Omg!!!!!

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  1. HOMERMAV

    HOMERMAV Member

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    well just an update on my purple maverick i had a problem with my rearend the drivers side axle was too short so a good friend hooked me up with the right one and i installed it yesterday.backed the mav out of the garage and into the street and all he** broke loose the thing lit up my tires like there was no tomorrow oh yeah this mav is going to be a blast just a few more things to button up and its ready for the dragstrip.just got the plates and insurance today should be driving it by this weekend.
    also want to thank all who helped me with this project and you know who you are.you made a dream and a promise come true!!!!!!!
    will make a video soon with a nice country hole shot cant wait
    john
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    TERRIFIC NEWS! GLAD TO SEE IT UP AND GOING!! :thumbs2:
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Congrats John!!! Glad to hear its up and moving under its own power...Now the fun begins!!!:chirp:
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    That's so cool(y) cant wait for the vid
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    You've come a long way, with the car. Congrats!! Now enjoy it! :thumbs2:
     
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    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Awesome!!!
     
  7. yellow75

    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    This calls for a happy dance:dance::yahoo::whew::party5::grpnanadance:

    I know the feeling very well I just got mine on the road as well, you wanna race :)
     
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    well maybe we can bench race mike im not coming all the way out there to beat you!!!!! haha just kidding.
    oh and mike how far are you from portland might need someone to look at a maverick for me.i would be glad to pay for the inspection.if i decide to buy it?
     
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    Glad to here John, when you get ready to go to Norwalk let us know and we will try to make it to. Great feeling when it all comes together isn't it.
     
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    you bet wilbur and yes i was like a fat kid in a candy store with 100$
     
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    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    I am about 70 miles from Portland, I would be happy to be your eyes.

    As far as racing I guess we can just compare time slips :thumbs2:
     
  12. HOMERMAV

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    that will work mike and i will let you know about the mav if i decide im interested its the other purple one i have talked to the owner a couple of times and he is still interested in selling it to me if i want it but he is not activly trying to sell it now.
    thanks
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    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    I looked at that car before he bought it so I already know some about it.
     
  14. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    your welcome:D:D
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    good to hear that you got the axle situation taken care of. cant wait to see that video. when will it get to the track?
     

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