what you can do in 24 hours and for under 150 bucks!

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  1. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Ok guys… you told me not to be stupid so I picked up the car this weekend.

    yes it looked like this and it had not been started in 5 years. that what was under the car!:eek:
     

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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    but....

    the car was in better condition then i thought! (y) With a $25 buffer and four different types of wax / rubbing compound I ended up with a shine like this! heres before and after:clap:
     

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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    drums, master cyl and brakes were a bit rusty but still had all new internals and pads and drums were still like new! i painted them put new fluid and like the chrome master cyl cover? :D and put some new sway bar bushings in too! :bananaman
     

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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    also pulled the whole front of the engine apart... pulled the radiator, themostat, hoses, waterpump. the water wasn't even rusty.. i was shocked.. but it was pull of prestone super flush... maybe that stuff really works?!!!! :eek: the brake fluid was cleaner then the fluid in my car! :eek: i know the motor is not a nice site but i wonder what i can do in 72 hours ;)
     

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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    yeah that’s right I can’t leave things stock! :D ……… And yes all this done in 24 hours for under $150 bucks including the tow, wax / compound, and small parts i put on the and yes this includes the price of the car! ok.. wheels don’t count but I already had them. :p just on there for now untill i get some new tires for the stock rims.


    just a little incouragement for you all.... if you put your mind to it you can do it and have a few bucks it can be done! ok a little luck too! (y)

    dan this thing needs to be lowered!!!! :D but i swear i'm gonna keep i stock
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    just one more time.. before and after...

    so who wants to buy it for $3K as is? :D
     

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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    MM; looks great...how does it run? Good job!

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    you should drive it back to where you got it and show it to them it looks great :)
     
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    Excellent Post! Very nice job.

    After looking at yours, I'm going to go throw rocks at mine now.
     
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    no run yet... wish me luck.. gonna need help though cuz never did a six b4
     
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    (y) You freakin California people with your rust-free cars! Looks good!
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    nah! but this one looked like someone threw white paint on it when i got it.. my hands still hurt from buffing... the car that is.:p
     
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    Ill give you 3k for it if you keep the wheels on it! Not really mines should be comin back home in a week or two
     
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    :slap:



    :D
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Leave it to Derrick to clean, polish, wax, detail, and chrome up a car that doesn't even run!!!!
     
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