things you love and hate about mavericks and comets

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  1. JHodges

    JHodges thumper

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    I love
    the outer appearence and the dash


    I hate
    the stupid shocktowers
     
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  2. mavtricks71

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    Love everything but / Front suspension and short style motor mounts that cause engine vibrations :)
     
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  3. j miller

    j miller Montana MCCI state rep

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    hate the welded shut cowls that ALWAYS cause rust issues and who ever designed the location of the pre 73 fuse block should be shot.
     
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    Love-- body styling

    Hate-- vacuum actuators and hoses (any kind!)
     
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    I LOVE THE MAVERICKS FOR THE GRABBER HOOD AND THEY ARE NOT TO POPULAR ON VINTAGE AND MUSCLE CAR WORLD




    YEAH SHOCK TOWERS ARE WHAT I HATE THE MOST:banghead:
     
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  6. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    Shocktowers and the gay suspension setup, kind of hard to drop an oil pan while parked under a tree with this stupid setup.
     
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  7. 72true62D

    72true62D Dont Talk To Me Like That

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    I hate wiping, wiping, and wiping.....uugghh!!!!
     
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  8. 72true62D

    72true62D Dont Talk To Me Like That

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    Oops! I forgot the love......driving it down the road all shiney
     
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    70mavRick Rick Falk

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    I hate the lack of aftermarket parts......and love everything else about them.
     
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    I love how the roof line is sleek........I hate havin to put gas in it and spilling all over the place!!!!
     
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  11. tim keck

    tim keck truckdrivintrailertrash

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    Love;
    styling
    fact that they didn't change much the entire model run
    overlooked in old car circles-you can still get 'em sorta cheap
    rear fenderwells hold a pretty decent sized tire
    light weight
    hate;
    shock towers
    cowl vents hard to fix
    weak front suspension
    hood trim that covers the drain holes-rusted hood lips
    overboosted power steering(most older Fords)
     
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    i love that its a maverick light weight, amazing motor classic 302, just awesome look no matter if stock or classic dragster or a modern resto-mod. just love the car and just adds so much more that its my first car


    i hate the fact that i never have enough money for my maverick ( if that counts for what i hate about mavericks )
     
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    I hate that they are hard to find! but i love that they are rare!
     
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  14. 76maverick250

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    ^that. and i love almost everything about it, but i hate that my 76 4-door is automatic and only has a v6
     
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    I work in a dealer on new cars all day. I can honestly say there isnt one aspect of my Mav that I dont like/cant live with. The entire car front to back is simple and a joy to work on.

    If I had to pick the one thing I would like moved is the fusebox. Its awkward as hell with my back. Good news is my apprentice is young so I shove him under the dash for me.:dancing:
     
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