Maverick owner once again

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  1. kpyle

    kpyle New Member

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    Hello Group,

    I just wanted to join this group.. now that i once again am a Maverick owner.

    My first car was a 71 Ford Maverick 2 dr, 3 speed on the floor. As a teenager, i tried everything i could to either blow up the motor or drop the transmittion so i could put in a bigger motor.... after 2 summers of totally abusing the car... NOTHING.......... drove it for 7 years.. never had a problem.

    NOW... my son is 15, getting his license in a year... and as i mentioned to a friend about my first car... he steered me to this car that was for sale. I BOUGHT it....... a 1972 Maverick, 2 dr, automatic, factory power steering, 200 engine that runs like a top. Our plan ( well my plan, son just wants a car ! ) is to re-do the car.

    I hope to join in the board... maybe it will help me in getting this project going.

    Kevin Pyle - Wilkinson, Indiana
     
  2. Maverick Guy

    Maverick Guy Maverick Enthusiast

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    Kevin, welcome to the board! Sounds like your new find could turn into a nice project for the two of you!!! :cool: (y)
     
  3. kpyle

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    Thanks man.... i sure hope so !!!!!
     
  4. Earl Branham

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    Kevin; some of the best things in life can be shared with the kids. You and your son are lucky you enjoy the car, and can restore it as a project for the two of you. Welcome, and you will find the friendliest, and most knowledgeable, and a bit crazy group on the net right here.
     
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    Welcome to the board, and good luck to you and your son on your shared project.
     
  6. Jean Doll

    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    Welcome to the board Kevin.:wave: Sounds like you and your son will have a great time with your new Maverick. Just think of all the stories you could tell him about your old Maverick while you work on the new one.:)
     
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    Welcome aboard Kevin, Now that you bought your Maverick project car, what will you buy for your son to drive?:rolleyes:
     
  8. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Welcome aboard Kevin. I have built 71 Mavericks for both my sons...and two more for myself. :D Nothing like a family full of Mavericks so don't stop on just one for him. If you need any help or parts you've come to the right place.
     
  9. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    You are about a half hour to an hour from me!!
     
  10. MaverickGrabber

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    Kevin, :wave: welcome to the board........bring your son to the roundup this year he will get all kinds of ideas :D lots of mavericks and a few comets to look over good way to get parts from ones out of state (y)and save on the shipping ;) ;)
     
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    Excellent. My first car was a Maverick too(y) ....Oh wait, I still have it...:D
     
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