A "Wicked" Mercury Marauder stops by! Rear QA1 Shocks, front swaybar upgrade and some tweaks.

We LOVE these Mercury Marauders, like really really really love them but this particular car we love even more. Originally coming from ford the the 4.6 32V Ford motor under the hood, a very capable machine that shared most of it's DNA with a Lincoln MK VIII this one has been modified.... just a little bit. And by little bit we mean it's the best version of the Ford Panther platform you could ever possibly want.
A lot of what we do here at Lucore Automotive is helping people with their project cars with things they just can't do themselves or don't have time for. It's not always about the builds for us but about helping our customers keep their existing rides on the road and as good as they can be. In this case we had been tasked with a simple front sway bar upgrade and a rear shock swap for a set of QA1 adjustables. No big deal right? Well as almost always things didn't go QUITE according to plan.
Something you all have hopefully noticed is we do our best for each and every customer that comes through our shop doors. You don't have to be a big Automotive KZbinr yourself, we give our all to each and every ride that stops by. Sometimes they go quickly just in and out the doors, sometimes they require a little bit extra. Either way the work is done, done right, and done honestly.
Huge thanks as always to all our subscribers, followers, fans, and customers who have made our business successful and gotten our channel to where it is today. Special thanks to the SRC / Street Racing Channel / SRC Garage / Old Man's Garage / Junkyard Digs folks for showing such amazing support for us over the past several months. Without all of you we wouldn't be anywhere near where we are today. We hope you enjoy this one!

[@LucoreAuto]

When it comes to comfortable fast fun "modern muscle", what is better than this? And.... who thought something would actually go according to plan? 😒

[@patricklinde6647]

I love the 96 impala ss's but the Mercury's are nice too

[@charlie225]

Good evening Mr Lucore, another great job by Rich at Lucore, he really goes the extra mile for the customer!🙂

[@LucoreAuto]

We appreciate it Charles! Sometimes that extra mile is just a scheduled part of the trip for us 😉

[@Thegrasshopper919]

Killer sleeper ! Until u hear the WHINE … gotta love that ! Awesome jobs guys !

[@LucoreAuto]

You would have NO idea how rowdy this thing is if you didn't see the 305 rear tire... 😳 Then it whines and rips away. We looooove it

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

That's a beautiful car! I love watching you guys solve problems (oops, I meant challenges) as they come up and just keep moving on.

[@LucoreAuto]

Heck yeah it is! This thing is immaculate! This kind of stuff is almost the normal daily life around here, but we enjoy the challenges and ALMOST always winning 😀

[@Peculiarsafe83]

The last of the land yachts. Such a beautiful badass car. A performance land yacht is beautiful in my eyes. Also shoutout to the mechanic in the video for being gentle to the car knowing only 11,000 Marauders were ever made.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

I never have problems, I have situations that I have to work my way around. Nice sleeper Rich, you can tell owner loves it by the upgrades he has done.

[@jasonhastings5538]

Those cars are under rated!!! Boy it sounds good!!!

[@LucoreAuto]

Under rated and WAY under appreciated for what they are. This one is... well honestly so far beyond a stock one it isn't funny but that's why we wanted to show it off 😀

[@jasonhastings5538]

@@LucoreAuto an old cat down from my work has one Bare bones stock!!!! Id love to have one!!! Im not a big fan of the impala SS, i like the older 91-92 caprices!!! That rear wheel tuck gets me!!!

[@garymatthews6943]

Great video as always ,keep'em coming !

[@chicagovasko]

Surprised the hood fit. 🇺🇸♥️

[@LucoreAuto]

It doesn't have much extra room under there but it works. Definitely a tight package though!

[@chicagovasko]

@@LucoreAuto #goodntight

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Just did shocks and front brakes on my Squarebody before I went to the Rod Runs this past weekend. Made alot of difference in the ride. Need to change up my wheel and tire package. Little too wide up from with 265/50r16's 295s in the rear. They atleast need a rebalancing maybe. QA1 has awesome stuff. Wish i could afford it. I'd prolly paint mine first though 😂 was alot of Sweet Rides down there this year. My favorite was a woodgrain Country Squire Wagon. Odd and Cool.😎

[@billyray8062]

Not a Mercury guy,but that one looks nice and I`m sure it will move pretty good. Another fine job done by Rich at Lucore.

[@LucoreAuto]

This thing is a wolf in fat old gramps clothing. Absolutely awesome machine that if you didn't happen to notice the 305 rear tire on a factory wheel you would have no idea what was hiding in it

[@billyray8062]

@@LucoreAuto For sure.

[@donnielove4456]

Now that is the best of both worlds

[@LucoreAuto]

For sure. No idea how much money he has wrapped up in this car but it is 100% freaking awesome!

[@rayrussell6064]

I remember when they came out and had worked on a few that was poorly maintained didn't understand why people would spend that much money and to treat it like s--t. I've seen Sam run cleetus back at sick week it was quick and a few others found out how quick it was I personally loved both. Awesome job rich keep up the awesome content and as always be safe 👍

[@robsdeviceunknown]

I would love to find some mechanics like you guys out here a bit west of Atlanta. Someone i can trust implicitly. Especially now that we bought 2 newer cars that I can NOT work on.

[@Mac_DNH]

Moe's speed shop in Dallas, GA. Look them up.

