1972 Maverick Grabber Resto/Mod for my Dad

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by Cruzin Illusion, Mar 4, 2012.

  1. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    Where did you get the following... Possible website link would be amazing <3

    Door latch, and striker plate (for the doors)
    What did you use for the wheel wells?
    What would you charge to make a set of pins for the door hinges?
     
  2. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I got my new striker plates from CJ Pony Parts - they're a Mustang item and now I bet the latches are too :)
     
  3. Cruzin Illusion

    Cruzin Illusion Enigma

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    The Door Latches came from auto krafters:

    Left Hand:

    http://www.autokrafters.com/p-7323-door-latch-assembly-lh-69-72.aspx

    Right Hand:

    http://www.autokrafters.com/p-7322-door-latch-assembly-rh-69-72.aspx

    Striker Plates:

    I used stainless steel strikers from Ring Brothers

    http://ringbrothers.com/1967-1970-mustang-door-strikers.html


    I cannot make the custom hinge pins anymore. When I got laid off from the my airline job as a maintenance manager because they decided to move heavy maintenance to another state, I lost access to a machine shop.
     
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    Cruzin Illusion Enigma

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    I like Ring Brothers parts because of the quality and I am using their door handles as well.

    If you have any questions on what parts I use feel free to ask. Most of the parts are not your ordinary everyday items. I will also let you know what I would do in place of what I did if you want an honest opinion.

    Wait till the steering column goes in!!!!
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Thanks for the latch link -I don't think I can get my old latches to look as good as new :tiphat:
     
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    I am sure you can get them at other mustang parts carriers if you do not want to go through Auto Krafters.
     
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    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    What did you use under the fenders, and wheel wells for the coating?
     
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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    I'd like to agree with everyone and say this is a awesome build but it's about a dozen light years ahead of awesome... Almost unbelievable...
     
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    Trunk is final worked and painted:

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    It is called SMART liner. What I like about it is that it is harder and not rubbery like most liners.
     
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    are you going to use that under the car as well? that stuff looks like it would be good inside the car under the carpet. and under the dash. and on the roof inside.

    where did you get that stuff? and whjat did it cost you? was it sprayed on with a compressor or was it rattle canned? however it was done it looks very nice
     
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    The trunk was done with a trunk liner kit. It has aqua speckles you can't see in the pictures. It is a rattle can kit but it was clear coated shot out of a paint gun.

    The plan is to use Dyna Mat or some equivalent on the roof, floor, and doors.
     
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    Really nice, I really like the look...............would be a shame to cover it all up.
     
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    X-2 ....:thumbs2:
     

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