I'm a 46 year old woman who just bought a Maverick to fix up with my Pop

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  1. JCJohnston

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    Hi there! I'm Janet. Very new to the Maverick and forums in general but my Pop thought it would be a good idea to join one and thought this one was great. In mid life, I got a bug up my ass to rebuilt a car with my 72 year old father, a long time gear head and retired truck driver. After much searching, I decided that the Maverick was a car that 'fit me'. I love it's story and it's really the first car that truly caught my eye, I love the way it looks. I recently found and bought a 1972 inline 6 and am leaving to Chicago next week to pick it up and trailer it down to KY where Pop and I will begin work. I'm blogging about my experience if anyone is interested: www.popmyride.me

    Thanks for reading and thanks for creating this great site. I'm sure I'll be asking questions and perusing it a lot. I hope to contribute to it too as I learn more and grow on this journey.

    Janet
     
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    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Once you get your car home post some pics on it. We always like pictures!
     
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    Here are the shot my brother took the night he saw it for sale on the side of the road (right after I told him that I had settled on a Maverick and was going to narrow my search to them.)
     

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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    :Welcome: from Wisconsin!

    Looks like a pretty solid car for up here in the north. Will be interesting to see what you have there .......... :cheers:
     
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    That does look pretty nice!

    You said you are bringing it down to KY. Your location in your avatar says Denver. Is there a Denver, Kentucky?
     
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    there will be a Maverick/Comet meet in Somerset, Ky. this coming July. maybe you and your Pops could join us.

    Frank
     
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    I believe she is in Denver but her Dad is in Kentucky and that is where the work will be done.
     
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    :Welcome: from Atlantic Canada! The car looks like it is in great shape! Have fun!!
     
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    Very cool, I'll look it up.
     
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    That's correct. It's a bit confusing. I'm in Denver, found the car in Cary, IL, will be traveling there to pick it up and trailer it down to Kentucky where my parents retired. (Family is all originally from the Chicago area.)
     
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    :Welcome: From Central Iowa Maverick looks good, keep us posted on your progress.
     
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    Welcome to the forum!! Congrats on the Mav purchase
     
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