Should I buy a $300 Maverick?

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  1. Mavlover

    Mavlover Member

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    I had an old friend call me yesterday that knew I was into Mavericks and offered to sell me one that was at his shop. It's a 75, 302, 3speed, 2 door Maverick that is rough. Both quarters, door bottoms, floorboards and front fenders are rusted out. However, all the trim is in real good shape, the hood looks good and the motor runs. I already have 72 302 parts car but some of the trim is bent on it. My 77 I-6 has good panels and trim so I don't really need this car but these cars are getting hard to find now. Somebody help me out here with some advice please!!

    Thanks!

    Scott
     
    Mavlover, Oct 22, 2004
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  2. T.L.

    T.L. Banned

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    Question: "Should I buy a $300 Maverick?"

    Answer: If you have the money, YES !!!

    I'd offer him $250 and see if he'll tke it, or even $200...
     
    T.L., Oct 22, 2004
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  3. courier11sec

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    Nail it!
    Always room for another hot rod Maverick.
     
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    Double ditto (apparently, just "ditto" has too few letters).
     
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  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    i bid $100 if there are any good parts inside (y) ...frank...
     
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  6. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I'll take the z-bar mounts if you part it out ...
     
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  7. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    No...you shouldn't buy it. Instead....immediately email me the phone number for this guy and I will take care of it. He shouldn't harrass you anymore. ;)
     
    Craig Selvey, Oct 22, 2004
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  8. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Craig what are you doing bidding on that V8 z-bar setup on eBay? They guy already agreed to sell me the mounts for $25 if the whole setup didn't sell! :)
     
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  9. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    sounds to me like you already know the answer. just trying to make the rest of us jealous!:)
     
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  10. Wes

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    If you have where to store it and can use it, go for it. Otherwise, post the contact info and hopefully someone else will.
     
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  11. Maverick73

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    I agree with Wes.
     
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  12. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    IF you have to ask, maybe you should sell all your stuff and buy a chevette. :slap:
     
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  13. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Nobody had bid on it yet....so I did. :)
     
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    Buy it and salvage all the good parts then scrap the rest. Spare parts are nice to have. You could always sell them to other maverick guys later if you need some cash. Good luck!!!!!!!!
     
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  15. ratio411

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    Just the parts for a V-8 conversion and the parts for a manual tranny conversion will make the bulk of your money back.

    Then you still have the engine and trim.

    You might also check if it has disc brakes... just another conversion parts package that you can use or sell.

    Offer less, but get it.

    Dave
     
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