Hi from new Mav Owner

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  1. Crobarr6

    Crobarr6 Member

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    Hey great to meet everyone and I'm excited to be a part of the community. Working on my first build of a 71 Maverick Inline 200 that was my grandfathers he purchased new in AZ and been there most of its babied life.

    First tackling the updates needed in Brakes and Suspension. Have a built 302 that will also be going into the car once Suspension/Brakes/5 Lug/Steering/Rearend are updated.

    I have a complete 71 Mustang donor car with brand new front suspension and I'm wondering what if anything I can swap without too much fab work in the Maverick. Appreciate any advice or pointing in the right direction.

    Thanks,

    Brian
     
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    Cool, an Arizona Maverick! We like pictures around here! Welcome to the site from middle Indiana (Lafayette). I don't know the answer to your question about the donor Mustang parts but I'm sure one of the wizards who do will answer you soon.

    Bruce
     
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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    Welcome:Welcome:

    Except for steering box & drag link, most of the front suspension should interchange. Steering boxes are same as '68-'71 Fairlane/Torino and the Granadas. Drag link unique to Maverick. Three different ones, the '75-'77 version easiest to find the matching idler arm(what's on my Comet).
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    welcome, post some pics!
     
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  6. Crobarr6

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    All original 71. With a whopping 40k all Arizona miles on it. 227CCC75-952E-43EE-867B-0D369A6BF47A.jpeg 227CCC75-952E-43EE-867B-0D369A6BF47A.jpeg 3C515BDE-D46D-4200-8EC5-DDDCD9DF6E87.jpeg
     
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    Wow, that is a SWEET survivor car. Enjoy, and we can hardly wait to hear more.
     
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    Solid car, very nice find. Well maintained farm by the way, I'm an original Illinois plow boy from the Oswego area, 30 years removed. Where you hale from?
     
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    From Mendota originally but have been up in Huntley for the last 12 years.
     
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    Welcome from sunny Arizona! Nice to see you found a nice one from my home state.
     
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