Restoring a 71 Maverick for x-mas present for Pops

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  1. bradmaverick

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    So here is my story...

    I bought My dad a 71 Maverick 302, 6 years ago for his birthday. 3 Years ago it was flooded during hurricane sandy at the jersey shore. I bought it back from the insurance company and now in the process of restoring it. Im shooting to give it back to him this Christmas.

    I got a bunch of question and if anyone can give me feedback would be awesome.

    *What long tube headers will fit? It used to have a set of badly welded cut up heddman headers.

    *The steering always sucked. What steering setup should I do thats easy? Like a junk yard swap

    *Would like to upgrade to disc. What junk yard swap could I do for a front and rear swap?

     
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    nice loking car..

    why give him the headaches of...long tube headers ?
     
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    So is this Maverick salted or unsalted?

    Depending on what the answer is to the above question, you might want to stay with the stock steering system and just replace its components especially if you want this done by Christmas.

    There are numerous options upgrading the stock front steering/suspension with a OEM or aftermarket disc brake system, later Maverick/Comet, Granada, Wilwood, etc. Make your decision which direction you wish to proceed prior to changing either set of components. Saves time and money!
     
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    I said that too and 7 years later I am hoping for Christmas. It will probably be more like May or June.
     
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    The front suspension and brakes are basically same as '68-'71 Fairlane/Torino/Falcon and disc brakes from any of these fit, same can be said for '68-'73 Mustang & Cougar... There are some differences between '69 & '70 but as long as you don't mix years, it all fits... I have '69 Torino brakes on mine...

    Only part in steering that's different is the center(drag) link, is shorter due to Mav/Comet narrower track... The steering sector is same as any '68-'71 Fairlane, Falcon etc but Mustang boxes have different bolt pattern so won't readily fit a Mav/Comet... Power steering boxes have a quicker ratio than manual boxes but will increase effort, especially if vehicle isn't moving...
     
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    Welcome and good luck with your project. May I recommend you use the search function and enter words like headers, disc brakes etc. There is enough info to keep you reading all weekend!

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    a good set of hooker headers number 6901 will fit with no modification and will fit a floor shift or column shift car
    good luck
     
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    Maybe check the Thread three previous to this one plus search headers in the search function. There is lots of info available.

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    Been doing a lot of reading on the site, I ordered a set of flowtech headers and think im gonna stay with the steering just add some new parts also probably just do a front disc conversion. Keep the old rear too

    Thanks for all the help guys
     
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    :Welcome: from Atlantic Canada! Nice looking car!
     
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    Figured Id give you guys a status update motor is in. Awesome fit with those flowtech headers. Wiring is next. wrong radiator came in today minor set back and the 5 speed i'm putting in has to be serviced.
     

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