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Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Boosha, Nov 19, 2010.

  1. Boosha

    Boosha Built to run hard

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    Looking for opinions,good or bad.After being unable to decide a color for my maverick,I was seriously thinking about doing a tribute paint theme,to my favorite racer,the Late Great Dyno Don Nicholson.This would be just the outside paint,complete with the aluminum slot mags.I always loved the look and setup of His Maverick,but i don't want to do no dis-respect.Please let me know your thoughts/opinions,good or bad.
     

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  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Street car or drag car? Either way I would only do it if I had the motor to back it up. JMO:)
     
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  3. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I'd say go for it but I think I'd try to get the blessing of the person that owns the real car right now. I'm not sure if there would be some kind of infringement rights there or not. I saw the car at a show about 3-4 years ago in Atlanta. He even made a few passes with it down the track. That was so cool seeing that car go down the track in this day and time. I got a few picks of it doing so. (y)
     
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  4. Boosha

    Boosha Built to run hard

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    Don,the car would be both,but would mostly see street time.Engine will be roughly 400hp (puny to what was in the real thing)lol Thanks
     
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    I agree, there is nothing wrong with cloning the car but go all the way. Don't mock it. :tiphat:
     
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  6. Boosha

    Boosha Built to run hard

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    Ray,I thought of that also,and have been doing some searching online,of who has it now.I seen the car at Carlisle back in 06-07,I can't remember,and that car just completly took me in.
     
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    Boosha Built to run hard

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    Not a total clone,just a paying homage thing.If I start saving now,to do the whole thing to a T I might have enough in about 20 years.lol Thanks.
     
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  8. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I'll do some searching too. If I come up with something I'll let you know.
     
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    Boosha Built to run hard

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    Thanks Ray:tiphat:Got those pics handy,by any chance?lol
     
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  10. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Hi Ray:
    The car that Dyno Don used to run is now owned by Wayne Jeffers and he lives in Orlando , Florida. As far as I know the car has been left "Untouched" with the markings and the 427 still intact. I spoke to him at the NPD All Ford show in Ocala , Florida in 2005. Maybe this information will help locate him :) Coometized



     
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  12. Boosha

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    Ray,thanks for the link,and also for the pics.That car looks great going down the track!
     
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    boosha there are a couple of guys who take a dyno don tribute car to norwalk ohio.summit motorsports park.i will look for some pics.i know he was at the fords at summit show.and i might be able to get a name from a friend of mine.they might be able to tell you who owns the car now and how to contact them.
    john
     
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  14. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    See post 11 for the owner.
     
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