Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 10:49:58 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 10:49:58 PM
Before pics Dec 08
(http://i27.tinypic.com/67oy9i.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/33oim1u.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/zurp8o.jpg)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/66lvsw.jpg)
During
(http://i25.tinypic.com/mrwhfa.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2w3dirk.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/n3pg.jpg)
Maiden voyage
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2yyvy51.jpg)
Drivable
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2niqu7a.jpg)
tailpipes & fresh underbody
(http://i30.tinypic.com/6sdlde.jpg)
Interior
(http://i30.tinypic.com/9psx7t.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/m9uec1.jpg)
new glass& rubbers
(http://i32.tinypic.com/29xxdkw.jpg)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/b3n588.jpg)
apart and together in primer
(http://i26.tinypic.com/1569ykj.jpg)
Taming the dragon :D
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2ahblaq.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/2h3c0tg.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/67oy9i.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/33oim1u.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/zurp8o.jpg)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/66lvsw.jpg)
During
(http://i25.tinypic.com/mrwhfa.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2w3dirk.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/n3pg.jpg)
Maiden voyage
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2yyvy51.jpg)
Drivable
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2niqu7a.jpg)
tailpipes & fresh underbody
(http://i30.tinypic.com/6sdlde.jpg)
Interior
(http://i30.tinypic.com/9psx7t.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/m9uec1.jpg)
new glass& rubbers
(http://i32.tinypic.com/29xxdkw.jpg)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/b3n588.jpg)
apart and together in primer
(http://i26.tinypic.com/1569ykj.jpg)
Taming the dragon :D
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2ahblaq.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/2h3c0tg.jpg)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 10:55:29 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 10:55:29 PM
Built my own bumper
(http://i32.tinypic.com/21eqcuu.jpg)
Apart and ready for paint
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2qanwcz.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/24d2fbo.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/20apit2.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/vhswwg.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/qrexx1.jpg)
reassembly
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2usg2lf.jpg)
Together
(http://i29.tinypic.com/j158q1.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2cg1uv6.jpg)]
(http://i32.tinypic.com/21eqcuu.jpg)
Apart and ready for paint
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2qanwcz.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/24d2fbo.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/20apit2.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/vhswwg.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/qrexx1.jpg)
reassembly
(http://i29.tinypic.com/2usg2lf.jpg)
Together
(http://i29.tinypic.com/j158q1.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2cg1uv6.jpg)]
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 11:00:38 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 11:00:38 PM
First show 7-11-09
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2igm3ch.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/24gj6uo.jpg)
came home with this
(http://i31.tinypic.com/20qct2s.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/27zhv6e.jpg)
Today 1,870.x miles since drivable
(http://i26.tinypic.com/34y189u.jpg)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/16glhc7.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2czcz9c.jpg)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/29pyiz8.jpg)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2igm3ch.jpg)
(http://i29.tinypic.com/24gj6uo.jpg)
came home with this
(http://i31.tinypic.com/20qct2s.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/27zhv6e.jpg)
Today 1,870.x miles since drivable
(http://i26.tinypic.com/34y189u.jpg)
(http://i31.tinypic.com/16glhc7.jpg)
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2czcz9c.jpg)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/29pyiz8.jpg)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on July 25, 2009, 11:15:24 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on July 25, 2009, 11:15:24 PM
Wow, nice job, the wheels look great.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: MY83T on July 25, 2009, 11:31:06 PM
Post by: MY83T on July 25, 2009, 11:31:06 PM
very cool ride.....dont i know you from the TorinoCobra Forum? I post as MY70GT there, i have a 70 Ragtop.......David
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 11:34:33 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 25, 2009, 11:34:33 PM
Quote from: MY83T;283808
very cool ride.....dont i know you from the TorinoCobra Forum? I post as MY70GT there, i have a 70 Ragtop.......David
yup i post over there under the same name:D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on July 26, 2009, 12:04:14 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on July 26, 2009, 12:04:14 AM
Nice work man! What was it like on the dragons tail? Were you draggin' door handles or did it do OK?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 12:15:37 AM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 12:15:37 AM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;283813
Nice work man! What was it like on the dragons tail? Were you draggin' door handles or did it do OK?
