First annual Maverick / Comet ball joint change

The time has come for me to fix the old ball joints on my Comet as i have missed some of the cruise events with the boys and that i can't handle. It's no fun just reading about things like the 2nd annual Yonge St. end of the year cruise.

With that in mind on Sunday November 22 2009 the boys will be getting together for the First Annual Maverick Comet Ball Joint Change 2009. I'd like to thank Larry Winter and the boys ahead of time for the help as i don't have a clue on how to do it (at least correctly) so this will be a learning experience for me. I figure after 34 years it's time for the change and maybe we can do a 2nd annual Yonge St. end of the season cruise PART 2.
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Gotta love friends,I have a friend that is willing to come over on Thanksgiving the only day we have off from work at the same time,and help me pull the drive train out of my parts car...Thanks Jim

 

I think its the burgers and beer .

 

wow, it's been awhile since ive seen my old car..... man i miss that thing

 

Yep ,yep,yep, burgers whoooooooooo yummy.

 

Just got back from the first annual Maverick / Comet ball joint change 2009 a few hours ago and it was a complete success. I will post some pictures as soon as i develop them in my dark room.

 

Here are the pictures from the First Annual Maverick / Comet Ball Joint Change 2009.
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Before we did anything on the Comet Larry cooked up some of his great patented Maverick / Comet burgers. We managed to get Gord to stop at 7 burgers.

Here's the old Comet up and the wheels off ready for work to be done. Here is Mavmenace and Larry Winter starting the ball joint job. Larry's Maverick / Comet auto shop (notice the sweet Maverick in the garage).

A little grinding to get the studs out.

Ever notice the guy holding the tools is the guy who really has no clue how to do the job,

Gord starting to clean up the tools as the job is almost done.

Larry finishing up the last bit of work.

The ol' Comet finished with new upper ball joints



And the group shot of the boys at the First Annual Maverick / Comet Ball Joint Change 2009. Is that not special. You got a great sense of humor Gord.

I would like to thank the boys for the help on my Comet, for coming over to Larry's house on a Sunday and fixing my beater. Thanks Larry for doing most of the work, your a real pro and a true Maverick Comet fan. And thanks for the use of your house and tools.


It's always good to have friends who know what the hell their doing.

Let's see who's car will be at the Second Annual Maverick/ Comet Ball Joint Change 2010 (I think i need lower ball joints).

Once again........... thanks guys.
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Sure wish I was there. I was knee deep in the 2nd annual Sprucedale Rd Bathroom Reno. But I'd rather have been eating Mav/Com burgers and inhaling grinding dust. You boys sure do have fun in that golden triangle...nice job as usual in documenting this event...

 

Hey whats Larry doin with that grinder. Shouldnt he have a hammer and chisel in hand being a stone mason. Or maybe a shovel, Jack of all trades thats for sure.
Arent friends with multiple talents handy???
Good bunch of guys to get your car done for you.:Handshake

 

2nd annual Sprucedale Rd. Bathroom Reno.--------- love it.

 

Yup ,yup,yup, yeah they are good guys, we all need to help each other now -a-days.

 

I did , the grinder was for the drama and special effects. The best way is to air chisel or 5 pound hammer and chisel.

 

All in all it was great fun to do and see the boys before old man Winter comes to town.

 

Is there not a winter wonderland breakfast get together to look forward to? Maybe it could be held on a saturday morning? I'll have to start looking for "dash plates".

 

Good idea. I'm due for a big greasy breakfast. Havent seen the guys for a while.