What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by ptpdub, Feb 21, 2011.

  1. tody

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    i have seen that episode. but the headers look like a pos already, and i want to have a nice engine bay :D
     
  2. BKelley

    BKelley Comet Enthusiast

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    Spent yesterday finishing up body work and today I finished the dash, still need to detail the rings on the cluster bezel.


    dash1.jpg
     
  3. mojo

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    Installed drivers side SPC up control arm and rollers spring perch. I decided to replace everything in suspension that had not been recently replaced and some things I just wanted to upgrade, thou they were not in service long. I plan to get the other side done/finished by next weekend, put the car back in service.
    SAM_0458.JPG Roller on the right, big difference in resistance between them.
    SAM_0467.JPG Seem to be quality pieces
    SAM_0470.JPG Went on pretty easy, hope it's worth the trouble. No more trying to get grease in that tight tower. :)
     
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    Today I purchased the aluminium to start making those rear glass louvers for my 75 mav. Hope I can make them. ....
     

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  5. stumanchu

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    Looks like that upper control arm gave you an instant Shelby drop.
     
  6. stumanchu

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    I am waiting to see them....Take lots of pictures as you build it.
     
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    Yep! Gives you the drop w/o drilling; 2+deg of caster built-in and no more hassle of grease fittings. I like the those features. I will see how it all plays out. Everyone I have talked to w/ these changes/upgrades like the results.
     
  8. h8louzn

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    Today I pulled the plugs put in some marvel mystery oil and about 2 hours later turned the key and heard it turn over for the first time in 17 years..
     
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    took it out for a Father's Day...:drive:...:chirp:
     
  10. stumanchu

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    YAHOOO!! :bananaman:
     
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    Thanks Stumanchu I'm stokes for sure....:yikes:

    Maybe try and fire it on tuesday with a gas can and see if it runs!!
     
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    Today I work a little bit in my rear window louvers..
     

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    I know is some work involved but a think is worth the effort. ..
     

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    Google "how to dye door panels". Plenty of results.
     
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    Installed some roller spring perches, have not driven it yet.
     

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