As the old saying goes: "If you have to ask, you can't afford it". :D I am going to assume by your question, that you can't do much of the...
I would say you can find parts to restore the original AC box. I know I have boxes I am parting out.
Never got an email from you.
Look the car over carefully. If there is lots of rust, as well as in this torque box you have pictured, might be better off with another car.
You will find that this message board is for the 1970-1977 Ford Maverick and the like bodied 1971-1977 Mercury Comet.
I have a couple of sets of the vent shades, one set for a 4-door, one for a 2-door. Email me (see below) if I can help.
235/60/14 I have that size on the back wheels of my car. Might be a little wide for the front.
I would think that would not be correct for all years.
I purchased an NOS Sears cruise control set-up, still in the box, off of eBay. I see other kits on there as well.
I know I have removed some from parts cars over the years.
I have been following this auction. It never sells and they keep relisting it. Seems legit.
Best thing, and cheapest thing for you to do is get a Maverick power steering set-up and install that. I have the parts. Email me DIRECTLY (see...
You stated: Idle mixture screws are 2-1/2 turns out I have always rear 1 1/2 turns is what is recommended.
Radio should have nothing to do with the reverse lights.
There is a weep hole on the underneath "snout" of the water pump. When the internal seal goes bad, it will leak out of that weep hole. Also,...
I have Maverick Chilton repair manuals I can sell. Email me (see below) if I can help.
On a factory set-up, there is a short wiring harness that goes from the trans mounted neutral safety switch, up thru the firewall, and plug in...
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Unless you are willing to spend at least $1000....just get a power steering set-up off of a Maverick. I have some used set-ups. Email me...
The center grill support will also need changed to the 1970-1972 style. Front valances and stone guards are available NEW from several vendors.
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