What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. Paul Allen

    Paul Allen The Maverick is back!

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    We got some of that nasty winter weather down here in Florida this week. Not great for getting much done. But I did get my 9" third member set up this week. Got a 4.11 gear set for the car. Checking patterns and hopefully I will install this weekend.
     
    Paul Allen, Jan 15, 2015
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  2. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    More cut, fit, weld. Next up will be the front floors, they aren't nearly as bad as the back. Just has pitting with some small holes on the passenger side, leaky heater core, already checked the cowl with a garden hose!
     
    RMiller, Jan 15, 2015
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  3. stroker mav

    stroker mav Member

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    Went to the shop the last two days,installed the crank scraper and oil pump and support bracket,oil pan studs.Took timing chain cover to get powder coated, then I can get the block painted ,put on the oil pan,motor plate,water pump, getting closer!
     
    stroker mav, Jan 16, 2015
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  4. D-Man

    D-Man Member Supporting Member

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    Taught my 14 yr. old how to change the voltage regulator and how to install battery cables. After the install he hopped in and it fired right up. Asked me "what else can we replace?" Good times.:happy:
     
    D-Man, Jan 17, 2015
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  5. 2mav4u

    2mav4u It will someday be back on the road

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    Purchased a spare rear window because it was cheap and a new headliner also because it was cheap but mainly because I need one
     
    2mav4u, Jan 17, 2015
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  6. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Shoot, not including the windshield, I have three sets of glass. I have no idea what I'm going to do with all of it but I can't bring myself to get rid of any of it.
     
    RMiller, Jan 17, 2015
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  7. maverick306

    maverick306 Member

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    I drove mine to town yesterday this morning I looked at it as I care of my daughter to work.
     
    maverick306, Jan 17, 2015
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  8. rotorr22

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    Finished bulk stripping my dash for paint. Bought a set of new 17" wheels (well.....new to me).
     
    rotorr22, Jan 17, 2015
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  9. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    Paul Masson, Jan 17, 2015
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  10. Mel Moeller

    Mel Moeller Maverick Moe

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    Mel Moeller, Jan 17, 2015
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  11. cougargt

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    Put a new heater core in. The old one had a leak. One of the inlets decided to turn into a drain. The second time I've had to do this in the 10 or so years I've had it. What a pain. Then after I got it all put back in it's sounding like the fan is ready to quit.
     
    cougargt, Jan 18, 2015
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  12. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I feel your pain, I pulled mine out today so I could get after the rust in the floor.
     
    RMiller, Jan 18, 2015
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  13. bomrat

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    started it up and drove around memphis a little, running better and better, got some gas, went home.
     
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  14. Allen Small

    Allen Small Member

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    Got the 73 Grabber back home in my garage this weekend and test fitted the Shelby taillights. Still a along way to go to have it ready for the round up, but getting closer. 73 Grabber with Shelby Tailights.JPG
     
    Allen Small, Jan 19, 2015
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  15. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Check my fluids and took it out for a spin, first time in 2015. Everything seems to be working fine, esp., the heater. 95% of the snow melted, streets dry, in the low-mid 40's, sunny, calm winds, been waiting abt 6 weeks since last had it out. Looking fwd to more of these days...
     
    mojo, Jan 19, 2015
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