It was a blast,It stayed with the group with no problems I was actually car 2 in the pack went with the local mustang club.I ran the car all out:D
This is what a Gt500 looks like being chased:shakeass:
(http://i26.tinypic.com/54jdyp.jpg)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: mercury-man on July 26, 2009, 02:10:10 AM
Post by: mercury-man on July 26, 2009, 02:10:10 AM
Nice work !! :ford: :headbang:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 26, 2009, 07:54:01 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 26, 2009, 07:54:01 AM
That thing is sweet! I like the ponies on it too!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Bruce M on July 26, 2009, 07:56:20 AM
Post by: Bruce M on July 26, 2009, 07:56:20 AM
NICE! I love mavericks. How does it run with the truck intake? They're surposed to flow better than the car intake.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ProTouring442 on July 26, 2009, 07:58:17 AM
Post by: ProTouring442 on July 26, 2009, 07:58:17 AM
Very nice!! Ever been over to Pro-Touring.com or Lateral-G.net?
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Watchdevil on July 26, 2009, 12:43:05 PM
Post by: Watchdevil on July 26, 2009, 12:43:05 PM
Nice Mavy!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 12:50:27 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 12:50:27 PM
Quote from: Bruce M;283830
NICE! I love mavericks. How does it run with the truck intake? They're surposed to flow better than the car intake.
It's a strong runner and the fastest stock 5.0 Ive had.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 5.0 tbird on July 26, 2009, 01:01:34 PM
Post by: 5.0 tbird on July 26, 2009, 01:01:34 PM
Nice job! Mavericks were the real Mustang of the '70s imo.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 02:23:40 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 02:23:40 PM
Quote from: ProTouring442;283831
Very nice!! Ever been over to Pro-Touring.com or Lateral-G.net?
Shiny Side Up!
Bill
nope,ill check em out though
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1WLD BRD on July 26, 2009, 02:52:15 PM
Post by: 1WLD BRD on July 26, 2009, 02:52:15 PM
very nice... now change your Sig to reflect that beast and give it the honour it is due.... ;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: FLSTCI71 on July 26, 2009, 09:36:55 PM
Post by: FLSTCI71 on July 26, 2009, 09:36:55 PM
Quote from: 1wld brd;283894
very nice... Now change your sig to reflect that beast and give it the honour it is due.... ;)
+10!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 10:54:52 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 26, 2009, 10:54:52 PM
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;283894
very nice... now change your Sig to reflect that beast and give it the honour it is due.... ;)
eh maybe later:punchballs:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 27, 2009, 05:36:44 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 27, 2009, 05:36:44 PM
Looks great:D I think it would look killer with a set of Magnum 500s but that's just me ;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ipsd on July 27, 2009, 06:11:52 PM
Post by: ipsd on July 27, 2009, 06:11:52 PM
I LIKE IT! WOW I love those Mavrick's almost as much as our birds and cougs.
Stuckman
Stuckman
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 27, 2009, 10:22:19 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 27, 2009, 10:22:19 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;284106
Looks great:D I think it would look killer with a set of Magnum 500s but that's just me ;)
I agree, those or a set of deep dish Crager SS's. I think they look good on most older cars.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 28, 2009, 07:32:35 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 28, 2009, 07:32:35 PM
Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;284151
I agree, those or a set of deep dish Crager SS's. I think they look good on most older cars.
ive got something in mind for later:D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 28, 2009, 09:20:55 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 28, 2009, 09:20:55 PM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;284283
ive got something in mind for later:D
I don't doubt that for a minute!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Watchdevil on July 29, 2009, 01:38:19 AM
Post by: Watchdevil on July 29, 2009, 01:38:19 AM
It's funny how back in the day Mavericks were considered the least desirable budget cars yet now they are cool. Plus since they are based on the old Falcon platform which in turn was shared with the Mustang, you can do anything to a Maverick that you can do to a Mustang. Since they are a rarer sight nowdays, the Maverick styling now seems more sporty, distinctive and desirable than it's intentions were when they were new... Plus it is a right size car in todays world where older large cars that were the norm are now too bulky and cumbersome.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: flipnbird on July 29, 2009, 07:31:16 AM
Post by: flipnbird on July 29, 2009, 07:31:16 AM
Now that is BADASS SWEET !!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 29, 2009, 08:54:56 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 29, 2009, 08:54:56 PM
new sig
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 29, 2009, 11:49:54 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on July 29, 2009, 11:49:54 PM
That's better!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ~AC on July 30, 2009, 02:40:30 AM
Post by: ~AC on July 30, 2009, 02:40:30 AM
nice man you always got something cool your workin on...
