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  1. Pony Express

    Pony Express Haul'in @**

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  2. downhillbiker

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    Thanks everyone! I will double check wheels, and make sure it isn't pieced together. I am not worried about the interior too much, over time I intend to replace it all.

    It feels good to be so warmly welcomed. I can tell that this is a passionate group, and one that is small and tight knit. I look forward to picking your brains, and giving my input as well.
     
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  3. Streetdeacon

    Streetdeacon Streetdeacon

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    :Welcome: Check the vin number. That will tell you the year and other info. I find it interesting that it has the package tray when it is suposed to be a 76..?? Good luck. :tiphat:
     
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  4. downhillbiker

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    Streetdeacon, I thought that deconding the VIN on these would show some info, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that it won't decode a Stallion or Sprint or stuff like that.
     
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  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    VIN will not tell you it is a Stallion. It will tell you it is a 1976.
     
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  6. downhillbiker

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    Thanks everyone. I know its a 76 its on the title, just not sure about Sallion. Im thinking not. The bumpers dont look right. On stallions they had those extra vertical stoppers...
     
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  7. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    The Stallion could have come with or without the bumper guards. The best way to determine if it may be a Stallion would be to get a Marti report on it. I just sold one of my three true Stallions. Still have the other two.
     
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  8. downhillbiker

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    The seller says that the wheels are five lug, he said that it is fairly rare for a maverick. Is this true? Or is it just something that ford didn't do and I'm looking at mid matched parts?
     
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  9. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    ALL 1973-1977 Mavericks were 5-lug....so not rare at all.
     
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  10. downhillbiker

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    Oh...a previous post in this thread had me worried about mismatched parts.
     
    downhillbiker, Jan 29, 2012
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  11. yellow75

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    The wheels on the car are not from a Maverick originally, the back ones are very deep, if I had to guess I would say the wheels are aftermarket for a Mopar, they look nice
     
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  12. GrabberJoe

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    :Welcome:from Michigan!
     
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  13. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    I woulden't let the wheels worry me too much.I think they are a set of knock off chev ralleys that have the dual bolt pattern on them

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    Derek 5oComet, Jan 30, 2012
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    First and formost welcome from Utah! There are a few Maverick owners I know of near you Bart has a Comet and a 4 door Maverick in SLC, there was another member in Provo, Mark in Brigham and myself in Ogden. :thumbs2: This looks like the Maverick that was for sale in Idaho at first it said it had a 347 and was a Stallion maybe come spring we can have our own mini-meet I like they handy fuse panel location too.
     
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  15. bartikus

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    hey is that the one i saw on ksl just recently. thats a good looking mav. i live in west jordan and drive my 77 4 door as my daily. would be great to meet another mav lover in valley some time.
     
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