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yz2502000 · 2012-05-14, 00:06

hello a 74 ford maverick was given to me by my uncle. she's kind of torn up inside and out but has a strong little engine. so i want to restore this car but my father looks at it and turns his head because we cannot find parts anywhere for it. and if my dad wont help me out with this i'm a sitting duck with a big hunk of metal, i'm only 16 and don't know to much about fixing cars.the last owner dropped a 71' f100 302v8 in it, just needs a clutch and tune up. but healso got into an accident and it smashed the front end in a little so the hood and everything is a bit tweaked. Now the inside was totally thrashed so we completely gutted it and just threw out the carpet, front bench seat, and a ****load of tar. haha. We had to Hot wire the car to get it over to the house, the starter in it is good just it needs to be plugged in. i just need some tips; websites, books, personal experience, whatever you think will help. i joined this website today so if i did something wrong posting this please let me know so i know. -thanks

Red1972Grabber · 2012-05-14, 01:04

Welcome from NorCal
You will be able to find out all the info you could ever want here. Use the search function and ask questions. Most people on here are friendly and very helpful. Good luck!

**franktf** · 2012-05-14, 05:01

Welcome to the site!!!!!

**71gold** · 2012-05-14, 05:25

...from Maconga, U.S.A...

I would take it one step at a time. from your discription, this will be a..."long term project"...

what type of clutch system does it have?

...Frank...

**MistaVista** · 2012-05-14, 10:52

to the group from one 74 Maverick owner to another...

mbcon212 · 2012-05-14, 10:44

Welcome from Mobile, Alabama! Great folks here on the forum who will point you in the right direction. Just about anything us new guys want or need to do to our cars, someone here has already done and can give advice on (like maybe sometimes "don't do it!"). This is a great place to learn from the experience and mistakes of others. Good luck!

Big · 2012-05-14, 10:51

Welcome to the board.

Yeah post some pictures up as well, it helps everyone to be able to give you the best advice on what your doing.
Otherwise its a shoot in the dark sometimes.

KyleMikosz · 2012-05-14, 11:08

Welcome you'll get their im only 17 it sounds like a nice little project!

**mojo** · 2012-05-14, 14:39

Welcome from northeastern Illinois. As mentioned earlier, take it one step at a time, esp., since ur car experience is limited.

**Mercurycruizers** · 2012-05-14, 18:58

to the board....

2012-05-14, 00:06	#1
yz2502000 Novice Join Date: 2012-05-13 Location: milpitas,california Posts: 1 Vehicle(s): 74'ford Maverick iTrader: 0 (0%)	NEW to this maverick hello a 74 ford maverick was given to me by my uncle. she's kind of torn up inside and out but has a strong little engine. so i want to restore this car but my father looks at it and turns his head because we cannot find parts anywhere for it. and if my dad wont help me out with this i'm a sitting duck with a big hunk of metal, i'm only 16 and don't know to much about fixing cars.the last owner dropped a 71' f100 302v8 in it, just needs a clutch and tune up. but healso got into an accident and it smashed the front end in a little so the hood and everything is a bit tweaked. Now the inside was totally thrashed so we completely gutted it and just threw out the carpet, front bench seat, and a ****load of tar. haha. We had to Hot wire the car to get it over to the house, the starter in it is good just it needs to be plugged in. i just need some tips; websites, books, personal experience, whatever you think will help. i joined this website today so if i did something wrong posting this please let me know so i know. -thanks

2012-05-14, 01:04	#2
Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal Join Date: 2010-10-22 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,044 Vehicle(s): 1972 Maverick Grabber, 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible, 1989 Toyota Pick-Up Truck(daily driver) iTrader: 7 (100%) Images: 26	Welcome from NorCal You will be able to find out all the info you could ever want here. Use the search function and ask questions. Most people on here are friendly and very helpful. Good luck! __________________ 306/Summit hypereutectic pistons/10:1 compression/Lunati bracket master II cam & lifters-284* duration .488 lift advanced 4*/CompCams dbl roller timing set/Edelbrock valve springs/Stock rockers/Stock heads/Summit stage II dual plane intake/Holley 770 "Street Avenger"/Pertronix elec. ignition/Melling hi-vol. oil pump/MSD coil/Hedman headers/Magna Flow/C4 w/ big Billet servo & blue bands/Hughes "Street Master" 2500 stall conv./TransGo stage II shift kit/B&M Megashifter/Ford 9"/4 Wheel Disc

2012-05-14, 14:39	#9
mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Join Date: 2009-07-20 Location: Calumet Park -(Nr Chgo) Posts: 2,353 Vehicle(s): 73 Comet GT-302 4bl iTrader: 2 (100%) Images: 59	Welcome from northeastern Illinois. As mentioned earlier, take it one step at a time, esp., since ur car experience is limited. __________________ Other hobbies: Amatuer (Ham) Radio and RC Aircraft..

2012-05-14, 18:58	#10
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2012-05-14, 05:01	#3
franktf Senior Member Join Date: 2009-11-12 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 2,321 Vehicle(s): 72 Mercury Comet iTrader: 26 (100%)	Welcome to the site!!!!!

2012-05-14, 05:25	#4
71gold Frank Cooper Join Date: 2002-04-09 Location: MACON,GA. Posts: 16,101 Vehicle(s): '73 Grabber iTrader: 74 (100%) Images: 45	...from Maconga, U.S.A... I would take it one step at a time. from your discription, this will be a..."long term project"... what type of clutch system does it have? ...Frank...

2012-05-14, 10:52	#5
MistaVista Senior Member Join Date: 2012-05-01 Location: Sun City, CA Posts: 457 Vehicle(s): 1974 Maverick 1970 Falcon Futura 4 dr. iTrader: 4 (100%) Images: 22	to the group from one 74 Maverick owner to another...

2012-05-14, 10:44	#6
mbcon212 Novice Join Date: 2012-03-23 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 160 Vehicle(s): 1971 Maverick Coup iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 7	Welcome from Mobile, Alabama! Great folks here on the forum who will point you in the right direction. Just about anything us new guys want or need to do to our cars, someone here has already done and can give advice on (like maybe sometimes "don't do it!"). This is a great place to learn from the experience and mistakes of others. Good luck!

2012-05-14, 10:51	#7
Big Mav Mad Join Date: 2012-05-10 Location: North Idaho Posts: 661 Vehicle(s): 1971 2 door Maverick base 3.3L / 200 C.I.D. iTrader: 0 (0%)	Welcome to the board. Yeah post some pictures up as well, it helps everyone to be able to give you the best advice on what your doing. Otherwise its a shoot in the dark sometimes.

2012-05-14, 11:08	#8
KyleMikosz xMAVS4LIFEx Join Date: 2012-03-30 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 88 Vehicle(s): 1973 Maverick iTrader: 4 (100%) Images: 3	Welcome you'll get their im only 17 it sounds like a nice little project!