patting myself on the back...

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  1. aquilaprime

    aquilaprime Member

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    well, after drilling a kajillion holes, chiseling and pounding. I am now ready to start (finally) making my Mav drivable again. I found a really decent front clip off a 71 at a local wrecking yard (battery tray intact - how did that happen?). anyways pics are better so take a look:

    before:
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    after:
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    I've NEVER done any body work like this before, so I felt pretty proud that this is finally coming together. It's also earned my Mav a nickname of 'Calico'

    thanks again for the continued input and support

    A.P. Out
     
    aquilaprime, Jan 10, 2006
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  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    great job. looks like it's coming back to life.:clap:
     
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    (y) Cool Dude....
     
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  4. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Looks great!!!
     
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  5. Jamie Miles

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    Great job! Looks good. (y)
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Looking good. (y)
     
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    great job
     
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    Good job , its nice to see another maverick coming back to life !
     
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    A well-deserved 'pat on the back' it is!
     
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  10. Jean Doll

    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    Excellent job.(y)
     
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  11. sierra grabber

    sierra grabber Certifiable

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    congrats, now the blood and sweat and love and time has made it all the more your baby
     
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    Very nice.
     
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  13. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Looking good! Need some bigger pictures though! :)
     
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    Good job! I feel your pain, too. I did the exact same thing to mine!
     
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