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  1. nickmav70

    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    Hi all,

    I am just now getting back into Mavericks after a short break. In a regrettable decision, I sold my 1970 a few years back. I have been wrenching on mostly mustangs and Jeeps for the past little while. I just picked up a 1971 with a 170 and a 3 speed manual. She’s got some rust that I need to deal with but it’s a decent start and I got a great deal on it. I look forward to meeting some of you at future events and catching up with everyone I used to see.

    Nick
     

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  2. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    :Welcome: back,
    a set of wheels would kick that car over the top...:thumbs2:
    does that color have a name?
     
  3. nickmav70

    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    Thanks Frank. Previous owner said it was Pearl Black but I think some green worked it’s way into the mix. Wheels will come when I do the Engine/Suspension/axle swap. Probably just gonna save up parts and do it all at once later. Just drive it and enjoy it for now.
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    Welcome back. Nice looking car
     
  5. Maverick_Ian90

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    Welcome Back!
     
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    Hello, Nick! Glad to have you back. :)
     
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    I love that GREEN... Been thinking of something similar for my mustang.
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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