What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by ptpdub, Feb 21, 2011.

  1. Rickeeling

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    DSC00914.JPG Had fun removing old front suspension, new one on the way.
     
  2. schroensr

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    Looks nice. What kit did you go with?
     
  3. Rickeeling

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    Nothing to fancy just a laural mountain kit with a 1 inch drop. thinking about updating the spring perch, I would hate to have a squeaking front end after all the work.
     
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    installed my new power steering pump and lines and boy im glad to have power steering again
     
  5. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Pulled the trim from front and back glass.. removed the rear bumper.. time to pull the engine and trans so I can replace the battery apron and core support... The Sprint repair is underway...
     
  6. 71gold

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    called my powdercoating Guy around 12:30 today. he told me to bring the parts in. got them to him around 1:30...picked them up at 4:30...:thumbs2:
     

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    parts were a little too shinny for the look I wanted. took them back today and got the color adjusted...:thumbs2:
    now on to the cleaning of the car before install tomorrow...:yup:
     
  8. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

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    Was almost 70* today!!!

    Repl the incorrect passenger side strut rod bushing spacers, cranked on the caster a bit more and went for a quick ride(hard to find a dry road with all the snow melt we're seeing)... Finally drives decent, has equal suspension compliance on R & L, aggravating bump steer is gone...
     
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    So far, I've spent probably 50 hours on a custom wiring job. But, it finally started and ran as expected today. I could have saved 10-15 hours by pumping the gas pedal first before trying to start it. I assume the frequent stalls were a wiring issue, ughhh. Probably 25-50 hours more needed for the auxiliaries. Lots of rework, but it's all coming together. A good day!
     
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    Started to work on the engine rebuild. New Comp Cam, Trick Flow aluminum heads, roller rockers and Weiand Stealth intake manifold. My brother also rewelded/reinforced the rear shock brackets that mount to the frame, since both of mine have broke loose over the past year.

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    replaced the a/c compressor, I have a guy in Memphis here making up custom ac lines ;). will be ready for the southern heat.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    got everything powdercoated/painted/installed except the rotors and calipers on my frontend...:bouncy:
     
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    Godmans hi performance can make the A/C lines for you. They are off of Covington Pike.
     
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    Nothing unfortunately, been like that for quite some time. Gotta get remotivated
     
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    did you take him the car or is he just making lines that are not stock?
    I got all the fittings and installed them. then cut the hoses, marked the orientation to fit so the writing would not show. then took them back to the A/C parts supply store and they crimped them...:thumbs2:
     

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