A Maverick for Maverick

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  1. odinsvalk

    odinsvalk Member

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    I believe introductions may be in order. My name is Dave and I've been lurking on the forum for a few weeks but I took the plunge this past weekend. I have a 2 year old grandson named Maverick. I've been looking for a project car for a while. Last Saturday I drove home a 1974 Maverick 4-door with a 302 V-8, automatic trans, air conditioning, power steering, reclining front bucket seats, butt-ugly deep pile carpeting, and a driver-side window that won't roll down. I'm so excited I can't see straight. I plan to rebuild the engine and trans and basically restore the car mechanically and cosmetically and give the car to Mav and his mom and dad. What young, growing family couldn't use a reliable, dependable, easy to drive daily driver, right? I'm sure I'll be asking for help and suggestions as the project moves forward. I'm glad y'all are here.
    Dave
     
  2. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Maverocket Bob Williams

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    Welcome from 417 miles North of you:Handshake
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    BKelley Comet Enthusiast

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  9. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    This is what the hobby is all about... Little Mav will be riding in style...:thumbs2:
     
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    Moneymaker 1 Green Street Beasts

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    Welcome from Panama City Florida ..... Dave, I only see one problem, it's a Maverick and you used the words..."reliable, dependable, easy to drive daily driver" :biglaugh:

     
  11. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    :Welcome: from Atlantic Canada! Your project and intentions sound very honorable and we'd all love to see the progress. Got any pictures of the "older" Maverick?
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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