What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. 7D2 Grabber

    7D2 Grabber Member

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    Well it was yesterday, but I bought another 71 comet, 302 car. While going throughit today I found pieces of the build sheet.
     
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  2. maverickfever

    maverickfever maverickfever

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    Parked them all out in the back field and walked away two weeks ago.I'm tired.Figure I'll, put all the cars down for a while and take a break before I do!(y):rofl:
     
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  3. zorares

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    Received my new sand blaster so I can start removing rust!
     
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  4. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Dumped the POS Holley 570 Avenger, and got a Quick Fuel FV580. All carb problems now solved, and the carb looks killer. I'll get some pics up later. Just glad this mess is solved.
     
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  5. rthomas771

    rthomas771 Member

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    What type of blaster did you buy? I have a pressure pot and I figured out how to make it work without clogging up every time by using a radiator hose clamp. If you read the instructions it say to close the feed valve under the pot before releasing the dead-man handle and squeeze the handle before opening the feed valve. What it doesn’t say is this isn’t natural thing to do when you have the ‘on/off’ in your hand. The hose clamp makes you close the valve to stop the media flow.

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    rthomas771, Oct 13, 2011
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  6. 67fstbk

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    74 grabber maverick

    Ok, finally figured out how to post some photos in my gallery. Let me know what you think. It's very complete, needs a little effort!
     
    67fstbk, Oct 13, 2011
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  7. jncastell

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    What did you do

    (y) 67Fstbk, It look's like a nice start orange and not the typical blue, green, or red.
     
    jncastell, Oct 14, 2011
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  8. zorares

    zorares Member

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    I bought this one from Eastwood: http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-soda-blaster.html

    I just received it and haven't even removed it from the box yet. I hope that it holds up to the positive reviews that it received. I'll post before/after pics when I can.
     

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  9. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    a whole lot of... "performance driving" ...:drive:...:chirp:
     
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  10. Ryan

    Ryan Ford Addict

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    Im going to open up a TIRE SHOP right down the street from Frank. Should make some good money.
     
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    Pulled a 130 amp 3g alternator off of a 95 mustang gt at the junkyard:dance: Maybe I will be able to get it all wired in and on tomorrow.

    Would have had the heads if they were gt 40 heads but sad to say they werent.:cry:
     
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  12. Resto

    Resto Benders Evil Twin

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    Shipped Ryans Trans member. Be there Tuesday.:)
     
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  13. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Went to the Texas Mini Meet and 924 Mav's car show WITHOUT my maverick... :(

    Waiting for the weather to cool down so I can drive it to get it inspected. Too damned hot to do it in July when it is due, so waiting til November so it will be due in the winter every year.
     
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  14. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    WOW! Bucket seats and a 3 speed!! Very Nice!! It's a twin to mine on the outside, I have bench seat.:thumbs2:

    On a side note, I pulled apart my Explorer motor..no ridge on the cylinders, and very clean inside, I'm going to plasti-gauge the bearings and see where it's at. I may just send the heads out, and leave the bottom end alone.
     
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  15. tim keck

    tim keck truckdrivintrailertrash

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    I drive the Maverick often, the Comet waits patiently...
     
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