No more prop rod!!

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  1. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    I have several sets, that I can have sand blasted, and sent to you to refab and have powder coated.
     
    Lzoesch, Jun 6, 2013
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  2. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I will need a set for my glass hood also...:Handshake
     
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  3. DAB

    DAB MAVERICK/COMET ENTHUSIAST

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    I think that is really neat! (y)

    Not only is the prop rod out of your way to work under the hood, you might not bang your head as much on the latch! :slap:
     
    DAB, Jun 8, 2013
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  4. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    one of the reasons to have a hat on...prevents some cuts on the head and hides the bumps...:yup:
     
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    Get the mop out of the broom closet.

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  6. NICK DOMINICK

    NICK DOMINICK MCCI Virginia State rep.

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    Dan,
    I put the redline struts on my new Mustang and like the way they feel. The springs I put on the Maverick are just as smooth, the only difference is that the Maverick hood can be left open at any height and the springs do not force the hood to the wide open position like the struts do on the Mustang. A video would not do it justice you have to feel it for yourself. Maybe some people that operated it at Carlisle can chime in and give their impressions of the operation.
     
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  7. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Cool. Yes I put struts on my mustang too. I didn't have opportunity to go to Carlisle this year like I did last year or I could have checked them out.
     
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  8. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I can tell you, from first hand experience....they are pretty smooth, and totally awesome!! Nice job Nick!!!
     
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  9. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Very Nice job on the hinges Nick ! :bowdown:
     
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  10. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    They are very nice and glide flawlessly.
     
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  11. 55crownvic

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    where did you find 40 ford springs?

    Would other springs work, like 65 mustang? or a cougar?
     
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  12. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    yes...if you get the right geometry...:huh:
     
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  13. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    any special reason for choosing this spring... :huh:
     
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  14. NICK DOMINICK

    NICK DOMINICK MCCI Virginia State rep.

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    I chose this spring for the length and diameter. Mustang and Cougar spring diameters are way too large to fit with my power brake booster. I am going to experiment with a 1955 Chevy spring and may try a 1956 Chevy spring.
     
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  15. NICK DOMINICK

    NICK DOMINICK MCCI Virginia State rep.

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    I got the springs on Ebay.
     
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