I'm a new member and would like to post pictures of my ViperV10 Maverick being built

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  1. mavmike72

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    that looks cool if you dont mind me asking what size wheels and tires are on the rear?????
    love the big wheels and wide look..
     
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  2. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Awesome project!
     
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    Holy Crap!! Awesome!
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Do testing and initial set up in the Maverick, just to get it right.

    Use a Comet for the finished product though.
    They are vastly superior in every way.:bananaman

    Other than that, WOW what a project! Looks great.:thumbs2::thumbs2:
     
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  5. autoedit

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    Yeah, thanks so much, the stance is everything on these things.
    The rear tires are 285/40 ZR17 Nitto 555's. It's the widest tire NITTO makes for a 17" x 11" rim but I built the tubs to accomodate 335 so if I can afford it someday, I'll get an 18" x 12" rim with the right backspace and huge meats but that will cost more than the rear axle and diff. together so no rush on that one. Oh and the backspace is 4 1/2" so the deep dish is 7 1/2", I really like that look.
     
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  6. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Geez!!! That is one friggin awesome project! That Viper motor looks awesome in anything. Never expected to see one in a Maverick though. :)
     
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    ithey always seemed a little bigger to me, maybe is because you have it set to far back

    but honestly i thought it was photoshop at first
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Where is the Hemi Mav?
     
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    Howdy Mr. Rayzor! You gave me some advice a month or so ago, thanks for being friendly.
    I originally was going with the Ford Triton V10 but it is VERY heavy and VERY low on power. This all aluminum V10 is near the same as a fully dressed 351C that I took out of my old 70 Cougar and with $1200 in upgrades makes 625-50 reliable horsepower. So it was a bang for the buck reason for going with the Dodge so now I call it a Fordge Maverick!
     
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  10. newtoford

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    haha you should really get on that forum i posted. im curious to see how that handfull of hardcore viper owners would feel about your project lol, but it is a general car forum, just happens to be alot of mopar guys there ...
     
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  11. Pasc

    Pasc Looking for Stallion part

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    Holy Crap!!!
    Awesome project!
    :eek3:
     
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    We've had a couple of interesting Maverick projects come up lately - didn't expect to see to THIS one though. :eek:

    Good luck with the project and please keep us updated with pics. :thumbs2:
     
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  13. Stefan

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    Welcome to the forums Jason. Thats gonna be an awesome project! Please keep us posted on it. Here are instructions on uploading to the gallery.
    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=15529

    Stefan
     
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  14. don graham

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    Wow, I think the first thing is the shock factor in seeing that engine in a maverick. Then it goes to incredible on how everything else is set up too. Great looking car. Can't wait to see it finished.:thumbs2::thumbs2:
     
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  15. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Wow! Very nice! Never thought I'd see a V-10 in a Maverick or Comet. Keep us posted with pics, as you do your build.... Can't wait to see the finished product....
     
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