1972 Maverick Grabber Resto/Mod for my Dad

We are installing Bridgestone Potenza RE11's 245/45/17's on the rear and 245/40/17's on the fronts.

We are using American Racing Torque Thrust II's. 17x8's with 3.5" back spacing on the rear and 17x8"s with 4.75 back spacing on the fronts.

I purchased a second Maverick for a parts car and we test fit the tires and wheels and they fit perfect. With an 8 inch wide wheel on the front we were worried that we would have clearance issues. We originally wanted to go with a 4 inch back spacing wheel but it was to close to call. I didn't want to push my luck a damage both front fenders as soon as we finished the car so we opted for the 4.75 inch back spacing wheel.

 

Nice wheels, I just bought a set, not to long ago.

 

all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!!....... btw those wheels are completely the wrong size if u send them to me ill send u the correct steelies for no charge....... lol good luck i wanna see more pics....

 

Thank you all for the great comments. I just wish I update the thread more often so I would post up three pages of progress at one time. I will try to keep post as I go.

 

Looking really good.....

 

Extremely nice work

 

great looking rim and tire combo....

 

Battery box came out super espeacially if its your first run at corners.

 

Im sure the misses loved her carpet as your work bench.. Great look

 

i just now read your thread from page 1 to the last page...quite a journey...i too, am looking forward to the end result...

 

Me too! WOW! Great job and wish I had your talents....

 

More block sanding. I am hoping that by the end of the weekend it should be ready to lay down some paint.

 

Straighter than they ever came from the factory.

 

The car has been apart for a few years, I am hoping I remember how to put it back together.

The RRS Rack and Pinion is on its way and the I have Total Control Products front suspension sitting in the basement.