What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. skipsgrabber

    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    I have a similar set up,but wired to point distributor... Works great,coincidentally we mounted ours in the same spot... :D
     
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  2. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

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    I'm using points as well, the TFI module doesn't recognize the output of a Duraspark dist...

    Since orig pict I did tidy wiring a little & bead blast the heat sink, then reinstalled same module with fresh heat compound... Pict reminded me I still have to install one of the mounting screws...

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  3. jasonwthompson

    jasonwthompson Member

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    Mike, what temp thermostat do you have installed, 180, 195?

    Installed new Summit branded carb, runs like a top.
     
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  4. skipsgrabber

    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    Finally got it off the jackstands on its feet,backed out of the garage under its own power... Had to clean up the mess under it... Soon be time for interior and glass...
     

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  5. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Getting ready to head to Dayton MCCI -RU Thursday. I had an issue a few weeks ago, my HVAC blower quit working. Well, the cause was determined to be the blower resistor. Order one for early Mustang to replace it. It was slightly different size, but some mods were made to make it fit. In the process I decided to insulate the front floorpans w/ something to get the temps in the foot-well down to a comfortable place. I had a temp of 125+ on the bare metal that attached the steering column to the floor pan. Solution - Menard's dbl foil faced #1613551 and BFX reflective tape "no peal and seal". Temps reduced at the column by 25+ degrees.
    Took the car out for a test today -- HVAC working great.
    Hopefully, can set sail for Dayton tommorrow.

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  6. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Arrived home Sunday from the MCG Gathering, and had no issues with the car. Almost 1,000 miles total round trip, and got almost 22mpg. Had a blast!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Everett, glad you got it straightened out, enjoy your trip.
    I have peel and seal and on our trip to and from the MCG Gathering last week even with my A/C on low Effie was asking me if I could turn it down. later she was wrapped up in a blanket...LOL
     
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  8. skipsgrabber

    skipsgrabber Should've had wrenches instead of hands

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    Finally got the hood back on... Was terrible hot and humid so that's about it...
     
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    So I scraped the side of my car on the garage. What can I use to get the white paint off. HELP!!!!!!!!!
     

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you may want to start a post in the cosmetic section... ...http://mmb.maverick.to/forums/cosmetic.4/ .
     
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    Had a leaky radiator repaired, added a Taurus electric fan. I didn't trust the Temp idiot light, so I added a Water temp gauge, and while I had the cluster out, replaced the 3 factory cluster bulbs with led. Huge difference.
     
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    stumanchu Stuart

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    Finished removing front suspension to make room for new control arms, Granada disc brakes, and new coil springs (moog 8088). The old springs were cut so much they were completely uncompressed when the car was off the ground. On its wheels, the suspension was a finger away from the stops. Ick. Still debating the Shelby drop on a 74.
     

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  13. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Today's the day. My 72 Sprint is going to it's new home in Texas. I am glad someone will finish the project...
     
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    stopped by my powdercoater and picked out another color to try...:thumbs2:
    he showed me a ceramic coating for polished rims that you don't have to polish for 5-6 years...that may be my next move (ceramic coated new polished rims).
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Installed the last four speedhut gauges. Fuel,Oil,Water and Volts. The gauge package is complete, now on to a rear disc brake conversion...
     
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