My New Ride

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by E. Jones, Feb 25, 2005.

  1. E. Jones

    E. Jones New Member

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    A 1974 2 door. This car started life with a 6cyl and c4 auto trans. The old lady that origianlly owned the car sold to the person I bought it from some time ago. This kid drove the 6 cyl until it died and put in a used 302. That 302 died so he put in a rebuilt one that now has 10,000 miles on it. Origianl interior, vinyl top and chrome. The paint has been done. There is some rust on the passanger door and trunk. None visable in the dirvers doors and I don't know if the cowls leak or not.

    Not my first collector car and not my first Mav or Ford. At this time it's my only Mav.

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  2. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    :Welcome: - Nice looking "ride" - and who says a big bumber car doesn't look good! That one sure looks nice!

    Where are you from? Your name doesn't have a location with it.
     
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    Welcome to the board, That's one nice Maverick you got there.
     
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    Hello

    That really is a nice car...I like it!:yup:
     
  5. E. Jones

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    Thanks...but the picture hides the flaws. The origianl vinyl top is not to good, nor is the wide side trim. Paint is also a bit thin in spots.

    My son will drive it thru most of the summer. This fall he'll get something more practicle and I'll take over the car. Strip the top off, cut out the rust and weld in new panels, then new paint and a new top. Then it will look real nice in person.

    So is that side molding held on with clips or was it glued on????

    Oh, it's got a 4 bbl. carb. :D

    In in the general Puget Sound area of WA state.
     
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    BIGbully Maverick Maniac

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    :Welcome: nice little ride you got there.
     
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    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    That's a very nice Maverick.(y) The side moldings are held on with clips.
     
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    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

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    Looking good man(y)
     
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    :wave: e.j.,
    nice ride.....welcome to the board...frank...
     
  10. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Looks good!
     
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    Nice looking Car you got there.Welcome aboard
     
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    nice looking car. i used to live in port orchard before moving to arizona about 15 years ago.:Welcome:
     
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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Welcome, E.J. Enjoy the boards. Nice car!
     
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    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Looks like a great car!
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    Lots of potential. (y) Does it have disc brakes?...
     

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