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  1. FoMoDave

    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    Hello from Cumming GA.Finaly a site that I can use.I have a'73 w/302 C-4 w/Grabber hood.Have had many Fords but this is first Mav. I am really excited about building this car.Traded a '69Nova and all my old Chev. parts to get it and very happy to get back to the blue ovel.Looking forward to talking to all you fine Mavrick oweners about your cars.Would like to meet with any Mav. owners in my area/N.Ga.Looking for nice set of wheels now.Plan to show car someday so any info on club meets is welcome.Dmhines-saw your car at fairgrounds,NICE!
     
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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Where ya at in Cumming ... I've never seen another Mav cruising around ...
     
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  3. FoMoDave

    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    I have never had it on the road yet!Trans problem,post in tech. It looks like yellow(color)one on your site except has black grabber hood and black std.deck lid.I do not know the hist. on car but it is in good shape overall.Front susp. is totally worn out.Just getting started on it.I am about 1mile from riverH20.I need trans. work done before I can drive it.Know any good trans. shops in area?
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I do have a complete 3-speed setup if you wanted to convert it to a stick ... I have everything you would need except the engine side z-bar mount. I live off of Exit 16 on 400 ...
     
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  5. FoMoDave

    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    I think I will stay w/auto.But may get crazy someday and go for Tremc 5spd.! Right now I will focus on bodywork and just getting it to where it will drive. Ever seen O/D auto. in a mav.?
     
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  6. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Dave; welcome to the board! Now, join the MCCI. I am the Ga. rep, and I am in the process of getting some events up for the coming year. Mail or pm me with your address and phone, and I can include you in the mailings, and call if needed. Again, welcome!
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    dave, welcome to the board. lots of good info on here, but if your familiar with the blue oval you'll probably be sharing some info with us.:)
     
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  8. Maverick73

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    Welcome to the board. Please post some pictures of your Maverick if possible.
     
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  9. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Welcome to the board.......yes, join the MCCI and make plans to come to the Round-up Nationals in 2005........only about 5 hours from you. Its a week long event that will promise to have more mavericks and comets in one place than you could ever imagine!
     
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  10. FoMoDave

    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    I will try to get some pict. posted ASAP when I can figure out how to from flatbed scanner.Just getting started on car but have big plans.I have owend '63 Falcon conv.,'65Falcon sprint,'65Falcon Country squire wag.,'67Mustang,'57Fairlane500.I look forward to building my Mav.I have already learned a lot from board about Mavricks.
     
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