1976 Maverick

carnageX12 · 2011-09-03, 14:50

So I just got a 1976 Maverick, not just as a project car, but to learn about cars in general. I eventually want to use it as a daily driver so I'll leave it as a 250 inline six. I paid $550 and after a new battery, transmission fluid, and some gas got it running

I know there are some immediate things I need to fix: the breaks feel weak, the gauge lights and passenger headlight aren't working, water gets into the door when it rains, the trim around the doors, and a few rust spots. Eventually fix up the interior, fix some dents, a rear bumper piece, paint, and hopefully a grabber hood with scoops. I noticed it had A/C from the factory but believe parts of it were taken out, two vents look like they don't even have any ducts behind them. If anyone has suggestions for the above problems or can recommend other problems to check for let me know.

Red1972Grabber · 2011-09-03, 15:07

Looks like you got a great deal. Congratulations and good luck!

MaverickLVR · 2011-09-03, 15:33

looks like a good buy! start posting your parts needs in the parts wanted section and your technical questions in the appropriate section and just watch the knowledge come your way!!!!

**Comet Fever** · 2011-09-03, 15:40

For $550.00 you got a good deal.

Acedmav75 · 2011-09-20, 16:14

how in the world did you get that car for 550?!??!?!

carnageX12 · 2011-09-20, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Acedmav75

how in the world did you get that car for 550?!??!?!

The car had been listed about a month before I called about it. Lady felt bad that it wasn't running and that she had ripped the headliner when I went to look at it. Then I listed the things that would have to be done to the engine and she came down from the asking price. I did have to promise not to use it for parts, which I had no problem doing.

Lzoesch · 2011-09-20, 23:27

I paid $500 for my car from a old ladies family. Im second owner and car was soild. Only thing I had to do was get breaks fixed and replace a few little things. 60000 miles on the car Zero rust.

Looks to be a soild car congrats on the amazing find! Post pictures of what you need our make a list and people here will help you out.

Take the rear bottom seat out and see if there is a build sheet. Always nice to find what was original.

Found mine with a receipt from 1971 from a store I live behind now.

MaverickLVR · 2011-09-20, 23:29

I have the "F" and the "D" if you want...lol

2011-09-03, 15:33	#3
MaverickLVR ...drunk member... Join Date: 2011-02-28 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 836 Vehicle(s): 1976 Maverick Stallion, 1976 302 donor car, 1967 Olds Delmont convertible, 1999 Harley FatBoy iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 27	looks like a good buy! start posting your parts needs in the parts wanted section and your technical questions in the appropriate section and just watch the knowledge come your way!!!! __________________ Michael Landon \| Grand Rapids, Mi www.76Stallion.com

2011-09-03, 15:40	#4
Comet Fever Senior Member Join Date: 2011-02-22 Location: Texas Posts: 2,717 Vehicle(s): 1975 Mercury Comet iTrader: 21 (100%) Images: 97	For $550.00 you got a good deal. __________________ ~Don My 1975 Comet Quad Door Project

2011-09-20, 23:27	#7
Lzoesch Member Join Date: 2011-01-10 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 353 Vehicle(s): 1969 Maverick & 1972 Chevy El Camino SS iTrader: 3 (100%) Images: 10	I paid $500 for my car from a old ladies family. Im second owner and car was soild. Only thing I had to do was get breaks fixed and replace a few little things. 60000 miles on the car Zero rust. Looks to be a soild car congrats on the amazing find! Post pictures of what you need our make a list and people here will help you out. Take the rear bottom seat out and see if there is a build sheet. Always nice to find what was original. Found mine with a receipt from 1971 from a store I live behind now. __________________ 1969.5 Ford Maverick /Currently Being Restored

2011-09-20, 23:29	#8
MaverickLVR ...drunk member... Join Date: 2011-02-28 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 836 Vehicle(s): 1976 Maverick Stallion, 1976 302 donor car, 1967 Olds Delmont convertible, 1999 Harley FatBoy iTrader: 0 (0%) Images: 27	I have the "F" and the "D" if you want...lol __________________ Michael Landon \| Grand Rapids, Mi www.76Stallion.com

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2011-09-03, 15:07	#2
Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal Join Date: 2010-10-22 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,059 Vehicle(s): 1972 Maverick Grabber, 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible, 1989 Toyota Pick-Up Truck(daily driver) iTrader: 7 (100%) Images: 26	Looks like you got a great deal. Congratulations and good luck!

2011-09-20, 16:14	#5
Acedmav75 Member Join Date: 2008-01-09 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 240 Vehicle(s): Maverick iTrader: 0 (0%)	how in the world did you get that car for 550?!??!?!