How we doing? I have not yet finalized the sale on a 1973 Maverick, 2 dr., straight six. But I wanted to join in preparation. I have never worked really on cars outside the very basics but really looking forward this. Trying to find a beginners book on restoration but coming up short. Anyone have any ideas? The Mav I'm looking at is in really bad shape, but I want to redo it all anyway so doesn't really matter. Look for to the convos. thanks.
Welcome from North Carolina. Look for the 5-volume set of 1972 Ford factory service manuals. They're available on CD and on paper.
Where in DC are you? I'm up near Annapolis. By your description there may be better bargains out there.