New 73 Maverick Owner

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  1. wschromm

    wschromm Member

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    Hi all, I just picked up a 73 Mav to start fixing up for my wife. My previous experience is on a 91 Wrangler YJ that I fixed up so my hope is the Mav will be as fun and doable as my YJ.

    One thing that was a great reference on my other build was a Haynes repair manual I picked up. Did Haynes produce a hard copy or is there something similar I can reference for wiring diagrams, procedures, images?

    This will help me get my bearings but I'm leery of paying a website for a PDF that may be a virus or empty file.

    Looking forward to posting photos and videos soon once I get her up a running again!
     
  2. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    we like before and after pics.

    Frank
     
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    Welcome ! You came to a group that has a wealth of Maverick information. Enjoy the ride !
     
  4. Hotrock

    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the forum from northeast Ohio!!!

    The on-line manual at the end of the following link should be of help:

    Repair Index (1bad6t.com)

    Best of luck with your project!
     
  5. canuck222

    canuck222 vroom, vroom... Supporting Member

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    There's also the:
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    and the Ford Shop Manuals:
     

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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    Welcome!!

    The Ford shop manuals are light years ahead of Haynes, Chilton etc. They do include other models so you will have to "wade" a bit to find specific info. Still except for occasional reference in a Motors Manual, factory are all I use.
     
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    Welcome from the Northeast!
     
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  9. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have some used Maverick Chilton manuals I will sell. $20 each plus postage. Email me (see below) if I can help.
     
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    Constable You have the right to remain silent....or not!

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    Welcome. The Chilton manuals are a huge help, but I prefer the factory manuals. You do see them occasionally on eBay or dealers in automotive literature may have them. They show up at swap meets and a few do sell online. The Chiltons offered to you would be invaluable until you find a Ford manual and what Craig is offering them for is very fair.

    Lucky wife.
     
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    I use maverick comet forms. And youtube to fix everything.
    I've been using YouTube for 13 yrs to rebuild anything.
     
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    Cool. I've had my '73 for 39 years...
     
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