Just brought home the newest family member!

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Tortuga, Aug 29, 2012.

  1. Tortuga

    Tortuga Member

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    So I've been itching to by a Maverick for the past few months and I finally found what I was looking for. It's a '73 with a factory 302 and it is absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much to Bob (Maverocket) for hooking me up with such a sweet car. I had a great time hanging out with you and messing around under the hood this weekend! I picked the car up in Spokane on Saturday and drove it just around 300 miles home to Seattle today. She purred like a really freakin' big kitten all the way here.

    One of the coolest things about the trip happened about an hour from home. I was heading up the pass when a trailer with two mid 60's Mustangs on it passed me on the left. It then crossed over and fell back to my right. I noticed that the truck had a logo on the side for a custom muscle car shop. The driver was trying to get my attention and when he did he waved a fan of hundred dollar bills at me, mouthed "I'll buy it!" and motioned for me to pull over at the next stop. I of course waved, smiled and said "NO WAY!". He smiled back and went on his way.

    I've only had it for a few days but I already absolutely love it! Theres a lot of work to do but I can't wait to get started.

    -Matt

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  2. 73rustymav

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    wow congrats very nice looking....:thumbs2:
     
  3. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Congratulations! Now the fun begins!:chirp:
     
  4. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    good looking car...:thumbs2:
     
  5. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Congrats! Nice looking car....
     
  6. labsmav73

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    great car, congrats
     
  7. mrmalina99

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    Looks nice, have any more pics?
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Looks like a very nice car. Congratulations.:thumbs2:
     
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    Congrats, nice looking car :thumbs2:
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    Very straight and clean looking car! Congratulations!!
     
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    That is one gorgeous car!!! :thumbs2: That truck driver won't be the last one trying to buy it either!
    Almost every time I go somewhere in my car, someone wants to buy it! :)
     
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    Nice looking car! Good luck with your plans on it. I am sure it will turn out nice!

    Allen Small
     
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    silver70 Eric

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    Sweet ride! Look forward to seeing the progress. Remember: lots of pics!

    Eric
     
  14. Tortuga

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    More pictures will be coming soon. A good friend of mine is a photographer and he asked me to come out to his place this evening to take pictures of my new toy. I'll post them when I get them early next week.
     
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    Nice find. Enjoy. :thumbs2::tiphat:
     

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