I'm looking to buy a Maverick and was wondering if there is a buyer's guide somewhere. I have lots of questions but as always when I am researching something new, I find a lot of the answers myself. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask a few here. First, what I am looking for. I'm looking for something with a fairly straight body and no rust, or minimal rust. Keep in mind, I live it AZ so my definition of minimal rust my be different from yours. Interior is all there and hopefully not too worn out that I couldn't live with it for a while. Small bumpers or one that has been previously converted. V8 preferred or at least 5 lug already like some with the 250 CID engine. I plan to run a small block with not too much power so that it wouldn't require further mods to support said power. Paint that is all one color would be nice but not a requirement. Goal is a clean, mostly stock looking, reliable driver, not a restoration. What would someone expect to pay for something like this? I see prices that are all over the place and don't seam to follow much of a theme. Would it be worth converting a clean 4 lug car vs finding a v8 car? I'm not a huge fan of the Comet body style. Would it be sacrilege to convert one to a Maverick? Pictured is my current project which is nearing its conclusion. My dad's 64 Ranchero. Original 260 v8 4 speed with bucket seats. Got things dialed in and it drives great and is finally reliable. Perfect for hauling light loads and the paint is just bad enough that I don't sweat where I park it of if it gets a new scratch. I would love to find a Maverick project in similar condition.
Not aware of a buyers guide, but you are definitely in a good place to find a good, low rust vehicle. Unfortunately for us down here, the interiors are usually toast. But that is something that is more easily replaced than a floor pan or quarter panels. I see them come up pretty regularly on Craigslist and Facebook market place.
