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  1. Tightenup

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    Got my hands on a 70 maverick, have big plans for the ol girl. 20221011_152814.jpg
     
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    Hopefully all that pine straw hasn't trapped a lot of rust into the cowl and lower body, but from that pic it looks like a very complete car in good shape. I'm envious and would love to hear more. Welcome to the forum!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Fayettnam... is that in N.C.?
     
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    It is
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I haven't heard that name since the mid 60s. I'm from N.C., my Mom lived in Sanford and me in Pittsboro (it's real name). I was also stationed at Ft. Bragg with the 82nd. Airborne.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I suspect the car is extremely rusty. Let us know what you find out.
     
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    That's great to hear. Thank you for your service. If you any question about your old stomping ground just let me know.
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle

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    welcome from a fellow 70s owner
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    thank you...
    looks like you have a very interesting project, care to share your goal?
     
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    stumanchu Stuart

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    Welcome. Please tell all when you know, lol.
     
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    :Welcome: from south central PA.
     
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    Welcome from Ohio. Another proud owner of a rusty 69.5/70 Maverick.
     
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    Well got her pulled out and on the trailer. Of course the car going to need alot of work, but not as bad as I initially thought it would be.

    Any info on the best place to get new door seals and window seal would be greatly appreciated. Also going to need a windshield.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    that thing cleaned up pretty nice...:thumbs2:
    I have gotten several windshields from my local glass co. they had to order them but two days later I had them.
    there are a couple of sources for the seal...do a search up top...
    Weather stripping kit.
     
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