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: DVP on July 30, 2009, 06:29:49 PM
Post by: DVP on July 30, 2009, 06:29:49 PM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;284437
new sig
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;284437
1977 F100 429-c6FOR SALE!
:eek:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: xjeffs on July 30, 2009, 11:21:41 PM
Post by: xjeffs on July 30, 2009, 11:21:41 PM
It that a plastic intake on the 5.0L? Did I miss the news bulletin? Where did you get that?
Looks great man. Unbelievable work.
Looks great man. Unbelievable work.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 31, 2009, 09:27:07 AM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on July 31, 2009, 09:27:07 AM
Quote from: xjeffs;284595
It that a plastic intake on the 5.0L? Did I miss the news bulletin? Where did you get that?
Looks great man. Unbelievable work.
it's aluminum just painted
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:47:24 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:47:24 PM
fresh ones since i cant post some of these on the maverick board via calander pic rules ill post them here:hick:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:48:12 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:48:12 PM
more
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:48:58 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:48:58 PM
:burnout:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:49:49 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:49:49 PM
:beatyoass::beatyoass:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:50:33 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:50:33 PM
:mad::D:D:D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:51:22 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 02, 2009, 08:51:22 PM
:evilgrin:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on August 02, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on August 02, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
Great Pics.!!! Mav. looks awsome!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on August 03, 2009, 12:00:24 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on August 03, 2009, 12:00:24 PM
Again, bad ass Mav. I may have missed this, but what is the color from?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 03, 2009, 07:17:22 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 03, 2009, 07:17:22 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;285083
Again, bad ass Mav. I may have missed this, but what is the color from?
it's a factory color 71-74 medium yellow gold
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 03, 2009, 07:38:42 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 03, 2009, 07:38:42 PM
:burnout::burnout::burnout:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: thunderjet302 on August 03, 2009, 09:29:13 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on August 03, 2009, 09:29:13 PM
Hey I have those floor mats in my 95 T-bird! ;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: MikeP on August 04, 2009, 09:44:12 AM
Post by: MikeP on August 04, 2009, 09:44:12 AM
Wow beautiful car!! Great work.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on August 04, 2009, 10:49:32 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on August 04, 2009, 10:49:32 AM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;285114
it's a factory color 71-74 medium yellow gold
Well it is very sharp!:bowdown:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 04, 2009, 08:57:30 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 04, 2009, 08:57:30 PM
Quote from: MikeP;285179
Wow beautiful car!! Great work.
Quote from: 50tbrd88;285186
Well it is very sharp!:bowdown:
thanks guys
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 06, 2009, 09:48:50 AM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 06, 2009, 09:48:50 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;285138
Hey I have those floor mats in my 95 T-bird! ;)
wife picked em out;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Davemutt on August 06, 2009, 11:05:22 AM
Post by: Davemutt on August 06, 2009, 11:05:22 AM
Hey I have that steering wheel in my Cougar!
Nice Maverick. I like that color. :)
Nice Maverick. I like that color. :)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 07, 2009, 10:31:12 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 07, 2009, 10:31:12 PM
Quote from: Davemutt;285550
Hey I have that steering wheel in my Cougar!
Nice Maverick. I like that color. :)
thanks!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 07, 2009, 10:31:47 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 07, 2009, 10:31:47 PM
teaser pic
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 08, 2009, 05:11:14 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 08, 2009, 05:11:14 PM
:burnout:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 10, 2009, 11:35:21 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 10, 2009, 11:35:21 PM
..:burnout:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on August 11, 2009, 08:44:41 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on August 11, 2009, 08:44:41 AM
The dog dishes look good. My parents Grabber had those and the trim rings. It was red with the black stripes. Man I wanted that car!!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 12, 2009, 08:07:03 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 12, 2009, 08:07:03 PM
Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;286187
The dog dishes look good. My parents Grabber had those and the trim rings. It was red with the black stripes. Man I wanted that car!!!
