chrome chain steering wheel

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by WeekendWarrior, Jan 18, 2012.

Page 2 of 2
  1. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2005
    Messages:
    9,014
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Location:
    Riverside, California
    Vehicle:
    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    If we were concerned about safety none of us would be driving cars from the 70's in the first place :D

    I don't like the look at all, but every person has different tastes.
    I know a lot of people on here only run lap belts which to me is more dangerous than running a chain link steering wheel.
     
    maverick75, Jan 18, 2012
    #16
  2. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Messages:
    5,272
    Likes Received:
    833
    Trophy Points:
    513
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT-302 4bl
    Just because we like driving old cars don't mean safety is not a concern.
    If that were the case most of us wud not do brake upgrades, suspension rebuilds/mod's, headlight, horn or other things considered to be in the realm of safety.
    Most here drive these cars as a hobby, not cuz they have to. No, these cars are not as safe as driving later cars w/ modern safety features but that does not mean we can't make them as safe as reasonably possible.
    Lastly, a large percentage of safety depends on the vechicle operator. An irresponsible person "is an irresponsible person" no matter the vechicle...
     
    mojo, Jan 18, 2012
    #17
  3. WeekendWarrior

    WeekendWarrior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2012
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    southeast georgia
    Vehicle:
    1976 ford maverick
    thanks yall. and yes im aware about the safety concern in most cars. and i put i this way.. we only live once, way not make it a good life without always worrying. not saying i dont wanna be safe, just i dont want to concentrate on it. people trusted theses cars in the 70s i think i can trust them now too
     
    WeekendWarrior, Jan 19, 2012
    #18
  4. darren

    darren Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2009
    Messages:
    4,852
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    East of Dave
    Vehicle:
    72 302 Maverick
    Or just running lap belts with a chain wheel. Now that is scary.
     
    darren, Jan 19, 2012
    #19
  5. darren

    darren Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2009
    Messages:
    4,852
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    East of Dave
    Vehicle:
    72 302 Maverick
    Agreed and the majority of us arent running these for an everyday car with our families on board down the HWY at rush hour. I have our new cars for that.
     
    darren, Jan 19, 2012
    #20
  6. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Messages:
    5,272
    Likes Received:
    833
    Trophy Points:
    513
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT-302 4bl
    People in the 70's did'nt have many options! I agree - u can trust them w/ some/lot of restoration/upgrades , TLC and common sense operation.
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2012
    mojo, Jan 19, 2012
    #21
  7. darren

    darren Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2009
    Messages:
    4,852
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    East of Dave
    Vehicle:
    72 302 Maverick
    You know the one thing thats sticks in my mind? MY doors with no crash bar. Seeing them apart after stripping....I always think "if I get T-boned I'm done for!" Just like a pop can between me and the oncoming.
     
    darren, Jan 19, 2012
    #22
  8. Demmitt

    Demmitt nutz and boltz

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2009
    Messages:
    207
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    70
    Location:
    Sandsprings, Oklahoma,
    Vehicle:
    1976 2 door, 1969.5 2 DOOR
    hay now, its your's build it till you are happy with it and put miles on that bad bich. that's all:dance:
     
    Demmitt, Jan 19, 2012
    #23
  9. bmcdaniel

    bmcdaniel Senile Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2002
    Messages:
    6,822
    Likes Received:
    681
    Trophy Points:
    318
    Location:
    York. PA
    Vehicle:
    '70 Maverick Grabber
    Do a search on here for chain link steering wheels.
     
    bmcdaniel, Jan 19, 2012
    #24
  10. timers

    timers Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2005
    Messages:
    313
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    75
    Location:
    richardson tx
    Vehicle:
    1974 maverick
    With the chain wheel you got to have the HD primary chain belt and chain wallet. OH OH YEAH Never Mind!!!
     
    timers, Jan 19, 2012
    #25
  11. OLD GOOSE

    OLD GOOSE Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2011
    Messages:
    656
    Likes Received:
    59
    Trophy Points:
    101
    Location:
    WV
    Vehicle:
    1972 ford maverick
    you only live once but if you do it right once is enough:chirp:
     
    OLD GOOSE, Jan 20, 2012
    #26
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page