Slotted wheels ...

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by dmhines, Jul 17, 2004.

Page 1 of 2
  1. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    Maverick73 ... Here are some pic's ... I don't have the front ones on yet because I haven't been able to get the car down to the alignment shop yet and don't want to screw up me new tires ...
     
    dmhines, Jul 17, 2004
    #1
  2. Maverick73

    Maverick73 Senior Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2004
    Messages:
    3,471
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    Lakeland, FL
    Vehicle:
    '73 Maverick 2 Dr, '73 Maverick LDO 4 Dr, '73 Maverick 4 Dr Parts Car
    Thanks for the pics Dan the car looks excellent(y). P.S. did you put a lift kit or Air shocks on the rear? just wondering because I like the stance let me know what you did please. Thanks Maverick73
     
    Last edited: Jul 17, 2004
    Maverick73, Jul 17, 2004
    #2
  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,590
    Likes Received:
    2,935
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    i see. it's the old "wet the car down trick", that always makes the paint look new.:clap: :clap: ...frank...:bananaman :bananaman
     
    71gold, Jul 18, 2004
    #3
  4. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    :) ... Actually I took it out to wash off two months of Garage Dust ... I assure you it is thoroughly dry in the picture :)
     
    dmhines, Jul 18, 2004
    #4
  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,590
    Likes Received:
    2,935
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    i like the stance too (y) . it will prob. change when the front slots are put on. it is an "eye " thing now ...frank...p.s. what did your son say when you told him about the scratch? :rolleyes:
     
    71gold, Jul 18, 2004
    #5
  6. Maverick73

    Maverick73 Senior Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2004
    Messages:
    3,471
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    Lakeland, FL
    Vehicle:
    '73 Maverick 2 Dr, '73 Maverick LDO 4 Dr, '73 Maverick 4 Dr Parts Car
    O and let me know if that's how the rear looks regular or did you use a lift kit or Air shocks? Thanks Maverick73
     
    Maverick73, Jul 18, 2004
    #6
  7. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,314
    Likes Received:
    1,375
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    If you think two months of dust is bad...you should see the two years worth on my orange Maverick:eek:
     
    Craig Selvey, Jul 18, 2004
    #7
  8. Rick Book

    Rick Book Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    5,744
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    197
    Location:
    Thailand
    Vehicle:
    Missing my old '70 Maverick
    Very nice Dan. It's starting to reach that 'finished' look - although they really never are. :thumb:
     
    Rick Book, Jul 18, 2004
    #8
  9. bigal3000

    bigal3000 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2004
    Messages:
    172
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Vancouver, Washington
    Vehicle:
    1973 Grabber
    That's really looking nice. I'm a BIG fan of the slots. Got
    some originals for mine and then found out they won't
    fit over the new disc brake conversion. :cry:

    Oh well...I'll just admire yours for a few hours. :)
     
    bigal3000, Jul 18, 2004
    #9
  10. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    I have 4-leaf springs in the back and V8 Springs in the front with 1 coil cut off. Stock shackles and shocks. I bought the V8 front springs from ESPO and it sat so high it looked like there was no engine in the car so had to cut it down ...

    FYI ... Factory Ford slots will clear Factory Ford front disc brakes ... BiG Al you must be running some aftermarket stuff ...
     
    dmhines, Jul 18, 2004
    #10
  11. bigal3000

    bigal3000 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2004
    Messages:
    172
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Vancouver, Washington
    Vehicle:
    1973 Grabber
    Switched to '74 Mav discs with 11" rotors and the 14x6
    doesn't seem to fit without bangin' into the caliper. Is
    there something I'm missin'?
     
    bigal3000, Jul 18, 2004
    #11
  12. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    22
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    We're they original Maverick Factory slots?
     
    dmhines, Jul 18, 2004
    #12
  13. bigal3000

    bigal3000 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2004
    Messages:
    172
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Vancouver, Washington
    Vehicle:
    1973 Grabber
    Yes, they are.
     
    bigal3000, Jul 18, 2004
    #13
  14. MapleMav

    MapleMav Member

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2002
    Messages:
    674
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    92
    Location:
    Moose Jaw, SK Canada
    Vehicle:
    '72 Sprint
    Al, which disc brake conversion did you put on? Was it the Granada/Monarch setup?
     
    MapleMav, Jul 19, 2004
    #14
  15. bigal3000

    bigal3000 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2004
    Messages:
    172
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Vancouver, Washington
    Vehicle:
    1973 Grabber
    It was the disc setup from a '74 Mav.
     
    bigal3000, Jul 19, 2004
    #15
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page