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  1. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Dang Gremlins!
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Just went out and switched the voltage regulator for an old one that I have and the alternator light went out. I'll get a new one tomorrow. :)
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    I just replaced the fuel pump last week. I havent had mine on the street since last November. I think its ready for the trip.
     
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    yea but ur trip isnt as long as most will be :rofl2:
     
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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    John, my car will actually make it this time, as of right now. Just keeping my fingers crossed....remember what happened last year!!
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Well John. There's always my trailer...AGAIN.:biglaugh:
     
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    Working on getting the 4 door ready need to try to make reservations
     
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    Get r done Russ.
     
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    Painting jambs in the morning
     
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    Get it done be good to see you again.
     
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    It doesn't need to be done. Everyone loves a work in progress. Just make sure your there.
     
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    Trailer secured for the week! Anyone have any tips on tying down the front of a stock Maverick? The rear is easy with the factory tie down plates still attached on my car.
     
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  13. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I personally don't like to use the factory tie downs on the back of the car. Everytime the car bounces up and down....if fastened down using those, the car will actually be "loose" for a second. I like to tie down on parts of the car that are "unsprung" and do not move as the car bounces up and down. This would be the rear axle itself, and the lower control arms on the front of the car.
     
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    While what Craig has stated may be true I bet I have over 10,000 miles on Mavericks and Comets using the rear tie down brackets and never ever had an issue with straps coming loose, by the time I have them tightened down they are not going anywhere. I tie the front down using the cutouts that the torsion bars bolt to but I have ran into an issue with the metal tearing so will use a strap around the bar now

    I always cross the straps to make an X as well, same with the front
     
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  15. don graham

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    I just recently added the tie down brackets I got from Yellow75 to my orange car. I use them all the time in my race car and trailer, along with 10K straps. I make sure the tranny is in neutral and cross the rear straps. Never had a problem so far. I put the tranny back into park after it is all cinched down. I have heavy duty eyehooks on the front of the race car. not sure what I'll do yet on the orange car. Guess I need to figure it out pretty fast as we are leaving next Friday.:)
     
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