thanks
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: thunderjet302 on August 13, 2009, 05:43:49 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on August 13, 2009, 05:43:49 PM
I like the dog dish wheels:D
I still say it needs Magnum 500s though;)
I still say it needs Magnum 500s though;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 14, 2009, 09:16:10 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 14, 2009, 09:16:10 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;286568
I like the dog dish wheels:D
I still say it needs Magnum 500s though;)
i agree
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: DVP on August 15, 2009, 12:18:31 AM
Post by: DVP on August 15, 2009, 12:18:31 AM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;286710
i agree
I say you get some 10" for the rear and keep the dishes. That is if you can find any they will stay on.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 18, 2009, 06:12:40 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 18, 2009, 06:12:40 PM
new pics
(http://i48.tinypic.com/b4an2f.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/9fwrhf.jpg)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/ilc5yp.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/29fz7mv.jpg)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/t8r96c.jpg)
(http://i48.tinypic.com/b4an2f.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/9fwrhf.jpg)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/ilc5yp.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/29fz7mv.jpg)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/t8r96c.jpg)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on November 18, 2009, 06:17:00 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on November 18, 2009, 06:17:00 PM
Man that thing looks good!!! I'm sure it's a nice distraction for you with all that's going on.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: mercury-man on November 18, 2009, 06:25:58 PM
Post by: mercury-man on November 18, 2009, 06:25:58 PM
Nice Photos Russ !! :cool:
Dan & Paula ;)
Dan & Paula ;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Beau on November 18, 2009, 07:05:54 PM
Post by: Beau on November 18, 2009, 07:05:54 PM
That's perty...the chin spoiler makes it a lot meaner.
Awesome!
Awesome!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Watchdevil on November 18, 2009, 11:51:09 PM
Post by: Watchdevil on November 18, 2009, 11:51:09 PM
I am such a mod pig that I would have switched out different taillamps for a Maverick. I always thought it was cool you could easily swap in some Mercury Bobcat taillamps, 1977-80 Pinto taillamps, 1971-77 Comet lamps or even a set of 71-72 Montego lamps. I have also seen people add Shelby lamps.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 19, 2009, 05:45:26 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 19, 2009, 05:45:26 PM
Quote from: Watchdevil;299360
I am such a mod pig that I would have switched out different taillamps for a Maverick. I always thought it was cool you could easily swap in some Mercury Bobcat taillamps, 1977-80 Pinto taillamps, 1971-77 Comet lamps or even a set of 71-72 Montego lamps. I have also seen people add Shelby lamps.
I like the stockers best I think its what makes it a maverick:D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Watchdevil on November 20, 2009, 09:34:58 AM
Post by: Watchdevil on November 20, 2009, 09:34:58 AM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;299431
I like the stockers best I think its what makes it a maverick:D
I certainly respect that!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 20, 2009, 10:08:52 PM
Post by: 5.8fastcat on November 20, 2009, 10:08:52 PM
Cool looking car.
I might have missed it somewere in the thread but is that a truck intake???
I might have missed it somewere in the thread but is that a truck intake???
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: DVP on November 21, 2009, 04:30:22 AM
Post by: DVP on November 21, 2009, 04:30:22 AM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;299570
Cool looking car.
I might have missed it somewere in the thread but is that a truck intake???
Yep. They said he couldnt so he did.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 27, 2009, 10:34:26 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 27, 2009, 10:34:26 PM
Quote from: DVP;299593
Yep. They said he couldnt so he did.
yup\,Thats the way I roll:D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: xjeffs on November 30, 2009, 08:41:02 PM
Post by: xjeffs on November 30, 2009, 08:41:02 PM
Great looking car. I do think the wheels make it look a bit anemic.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 30, 2009, 08:42:36 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on November 30, 2009, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: xjeffs;300706
Great looking car. I do think the wheels make it look a bit anemic.
???
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: xjeffs on November 30, 2009, 11:33:44 PM
Post by: xjeffs on November 30, 2009, 11:33:44 PM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;300708
???
Geez, yeah, sorry. I shoulda bit my tongue. I just like a meaty stance with the rims and tires.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on December 01, 2009, 07:03:23 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on December 01, 2009, 07:03:23 PM
Quote from: xjeffs;300745
Geez, yeah, sorry. I shoulda bit my tongue. I just like a meaty stance with the rims and tires.
just didnt know what ya ment by it no offense taken. One day ill be able to afford to buy some new wheels
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 01, 2009, 08:04:36 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 01, 2009, 08:04:36 PM
For me anyway, the pony's were nice but cmon the original hubcaps are just, well original. If anything...makes it a little more sleeper. And seeing as that's your username :D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: t.birdsc on December 16, 2009, 12:36:18 AM
Post by: t.birdsc on December 16, 2009, 12:36:18 AM
Nice ride :bowdown:
I had a '70 Maverick and it was a cool car.
