What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. rickyracer

    rickyracer Member

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    Got rid of the column shifter linkage and kept the column shifter without going to a floor shifter. Now I can put headers on and still have a column shifter. Just needs a little adjustment to make it prefect.
     

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  2. 464925

    464925 Maverick 1973-Pure Muscle

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    What do You use link the clutch ?
    Cable?
     
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  3. rickyracer

    rickyracer Member

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    It's a C-4. I used B&M 8' cable, and shifter adapter parts from B&M, along with a Fox V-8 gas cable bracket and modified it to go over the stud on the MC. I took the lower pic before I took the factory linkage off. I used and 8' and ran it to the pass side and down the trans tunnel and around over the trans tail shaft. 5' would probably work. But I wanted to make sure I had enough cable to keep the curves gentle. Besides it's only $58.
    This way it keeps the factory neutral/backup light switch and the steering/shifter lock.
     

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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Took Comet in for C4 rebuild, trans leaking every since I bought it July 2009. Trans shifted fine for 13 years and still shifting fine, just got tired of putting various items under car trying keep fluid off floor. I been adding little fluid occasionally and motoring on; been all over Midwest over past 13 years no issues. I didn’t want push my luck any longer; got recommendation from guy I know at cruise night had his C6 rebuilt, very satisfied with work.
    Hopefully, get it back by Friday cruise night.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Loaded mine on the trailer so I can get the VIN inspection on Thursday. Bought it with no title so I have to have the number verified by the state patrol to get it in my name. Once that's done I have a three year wait for a legitimate title in my name but it can be registered and driven.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Successful outing, inspection went off without a hitch. Now to hit the DMV for the final paperwork.
     
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    Got Comet back Friday from transmission shop, complete rebuild in time to make Blue Cap fundraiser car show.
    Blue Cap is organization serving Austistic community; I try to make the event annually, what’s good for me — it’s 10 min trip including stop lights & signs. Nice weather, nice location about 124 cars.
    Happy to have my car back on road after casing driveability issues most of year. Got the issues resolved, and rolling pretty good.
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    Finally got the firewall in epoxy. Frame rails up next after the Rod & Custom crossmember goes in.
     

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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    found out my "new to me" used rims wont fit . ...
     
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    This is a great work around for those who want to keep the column shifter and run headers.
     
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    ohh no! whats wrong?
    Made that mistake before buying old cragars rear deepdish at a swap meet!
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    72 center holes wont fit on a 74 hub.
    The more you know
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    finally finished my sound mats. Gotta get that carpet in before it gets colder
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    You have one or two piece carpet?
     
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    If I don't sell it soon, I'll be putting headers on it along with a few other things. But I didn't want to change to a floor shifter either.
     
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