What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Picked up my car today with the new 250 in it. Muffler clamp broke after 3 blocks. Had to use some small black ties to get it the rest of the way home.
    After I went back to the shop to get my car. I came home and saw a lot of anti freeze under the car. I just went in to the house figuring what else could happen.
    Went out and jacked it up. we started to pour water into it and I found the upper end of the lower radiator hose was leaking. It hadn't been put all the way on. Whew!
    Started it back up after tightening the hose and it sounds pretty good. Now I need to get it in to the muffler shop to get the exhaust finished.:)
     
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  2. HackleMav

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    prepped the gas tank for POR15 sealing this weekend. GOt some front end parts in the mail and got everything laid out for install friday..
     
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  3. Big

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    Went outside this morning found all my tires slashed and windows broken.
    I swear to god, I am going to murder someone if I find out who did it.:mad:
     
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    wow.. that sucks!

    all I can tell you is that in times like that.. I often find solace in knowing that.. "what comes around goes around". They'll get theirs too someday.

    Although.. the worst ones seem to be the ones that act like they already got theirs.. and are doing everything possible to pay the world back for it whenever the opportunity arises.. that make me want to :Blasting:
     
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  5. Big

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    Yeah...so.. hurt is the only word I can say. Seems the prick or pricks got 9 cars in the area, as per the police I talked too.

    The thing that ...really gets me is I can't find glass... and now going to have to file insurance claim there goes my rates...and 500 deductible blows.:cry:
     
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  6. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    2 or 4 door and where are you located? I'm sure there are plenty on here that can help you out. I have everything for a 2 door except the windshield.
     
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  7. Big

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    2 door. If insurance will cover it...and I can't get new glass..wondering how that works.
     
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  8. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    where are you located. lots of us have spare glass just for reasons like this. if you tell us where you are then some one close should be able to help you get good glass.
     
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  9. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    when I broke my windshield...(installing trim):cry:...Hagerty sent me a check for $385, said if that wasn't enough, send them a copy of the invoice and they would send me the difference..."no deductible"... :thumbs2:

    I have a rear glass (free) if it will help...:Handshake
    you may want to open a...new thread...for this.
     
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    Work on the Comet has come to a HALT, (1):the wifes employer lost a contract and she stays home 24/7 for now, (2): my tractor's engine locked-up (any o' Y'all have a Kohler 26hp V2 that is lookin' for a new home?) and I haven't had a chance to see my '71 Comet 2dr in weeks. Oh well, thats Life!
     
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  11. Resto

    Resto Benders Evil Twin

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    Used some steel nails to weld up the trim holes on my driver side fender.
     
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    Took my car to the paint shop today, he said in two weeks I will be smiling like a chest cat (i dont know what that means but it has to be good) in two weeks I will see
     
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    Pretty sure he meant Cheshire Cat

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    :clap:Got it running and road worthy.
     
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    Received the spring perches with bronze bushings installed from Stephen Moore ( CometGT1974). Installed them and THE CREAKS AND GROANS APPEAR TO BE FIXED. Haven't driven it yet but noises when jacking the car are gone. (y) Expect to give it a test drive tomorrow.
     

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