1972 Maverick Grabber Resto/Mod for my Dad

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  1. Cruzin Illusion

    Cruzin Illusion Enigma

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    The fronts are 4.75" back spacing.
     
  2. Cruzin Illusion

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    Put the trunk seal on the car as well as the door seals. Also got the doors adjusted and the rear quarter windows installed with the newly polished trim.

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    Nice lines!!
     
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    A little more has been done to the car. The front end is pretty much assembled minus the hood trim molding. We got the interior pieces painted minus the dash.

    The dash is getting closer. We need to grind down the welds and prep the piece for paint. It is looking pretty good.

    Here are a few pictures of the progress.

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    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Wow that looks good, especially the consolette!! Can't wait to see the dash all finished up!!
     
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    i'm afraid that the consolette won't fit with the floor shift hump. i tried to do that with my toploader 4spd and the shift hump, but the consolette would sit too far to the front...
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    That dash looks sweet! It'll probably fit better than the original!!!
     
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    Thanks for the information. I might have a full length console in the works instead of the consolette.

    Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it!

    Thanks. I am hoping to have it massaged and in primer by tonight. The dash is going to be 2 toned. Black and Cyber Gray.
     
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    Also have started on the package tray with build in speakers. I decided on a fiberglass enclosure that looks form fitting for the 2 6x9's. It is ready to be glassed.

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    The dash looks incredible! What did you paint the consolette with?
     
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    The same semi gloss we used on the interior and the cyber gray for the stripes on the car. It was shot with automotive paint out of a gun if that is what you are asking. We did not use an off the shelf spray can paint.
     
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    Awesome!!!
     
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    would you please wipe that bumper off...:bouncy:

    liking the instrument cluster...:thumbs2:
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Will you be able to see out the back window? That thing looks like a big red bra!
     
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    Got the dash in the car to get an idea for what it will look like in the car.

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