found a 5 lug mav in a junkyard...

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  1. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    what would be some coveted parts to take from it...lol

    i'm thinking the rear, the most likely disc front brakes...not sure if it's a 302...kinda wedged in and i can't open the door to open the hood. any other parts?
     
  2. Gene Fiore

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    Take the shock mounting plates.
     
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    I have not had to swap the shock mounting plates (assuming you're talking about on the rear) on either of the two cars I have converted to 5 lug.

    I would grab the rearend and complete spindles. If the steel brake lines up front and proportioning valve appear to be in good shape, get those also.

    Why do you need to get inside of the car to release the hood? Is it a '77 or something?
     
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    does the late '77 have a hood popper??? i owned a '77 and it didnt have one... :hmmm:
     
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    I have came across two 77's that had them. I've seen many more that didn't. I don't know if it was optional or an aftermarket add on or what. Neither of them could be opened from outside of the car like normal.
     
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    i would like this, on all of mine.... :)
     
  7. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    i guess it's a 77...it's big bumper, and it has a foot style parking brake, and has the hood popper where the early models had the parking brake(the one u pull)
     
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    My 77 hood opens just like any other maverick hood, the only difference is that the hood prop rod is on the left fender apron insted of the long one that props the hood up by the front.
     
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    That is how the ones I saw were setup also.
     
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    its in a junk yard come on open it with a crowbar:D
     
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    Kids I tell ya :p ...
    Don't abuse it:naughty: Someone looking for a part a little less mangled than what they have might be needing that stuff...:cool:
    I've seen guys break glass just to get in with a laugh, not funny to me though. :(
     
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    I agree that you don't need to swap these, but someone down the line may need them so it's just good to have. :D
     
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    If one of the cars are a stick then I need the clutch & break peddle assembly. I'm open for a finders fee. I cant find a stick shift car around here.
     

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