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    1. 10-28-2008 #1
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      I'm hooked

      I just wanted to take a moment and say thanks and introduce myself. I've been a registered member for a while now but never really visited much. Here lately though I just cant seem to stay away. The builds being documented on this board are second to none. The amn tof detail shared trumps the best of the builds on the popular tv shows and even most magazine articles.

      My car is a 1972 Ford Maverick. Its due for some freshening up but this is how she sits for now.



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    3. 10-28-2008 #2
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      Welcome to the addiction, Chris. Nice to see another DFW member.
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    4. 10-28-2008 #3
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      wow, one of the nicest mavericks ive seen, what size are those rear tires?
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      Sweet Maverick! I saw one that was bagged down at the Goodguy Nats in C-bus Ohio They look sweet done up..what are your plans for the car?
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    6. 10-28-2008 #5
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      I'm keeping my eyes open for a nice project Maverick. They make great cars. You have a nice one!
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    7. 10-28-2008 #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by derekf
      Welcome to the addiction, Chris. Nice to see another DFW member.

      x2. real sharp car. I like those cars. don't see to many around that are that well done. I'll have to keep an eye open for you on the street scene.
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    8. 10-28-2008 #7
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      Hey Chris,
      Nice car and welcome.
      Is the chin spoiler factory?
      I am also interested in the tire/wheel combo.
      I have a friend looking for a Maverick/Comet.
      Your car will surely motivate him!
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      I like the air dam also. Great looking car.
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      Great car Chris! Tastefully done and Welcome! Around here (new england) most of the Mavericks and Comets rusted away prematurely so I don't see many anymore.
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      Thanks for the welcome.

      Currently the car sits on a tweaked stock suspension for mostly looks. It will corner some but ride quality suffers greatly.

      Suspension:
      American Racing Hopster wheels
      17X8 front 245/45-17
      17X9.5 rear 275/40-17
      620 Coil springs cut 1 coil
      de-arched 4 leaf spings

      I suppose you could call this car a running mule. I make all my upgrades to it with the intent of trying it out and perfecting it only to eventually tear it down and transfer everything over to a new shell. There are no tried and true direct bolt-ins for this car so everything is trial and error.

      Future plans are to upgrade the rear suspension to something more corner worthy with a TCI Torque Arm rear suspension package. It should be mostly bolt-in. The front suspension will receive a Fatman Strut suspension conversion and rack and pinion steering. Tires and wheels will go to 18X10 295/40-18 rear and 17X9 255/45-17 front and of course big brakes all around.

      OR... If i where to win the lottery, RRS front strut suspension, rack and pinion kit and rear 3-link.
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    12. 10-29-2008 #11
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      Chris,
      One more question..
      Do you have any idea how much your car weighs?
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    13. 10-29-2008 #12
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      Sweet little ride man!
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      Quote Originally Posted by steemin
      Chris,
      One more question..
      Do you have any idea how much your car weighs?
      Scott
      The factory weight is ~2700
      I've lightened it up with heads, intake, exhaust and radiator.
      Weighed it down with Camaro bucket seats, center console, 3-10" subs and 2 layers of dynamat.
      I'd like to think I broke even and it weighs about the same but my best guess would be ~2800.

      oh... and the front spoiler is 67-68 ish Mustang.
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    15. 10-30-2008 #14
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      nice car do you have more pictures (like engine bay etc)


      Yes i have been hooked at this site also ... the tech info is second to none ... also you get great responses no matter what the question is..
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      Quote Originally Posted by maldo
      nice car do you have more pictures (like engine bay etc)
      None that I'd like to share. Needs too much work. Its not clean enough for this site. lol
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      So you finally stepped over to the dark side. Good to have you aboard!
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