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  1. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Only thing missing is rust. I'll be glad to send you some for free. We have an abundance of it here.
     
    Mavaholic, Feb 10, 2006
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  2. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Its a Maverick palooza,, well comet too.
    Dan
     
    Dan Starnes, Feb 10, 2006
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  3. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    That's okay! I'll let you keep the rust. I prefer getting the deals without rust.
    Thanks for all the kind words everyone...
     
    Mercurycruizers, Feb 11, 2006
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  4. courier11sec

    courier11sec Member

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    Coop, they always come to you...
     
    courier11sec, Feb 12, 2006
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  5. NICK DOMINICK

    NICK DOMINICK MCCI Virginia State rep.

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    Sweet deal!!(y)
     
    NICK DOMINICK, Feb 12, 2006
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  6. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    looks like you got a good deal there.:)
     
    don graham, Feb 12, 2006
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  7. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Ended up getting my dremel tool out & getting some cut off wheels. Went hot & heavy on the outer bearing race. I got it out, cleaned it up. Put in a new axle seal, installed the axle, I had in my parts bin. Added brake fluid, bled the rears. Added 90 weight gear oil & crossed my fingers. Put in a battery. First test: she fired right up. Next test: put in gear & listen for noise. It passed the test! No noise from the rearend (reverse or forward). I do still have to put on new rear brake shoes (contaminated), which I have. And I'll install new rear shocks (right rear shock broken). When I get the wheels & tires back on Friday, I'll take it for a test drive. The total on parts $50.00. The price of the car $50.00. End result, priceless!
     
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    Mercurycruizers, Mar 6, 2006
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  8. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Today I replaced the rear shocks & brake shoes. Got the wheels put on & went for a shake down cruise. The car started right up. It does have some clunking in the right front, when you hit bumps. Other than doing some suspension work, replacing the heater core, dash lites & brake lites, it's a great little car. Runs really sweet...
     
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    Mercurycruizers, Mar 31, 2006
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  9. Rick Book

    Rick Book Member

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    That is a sharp looking little grocery getter ya got there.

    Who are you going to buy the suspension parts from?
     
    Rick Book, Mar 31, 2006
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  10. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Thank you!

    I'll get my parts through Scott Drake again. Was pleased with the items for the 73 Comet...
     
    Mercurycruizers, Apr 1, 2006
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  11. Maverick Man

    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
    looks good! is this the one your bring down :p

    btw if anyone wants to give their mavericks away or mavericks in cherry condition under 500 bucks at knotts i got dibs!! :p besides how do you think i got my blue one and yellow one :D
     
    Maverick Man, Apr 1, 2006
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  12. fan2488

    fan2488 Member

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    nice car. great price
     
    fan2488, Apr 1, 2006
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  13. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Glad I dont run into deals like that. I dont have anymore room.
     
    Mavaholic, Apr 1, 2006
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  14. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Nope! I'm bringing down the one in my avatar...
     
    Mercurycruizers, Apr 1, 2006
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