Convertible part 3

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  1. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    OK, past weekend I chopped off the window frame on a door and rehung it. Then hung a fender. Then shapped the quarter panel to get a nice contour. Big obsticle now is to make the rear, roll up window, fit. Not a whole lot of room in the cavity and the whole assembly is more foward in the back of the car than it is in the mustang. I'm kinda dead in the water until I get a rear window and the regulator. Also the rear section where the top actually tacts to, needs to come up about an inch in the back and down about 3/4" in the side. I dont think this will be a major problem because there is no structural components attached to this. Its just a frame to tack the top to, direct rain water, and screw the trim to. The trunk hinges also bolt to this part.
     

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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Is that the practice car or the real thing? Looking good whichever one it is!
     
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  3. Corbin Johnson

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    Looking good. I can't wait to see it finished! I'm all excited. I would love a convertible Mav myself... Great job!
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  4. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Looks good! (y)
    I think I would be moving the Sprint or atleast cover it up :coco:
     
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    It's the practice car.
     
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  6. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    It's okay John, he's just practicing on this one before he cuts into the Sprint. He's already shown us a picture of what the Sprints gonna look like when he finishes. Yep, he's an inspiration to us all!!!
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    Well I guess thats why his name is Mavaholic. :drink: and Im just 1badmav. :hmmm: :eek:
     
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    Stomper I never forget a car

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    Wow! That is looking GREAT! I love it! I had thought about doing that but that is all it ever was. That is going to be fantastic when you get it done, keep up the good work.
     
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    I love it! Are you taking orders? Excellent work!:clap:
     
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  10. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Looks like a 68 camaro profile to me. Yeah, I said camaro
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    Yeah. The lines are very similar.. I get the "nice Camaro" line often. lol
     
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    thats looking great. you are writing down step by step directions, as you go for us arn't you
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    First thing that came to my mind when I saw the rear quarter profile was - Cutlass - Yes, another C word..........:p
     
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    I think it looks C... completely awesome. If only i wasnt going away to college this summer.

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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    It does have a nice profile, that's for sure!! Keep it up!! Preston
     
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