New to Maverick Racin

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  1. airford1

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    Heres where I'm starting. The ladder bar mount has had issues in the past. We will try to fix this, and the front driveshaft loop is alittle off. Oh Cletus what were you doin. Lot of work and thanks for letting me share.
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    Is it me or does that picture make the tubing look kind of small on the cage?
     
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    Welcome to the site and good luck with the new project.....:bouncy:
     
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    The cage is 1.625 with 1.250 cross braces. Just got a new cert last month. Heres some pictures of the new crossmember for the ladder bars and the crossbar with the drop is the drive shaft loop and I will use it to mount the botton back of the seats. Putting two Kirkey seats back in. I'm not too worried about weight because I dont want to have to get a comp tag to race.
     

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    Cool, that picture playing tricks on my eyes, look better now.
     
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    That's awesome. I really think that's cool.
     
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    Should be a fun project. Welcome from N. Florida.
     
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    Nice car,hope everything goes well w/ your build.What are you using to power the car & gear ratio.
     
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    545 pump gas BB w/ c6 and 4:30 gear. 2900 pounds with me in the car. Should get down the track pretty good.
     
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    Sounds awesome. Can't wait to see pictures when you finish it. :thumbs2:
     
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    The master cylinder and pedal was mounted on the floor and looked "Skank" so I had to move it. Now it no longer Skank,,,,,Now its where it belongs. Saved 4 pounds and had all the parts.
     

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    Looks nice. Can't wait to see it finished.
     
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    more work on te Maverick. finished the new Ladder bar mounts and driveshaft loop. Pulled motor and finished the motor mounts anf block plate. Reinstalled the motor. Alot of to do to get bac to the races. Guys I'm not a professional at any thing, but do my best.
     

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