Nowhere near as nice as that though :burnout:
I had a '70 Maverick and it was a cool car.
Nowhere near as nice as that though :burnout:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: hwy73 on December 16, 2009, 08:14:58 AM
Post by: hwy73 on December 16, 2009, 08:14:58 AM
Quote from: ZondaC12;300841
For me anyway, the pony's were nice but cmon the original hubcaps are just, well original. If anything...makes it a little more sleeper. And seeing as that's your username :D
I like the old-school look of the black wheels and hub caps. Goes with the blacked-out grille. Almost looks stock ;) from a side view.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 24, 2010, 07:48:24 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 24, 2010, 07:48:24 PM
lets see how much hate i get here ;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 84TBirdTurbo42 on January 24, 2010, 08:07:22 PM
Post by: 84TBirdTurbo42 on January 24, 2010, 08:07:22 PM
God that car is beautiful. Can i have it? Haha Love the Rims.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Chooglin on January 24, 2010, 09:05:56 PM
Post by: Chooglin on January 24, 2010, 09:05:56 PM
I like it much better this way..............looks good to me.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on January 24, 2010, 10:15:22 PM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on January 24, 2010, 10:15:22 PM
That's a good look too!!! Looks mean!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 28, 2010, 09:32:03 AM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 28, 2010, 09:32:03 AM
Quote from: 84TBirdTurbo42;307778
God that car is beautiful. Can i have it? Haha Love the Rims.
thanks, and no ;)
Quote from: Chooglin;307783
I like it much better this way..............looks good to me.
Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;307795
That's a good look too!!! Looks mean!!
I hope it will handle as good, got a few more upgrades on the list to happen:D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on January 28, 2010, 07:13:25 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on January 28, 2010, 07:13:25 PM
I think it looks AWESOME with those wheels. Looks like its ready to race! Nice touch with the BFGs too. What size tires/rims?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 28, 2010, 10:47:30 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 28, 2010, 10:47:30 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;308239
I think it looks AWESOME with those wheels. Looks like its ready to race! Nice touch with the BFGs too. What size tires/rims?
15x7 with a 3-3/4 backspace, 235/60 and 255/60 stagger
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: hwy73 on January 29, 2010, 08:06:22 AM
Post by: hwy73 on January 29, 2010, 08:06:22 AM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;308239
Looks like its ready to race!
Yep, gives it a "NASCAR" look!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 88CougarGT on February 05, 2010, 04:58:33 PM
Post by: 88CougarGT on February 05, 2010, 04:58:33 PM
I love it. Iv'e been trying to decide what car to get for my next project. There is a really nice Mav near here but I've been going back and forth between 64-67 mustang notch or the Mav. You're making me lean harder towards the Mav.
Where do you get resto parts from? The allure of the mustang is the plentiful cheap restoration parts.
P.S. I was keeping my mouth shut about the pony rims....The new black ones are dope.
Where do you get resto parts from? The allure of the mustang is the plentiful cheap restoration parts.
P.S. I was keeping my mouth shut about the pony rims....The new black ones are dope.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 06, 2010, 06:09:30 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 06, 2010, 06:09:30 PM
Quote from: 88CougarGT;309345
I love it. Iv'e been trying to decide what car to get for my next project. There is a really nice Mav near here but I've been going back and forth between 64-67 mustang notch or the Mav. You're making me lean harder towards the Mav.
Where do you get resto parts from? The allure of the mustang is the plentiful cheap restoration parts.
P.S. I was keeping my mouth shut about the pony rims....The new black ones are dope.
Autokrafters sells a few resto parts,I got my weatherstrip from daniel carpenter.I done alot of shopping around on the best parts for the money.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 06, 2010, 09:05:50 PM
Post by: 5.8fastcat on February 06, 2010, 09:05:50 PM
Like the steel wheels
Do you autocross the car???
Or just play
Do you autocross the car???
Or just play
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 07, 2010, 11:52:33 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 07, 2010, 11:52:33 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;309493
Like the steel wheels
Do you autocross the car???
