What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. Maverick_Ian90

    Maverick_Ian90 Member

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    Mechanical fan or Electrical?
     
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  2. Miguel Arzola

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    Today I had the time to Install the rear speakers and found that the rear end trim caps had broken plastic studs
    Drill a hole in one of the broken stud add a z retainer Install in place with a screw looks decent now
     

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    smegnl Roger Saffle

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    Thanks for this post. Was timely as I am going to put mine in this weekend.
     
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  4. Grabber72

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    With the old radiator I had both mechanical and electrical, and used the electrical one as a "booster" for hot weather/traffic. Once I installed the Champion rad, I eliminated the electric and used just the mechanical. I have had no issues with overheating since.
     
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    Miguel Arzola Member

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    Good luck in your Installation hope my pictures give you a good Idea on how to do it
     
    Miguel Arzola, Jun 24, 2023
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  6. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Removed defective neutral safety switch after many years of no start in neutral or backup lights. I had bought a switch several years ago to only find it wasn't one I needed -- so I just kept driving till got to point car not start at all; lucky it was in my garage at the time. Ordered new switch from NPD after matching it with pictures on the site -- hopefully it's correct. When I get it installed, taking car for replacement starter.
    Going to put the new switch in bottom part of picture for sale!
     

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    TeeEl Senior Member

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    You can also drill new mounting holes 1/2-inch below the lowest holes. I wish Champion would do this at the factory.
    You will also have to drill your own mounting holes for the fan shroud...
     
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    Looks better than new ! I need to install mine soon.....thanks!
     
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    Try to Install the same screws like the others to match
     
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    Got the 9 inch housing de-greased and painted.
     
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    Russell Orejano

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    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE !!! Bought a 289, will soon seek advice on origin and casting numbers.....
     
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    Finely made some progress last week. Designed and installed my own Export Brace. Installed suspension and brakes.

    CIMG3457.JPG CIMG3458.JPG CIMG3459.JPG CIMG3460.JPG
     
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    Replaced all the control arms. Sway bar bushings and shocks. Started painting engine and bay. Just did the radiator yesterday
     

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  14. William623

    William623 Member Supporting Member

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    If you have it that far down invest in some roller spring perches. Such as the open tracker version. Well worth the money and noticeable difference.
     
    William623, Jul 7, 2023
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    I was tempted but for 20 bucks I went with oem rubber style ones
     
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