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  1. 1971460Maverick

    1971460Maverick Member

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    I just picked up this Maverick last week. I saw it on Craigslist and couldn't resist. I bought it the first day it was out. It's a 72 (not a 71) It's got a mustang II conversion and a late 60's 460 in it. It's still got an 8" in the rear, but I have a 9" with a 3:50 trac loc and 31 spline axles that I want to put in. The 9" is from a 69 Mustang. It's a little wider, but I figured I could just get some rims with deeper backspacing. The car is set up as a sleeper. It still has the 14" steel wheels as you can see. I will probably add some wheels and I would like to get some sanderson block hugger headers. I don't know a whole lot about the car as of yet. The guy I bought it from didn't build it. He had a bunch of high dollar cars at his house, and this was his knock around car. He kept it in a shipping container at his storage yard in Staten Island. My first car was a 70 Maverick. It had a 6 cyl. 200 in it, so this car has twice the motor and then some. I could use any advice the members want to give me.
    My first question is: where can I get some leaf springs for this car? I bought and paid for a 4 leaf set on ebay, from Maverick Connection in WV. He refunded my money the next day because he was "out of stock indefinitely" I would rather have some springs a little firmer than stock.
    My second question is: who makes subframe connectors for Mavericks?
    I haven't owned a Maverick in many years so I'm not familar with where to get parts. I had quite a few other cars though, between my first car (70 Maverick) and this one.
     

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    1971460Maverick, Apr 23, 2009
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  2. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    :Welcome: to the board!

    Awesome car!
     
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  3. Corbin Johnson

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  4. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Too cool Bigblock Mav! We love Bigblocks Have a few 460's myself.Wow that things more of a sleeper than my car.I Made my own frame connectors ans let me tell you they make a huge difference.I think there are a few members here that sell them.Very cool car. Derek.
     
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    Derek 5oComet, Apr 24, 2009
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    welcome! :thumbs2:
     
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  6. Maverick73

    Maverick73 Senior Member

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    welcome, u will find many friends here, one of the best boards of any kind on the net! very nice car!
     
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  9. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    What a great car :bananaman
     
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  10. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Welcome from Florida....
    General spring for the leafs,check out the thread on them, group buy.
    C.A.M.E.O. car club in Florida makes sub frame connectors for the mav.

    Ken
     
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  12. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Awesome car! (y) And wellcome aboard too! :Handshake Glad to have you here.
     
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  13. mavericksspeed

    mavericksspeed New Member

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    Hello all just want to say HI
     
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  14. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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  15. CARRIEMCGILL

    CARRIEMCGILL Need help with parts

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    Glad to have you a board with us maverick lovers and i sope you are on big maverick fan.. I know i am please keep your car and don't let anyone get it the mavericks are going to junk yards they dont belong there they need tlc good luck i am happy to know you have one now...
     
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