Brazilian Maverick rebuild

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by topolino, Dec 24, 2011.

  1. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Do those door handles have a custom curve to them or is that just the way the camera took the picture?
     
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    I think they worth. I mean, I think it matches my car ... Besides weigh half the original ;)

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    The hinges are designed with all the specifications of the car originally not to adapt! Sending if necessary other hinge. Installed in more than 15 cars without any adaptation.

    hugs,

    Douglas
     
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    Man I had to reposition the fixation holes and make a baseplate in the body, (take a look,somebody did the same baseplate in your 2 cars), to leave the hinges parallel and aligned..

    Before I decide to make the baseplates, I changed the positions of the holes ... then, I tried to close the hood and bolt blew up. So I had to make the base to let them parallel,

    (in fact I check your cars pictures right after the bolt broke..then i decide to use your baseplate idea)

    now works well (y)
     
  7. starsky74

    starsky74 Technician

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    Thats gotta suck for 1500 bucks!!
     
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    yep! for 1600 bucks..hurts a lil

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    I have photos of the hood hinge without any adaptation. If in doubt we have the step by step installation.

    Thanks,

    Douglas
     
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    a lower dash from Mexico

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  11. Cruzin Illusion

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    How does the handles fit against the raised parts of the door? Do they look like they were ment to fit the raised portion on a maverick door?
     
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    they fit perfectly..also, they use the same gasket
     
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    I mean..they provide a new gasket..but is the same design..

    check this stock gasket x ring brothers gasket
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    I love the handles, and much like the hinges if I am ever not poor.....:tiphat:
     
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    Awesome job on the entire car I really love some of the inovations you brought to the site. My question is on the hood hinges. What application are they for they look to be 68-70 mustang? keep up the great work.
     

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