1972 Maverick Grabber Resto/Mod for my Dad

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  1. Crazy Larry

    Crazy Larry Member

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    Can you make any suggestions for a replacement heater valve? The factory one (for the V-8) appears to be hard to find (and expensive).
     
    Crazy Larry, Aug 19, 2014
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  2. Cruzin Illusion

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    Here are the pictures of the start of the DynaMat install as well as the Dyna Liner on the roof of the car.

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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Nice! It's well worth installing it, and I like the black foil.
     
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  4. Cruzin Illusion

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    Thanks for the information and feedback on the Dyna Mat! I am getting ready to go up the firewall but want to make sure I cut around the openings prior to installing the mat so it does not show through the engine compartment.

    Do you happen to have any pictures of your firewall area when you did yours?
     
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I'll have a look and see what I can find.
     
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    REALLY NICE!!!!
     
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    did you have the...heater core...tested before install? I've had two that leaked right out of the box. the first one was installed when I found the leak. the second one the leak was found when my radiator Guy tested it before install. both leaked at a joint.
     
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  8. maverickdragger

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    Beautiful car!
     
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    This build is amazing! Took me all night, but I read the whole thing! Lol Really inspires me to get off my butt and into the garage! Can't wait to see how surprised your pops is!
     
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  10. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    So I saw the other thread where you ordered the transmission, any other updates?
     
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  11. Cruzin Illusion

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    I decided to take some time off of the car and the site to concentrate on work. There is new upper management and I wanted to concentrate on the new changes.

    I am ready to get back to it and plan on starting soon. I need to get this car done.
     
    Cruzin Illusion, Jan 30, 2015
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  12. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I know that story well, we were bought in October 2013 and there has been a steady stream of change. Most of it for the better but, no matter how good, change is still hard for many of my crew.
     
    RMiller, Jan 31, 2015
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    What brand did you buy?
     
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    Do you have any pics of the grille on the car with the fog lights in, I am very interested to see what it looks like all together and on the car.

    Very nice build by the way, That dash is amazing
     
    fuelish351, Feb 22, 2015
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  15. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I just went back to post number 1 and see that this build is 3 years old now - in those 3 years, has your Dad ever gotten wise to the car being built?
     
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