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  1. Moneymaker 1

    Moneymaker 1 Green Street Beasts

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    Well I took the Grabber out for it's first ride with the 289, couldn't go far because I don't have insurance or registration back on it yet, or a belly bar, so just a little up the road and back...I now realize I need to add one more thing...OH S--- Handles!
    Wow what a ride!! BIGGGGGG difference in the power now! Very pleased with the change over from the I6.
    Tranny shifts differently from the one I had before in it, holds first gear longer and has a kick into second but shifted out nicely.:burnout:
     
    Moneymaker 1, Jan 19, 2011
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  2. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    awesome!! nothing like the first journey out! :drive: :thumbs2:
     
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    I love the feeling of stepping up to a good v8 from an I6 car. My first car was a slant 6 dodge dart and i ended up buying my mav 2 years after which came with the 302 the guy put in it...love at first drive!
     
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  4. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    I remember the first day i took my maverick out like it was yesterday :) Great feeling!
     
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    CaptainComet Large Member

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    Cool to hear! Congrats!
     
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  6. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Cool, I can't wait for my 1st ride.. Same motor in a new mav...
     
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    Awesome! :thumbs2:
     
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    Feels good dont it.:thumbs2::thumbs2:
     
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  9. Moneymaker 1

    Moneymaker 1 Green Street Beasts

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    Yes, after all the hard work put into it, finally got to the payoff!:dancing:
     
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  10. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    How abt posting some pix of the "Mo Money" Maverick?
     
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  11. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Looks like a good time to set up a Mo Money HatCam!!!

    Glad you are enjoying it! :thumbs2:

    It doesn't take much to make these light little cars a blast to drive.
     
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    Moneymaker 1 Green Street Beasts

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    Well I got one pic of the engine before it was finished installing, there are some more in my project thread, early ones, maybe I need to update my project thread.
    This one is just a mock up of the name design I will put on the back.
    Maybe it seems strange to some folks..but I want to wait for paint and body until the engine and interior are finished to the point where I am happy with them...then paint and body last.
     
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  13. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    It wud be nice if u update the project thread.:yup:
     
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  14. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Awesome! (y)
     
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  15. Moneymaker 1

    Moneymaker 1 Green Street Beasts

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    Project thread updated...Well here goes!!!
     
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