My 1970 maverick project

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  1. grabberguy16

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    I got a 302 the other day. im doing a basic rebuild on it
     
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    Next thing you know you will be cramming a 408 in it :p Then Cliff will have to do something different
     
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    Yup, but mom doesnt want me to put the 302 in it but im going to most likely
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    i see a V8 swap sometime in the near future :rolleyes: :p
     
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    Yup need to find a few things for it tho. a intake, a pair of exhaust manifolds.
     
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    302! baby:thumbs2: Got some exhaust manifolds the guy is sending them on Tuesday!
     

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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    That six cylinder looks awesome(y) Cant wait to see what the 5.0 will look like.
     
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    Thanks Haven't started anything on the 302 its at school lol. Should have it on the engine stand on Tuesday; and starting to rip the beast apart on Wednesday.:thumbs2:
     
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    Installed my gauges today; will post a picture tomorrow.
     
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    you been really doing your thing bro..it looks good..a bunch of small jobs equal up to something quick huh (y)
     
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    Yup im just a "young pup"
     
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    Pictures of my gauges and my shiny tray
     

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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    I like those guages! looks good! :thumbs2:
     
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    Thanks Matt not to much more to do, fenders and doors, trunk lid,leveling both seats, and a few body work things
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Me too(y) they look just like the auto meter ones!

    How much were those?

    I need to replace my sunpro ones(the chrome on them is cheap):bs:
     

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