I realize this is an older post, but thought I would throw in my two cents. I tucked my bumper 2 1/2 inches by taking that much out of the bracket...
I would recommend a higher temperature thermostat, like about a 190 or 195. It won't hurt your engine a bit and the greater the difference...
VERY nice job. Lee "THE MAV" Richart
Have you made sure it's not transmission fluid? If it is it should be red and have a different smell. If it is, there are additives that will make...
I have a Borgeson conversion on my car with a B&M floorshift. Well worth the money. I would say the column shift will not work unless you are VERY...
When my wife bought her 71 Grabber new in 71 it came with a bench seat. Buckets were a separate option. Lee "THE MAV" Richart
Elmo, I like your car. As you can see my car is also a 1973 LDO and it is medium yellow gold. It has been in the family for 44 years. It is a fun...
My 1973 with AC and 250 six cyl. came with a 2.79. Lee "THE MAV" Richart
I am running Wilwood 11.0 disc brake conversion on my Mav. They are four piston calipers and vented rotors and work with drum brake spindles. They...
My Michigan plate is a vanity plate that says "THE MAV".
Yes, my wife had a 71 Grabber she bought new in 71 before we got married. It was a bench seat 200ci automatic and didn't even have power steering....
If you are mechanically inclined, go with the 351. If not, stick with the 302 or a stroker version of that motor. I have a 351 stroked to a 421...
Dan, That is a very clean Comet. Can't help you with the seats, mine had the high buckets. Ford had some strange combinations back in the day....
When I bought my 1971 Comet GT new, it came with D70-14 tires. They were Goodyear Custom Wide Treads with raised white letters and were belted. I...
I beg to differ with you pertaining to changing the heads on a 351W. I have had my 351 based 421 in my car for about 10 years and changed the...
Still waiting for that e-mail. Lee "THEMAV" Richart miricharts@aol.com
I used an aluminum water pump pulley from National Parts Depot. It has two grooves and the rear groove lines up perfectly with the alternator and...
Hi CometGTgrabber, Where in Canton are you? I live in Redford and drive the Maverick LDO shown at left. I call it BAM, which stand for Bad Ass...
The 8 inch is marginal for 400 horsepower, but should hold up for quite a while if you don't abuse it. The 9 inch is bulletproof and is much...
I built my header back system about 12 years ago using a kit from J. C. Whitney for 65-66 Mustang. It was stainless and I believe it was under...
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