71 Maverick

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    I just bought my first Maverick. It has a 302 and auto transmission plus A/C. First thing I gotta do is stop the surface rust since it has baked Texas paint. I just ordered rust remover and primer from Eastwood. I never used their stuff, so I hope they have good products. Next item that needs attention are the back brakes. It currently has none. Sounds like springs from a E-150 are also needed since my car has air shocks installed by the previous owner. I am looking forward to working on this little hotrod and just wanted to say hello to fellow enthusiasts.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Welcome to the board. Might want to do a search on here about air shocks. They seem to bring their own set of problems to a Maverick/Comet.:)
     
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    I did read about the air shocks. The previous owner had just installed them. So there aren't many miles on them. I aired them down until I can get new springs and rear brakes. I will only be moving it around my property til then.
     
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