Dont give up hope....

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  1. jpollard

    jpollard Member

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    I just found an awesome Maverick...it is now home with me!! I found this car in the paper and jumped on it. It was advertised as a 1970 Maverick for sale and that is about all it said. I immediately called the guy and told him I would take it, no I didnt need to look at it for the price. Anyway, I showed up gave him the money and about had a heart attack once I looked at the car. It is a TOTALLY rust free car (ok..maybe a little surface rust here and there but that is it) and only has 2 minor dents...probably wont even need filler to fix them. The grille is perfect the rear bumper has some pitting on it but not bad. The front bumper has a little twist in it that will probably come out fine. Head liner is perfect....the rest of the interior is pretty dry rotted so I will have to replace a good part of it. The motor and tranny seem to work great, it is an I6 with a 3 speed. I pulled the head and the motor looks like it was either rebuilt not long ago or someone took excellent care of it, no sludge and no lip on the cylinder wall...super clean inside. Only problem with the car is that it is not a grabber. Oh well, you cant have it all. :) The morale to the story is, dont give up hope there are still good cars out there to find and fix. I had to share this, I am thrilled with the car, it is going to be my daily driver for now......
     
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  2. Maine Mav

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    Man, that's really cool. Nice find!
     
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    Congrats on the find.
     
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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    Hey, way to go!! That looks like it's a really great car! How's the other one coming?? Again, congrats!! Preston
     
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    I love these kinds of stories...they almost bring a tear to my eye... :rofl:
    Congrats! (y)
     
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  6. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    nice find! (y)

    now you can change your avatar to a maverick :rolleyes: :D
     
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  7. jpollard

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    Change my avatar!!

    I have 3 mavs and 1 comet...I post about them all the time...just thought it would be different to have the Eliminator.....

    OK....I will change it... :(

    JK.....I have been meaning to do that.
     
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  8. Dan Starnes

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    Glad you found another one.. I know its going to have a great home
    Dan
     
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    Dan, How is progress coming on the blue one?? Havent seen any updates....

    I have Mavs and Comets coming out of my ears now!!! On any day I have about 20 - 30 almost complete mavericks to chose parts from...Its great!!

    Jim
     
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    nice find. there out there. you just have to be in the right place at the right time.:)
     
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    (y) Complete with shackles! :D
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Very nice find. When you least expect it, up they jump!
     
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  13. jpollard

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    Tater diggers

    Yep, they are original equipment, aren't they!!

    Speaking of shackles....anyone put 4 leaf - rear springs on their cars? How do they ride on a two door??
     
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  14. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    great find!
    Looks good.
     
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    whats with the grill on that? does it have the turn signal lights behind the grill? is that stock? it looks good though.
     
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