Be super-careful when shopping for 4 lug hardware. Ford used two different sizes in the 1970s. These and early Mustang were one bolt pattern and...
Thanks for the clarification. That now makes a lot more sense.
I went to a small high school in Florida, about 600 students, and I graduated in 1977. I was "the guy with the 1965 Mustang" and my buddy who...
Dyent, Good info on bore size vs pedal height. Interesting. Might be able to go without shortening the pushrod if sizing is right.
You ought to be able to go to most auto parts chains and get a rebuilt Mav/Comet manual disc master cylinder. It would be from the later years....
Dang! Look at that perfect battery apron! Most of them got eaten up by battery acid. Probably not "perfect", but it looks solid in the...
I think if you search the site here you may see some import car boosters that were adapted. I know I have seen that, but don't recall specifics,...
When I dropped the power steering and air from my Comet I used a water pump double V pulley from an old F-350 truck from the 1960s. It allowed me...
If looking at the stock Mav setup, another thing to be careful of is that in the later years. 76-77 I think, they moved the brake pedal to the...
I approve of the wheel choice! :thumbs2: Looks like a solid car. I wouldn't even think about painting it. Nice patina. It's got attitude.
If the car has power steering, some of the newer Mustangs come with a hydroboost brake booster. Pretty compact and is powered by a power steering...
Get that front bumper, regardless of condition. Very hard to get. Not only front bumper, but the frame brackets, too. Comets have an extra pair...
Chlorin8ed, Your same steering wheel came in Torinos of the era, and perhaps Galaxie/LTD. The new horn switch (actually a long plastic bar) can...
71 Mavrk, Could you please share tire and wheel sizing and offset. Looks good!
Let's play "Spot the Maverick"! While you're at it, look for the Four Engined All Wheel Drive Funny Car and the Econoline Pickup with the big...
I got all excited seeing "004" and then realized it was "66" in front of them instead of more zeros. My mind started shouting "we found the...
A good friend of mine had one of those Grand Ams. All black, wide tires, black bucket seat interior, console, floor shift, 400 motor. It was a...
Krazy, That is the exact origin of my license plate ... License Plate Comet by CaptainComet posted May 13, 2009 at 7:04 AM No slam on Mavs. I...
Welcome to the board. Looks like a pretty clean and solid survivor. Sounds like you went through the usual list of what a car this age would...
Street Muscle Magazine article. 72 Maverick by Ed Velesco is one of the top picks ......
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