70 barn find

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  1. gbobik

    gbobik New Member

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    I bought a 70 2 door about 5 years ago and I am now looking to put it back on the road . Missing are the eng./trans and fuel tank in a drag car project that stopped 30 years ago . I want to keep it looking stock but I will be putting in a modern EFI engine and trans

    Glenn
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  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Looks like a good project. Good luck with it and welcome to the board.:Welcome:
     
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  3. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Nice solid car! Welcome aboard and Good luck with it! :Handshake
     
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  4. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Where is your ignition switch located? In the column or in the dash?
     
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  5. gbobik

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    The ingition is on the column
     
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  6. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    The very early built 1970 Mavericks had the ignition under the dash and were termed 69.5 models such as the one that I have.

    Just wondering what you had. :tiphat:
     
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    Welcome and good luck with the project
     
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    My first Mav had the switch on the dash and a nice rim blow steering wheel. I should have kept that wheel. Oh well.
     
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    :Welcome: from Michigan! Looks like your off to a good start.
     
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  10. 70ProStreet

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    I remember this one from craigslist too. And hello from Taylor. :tiphat:
    You've got some good plans for it too.
     
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    Welcome! Looks like you've got a great project . Keep us up to date and keep posting pics (we like pics here).
     
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