Blue My Mind, 1972 Ford Maverick

[GrabberGT]

That front end looks killer! Really awesome job you are doing.

You are right about the hood... Sort of. Not sure its so much the hood as it is the entire body. If yours was anything like mine, there were some pretty serious panel alignment issues. LOL

[craigs73]

wow looks good...i missed what mirriors they are.... i like them

[HotRod47]

That front end looks killer! Really awesome job you are doing.

You are right about the hood... Sort of. Not sure its so much the hood as it is the entire body. If yours was anything like mine, there were some pretty serious panel alignment issues. LOL

Like I said, not busting on the hood specifically. I don;t think it is perfect, but then again neither was the Ford Maverick. Thanks though......

wow looks good...i missed what mirriors they are.... i like them

Mirrors are from Vision Hot Rod Concepts. They have a few styles to choose from.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Awesome updates can't wait to see this thing done..

[TonyHuntimer]

Keep up the good work! Nice job so far!

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[Bryce]

That is a very cool maverick!

[HotRod47]

Awesome updates can't wait to see this thing done..

Keep up the good work! Nice job so far!

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

That is a very cool maverick!

Thank you all for the feedback. I am having a ball with this project. I am loving that this entire build is being done by me in my garage. Although, yes I am borrowing a spray booth for the paint, I am the one pulling the trigger. The only things on this car that will be done by someone else are, the transmission was built by a friend, and the upholstery. That's it. The rest is all home grown.

Thanks again,
Glenn

[RMMiller]

I was not a fan of the mirrors the first time I saw them but with it all in primer they look right at home. It's going to be a very nice ride when you're done with it. I'm hoping to get started on mine this fall and will be going along just as you are, home built. I'll do most all of it myself with the exception of the interior and possibly the paint. I have no where to shoot it and just marginal experience with a gun.

[HotRod47]

I know I haven't updated this thread in a while, but that is because for the winter I changed directions and did a quick make over on my Deuce coupe.

Now back on the Maverick I have been busy. I finished up the engine compartment, and got it all painted. This is the final body color, but with a PPG matte clear here. The outside will be full gloss.

Also got all the new suspension in it, as well as the 13" brakes at all four corners. Then bolted on the 17" front and 18" rear tires and rolled it outside. First time the car has been on the ground since 2009.

[chunger]

LOVE the color.

Nice work!

[Dave B]

I really, really, really like it, but you know that already.

[Wattsup6154]

Any new updates on this beautiful project! I love your work I'm slowly building a 70 maverick

[Boatmark]

Really loving everything about this car. Great color choice, and the gloss body with matte engine compartment is a nice subtle touch.
I know you were still thinking about building a raised spoiler in the future, but I really think what you came up here is just right. The entire car has a "subtle cool" vibe going on, and the current spoiler continues that theme.

Can't wait to see more progress, and a completed car.

[RMMiller]

I can help a little on the updates, he has posted some on the Maverick forums. It's going to be a damn nice car once it's finished!

http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/proje....70006/page-34

http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/proje....70006/page-35

[HotRod47]

I can help a little on the updates, he has posted some on the Maverick forums. It's going to be a damn nice car once it's finished!

http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/proje....70006/page-34

http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/proje....70006/page-35

Thanks Dave, I didn't realize there were responses to this thread looking for updates. I guess I should pay more attention.

[HotRod47]

Here are a few pictures to bring us all up to date..........


The car is in primer here, and the stripes is just tape as I was playing with ideas.

[HotRod47]

And as I got some parts ready I started letting the paint fly...........

This is all being done in PPG Envirobase. The rest of the car will have D8152 Glamour clear, but these parts are cleared with Ceramic clear to keep the chipping down.

[Jetfixr320]

Wow! It's going to be BadAss

[Bossed]

Hurry up and finish the damn thing, the wait is killing me . . . . . . Just kidding, can't wait to see it painted, gonna be awesome

[cbpldc]

Looks great! I love the color and the subtle body mods.