74 maverick hot rod restoration

Well, its about that time to start posting pictures.
Plan on having it 100% done by july, we will see how that goes.


As most of you know, the maverick has been off the road due to a slight cam walk. Looking back, i guess it was a good thing because now its time to get serious.

Going to need the usual repairs, cowls are going to be done, quarters need to be replaced.

 

Your car is pretty solid to begin with, so it shouldn't take you too long to get it done.

 

Wiring is going to be hack free (THANK GOD) Trunk needs to be replaced thanks to someone covering rust with bondo and the passanger side fender needs a patch or to be replaced.


Also when i hit a dirt wall at 40 mph, i wrinkled the drivers side engine bay piece and ripped the metal on the windshield A pilar. Still not convinced that the pilar was my fault but it could have been:16suspect

 

Thats what im hoping for. I plan on painting in the cowls and under the dash, then putting it back on the road for right now. We will see if that goes as planned. I might just skip the 250 6 phase and throw in my secret motor.

 

Got some bucket seats, going to have the drivers seat redone.
Also i restored my turn signals.

 

Your getting a good start, I only hope mine is drivable by gathering time....

 

What is the plan for the wiring?
It looks like you have got very serious.
Hope u have it on the road by July.

 

Wiring will be stock, the previous owner did a load of hacking on it and i bought a new/used one from xpsnake

Of course gauge lights and a trunk switch will be added.

 

Gotta sike myself up to go rip off the cowls tonight

 

Good hearing this news Justin I hope all goes well in your restoration.

 

Wheres my "throw it!" wrench

 

what's the progress? did you find your damn it wrench? why are you pulling cowls?

 

Will load pics later. Im going all out on this resto.... but not too far out. Plus water gets in the car.

 

RATS!!!!


Poor cowls

Did i need to do it? yes
Did i want to do it? no
Am i happy i did it? yes

Well thats 2 out of 3:16suspect


Im just glad the sucker is off. I would have never expected a critter to cause cowl damage! What has this world come to!!!

 

good luck man, i need to do a full restore on mine. Not looking forward to it