Trying to find out who built my car

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  1. chrisb1970

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    My bought this 70 maverick out of Ely Nevada earlier this year. Cars story is that it was a pro stock boss9 car. The guy I bought the car from couldn't confirm the story. I know the car lived in Vegas in the 90s. I was pointed to Mike Hoag of M&S welding but it turns out that he did not build the car. Front suspension has been moved out 2 inches on each side. The master cylinder was relocated under the dash, steering box recessed into the frame. Rear end is a Dana 60 with ladder bars and coil springs. Any input would be much appreciated. Take a look at the pics and see if you can help.[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    :Welcome: from a fellow 1970 owner in Northeast Pennsylvania

    That's quite a car you found - what is your plans for it? :thumbs2:
     
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    Wow, they notched the frame to install the steering box. I would like to know where the center link came from. Lots of tricks for sure!
     
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    Welcome to the forum from West Virginia nice car.
     
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    Welcome to the forum from northeast Ohio! :tiphat: Wish I could help with your research. Interesting car!
     
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    Want to put the car b k the way it was in the 70s. Minus the boss or sohc motor... I don't have enough things to sell to buy one of them. But I need to get history before any of that can become a reality...
     
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    What's the vin on the drivers side next to the shock tower. It's on the flat were you bolt the fennder to.
     
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    They had to ntch the frame for all boss and sohc motors for clearance for the steering box
     
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    Very cool car!
     
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    Very interesting car! That will make a COOL Nostalgia Drag Car!!!
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Google " Joe Spinelli Boss 429 " and see if you can contact him, he restored a Pro Stock Maverick already, and may have some information.
     
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    Welcome from Va,good luck w/ your build.
     
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    Very cool car you have there. Best of luck tracing it's history.
     

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