My 71 Maverick Grabber Build.....

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by franktf, Jun 6, 2010.

Page 80 of 84
  1. wedek

    wedek Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2013
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Dunedin Florida
    Vehicle:
    Ford-Chevy-Dodge-Jeep-Nissan
    Hey Captain Comet...yes that was it. I went and looked at it 2 weeks ago and it had crappy welds so I passed. I called him up yesterday and made him a trade offer that worked for me and him.

    This thing was actually made for a maverick. I plan on making serious changes to it to make the car sit as low as I want so Im planning on cutting it up and re doing some if not all of the bars. Where in Dunedin are you? Im off Belcher and Solon. I have my car at a warehouse off Hurcules. Glenn
     
    wedek, Feb 14, 2013
    #1186
  2. CaptainComet

    CaptainComet Large Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2007
    Messages:
    4,991
    Likes Received:
    436
    Trophy Points:
    413
    Location:
    Clearwater, FL
    Vehicle:
    72 Comet
    I am in Amberlea (by Ace Hdwe). I'll bet your car is warehoused in the same complex where my last band used to practice at ... great workshop spaces.
     
    CaptainComet, Feb 15, 2013
    #1187
  3. wedek

    wedek Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2013
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Dunedin Florida
    Vehicle:
    Ford-Chevy-Dodge-Jeep-Nissan
    Finally got the car leveled and secured to the chassis jig. Now its ready to get cut up.

    Plasma Cutter...CHECK
    Torches....CHECK
    Grinder with extra wheels...CHECK
    Mig Welder.... CHECK
    Tig Welder.....CHECK
    SFI 25.4 chassis spec book... CHECK
    2x3 frame rails .... CHECK
    A few lengths of Rollbar tubing ...CHECK
    Tubing Notcher....CHECK
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Mar 3, 2013
    wedek, Mar 3, 2013
    #1188
  4. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    10,633
    Likes Received:
    322
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    Mountain Top Pa
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker
    Are you running a separate build thread for your car? I am looking forward to following what you are going to be doing to your car :thumbs2:
     
    mav1970, Mar 3, 2013
    #1189
  5. car-nut

    car-nut Glenn

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2006
    Messages:
    1,299
    Likes Received:
    212
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    conn.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick
    Good question...

    This should be fun to follow.
     
    car-nut, Mar 3, 2013
    #1190
  6. wedek

    wedek Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2013
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Dunedin Florida
    Vehicle:
    Ford-Chevy-Dodge-Jeep-Nissan
    FrankTf suggested that I keep adding to this thread so that anyone interested can see all the history. I kinda agree and it makes sense.
     
    wedek, Mar 3, 2013
    #1191
  7. franktf

    franktf Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2009
    Messages:
    4,119
    Likes Received:
    336
    Trophy Points:
    206
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Pinellas Park, FL
    Vehicle:
    72 Mercury Comet
    I figured why not just continue in this thread with the whole progress of the car.....

    I see your finally gonna start getting something done, mabye.....
     
    franktf, Mar 3, 2013
    #1192
  8. wedek

    wedek Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2013
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Dunedin Florida
    Vehicle:
    Ford-Chevy-Dodge-Jeep-Nissan
    Im getting close. I should have the floor out by next weekend.:thumbs2:
     
    wedek, Mar 3, 2013
    #1193
  9. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    10,633
    Likes Received:
    322
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    Mountain Top Pa
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker
    Sounds good - I just want to be sure I don't miss anything:tiphat:
     
    mav1970, Mar 3, 2013
    #1194
  10. olerodder

    olerodder Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2009
    Messages:
    2,983
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    102
    Location:
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    1970 Maverick
    I'm with Bob..........................take lots of pictures!
     
    olerodder, Mar 4, 2013
    #1195
  11. wedek

    wedek Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2013
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Dunedin Florida
    Vehicle:
    Ford-Chevy-Dodge-Jeep-Nissan
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    wedek, Mar 5, 2013
    #1196
  12. wedek

    wedek Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2013
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Dunedin Florida
    Vehicle:
    Ford-Chevy-Dodge-Jeep-Nissan
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    wedek, Mar 5, 2013
    #1197
  13. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    10,633
    Likes Received:
    322
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    Mountain Top Pa
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker
    Damn, the front end fell off your car :cry:

    Now we're getting serious -I think this is going to get good now :thumbs2:
     
    Last edited: Mar 7, 2013
    mav1970, Mar 5, 2013
    #1198
  14. Steven Harris

    Steven Harris Member

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2009
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    51
    Location:
    Butlerville, Ohio (currently out of country)
    Vehicle:
    1971 Maverick
    Too late now but ...

    With a little judicious cutting you might have been able to recoup some of your cost by selling the whole front assembly with frame rails to some poor rust belt owner.

    Someone should have spoke up.
     
    Steven Harris, Mar 5, 2013
    #1199
  15. Tannersg1

    Tannersg1 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    1,344
    Likes Received:
    202
    Trophy Points:
    163
    Location:
    Classified
    Vehicle:
    1970 Maverick
    Thats what i'm talkin' about! Serious fabrication going on now!!!!!!:thumbs2:
     
    Tannersg1, Mar 5, 2013
    #1200
Page 80 of 84

Share This Page