What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    got the brakes installed but not bled, hope to get that done tomorrow.
    the crown vic. e-brake cables on the car will work with this kit...:thumbs2:
     
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    Comet79 71 Cometa

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    I removed the stone deflector from the Comet and noticed corrosion on the plastic and some dents on the metal parts. So I separated the metal from the plastic pieces by removing the old corroded staples. I removed some of the dents on the metal and took some of the corrosion of from the plastic with a spatula. I started sanding down the plastic so I can eventually get it painted. I still don't know if I should paint it black or go with regular primer. The engine bay is already black. Any suggestions?
     
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  3. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    got the brakes bled and one wheel back on. hope to get it finished up and the brakes seated tomorrow..:drive:...:chirp:.
     
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    Russell Orejano

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    My Maverick tested positive for the corona virus.....they gave it a vaccine.....and...now it's , sob, turning into a CHEVY...sob..!
     
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  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Guy gave me a new idea for E-brake cables today...:smash:
    Summit tomorrow...:outtahere:
     
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    After the Rust Bullet was finally cured, I got the drivers door sound deadener installed, painted and lubed latch assembly in, new door glass run installed and new roof rail weatherstrip installed.
     
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    I scored a free H/X pipe combo, this thing should bump horsepower up 100 & torque 75!:cool:
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  8. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    got to road test my new brakes and pedal mod...:drive:...:chirp:
    a lot less foot pressure to lock up brakes. did a couple panic stops and all went great.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ordered a set of E-brake cables from Rock Auto ($19) each)...:thumbs2:
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Ordered a set of SPC upper arms. Wasn't going to do it but decided the improved geometry was worth the extra money.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    took my Sweetie for a...:drive:...:chirp:.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    464925 Maverick 1973-Pure Muscle

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    Good luck!!!
    the only bad thing about the t5 was that it is lower than the toploader
     
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    Comet79 71 Cometa

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    I will need all the patience and luck to finish this upgrade. I can’t wait to tackle all of it
     
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