[@martinharrelson6389]

Don't you just love having to modify brand new parts so they will fit! I worked 35 years as a flat rate Ford tech. Some customers understood being charged a little extra for the time modifying aftermarket parts, but others would complain about being charged more than the estimate they were given. The service manager would often deduct the extra charge, which meant the mechanic didn't get paid for the extra work. I looked at it as being a donation to charity.

[@NoName-yr1jv]

Good job 👍

[@LucoreAuto]

Thank you, despite minor frustrations this thing is a gem to work on.

[@BigslimDB]

Trilogy twin-screw supercharger.

[@LucoreAuto]

Yessir!

[@mikemontgomery7337]

I always thought Rich and Austin were brothers. Why I figured Austin didn't have to work because Rich was taking care of his brother !! Lmao !

[@LucoreAuto]

Haha! Nope not related in any way!

[@dalehall2993]

Grannies sleeper...👍🏻

[@LucoreAuto]

You would never know what this thing is from the outside

[@jeffperrault8340]

I love this car..the panther chassis is pretty damn good,and if you want great cheap transportation P71 crown vic.

[@eds1990sporty]

That's a healthy sounding mercury. Typical aftermarket products always some modification to be made.

[@LucoreAuto]

It's very very VERY healthy. Hopefully get a chance to watch it make a pass down a drag strip at some point. And see it best a Hellcat

[@scotthancock5240]

Rich never disappoints just wondering if you guys are following thunderhead 289 and Luke with his lawn mower carburetor on the 302

[@LucoreAuto]

Indeed we are! Luke is honestly an amazing individual, met him on Powertour last year. Really REALLY smart dude too. His lawn mower carb mod is hilarious 😆

[@scotthancock5240]

@@LucoreAuto it seems to work can't wait for the mpg test

[@dragin79]

Does it have a bump stick in it? Seemed to cackle when you backed it out then seemed to level out.

[@LucoreAuto]

Ohhh yes it does 😀

[@crownvictorialifestyle4421]

I would never compare it to a 96 Caprice or impala because I think the marauder is well more modern but it's to me simply a souped-up grand marquis and crown Vic

[@midnight347]

I mean that's basically what it is but it has a 4v motor and 4r75 trans in it 4.10 stock gears and alot of small things inside and out like alot of the other rare fords. It is alot different from a normal grand Marquis

[@royfcjr]

GRAVITY is cool

[@mrmongo6722]

What's up with the old Capri in the background at the beginning of the video? I drove a 77 V6 in college when I lived back in Ohio in the early 80s. I had a blast running autocross with that thing.

[@LucoreAuto]

The little green one? There's a whole build series of it on here moving forward so far 😀

[@mrmongo6722]

I need to go check it out I'm new to the channel. 🍻

[@LucoreAuto]

@@mrmongo6722 well welcome aboard! Feel free to look around we get into some pretty fun projects!

[@DF-eg1ix]

So what size is the rear tire guys?

[@johnpawicz2297]

Dammmmmmmm!

[@LucoreAuto]

Yeahhhhhh this thing is incredible

[@cfmechanic]

Cool car looks like dohc 4.6 terminator motor. Why would u cycle shock when installing

[@midnight347]

The marauder came with a 4v motor stock it has a blower on it it may be built too. That isn't the kind of blower that goes on terminators. The marauder had the same engine as automatic Mach 1s. They're like 302 hp stock or something like that. It was decent for 2003 but with little work like this one it can have alot more. Forged bottom end and boost and you can make 600-700 to the wheels without even trying.

[@Amxracer]

😎

[@LucoreAuto]

It's no AMC but it's awesome 😉

[@Amxracer]

I like all cars as long they are done well . I usually park my show car’s and check what other people have done to their cars !

[@ernestrobinson1371]

what year

[@LucoreAuto]

I THINK this one is a 2004

[@robertvance1873]

Lol great job you are my favorite mechanic your sense of humor kills 😂😂😆 me I'd love to work with you, when a problem comes up you find humor in it instead of being a Grump ASS 🤣 good job on the Shocks.

[@richardlucore6813]

I have grumpy days too. The haunted El-Co tried to take me..... but I prevailed..... that video is not up yet. my left hand is still aching.

[@robertvance1873]

@@richardlucore6813 I'm sure you do, you are human but I guess what I also meant is you seem like a good person

[@richardlucore6813]

@@robertvance1873 I have good days and bad.... Thank you for the good words. Stay safe out there!

[@robertvance1873]

@@richardlucore6813 you too

[@donaldegreco]

Needed to see it hit better than that

[@richardlucore6813]

the guy in the exotic did not.

[@dalehall2993]

Dont tell me this thing still has the factory crap brakes still....

[@LucoreAuto]

Lol no definitely not. Wilwood brakes

[@dalehall2993]

@@LucoreAuto Couldnt really see them,kinda dark in that area..i did noticed the rotors were slotted.👍🏻

[@johndillinger8482]

the prices of these cars is ridiculous.

[@LucoreAuto]

They are and are going to get worse, not many were made, lots were poorly maintained and they have CRAZY potential. No idea how much he has in this car but it's a LOT

[@johndillinger8482]

@@LucoreAuto i looked at one a couple months ago,and asking price was 25k with over 100k.ridiculous.it's the grand national of the 2000's.

[@LucoreAuto]

@@johndillinger8482 VERY fair comparison and honestly kind of similar markets though I think these are even more sleeper than the GNs were. Especially now that Cleetus did one.. the prices are going to get even more nuts