Satchel McQueens 70 Maverick On Going Project (pics)

i thought it would be cool to post some pics as i go.

here goes...

 

Man that is one clean car!

 

Looking good!

 

Very nice car. How does the floor pans, and trunk look?

 

trunk looks perfect. floor pans ive not saw except from the bottom. i assume they are solid as it looks good underneath. will be pulling carpet to seal the floor when the heat here subsides.

 

Time machine!! Very very nice...

 

so i decided to paint my grill and light bezels. originally grey (look at pics above). thought id try semi gloss black. not sure yet if i like it.

 

I think it looks better. I would probably paint the stone guard below the grill black as well.

 

bought a rear end from jody on here this past weekend. tore it down to get an idea what it might need. my plan is to do a total rebuild and i still may, but the gears look perfect and have hardly any play in it. its looking like new seals and axle bearings may be all i need.

its a 2.79 and will go well with the stock c4. my goal is to hit 2000 rpms at 70 mph. this should get me close. i still might go with an aod, but if i cant lock out overdrive as needed, im not sure i want it.

pics!!

 

new leafs and shackles!!

 

got the leafs, shackles and shocks in. rides ok but isnt as stiff as id like. also i wont know until i get my wheels and tires for the back if the height is ok.

 

Looks Good! I can't wait to try mine out very soon. Most people complain that these 4-leaf sets from Laurel Mountain are too stiff.

 

for me id like them a little stiffer. but i like a stiff ride.

 

View attachment 102500 some custom gauge work. no paint yet.

 

heres some updates on my dash renovation. ill get some daytime pics tomorrow. also show my new garage i built. its not finished but dried in for now.