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Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by ladyeclectic79, Jul 10, 2006.

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  1. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    sarah, i think you got a smokin deal on that car. congratulations.:yippee:
     
    don graham, Jul 10, 2006
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  2. ratio411

    ratio411 Member

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    Very good deal!

    Your overheating problem might be cured with a fan shroud...
    With any luck, it's in the trunk.

    Good luck
    Dave
     
    ratio411, Jul 10, 2006
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  3. sierra grabber

    sierra grabber Certifiable

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    or a thermostat,

    SAHWEET DEAL(y)
     
    sierra grabber, Jul 10, 2006
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  4. eztony

    eztony Member

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    Great Deal, I always liked the Comet taillights. ENJOY!!
     
    eztony, Jul 10, 2006
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  5. CornedBeef4.6L

    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

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    You maam' truly are a fine lady. Now ride that comet all the way back to cali:29: leaving a tail for all to see:evilsmile
     
    CornedBeef4.6L, Jul 10, 2006
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  6. T.L.

    T.L. Banned

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    Very cool....(y)
     
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  7. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Nice score, congrats.
    Dan
     
    Dan Starnes, Jul 10, 2006
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    (y) Congrats, very nice score indeed!
     
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  9. Erick-Mav

    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    You thief! You stole that car. Welcome to Cali (whenever you get here).
     
    Erick-Mav, Jul 10, 2006
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  10. ladyeclectic79

    ladyeclectic79 Veni, vidi, vici

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    Thanks for all the kudos guys, I'm just pleased as punch. I bought a Haynes Repair Manual at Autozone today for 64.5-73 Mustang V8, figured it was going to be the same engine (?) and now I'm just perusing. I'm more anxious than ever to get back to Cali though!! Gotta get new tires for my car, the O2 sensor fixed, and tie up loose ends here before I head back but my pedal foot is itching already!! :D

    Question for you all though: the guy who looked at it for me said the ignition was sticky when he cranked her. Any clues on what that might be?
     
    ladyeclectic79, Jul 10, 2006
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  11. fan2488

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    nice car.good price. congrads
     
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  12. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    The ignition in my '72 was sticky when I first got it. Car had been sitting a few years with no engine or trans, so I would imageine it hadn't been turned in several years. After a few months of driving it, it freed up on it's own...
     
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  13. 69 ina 1/2

    69 ina 1/2 Fox body nut!!!

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    How exciting for ya(y) . Gotta love those comets.
     
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  14. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Probably the mechanics in the column lock cylinder, or the switch its self which is mounted down on the column. Like Jamie said, it should free back up with use.
     
    Mavaholic, Jul 10, 2006
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  15. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    If not, a couple of small shots of WD40 or similar sprayed in and around the lock cylinder will probably help. It's not going to hurt anything but I wouldn't get carried away with it.
     
    rayzorsharp, Jul 10, 2006
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