5 years later,its time to Paint

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  1. mrskydog

    mrskydog Ford Fan Living The Dream

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    engine_v-8_install-26_original.jpg dsc04059_original.jpg iola_2010_reunion_lacrosse_057_original.jpg july_13th_engine_swap-7_original.jpg maverick_2009_engine_swap-26_original.jpg maverick_2009_engine_swap-11_original.jpg maverk_2008_rehab_06_original.jpg I picked up maverick 5 years ago at the the Columbus Ohio Swap meet. The progress over the years... V-8 Swap, interior upgrade, now I have all the parts to do the small bumper swap, have the Grabber Hood, and all Trim. Going to Paint this 72" yellow gold ,with complete Grabber Stripping, hood.sides and rear.Interior is med Ginger with buckets. I am really glad to see this come together. :clap: I will post pictures soon.
     
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    Wow congrats on getting it ready for paint :bouncy: Exciting times!
     
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    WOW! Nice detail work on the engine bay! I always liked the original colour of your car.:yup: Is that code "5H"?:hmmm:

    Keep up the good work!:thumbs2:

    Oh, and this is my 600th post!:dance:
     
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    Yes it is Paul (5H)
     
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    did you drive it in these last 5 years? car looks great! congrats!! I love what you did to the dash. looks great! I might need to grab some tape and paint! how did you mount the 3 gauges? any pictures of that mod? :Handshake

    and this is my 622 post.
     
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    mrskydog Ford Fan Living The Dream

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    Yes I have been driving it,been to s couple of Shows with it. The center Gauge cluster is made from PCV Tube ,and fit to the old vent Cage. Look back at my Posts and Pictures. I posted some info on it. Simple clean install. Thanks, Kirk :D
     
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