First drive after Restoration

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  1. brainsboy

    brainsboy Member

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    The restoration is not finished but was able to make the first drive to the alignment shop. Drives awesome now. Having power steering it doesnt wander, pull, or have that typical ford side to side steering. The front end is super tight, I am very surprised at how well it drives for a 70's car.

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  2. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    very very nice.
     
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    Outstanding!! Can't believe how fast you did that.
     
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    Looks great. Nice to get that first ride in isnt it!!! Now thats a feeling of completion.:thumbs2:
     
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  5. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    That color is just spectacular(y)
    Nice job
     
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  6. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    That car looks awsome!!! You have done a superb job there:bowdown:
    That first drive makes it all worth while dont it?
     
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    you have pictures of when you did the resto? looks amazing
     
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  8. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Forgive me for not being caught up on your project, but what power steering system are you using that makes it so tight?

    Looks AWESOME, by the way!!! (y)
     
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    simply amazing!
     
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    freakin sweet car!!!!
     
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    Isn't it great when a plan comes together!! Nice ride!


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    Looks beautiful!
     
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    WoW! Having a soft spot for Comet GT's, I've been waiting a long time for this one.
     
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    AWESOME... love the colour....

    Heya Brains...

    been watching your resto thread... and it's come together nicely....

    the bright lime looks awesome... since I have a 72 V-8 comet and hope to do some bodywork and splash some more of that bright green on my car this summer... I just can't wait to bolt in the race Bullets and paint it green so everyone takes notice.

    Congrats... it's a real beauty.
     
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