Blue My Mind, 1972 Ford Maverick

[HotRod47]

Today I got the last remnants of the driver side quarter cut off and all ready to start fitting the new NOS quarter in place. I still need to prep and paint the entire inner structure to protect what is here from rusting anymore.



I welded in the panel I made for the gas tank. I then used black seam sealer to keep everything water tight.




Last test fit of the tank to make sure everything is still good. I am going to use button head stainless bolts to keep it in place.





And a view from the bottom....

[streetrod77]

I love the way the tank fits. It makes me think about removing my fuel cell. Great color combo too.

[HotRod47]

I love the way the tank fits. It makes me think about removing my fuel cell. Great color combo too.

This is a really easy upgrade for the tank. The best part about it over the fuel cell is that you get your trunk back! I used a 16 gallon 65-68 tank. But the 69-72 are 22 gallon. Same basic dimensions other than it is not flat on top, it raises up for the additional fuel. So the bottom, and the side measurements all remain the same. I didn't go that route because I figure after two hours or so of cruising I am ready for a break anyway. So no need for the extra gas.

[GrabberGT]

This is a really easy upgrade for the tank. The best part about it over the fuel cell is that you get your trunk back! I used a 16 gallon 65-68 tank. But the 69-72 are 22 gallon. Same basic dimensions other than it is not flat on top, it raises up for the additional fuel. So the bottom, and the side measurements all remain the same. I didn't go that route because I figure after two hours or so of cruising I am ready for a break anyway. So no need for the extra gas.

I went with a Ricks 22 gallon in mine. I had them center the filler neck also. I didnt like the tank be off sided. He was running a special on the 22. The 16 gallon would have cost about the same if not a little more. I have yet to top the tank off. LOL. My install looks a lot like yours except I made the tub a little deeper so that I could still have a flush floor.

[HotRod47]

I went with a Ricks 22 gallon in mine. I had them center the filler neck also. I didnt like the tank be off sided. He was running a special on the 22. The 16 gallon would have cost about the same if not a little more. I have yet to top the tank off. LOL. My install looks a lot like yours except I made the tub a little deeper so that I could still have a flush floor.

I love your install and tank. I was very close to going with a Ricks tank. But in all honesty it was just too expensive for me right now. I have been spending money like crazy lately and needed to spend a little wisely on this item. I also plan on making a cover like you did so I will have a nice flat floor. Nice job!!

Glenn

[HotRod47]

Not a lot to report today. I spent most of the time in the garage cleaning up and getting organized a bit. Too much crap all over the place makes working out there difficult at times.

I did spend time looking into fitting the new throttle pedal and brake pedal assemblies that I bought from Lokar. I purchased the ones for the 69-70 Mustang in the Midnight series. The throttle pedal assembly is an absolute direct bolt in replacement of our stock Maverick gas pedal assembly.

For the brake pedal, all you have to do is remove the factory rubber pad, mark and then drill two 1/4" holes on the steel plate. Then bolt on the new pedal from Lokar. The entire process took no longer than 20 minutes.

The one big issue I could see is that you will need to use a Lokar throttle cable. And the hole for the cable may need to be redrill a little lower than the stock hole. The arm doesn't look to be as long. I am not positive about this as I wasn't ready to install the cable.


http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/dir...ng-pedals.html

[HotRod47]

I spent some time yesterday, after cleaning up the garage, fitting the new quarter panel. I am not entirely happy yet. While it is nice having brand new sheet metal, there are some fitment issues to be worked out.

The biggest for me is the outer wheel house area and where it goes down and meets the drop off. I had fitted and spliced in metal from a 65-66 Mustang outer wheel house before. They fit well up to the after market skin that I had at the time. But the way they fit the skin and the way they fit the correct sheet metal isn't good. Looks like I may have to cut all that back out, fit the quarter to the car, and then refit the outer wheel house to the quarter. Did all that make sense? I hope so.

Never the less, it is nice seeing the car with a full panel once again!! So once again, one step forward, and two steps back! That should be the motto for this car. Wow.....

[streetrod77]

I may need to think about getting a tank again. My Comet did not come with the drop in tank. I guess that will be a later project. I'm working on a coil-over suspension for the front. I really don't like anyone on the market so far though. That's for the information on what mustang tank fits our cars.

[Z06killinSBF]

This is looking good, I can't wait to see it in color!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Awesome car man thanks for sharing the build wih us..

[mooseknuckles]

awesome build!....love the rendering, and all the cool mods. great work!......and I'm not even a ford guy.

[HotRod47]

This is looking good, I can't wait to see it in color!

Awesome car man thanks for sharing the build wih us..

awesome build!....love the rendering, and all the cool mods. great work!......and I'm not even a ford guy.

Thanks for all the compliments guys. Makes a guy feel good, nice knowing someone else appreciates what you are doing.

Glenn


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[HotRod47]

I have spent the majority of the weekend working on the hood and grill shell of a 32 Ford coupe I had done in October. The guy had yet to fit everything up so I was just getting to those parts. Having a long weekend helped me get the done and out of the way.

I wish I had been able to spend the four day weekend working on my car. I do have the outer wheel house area fixed and fitted to the quarter properly. I will post pictures at a later date of what was done to the outer wheel house.

While killing time between coats of primer on the 32 parts I played around with some fine line tape to get an idea of what I am going to do on the stripes of my car.

Here you can see I have a basic 70 Boss Mustang style stripe layout. Very similar to the Brazilian stripe, but it runs a little higher up the fender.




For the hood I am again going to buck the trend and change the factory Grabber stripe. Here I have laid it out as a single stripe.




Here I did a separation, but not all the way down the center. So instead of being two separate stripes it is still one, but with less mass in the center. In this one the center point is rounded a bit....





And on this one the center comes to more of a point to try and match up what the very leading edge of the hood has.








I am interested in some of your thoughts on the stripes? Anyone care to share their preference?

Glenn

[Evoix]

In the fotos, the first one, the rounded one looks better imo

[chunger]

If going for a "It coulda been factory" type of look, you might want to make the front of the center section mirror the front of the hood. Visually, this repeats the line, and makes it looks like it belongs there.

[mooseknuckles]

I like the dual stripe for sure, as to rounded or not im not sure yet....its almost a shame to paint that hood!

[csouth]

I like the slightly pointed look better

[drylegmcrae]

great work on the car and thanks for sharing. i personally like the pointed lines on the separated stripe but i think i would like them more if the lines of the point were exactly parallel to the front lines of the stripe.

[HotRod47]

I like the dual stripe for sure, as to rounded or not im not sure yet....its almost a shame to paint that hood!

You know, for me anyway, I just don't like the look of the carbon fiber. I know most guys on here would kill for it. I just never liked it?

great work on the car and thanks for sharing. i personally like the pointed lines on the separated stripe but i think i would like them more if the lines of the point were exactly parallel to the front lines of the stripe.

The plan is to soften the outer corners of the stripe and then have the center section taper match them. So yes, I plan to have them parallel as much as possible.

Thanks for all the feedback guys. It is always appreciated!

[streetrod77]

I 2nd the last stripe that matches the Hood shape. I was looking at that sane Hood. I can't make up my mind on that one or a factory grabber Hood.