Rust Gone and ready for First Car Show

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  1. joshua_mcgehee

    joshua_mcgehee Member

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    Removed the minimal rust that I had, and washed and waxed her up for her First Car Show. My wife thinks I'm CRAZY :rofl2:. Anyways, on with the new pics.
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    I hope you like. On a different note. While cleaning up the car I found the original owners card and manual. My car was bought in Raymond, Washington by Paul L Lewis. Really cool find, and the manual is perfect.
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Wow ... nice ... this was the $200 car right? :thumbs2:
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    looks great! :thumbs2:
     
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    Yep the 200 dollar car. I've been thinking about personalized plates, and 200 BUX is one of my ideas. What you think?
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Great idea and great car!!!
     
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    looks great

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    WAZ200 or IPD200( I paid 200) lol
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    That car is amazing!! What happened to the wheel opening molding? Did you put it back on?
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    You desperately need some 4-leaf springs in the back ... that car has a serious case of saggyazz ...
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you give the term..."$200 fishing car"...a whole new meaning..:yup:

    ...Frank...:D
     
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    leaving the molding off for now. i plan on a total fresh coat of paint.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    wow! Car looks great. I have always liked white car...2nd to black :)
    Great job!
     
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    Looks great.:)
     
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    You're making me miss my first Comet now ...

    Looks like a blue interior by the picture. Mine had blue with blue and black Comfortweave inserts on a bench seat. Do you have the same there?
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Wow ,,you did a nice job for a quick fixer upper,it looks preety good :thumbs2:
     
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