What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. COMETIZED

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    Hi Mike:
    I didn't think hotrock was being rude . I was genuinely curious ( I've since visited the Garage Section) Looks like
    Frank has a nice setup and it runs too ! I've replied to Frank in another email today and I'd like to see his Maverick up close on our way through Georgia to the beginning of the HRPT in June. I'll email him later regarding that.
    I think the LS is a terrific engine .. My friend Bill Roberts if installing one in his small S10 truck and then he's going to ' tweak ' it with a Turbo I think. Should be a real handfull when he's finished. I'm running FORD engines in my cars but I'd be open for an LS if I didn't already have these engines built and installed.
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    If I has a spare car being built/seriously modified, LS engine VERY strongly considered. I don't think you can beat them for the price/size/power and availability.
     
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    Mike and I met you in Perry Ga, we had our cars with us then. would be nice to see you again, let me know when you pass through.
     

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    Hi again Frank:
    I remember meeting you both on the HRPT .. You and Mike were parked next to each other and I have photos somewhere in my computer of both of your cars. I didn't realize that I'd met you before .. never matched the cars to the owners. I don't think I was a member of this forum at that time . Anyway .. Hope to see you guys again (LORD willing) when we pass through Georgia . I'll be in touch when we're preparing to leave Florida .
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    not my Mav but I drove about 100 miles East today to help Collin install his newly rebuilt 5.0 in his 73 mav...:smash:

    A.L.T.W.H.B.A...:)
     
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    Pulled my transmission and dropped it off for its rebuild
     
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    This should go in the "What did you do to somebody else's Maverick" post I started years ago. :D
     
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    I'll see about getting it moved...;)
     
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    I went over and checked that thread...it didn't take off like this one...:disagree:
     
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    I drove mine Saturday. Kinda nippy with no heat but still a blast to drive!

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    People don't seem to do much for OTHER people's Mavericks/Comets.
     
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    pulled the right front tire/rim.
    cleaned, buffed and waxed it. wiped down the wheelwell and put everything back together...:whew:
    plan is to do the right rear today...:yup:
    high today...low 70s ...:scratchchin:...:drive:...:chirp:
     

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    did the right rear tire/rim (cleaned, buffed and waxed)...[​IMG]
     
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    more welding and hole patching
     
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    Started mine and just sat there and let it talk a little bit. Then put it to for the night
     
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