Starting re-paint Grabber

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  1. mrskydog

    mrskydog Ford Fan Living The Dream

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    I couldnt wait for warm Weather here in Michigan so the Maverick came out of storage today. Brought it into our Ford Dealership today ,and had the Guys help pull her apart. Lucky it was a slower afternoon and many hands had it apart Quickly. Need to remove a little more chrome, mount Grabber hood. Small bumper exchange later.. off for Paint I hope Mon or Wen. I will update pictures as it goes....:bananaman
    Kirk mav_p1_original.jpg mav_p7_original.jpg mav_p4_original.jpg mav_p3_original.jpg mav_p6_original.jpg mav_p5_original.jpg mav_p4_original.jpg
     
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    sounds like overhaulin dealership style. it would be nice to be able to have group of professionals to tear down your car.
     
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    Overhauling Dealership Style ..I like that , yes I am very lucky to go to a Job that I have loved to go to now for almost 30 Years. And yes I need to finish up my spare 8inch Pig..3.55 gear looking at getting a Posi unit and throwing that in as well. I might contact you for info.....Kirk :thumbs2:
     
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    Very cool car. 'Should look awesome when it's done.
     
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    2.5yrs.....one afternoon...its all good...:rofl2:
     
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    paint looked great?
     
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    Paint now does look ok....its a 15 footer looks great. The car over its life time has had various areas repainted so.. slightly differant shades and the top faded in areas to the primer grey. This will be the finishing touch since I purchased it in 2008.
     
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    went backtoday pulled more off all side trim ,spoiler, mouldings . getting pretty close now. (y)
     
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    look at all that wax buildup under that windshield moulding, you must love that car
     
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    man it looks like a nice car like it sits.
    it better be friggin awesome when youre done starting with such a nice base
     
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    Yes very nice base, paint looks so much better in Pictures. Just 40 years of fading ,chips, and touch-ups....awesome is the Goal.:D
     
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    Looks very good, love the photos. :thumbs2:
     
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    Paint Update Pictures

    imagejpeg_6.jpg imagejpeg_5.jpg imagejpeg_4.jpg imagejpeg_3.jpg imagejpeg_2.jpg All little dings gone...welded in all side moulding holes,Grabber hood installed,now block sanding and then Paint.
    Got my Grabber Striping Kit in the mail should be done soon. Small bumper transfer after Paint..Wow going to be busy...Kirk (y)
     
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    Very nice. Great progress. The hood change is awesome.
     
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