New Maverick Owner

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  1. Oldthings

    Oldthings Member

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    Hi, I am from ohio and just purchased a 73 4 door Maverick with 23,000 original miles. Automatic, radio, and power steering. 250 six cylinder It had not been started since 1990 and has spent it life in a garage.I am in the process and replacing belts, hoses, and everything else I can think of that would deteriorate with age and get it back on the road. I was surprise it did try to start when I poured gas into the carb. Found out fuel pump isn't working so I got one ordered. No parts stores around here know what a Maverick is and tried to sell me a electric pump. I want to keep this car nice. Maybe change the wheels. I have a nice set of kelsey Hayes wheels off a Fairlane I might mount. I would like to boost the performance up a little. Not to radical even though I read on other sites these engines can be modified heavily. Thanks for letting me in this forum and look forward to input from others who have a appreciation of a underated Ford.
     
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    Maverocket Bob Williams

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    71maverick361 Vern Isaac

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