My 73

**Resto** · 2011-09-09, 20:09

Well....... I finally learned how to Post Pics. To make a long story short. I bought this 73 Maverick with a 250 I6 floor C4, from a "Craigslist" add for 800.00. Ryan Vink hooked me up with this car, Many thanks Ryan. I found a Donor 71 4 Dr. on "Craigslist" with a nice 302 7 Miles from my house for 300.00. Yeah Man......SWEET... Ive been
posting progress on the "What did you do to your ...Today" for over a month. If your interested check it out to get some History. These pics are the result of the aforementioned posts. This is the 73s progress right now.

And this is the state of the Donor 71 as of now.

I have 8 months to build this car for my God Sons Senior Prom. If you have ever been "Down Here" you would understand that I have been working outside in Temps over 110 degrees for this past month. Welcome to my world. Any Encouragement would be of Great Help.

Bubba Bob · 2011-09-09, 20:13

No sympathy - Y'all always talk about that 'dry heat' after all!

Jokes aside, looking forward to watching this take shape in just 8 months. I hope the recipient appreciates all your hard work!

**Resto** · 2011-09-09, 20:35

Must feel alot better here than over there, no bugs here.lol
I dont think any 17 year old has a clue, but this kid has never lied to me, he works his but off every Saturday at my house. Hes a Diamond in the ruff. Good hearted kid.

**Comet Fever** · 2011-09-09, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resto

Must feel alot better here than over there, no bugs here.lol

The bugs in Texas can survive the heat.

You got a project there. Post pics as you work on it. Always fun to see.

**Resto** · 2011-09-09, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolvettes

The bugs in Texas can survive the heat.

You got a project there. Post pics as you work on it. Always fun to see.

I believe it, Has to be cause they feed on those Monster Whitetails over there.

**Ryan** · 2011-09-10, 01:20

Now show them the before pics so they can see what you tore apart,

I was thinking about buying the car at first to use as a driver.

If you are looking at power windows I can show you my setup when you are up here. I have a kit from AutoLoc that keeps the original crank regulators. I made custom door panels to go over the door after wards.

**Resto** · 2011-09-09, 21:07

This is what I hope to get done between now and then.

1. Complete bare metal (paint strip, patch, rust proofing,) Slight tubbing and narrowing of leaf mounts(with my own mods),Sub Frame connecters,Cut the rain gutters, Lead the lines, no door handles, no chrome trim Doo Doo,(Smooth and slick), Painless remote harness,429 Boss hood scoop, small front modified bumper tuck, custom grill and spioler, rear bumper tuck, and Black Cherry Pearl Paint with Ford Metalic carbon acents in the Grabber style.

2. 302 short block rebuild (Summit Kit), Edelbrock top end kit(365HP). AOD Mod,(Many Thanks to Ryan Vink).

3.Electric windows,Carbon fiber door pannels.

Till I think of something really insane.
Thats the plan.

maverickfever · 2011-09-10, 10:06

Thats a great car to start from!

**Resto** · 2011-09-10, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickfever

Thats a great car to start from!

Thanks, I hope I dont screw it up too much.

**Resto** · 2011-09-10, 21:09

Got a surprise today. The top of the Dr side floor over the torque box was so rusted that the top of the torque box was rusted throug. So I cut the top of the torque box out and stuffed a towel soaked in Muratic acid inside, gonna leave it over night, see whats left in the morning. Not a big deal, Ill cut and weld a top on it after rust proofing the inside. Then cut and weld a patch for the floor.

2011-09-09, 20:09	#1
Resto Benders Evil Twin Join Date: 2010-09-02 Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 1,294 Vehicle(s): 73 Mav Buckets(69 351W, soon to be 408) Floorshift FXBDY AOD ,07 Glide,06 E250HA,01 Silverado iTrader: 9 (100%) Images: 89	My 73 Well....... I finally learned how to Post Pics. To make a long story short. I bought this 73 Maverick with a 250 I6 floor C4, from a "Craigslist" add for 800.00. Ryan Vink hooked me up with this car, Many thanks Ryan. I found a Donor 71 4 Dr. on "Craigslist" with a nice 302 7 Miles from my house for 300.00. Yeah Man......SWEET... Ive been posting progress on the "What did you do to your ...Today" for over a month. If your interested check it out to get some History. These pics are the result of the aforementioned posts. This is the 73s progress right now. And this is the state of the Donor 71 as of now. I have 8 months to build this car for my God Sons Senior Prom. If you have ever been "Down Here" you would understand that I have been working outside in Temps over 110 degrees for this past month. Welcome to my world. Any Encouragement would be of Great Help.

