MY project

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by fordracing, May 30, 2003.

  1. fordracing

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    Well guys,
    I have been surfing this site for a little while now and thought I would get a little bit more involved.
    I bought this maverick 2 summers ago...The "PLAN" was to bring it home throw a 302 into it and have some fun that summer...well one thing lead to another and...well you guys know the story....

    Hoping to get this thing finished next summer. the plan is to add rear disk brakes and finish up the chassis this year.


    This is what it looked like when I bought it in Florida.
     

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    Here is the newest picture...
     

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    A shot of the new rear end..
     

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    looks like mine.....beutaful. very nice looking. My windows are tinted though. good work dude! nice to see another black mav.
     
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    Here's one from the front.
     

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    Thanks maverickMan.....I have seen your as well, also nice looking..
    Still tossing around the idea of adding something to the paint job, Not sure what though.
    Any idea's guys????
     
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    people are always telling me to put stripes or flames on her. I've just always liked the black look with no graphics or stickers. to each his own I guess. I've also got an audi 5000 turbo that is black. I'll tell you, black is a pain in the ass to keep clean. I wish I would have taken more time on my body work because it really shows with that color.
     
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    No question, black is one SHARP color... Now that Maverick stands out!
    Like MaverickMan said, it is hard to keep clean but the reason I didn't do black was the HEAT factor, man does it get hot when you are racing.
    fordracing that is nice setup on the rear, my hat is off to you, are you sure you have enough tire... they look a little small. (lol)

    You did a great job!

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    mavman427 has entered the building.

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    I'm thinking about going with black too. Mine's blue with a blue interior right now, but I'm converting it to black :). These mavs very mean with a good black paint job, fat tires, and 3" chrome exhaust pipes coming out the back :). Well at least I think it will, I haven't exactly seen one yet.
     
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    That's one beautiful ride!

    I wouldnt' change the color for anything!

    I wouldn't add any stripes either.

    If you just HAVE to do something, flames wouldn't look bad either.

    You gotta keep us updated on the e.t.'s as well !

    Keep up the good work,


    Rick
     
  12. Will

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    damn, I love the stance that car has, with more tire it would look killer. so, I'm assuming its a strip only car? way to go on the work!!
     
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    Takes alot of power to need wheelie bars, i'm dying to know what the power plant will be!!!
     
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    Like I was saying up above, beautiful car.

    If there is one thing I'd change would be the height of the car.

    Looks like you can come down quite a bit on front and back.

    Too me, the lower the better (in looks and control).

    Still a great looking ride!
     
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    That is a good looking car! I didnt understand the tall stance either I`m thinking it might be a scary ride at high speeds.
    :eek:
     

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