thought I would post a pic of my 74

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  1. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I call her the pos :) but really other than being rusty the car is reliable. This is the car I keep saying I'm going to part out too finish the 71..
     
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    how bad is the rust? that pic just looks like mostly surface rust you could clean up pretty quick
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    The rust on the car is as follows.. both lower quarters,trunk drop on left side,hole in pass. side door,floors and cowl...The rest is just surface rust....
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I like it !! My 73 had rust in the white like that when I got it.
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Cool car. My 77 had the same hubcaps and beauty rings.
     
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    Ken,

    Is there anyone telling you that you can't have both Grabbers? You know you want to keep it or you would already have pulled the engine out. Get it out tomorrow and drive it. The more you drive it, the more you like it, right?

    Jim
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Ya Jim, that is the problem. I keep driving it and always come up with an excuse why I don't pull it apart.. I looked up my receipt and have owned it for 5 years now.. OK if a good 302 drops into my lap I will keep the 74 :) I will drop by tomorrow in the pos...
     
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    The '74 doesent look bad enough to part out but its sometimes hard to tell looking at a picture. I'd keep and restore both cars.
     
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    Very nice...
     
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    I'd keep both. Looks too nice to part out.:naughty:
     
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