Just bought 73 Maverick to restore

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    :thumbs2: We just bought a 1973 Ford Maverick with a straight 6, 3.3L, 1BL that is in need of restoration. Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated, especially where we might find a auto repair manual and/or a place that you would recommend parts from. We intend to completely overhaul this car and bring it back to life.
     
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    i just bought a 73 myself maybe we can help each other find parts we need
     
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    Welcome---I did a 73 LDO about 3 years ago and have learned tons and tons of stuff from all these guys. You'll find parts interchangeability across lots of years. If you're sticking with the six (I did and love it.......it's bulletproof) then check out the forum at www.fordsix.com Six cylinder fords are all they do.
     
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    Place I found to get everything for full restore

    The place I fouNd is called autokrafters they have every part to fully restore the vehicle if that's your plan and they match competitors prices good luck will post pictures after paint and body is done
     
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