Viper powered Maverick

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by hotrodbob, Feb 8, 2009.

  1. hotrodbob

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    Seen that last night. He has posted pic on this sight before. Try doing a search and see if you can find the thread on it...........lots more pics
     
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    That must have taken one heck of a big shoe horn to get that to fit
     
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    Fish OutOfWater Brian

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    that's autoedit from the forums and his 1970 Fordge Maverick.
    153_5372_original.jpg
     
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    when and what channel does powerblock tv come on?
     
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    Hotrodbob I have seen these pictures before, and this Maverick will be one hell of a Maverick when it's completed.:D:chirp:
     
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    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

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    Cut out the shocks towers and you can make anything you want fit.... well... within reason, I mean.. I dont see a v-12 from an abrams tank gloating around anywhere.... hmmm...:hmmm:
     
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    That's because the Abrams uses a mulit-fuel turbine engine. 1500+HP and 2500 or so in torque. My Dad worked on those when they were introduced in the late 70's.
     
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    sierra grabber Certifiable

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    although an allison or merlin under the hood would make me more than a little excited...hehe
     
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    Wow thats a ton of work. One scary car when done. Only one negative. That v 10 exhaust tone. Havent heard a Viper yet that i liked. Thats just me and my v8 prejudice.:clap:
     
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