Today in the garage...

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by car-nut, Dec 13, 2009.

Page 3 of 3
  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,466
    Likes Received:
    2,842
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    the steam made it gooy...it was in Feb. so after it got good and cold it chipped off rather easy...just took time...(y)
     
    Last edited: Apr 4, 2010
    71gold, Dec 20, 2009
    #31
  2. paxtond

    paxtond Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2007
    Messages:
    308
    Likes Received:
    26
    Trophy Points:
    182
    Location:
    Ontario
    Vehicle:
    1971, 1976 Comets
    Actually that picture helps alot...but if you do have another one of the under car part of the mount I'd sure appreciate it...thanks!
     
    paxtond, Dec 20, 2009
    #32
  3. car-nut

    car-nut Glenn

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2006
    Messages:
    1,299
    Likes Received:
    212
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    conn.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick
    I spent 4 hours in the garage today getting things as clean as I can. I still have 2 or 3 more hours worth of work before I can metal prep the whole thing and then epoxy it.

    Yesterday I brought the engine block out to Edger Machine in Ware, Mass. He come very highly recomended. He will hot tank the block and inpect it. Then give me a call with a price quote. I am only having him do any machine work it needs and install new bearings for the cam and crank as well as new freeze plugs. I will then rebiuld the engine myself.

    Here are a few pics of todays progress.....
     

    Attached Files:

    car-nut, Dec 24, 2009
    #33
  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Looks awesome!! I know first hand, how much work it is, it seems like as soon as you think your done, you find another spot.
     
    Dave B, Dec 24, 2009
    #34
  5. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2009
    Messages:
    4,132
    Likes Received:
    1,158
    Trophy Points:
    523
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Kennewick, WA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Maverick Grabber
    Man that looks like a lot of work.......got time to do mine??:rofl2:
     
    RMiller, Dec 24, 2009
    #35
  6. car-nut

    car-nut Glenn

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2006
    Messages:
    1,299
    Likes Received:
    212
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    conn.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick
    that is funny! I am actually having fun doing it. So far I would have to say I am having more fun working on and planning this car than any other I have done!
     
    car-nut, Dec 24, 2009
    #36
  7. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,466
    Likes Received:
    2,842
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    from here to there in such a short time...:Handshake
    [​IMG] ...[​IMG]
     
    71gold, Dec 24, 2009
    #37
  8. 1973Maverick357

    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2008
    Messages:
    3,082
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    89
    Location:
    Cookeville TN
    Vehicle:
    1976 stallion,1973 2dr mav,1975 2 dr comet,1964 F100,1970 Mav Grabber
    Wow that car is super solid.
     
    1973Maverick357, Dec 24, 2009
    #38
  9. coutangman

    coutangman Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2007
    Messages:
    1,379
    Likes Received:
    35
    Trophy Points:
    112
    Location:
    Charlotte, NC
    Vehicle:
    '72 Comet GT, '72 Sprint Mustang Sportroof, '73 Mustang conv, '69 Cougar XR7 conv.
    Very nice, solid looking Sprint. You are doing a fantastic job!

    Jim
     
    coutangman, Dec 24, 2009
    #39
  10. Columbus Comet

    Columbus Comet Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2006
    Messages:
    1,132
    Likes Received:
    37
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Columbus, OH
    Vehicle:
    72 Comet GT,03 Cobra,06 Wide Glide
    nice progress
     
    Columbus Comet, Dec 25, 2009
    #40
  11. car-nut

    car-nut Glenn

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2006
    Messages:
    1,299
    Likes Received:
    212
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    conn.
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick
    between yesterday and this morning I got the underside of the car all painted. I finished up the prep work and masked everything off. Wrapped plastic around the garage as well. I didn't want everything turning black.

    I sprayed 2 coats of PPG's DP90LF epoxy. I let that sit over night, then this morning I went out and used 3M heavy body seam sealer and sealed up a bunch of seams that the factory should have. 30 minutes later I sprayed 2 coats of PPG's HSP-2128bk. It is a polyurathane primer that is in their "light industrial" line. Awesome stuff. It will dry to a rock hard, semi gloss finish. This will be the final finish. It does not need to be top coated. I know restoration shops that use this on suspension parts and radiator supports for a final finish.

    I can't wait to let it cure up and get it off the rotissorie!
     

    Attached Files:

    car-nut, Jan 1, 2010
    #41
  12. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2007
    Messages:
    4,475
    Likes Received:
    140
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Ocala,Florida
    Vehicle:
    71 Maverick Grabber
    wow that looks good........
     
    mavgrab302, Jan 1, 2010
    #42
  13. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    Looks great! Nice job.
     
    mashori, Jan 1, 2010
    #43
  14. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Awesome!!!!!!
     
    Dave B, Jan 1, 2010
    #44
  15. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    10,633
    Likes Received:
    322
    Trophy Points:
    398
    Location:
    Mountain Top Pa
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick 393 Cleveland Stroker
    Very Nice :bowdown:
     
    mav1970, Jan 1, 2010
    #45
Page 3 of 3

Share This Page