Progress on the '71...

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    well today it was absolutely beautiful. it was 72 and SUNNY :yahoo: so i took advantage of it by getting some work done outside. first thing this morning i cut my grandmother's yard, then my own, then proceeded to work on my '71. I managed to get the back brakes on and hooked up and changed all 4 wheels. I ordered some new brake parts for the front that will be in tomorrow, so as soon as the parts come in i will have stopping power :bowdown:

    i just ordered some new parts for the engine as well. next week im putting in a '91 5.0 engine with a carb on it. so if all goes well, i will be driving it to the local cruise-in (and the sheriff's office for an inspection :rolleyes:)

    Here's a snapshot of how it sits right now....

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    http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/mean_maverick/71 2dr blue/
     
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  2. Pasc

    Pasc Looking for Stallion part

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    Progress is always good!! :thumbs2:
     
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  3. Cleaver

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    Looks like a good one to start a project with. Mine had the same exact dent in the rear corner panel. Ha.

    Cleaver
     
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  4. eddie1975

    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    doesnt look bad at all:thumbs2:


    you need any parts? OH thats right you have every maverick:D
     
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    I had some wheels like that. (5 lug) I stored them at work and someone stole them. I guess the scrap price of aluminum was to much for them. Your car is looking good.






    Ken
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I like it!! Now get it done!!! Someday, when I grow up, I'll have a small bumpered car!!
     
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    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    all mavericks ARE small bumpers;) well at least any one i will own
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    Thanks for the support guys. I'm growing attatched to this little car. i should have it painted soon, hopefully atleast by the end of summer but the sooner the better. I've already turned down $1K from one guy and a '72 Comet GT from another :rolleyes:
     
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  9. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    looks like its getting there Dave.I am going in the opposite direction with mine lol.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    looking good!
     
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    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    Looks like you're missing some lug nuts :D Lookin' good!
     
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    DaMadman 3 pedals & 8cylinders=FUN

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    Oh depending on the condition I think I woudl have had to taken the 1972 Comet, if it was a real GT but that is just me


    Your's is shaping up nicely BTW
     
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  13. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    It was a real GT, but im just kinda attatched to the lil "smurf" as i've come to call it :rolleyes:
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    If I were the sherrif I would have a few questions for you... especialy knowing you passed up a GT.
    In country sherrif voice-> Musta been on crack or something boay. That there calls fer a cytaterson! Get out and gime dem keys. :rofl:
    Car looks good, it's blu ;)
     
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    Progress is always good.
     
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