first parts car or restorable?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by justin has a 74, Jun 29, 2009.

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what to do

  1. parts car

    35 vote(s)
    76.1%

  2. try to make it a daily driver

    11 vote(s)
    23.9%
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  1. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    paid 100 bucks and 50 for towing... looks like some kids ran up the trunk and jumped on the roof so theirs a huge dip... looks like it has been hit on right side (not in pic)

    things to do...
    engine, transmission, rear end, brake lines, gas lines, things of the sort..
    cheep buckets, mabey floors.. havent gotten a good look yet at the floors
    steering wheel and ignition if i cant find the keys

    i have to say i was suprised to see a brand new spare tire in the trunk... and 2 horns up front

    4 lug 70 maverick 200 6 cylinder

    its ruff but i love it for 100 bucks:Handshake
     
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  2. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    If this is a poll: I vote parts car.
     
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  3. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    i got money to fool around with now and i got plenty of friends to help.... for 100 bucks... why not try to make it a driver
     
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  4. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    If you decide to work that dent out...Start from the outer edges of it and work your way in to the middle.Start with the sharp creases and GENTLY knock them out.If you get the sharp bends out the rest of it will fall into place as you work em.Dont try to get it flat and straight (you wont) Just work all the dents out.You will end up with more steel than the car started with when done(due to stretching of the metal) from the dent.So low spots are to be expected.Unless the car is really solid...I would say parts car as well...or convertible conversion...Have fun!!!
     
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  5. 1973Maverick357

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    Sad to say but i have to say parts car.
     
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    Justin, you used the word restorable in your question, so I have to say "Parts car".

    If you had said "fix it up for a driver", I'm with you, and say "Have fun".:Handshake

    That is not a restoration candidate. There are too many rust free bodies in the Southwest to even consider spending more than $1500 in body work and panel replacement.

    Have fun, do the safety stuff first. Meaning brakes, suspension, lights, etc.
     
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    Parts car. You got a great deal, easily can make your money back and then some with the parts on that thing.
     
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    your right krelboyne... i should have put driver...

    the rust consists on roof and the back bottom of the trunk.. thats all
     
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    parts....:yup:
     
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    If the floors and cowl are rotten, cut it up!!!
     
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    :anyone::ratrod: how bout a rat rod????
     
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    If you've got the money to spend, I'd say look for a better starting point and part this car out. :)
     
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    Congrats! you just bought your first................Parts Car ;)

    you got a great deal on it though (y)
     
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    Up here it might make a project car. In your area I would say parts car and get a better car to build.
     
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