1975 Maverick 2 Dr 12k Originals Miles

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  1. kamadelaney

    kamadelaney Member

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    Well her she is i got here running, new oil, new plugs, rotor and cap she runs, but rough. I believe i have carburetor issues. it will not idle well, but i accelerate ok and at speed it cruises fine. It is a 250 engine with a single barrrel. The paint is in good condition, but there are some scratches from being in the garage for 33 years, it is quite amazing. The interior is moldy but pristine.

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    kamadelaney, Jan 17, 2009
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Very nice car!!!!!!! :yahoo:

    You have a keeper there :thumbs2:
     
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    Thanks, I was not sure what condition it would be in. i want to keep it all original if I can however i would like to get some rims for it, but i need to look around since it has drum brakes all the way around!:burnout:
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    nice car! get Cragars :thumbs2:
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    by the way, i have drum brakes all around and i don't have any problems with wheels :)
     
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    Excellent! The Cragars are definitley on my list.
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    they make such a huge difference :yup: heres two pics after i put on my Cragar S/S wheels and small bumpers

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    Sorry, I cannot see these pics. Would love to see them though!
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    try them now :)
     
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    Makes a world of difference, i hope to get them soon! I will keep you updated. I am also going to get pics of the interior. I am so happy. This car was GIVEN to me, I am so pumped. Thanks for the advice!
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    cool! my car was given to me also. had it since i was 14 :yup: now i'm hoping to get my license in about a week (y)
     
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    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Wow, and welcome,, make sure the car has totally fresh gas in it.
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    Very nice Mav.
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Howdy and :Welcome:

    Very cool car you have!!!
     
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    Here is an update: I got the rubbing compound out and then put a good coat of wax on it, looks awesome. I got the interior looking better, the mold and mildew is coming off with Marine Vinyl Cleaner, very easy. I am driving it everywhere even though i am having issues with it stalling when I make turns. The motor has alot of life once i get pass the intial drop in power when I first accelerate. I am going to try and adjust the carburetor tomorrow., any suggestions are welcome! :dancing: Overall thisis fun and it is going to be alot of fun getting this car running perfect. I am going to put it up on ramps tomorrow and take a look at the under carriage, just kneeling and looking I see a little surface rust.

    I am getting alot of looks and comments, i had the entire local Auto parts store out looking at it.
     
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