Which one to do first

Well it is time to start gathering up all the parts and make a Maverick.
I have the 1970 6cyl which has the least amount of rust and body work
needed just a lot of updating, ie 5-lug front disc, rear, plus a 302 build up.
then there is the 1973 grabber that needs a passenger floor replacement
that is a 5-lug V-8 car. I currently have a grabber hood to go onto one of
the cars but which one . As I only have a 24x24 garage the other mavericks will have to stay out in the weather . I am leaning toward the 70 as it seems to be the fastest one to get done. I have a total of 3 complete disc brake systems so that isn't a problem and I also will have 3 302's by the end of next week. I also have 2 complete clutch pedal assemblies, but I am still tring to figure out if I want to go with old school 4 speed(which I have T-10) or move up to the newer 5 speed's(Mo money Mo money).
Any suggestions.
Robert

 

I would go with the '70.

 

I agree

yep 70

 

70 but I'd spend the $$ and go with a 5 speed. The T10 aint the best trans. Usually the syncros are worn out and makes them jump out of gear.

 

I am also going to make an offer on a 73 6-cyl maverick this weekend has surface rust
and some interior repair but other wise it is in good shape. Thinking about leaving it
all original and using that as a daily driver to work and around town. Dang F250 gets 15 to the gallon.
Robert

 

Do like I did-Start 'em both and see how many parts get mixed up.Or do 1 at a time so you don't end up with 2 or 3 half a$$ed unfinished projects...like I am .

 

Tim, I want your Comet man.

 

Light is right.

Given your dilemma I'd take the 70 for the cool factor and the weight diff. But with 3 complete brake systems and three 302's it's going to go like hell and stop the same way. Where are you going to sit?

 

I will start on the 70....Now do i shave the doors or leave the handles on them?
Robert

 

That's the one I'm not allowed to sell.Wife & I took our first date in it,brought our baby girl home from the hospital in it(I done that on purpose)so it's home.The pic makes it look better than it is,but it's still got possibilities.

 

Do the 70 and give me the 73!

 

My wife wants to know "how old is his daughter?" Her great-grandmother drove our 74 Mav during her childhood, and she thinks your daughter must be her age (my wife's age, not her great-grandmother's). All 3 are beautiful cars with potential. Looks like the white one is pretty much there....

 

Actually,the baby girl is only 3.That's right,I purposely brought her home in an old,loud smelly Comet.Bringin' her up right huh?

 

I brought my boy home in a turbo diesel no muffler F-250 OH yah! you should have seen the faces at the hospital doors The things daddys do