I've gone and done it now

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by riporter, Dec 17, 2003.

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  1. GrabberMav71

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    It is a cool car, and it will be very different to see a T-Bird hauling a Mav to a show!
     
    GrabberMav71, Dec 17, 2003
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  2. riporter

    riporter Member

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    I figured with that kinda driveline in it, it wouldnt have any problem trailering the Mav.:)
     
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  3. Rick Book

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    Nice catch, Rip! (y)
     
    Rick Book, Dec 17, 2003
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    That is one great ride! Those T-Birds sit on the same chassis/platform as the Lincoln of the same year. They ride so smooth.
     
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  5. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I've had two 58 Tbirds over the years. Very cool cars. That body style you got is, in my opinion, the last of the good looking ones. You got one hell of a bargain there.
     
    Mavaholic, Dec 18, 2003
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  6. Maverick Guy

    Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast

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    Nice find!(y) I can't get over how nice the interior is!
     
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  7. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    riporter; nice find! Good you can save a nice piece of American history like that. Good luck with the restoration!

    Earl
     
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  8. badmav70

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    wow!! good deal. what part of PA did you find that in?.. i have always liked thoughs birds.
     
    badmav70, Dec 18, 2003
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  9. comet dad

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    ditto.......

    .........to all that has been said. That interior alone is worth $800. At least you're gonna drive it and not send it to ebay heaven, right?:D ......Robert
     
    comet dad, Dec 18, 2003
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  10. CornedBeef4.6L

    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

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    Sweet and an Awesome Price I nver get that lucky.
    I want a 63-65 lincoln 4 door suicide Like them big cars......
     
    CornedBeef4.6L, Dec 18, 2003
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  11. T.L.

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    Did someone say "sweet"?? Well I'm sayin' it too!

    Awsome car. :clap:
     
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  12. riporter

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    1badmav...check e-bay parts cars or collector parts cars...search lincoln...there are 2...one black...one silver, both with the suicide doors...close to you too I believe.
     
    riporter, Dec 19, 2003
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    I agree; '66 IS the last year of the good-looking T-birds...
     
    T.L., Dec 19, 2003
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  14. riporter

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    North of Philly badmav...a Town called New Hope. The car was for sale on e-bay but didn't meet the reserve so I contacted the seller after the auction and negotiated the price.
    The owner of the car and I spent almost an hour on the phone as he described the car down to the only light that didn't work (the hood turn signal light) The sequential taillights even work properly.
    Not a drop of fluid leaks from anything.
    The carb on the engine is not original. Can anyone tell me what this carb is? Carter maybe?
     
    riporter, Dec 19, 2003
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  15. badmav70

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    missing my 71 maverick i6 3 on the tree :(
    other side of the state from me, but cool find!! keep us updated on the build
     
    badmav70, Dec 20, 2003
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