After striking out repeatedly on locating LDO side trim for the 74 I am thinking of using parts off of the 70 that I had plans to build someday. Thinking of removing all of the side trim, side marker lights and emblems from the 74. I will use the doors and fenders off of the 70 as well as the small bumpers. I am thinking of adding a Grabber hood and rear spoiler. The car will be dark metallic blue (close to Acapulco Blue) with a white top (retaining the LDO trim). How well do you think it will look with this combination?
Honestly I wasn't much for the LDO look, but ended up falling in love with the car. Just realizing that if I resort to parting out the 70 this may be my one shot at the Maverick that I really want.
I agree, but if I cannot find the passenger side trim for a 2 door soon I will start with plan B as I don't want the car to just sit unusable in the garage. If I can find the trim my plan is to paint the insert white to match the roof as the rubber insert I have has seen better days and is a challenge to keep white. I also thought about cutting the trim (I know) in the insert portion at the very front and rear and put the side marker lights in there ans omit/fill the factory lights. I already have the lights that will fit perfectly in the recess. That would be preferred, but if I cannot locate suitable trim...
why would it have to sit without the trim... I have driven mine at different times without...doors, hood, fenders, bumpers, trunk lid and exhaust system...
Agreed. I drove my 1970 Grabber, after it was painted, without sidemarkers until I found an NOS set. The trim will eventually be found. Keep the trim.
re;side trim Hi Del Austin, I have LDO trim for the 2 & 4 door car.Has the brown vinyl in it.It's only in 'ok' condition for most pieces.I believe one piece on each car was damaged.Passenger rear on the 2 dr & drivers front on the 4 dr. John
Not to interfere, but did you see this thread? http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?p=963408#post963408 It's a parts car with complete, straight-looking white LDO trim... maybe someone could try to secure them for you without having to mail the whole car to you.
While I do like the early small bumper Mavericks, your looks great with the LDO trim. I'd stick it out and find some trim. Finding parts for these cars gets disgusting at times. I was totally motivated on my car till I found the hood was bad. Trying to find a good hood has held me up and totally taken the wind out of my sails.
Looks like I will be converting to small bumpers and swapping out the 250 for a V8. I will be retaining all of the original parts for the car, but after not being able to find a lot of the parts in suitable condition I will be using parts off of my nice 70.
