Project "Therapy Sessions" 1972 Maverick

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by car-nut, Jul 25, 2010.

  1. JoeB

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    Bob Backlund, now there's a name I haven't heard in decades. Car looks great!
     
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    Lot's off work done , but is worth the effort clean job, very nice
     
  3. car-nut

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    Todays project was to get the hood all sanded and buffed and finally installed. Hopefully this will not come back off. Its so cool seeing it come together one part at a time. Ran out of time and still need to do some minor adjustments for the gaps, but i'm happy with it for now!

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  6. car-nut

    car-nut Glenn

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    Now with the car running I have grown tired of sitting on the floor to move it or whatever else I needed to do. So today I slid the carpet in and installed the freshly upholstered driver seat. I am still waiting my turn in line at the upholstery shop, should be in there somewhere towards the end of September. Can't wait!!!

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    I like the way the Mustang seats came out. They look Awesome
     
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    There probably won't be anything more significant to share after this until it goes to upholstery. So for now, I hope you enjoy this.


    I had the anodizing stripped off the hood lip molding and had it show polished, same with the headlight bezels. I then painted the underside of the hood lip molding body color and matte clear. This is unlike all other Mavericks, but I liked how it makes the molding appear thinner, and seems to disappear on the underside of the hood.

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    Normally on Maverick headlight bezels the painted area is either black or silver. For me I wanted a little more of a unique look and painted them body color. I am in love with the look!

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    I installed the gauge panel for what I hope is the last time, everything lights up and works as it should......
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    Gotta love this pair, at least I know I do!!!

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    So the exhaust is now done and the car runs. I have installed the carpet and a seat, so the next step was to venture out of the driveway and go for a cruise. A short one though. Just across the street from me is a horse shoe shaped street, so I pulled out of my driveway and just down the road, then around the loop. Senses were running very high, but she ran well, shifted through the gears and everything worked as it should. I took a video, but with Photobucket being what it is I can't seem to share it, so you will have to settle for a few pictures.

    The first picture of it outside and not in my driveway!!!
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    You defently have your self a show winer there Sir. Thank you for all the great post. I have learned alot form watching your build
     
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    The hood trim is actually a really good idea!
     
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    That is one awesome looking car. You have the stance and tire and wheel sizes absolutely PERFECT.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Absolutely Stunning Glenn!!! Just...WOW...:bowdown:
    As for the 55...Love it, and those caddy hubcaps top it off perfectly.:thumbs2:
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Love the 55, my favorite shoe box hands down!!!

    The Maverick is looking great, you did a ton of little things I would never thought to do but if it were to come into my possession I wouldn't change a thing. One question though, did you clear the exposed metal on the bezels and hood trim?
     
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    Thank you all for the vey positive comments. Slow project to get to this point, but the last year has been very gratifying.




    I did not clear them. Not a terrible idea, my only concern would be getting a clear to actually stick to the polished metal and stay put. I'm a guy that doesn't mind cleaning and polishing the cars, so some elbow grease now and again will keep them nice for sure.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    That makes sense, never thought about possible adhesion issues.
     

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