoop and the spoiler. As for color, you can guess my choice... ;)

A little spendy at the asking price, IMO, but defiinitely unique.

CBT
03-18-2013, 03:14 AM
Oddly appealing.

knine
03-18-2013, 03:18 AM
Nicely done. Expert workmanship. Sh itty color. Poor idea.

MY EYES !!

LOWBUCKMM
03-18-2013, 03:44 AM
Looks like they used a escape rear hatch for the back window/wall

LostInTennessee
03-18-2013, 04:20 AM
way cool, except hood scope and color, but in NY it is the right color.....

Bruce Wayne
03-18-2013, 06:58 AM
Pretty darn cool. Im thinking its a factory one off, something like the Marauder rag top, without the rag, Ill have to check with the boys from St. Thomas assembly to see if one of these cam down the line.. Pipe in there cheesy!

lji372
03-18-2013, 07:01 AM
:lol:the merc badge had me rolling

ajdereicup
03-18-2013, 10:09 PM
Now theres 2 unique Vics for sale for $9k I want. The turbo LS swapped one and then the Vichero :(

L.Mark
03-18-2013, 10:14 PM
Sitting and looking with mouth open and alittle drool coming out deathly afraid to say I like it outloud...:sweat:

Black Dynamite
03-18-2013, 11:18 PM
I like it. Get rid of the awkward hood scoop, paint it maroon and black and replace the steelies with snowflakes and It'd look pretty good.

CBT
03-19-2013, 03:55 AM
Where in the world did he find those stubby vent shades for the back windows? Yeah, different color, rims, scoop and this would be a blast to tinker around in.

Motorhead350
03-19-2013, 04:04 AM
Now, THIS would make a cool Marauder clone. According to Steve, something like this was actually supposed to happen. Someone can make the Marauder concept that was never even drawn. Man, I really wish I could get this one now.

knine
03-19-2013, 04:07 AM
I'm thinking "nice funeral home flower car"

Blackened300a
03-19-2013, 06:10 AM
Now, THIS would make a cool Marauder clone. According to Steve, something like this was actually supposed to happen. Someone can make the Marauder concept that was never even drawn. Man, I really wish I could get this one now.

Had he been in the sub $5k area, this would have been a thread about my new project. ;)
I already had the direction of the car planned out and was on par with what you were thinking.

Motorhead350
03-19-2013, 06:30 AM
Had he been in the sub $5k area, this would have been a thread about my new project. ;)
I already had the direction of the car planned out and was on par with what you were thinking.

Even if the car is worth 5k and he wants 9k, it would still exceed 4k to convert a CV and make it look this good. At least if you paid to have it done... I think.

martyo
03-19-2013, 06:42 AM
Ewwwwwwwwwwwww

Bigdogjim
03-19-2013, 06:57 AM
As for color, you can guess my choice... ;)

A little spendy at the asking price, IMO, but defiinitely unique.

I know DTR...........:lol:

ajdereicup
03-19-2013, 07:38 AM
It never hurts to offer $5k? The worst he can say is no

Bigdogjim
03-19-2013, 09:08 AM
The guys at Gas Monkey would flip that car in a heartbeat:up:

Apply a coat of wax, remove the scoop,spoiler,rear mercury badge and add some wheels and your good to go.