72 Maverick 302 introduction

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  1. Rogue302

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    Hey guys,
    After scouring Cragslists for the last 7 months, ive finally bought a 72 maverick! Cars of this era are hard to find in decent condition up here in New England but mines a really solid car, and i couldnt be happier with such a starting point. The body has only one little rot spot under the door, but the whole rest of the car is really solid. Its has a 302 with an newer holley 4 barrel, a c4 transmission and a B&M Z-gate shift kit. The car was bought as a registered and insured on the road daily driving car and i drove it home at 80 mph on the highway with without any issues. Cant beat picking up a project car from 72 and being able to drive it home!

    Since this is my first maverick, im sure ill have a million questions, so thanks in advance for all the advice and help.
    Ill be starting a build thread for anyone interested in following the progress.
     

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    Looks like a very solid start. Thanks for posting pictures and looking forward to seeing your build thread.

    And I agree - cars are getting harder to find.
     
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    Hahaha thanks.
    When i first bought the car, i hated the scoop, i thought it was way too big and tacky. Now, its grown on me and i love it, i cant picture the car without it. Its functional too, so it'll stay.
     
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