2011-09-09, 20:13	#2
Bubba Bob Member Join Date: 2007-06-11 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 518 iTrader: 3 (100%) Images: 8	No sympathy - Y'all always talk about that 'dry heat' after all! Jokes aside, looking forward to watching this take shape in just 8 months. I hope the recipient appreciates all your hard work! __________________ 72' 4dr 200 w/ C4. "Family Mobile"

2011-09-09, 20:35	#3
Resto Benders Evil Twin Join Date: 2010-09-02 Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 1,294 Vehicle(s): 73 Mav Buckets(69 351W, soon to be 408) Floorshift FXBDY AOD ,07 Glide,06 E250HA,01 Silverado iTrader: 9 (100%) Images: 89	Must feel alot better here than over there, no bugs here.lol I dont think any 17 year old has a clue, but this kid has never lied to me, he works his but off every Saturday at my house. Hes a Diamond in the ruff. Good hearted kid. Last edited by Resto; 2011-09-09 at 20:39.

2011-09-10, 01:20	#6
Ryan Ford Addict Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Avondale Az. Posts: 3,064 Vehicle(s): 73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 93 Mustang LX 5.0 5-spd, 2011 Mustang iTrader: 10 (100%) Images: 71	Now show them the before pics so they can see what you tore apart, I was thinking about buying the car at first to use as a driver. If you are looking at power windows I can show you my setup when you are up here. I have a kit from AutoLoc that keeps the original crank regulators. I made custom door panels to go over the door after wards. __________________

2011-09-10, 21:09	#10
Resto Benders Evil Twin Join Date: 2010-09-02 Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 1,294 Vehicle(s): 73 Mav Buckets(69 351W, soon to be 408) Floorshift FXBDY AOD ,07 Glide,06 E250HA,01 Silverado iTrader: 9 (100%) Images: 89	Got a surprise today. The top of the Dr side floor over the torque box was so rusted that the top of the torque box was rusted throug. So I cut the top of the torque box out and stuffed a towel soaked in Muratic acid inside, gonna leave it over night, see whats left in the morning. Not a big deal, Ill cut and weld a top on it after rust proofing the inside. Then cut and weld a patch for the floor. Last edited by Resto; 2011-09-10 at 21:11. Reason: Had to get a Beer

2011-09-09, 21:07	#7
Resto Benders Evil Twin Join Date: 2010-09-02 Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 1,294 Vehicle(s): 73 Mav Buckets(69 351W, soon to be 408) Floorshift FXBDY AOD ,07 Glide,06 E250HA,01 Silverado iTrader: 9 (100%) Images: 89	This is what I hope to get done between now and then. 1. Complete bare metal (paint strip, patch, rust proofing,) Slight tubbing and narrowing of leaf mounts(with my own mods),Sub Frame connecters,Cut the rain gutters, Lead the lines, no door handles, no chrome trim Doo Doo,(Smooth and slick), Painless remote harness,429 Boss hood scoop, small front modified bumper tuck, custom grill and spioler, rear bumper tuck, and Black Cherry Pearl Paint with Ford Metalic carbon acents in the Grabber style. 2. 302 short block rebuild (Summit Kit), Edelbrock top end kit(365HP). AOD Mod,(Many Thanks to Ryan Vink). 3.Electric windows,Carbon fiber door pannels. Till I think of something really insane. Thats the plan.

2011-09-10, 10:06	#8
maverickfever maverickfever Join Date: 2007-12-24 Location: Winnsboro SC Posts: 306 Vehicle(s): 29 Mavs and Comets iTrader: 1 (100%) Images: 13	Thats a great car to start from!

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