Or just play
it's something im going to try to get into
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 08, 2010, 09:49:16 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 08, 2010, 09:49:16 PM
:shakeass:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: MY83T on February 08, 2010, 11:39:20 PM
Post by: MY83T on February 08, 2010, 11:39:20 PM
Looking good Russ.......gets more awesome with each new addition! Great pics!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 09, 2010, 09:05:00 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 09, 2010, 09:05:00 PM
Quote from: MY83T;309687
Looking good Russ.......gets more awesome with each new addition! Great pics!
thanks man
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Chooglin on February 10, 2010, 07:15:18 AM
Post by: Chooglin on February 10, 2010, 07:15:18 AM
Very nice,I like it.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 13, 2010, 10:32:53 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 13, 2010, 10:32:53 PM
Put a bigger front sway bar on,rear seat delete,and gave the inside a good cleaning.now if itll warm up ill give it a bath
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 14, 2010, 09:16:02 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 14, 2010, 09:16:02 AM
Those stripes really set it off, especially with the wheels.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 02:09:38 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 02:09:38 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;310219
Those stripes really set it off, especially with the wheels.
thanks :D
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 02:10:59 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 02:10:59 PM
new lil project inside:rollin:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: hypostang on February 14, 2010, 02:31:55 PM
Post by: hypostang on February 14, 2010, 02:31:55 PM
Cool !!!
But where do you put the car seats ?? :p
But where do you put the car seats ?? :p
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ZondaC12 on February 14, 2010, 02:51:54 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on February 14, 2010, 02:51:54 PM
What wheels *are* those they look like weld prostars or something?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 04:08:55 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 04:08:55 PM
Quote from: hypostang;310258
Cool !!!
But where do you put the car seats ?? :p
in the wifes car :rollin:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 04:09:11 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 04:09:11 PM
Quote from: ZondaC12;310259
What wheels *are* those they look like weld prostars or something?
cragar V5's
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Beau on February 14, 2010, 04:46:38 PM
Post by: Beau on February 14, 2010, 04:46:38 PM
that's hot. very nice man :D
What's that commandment about not coveting your neighbor's wife?
What about his car then? lol
What's that commandment about not coveting your neighbor's wife?
What about his car then? lol
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ajsbird on February 14, 2010, 04:53:28 PM
Post by: ajsbird on February 14, 2010, 04:53:28 PM
I like mavericks too!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 04:55:34 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 14, 2010, 04:55:34 PM
Quote from: ajsbird;310280
I like mavericks too!
:bowdown::burnout:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 18, 2010, 09:55:06 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 18, 2010, 09:55:06 PM
had a lil sun today for once!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 19, 2010, 09:04:55 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 19, 2010, 09:04:55 AM
I know I keep tellig you this but your car's awsome! I like what you've done with it, and the new wheels look great!
By the way, how's the little one doing?
By the way, how's the little one doing?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1 BADBIRD on February 19, 2010, 09:34:22 AM
Post by: 1 BADBIRD on February 19, 2010, 09:34:22 AM
Looks real good with the blacked out rims !!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Eliminator on February 28, 2010, 11:33:12 AM
Post by: Eliminator on February 28, 2010, 11:33:12 AM
thats an awesome maverick, your own grabber
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on April 19, 2010, 10:13:15 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on April 19, 2010, 10:13:15 PM
silence brings new things...:burnout:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 20, 2010, 12:21:07 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 20, 2010, 12:21:07 AM
Man that's just crazy looking!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Beau on April 20, 2010, 02:39:25 AM
Post by: Beau on April 20, 2010, 02:39:25 AM
Definitely wood-inspiring!
Any idea on the power?
Any idea on the power?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on April 20, 2010, 09:16:34 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on April 20, 2010, 09:16:34 PM
That car is just full of WIN.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 20, 2010, 09:42:32 PM
Post by: 1WLD BRD on April 20, 2010, 09:42:32 PM
gotta love hair dryers... power specs?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: joefriday on April 20, 2010, 10:04:42 PM
Post by: joefriday on April 20, 2010, 10:04:42 PM
WoW...I LOVE the truck intake! Too Cool! That is a very boss build up. I dig the fact you built and painted it up yourself. Props on the front bumper too. Simply a great looker. Although, I liked the black side stripe you had. It really tied the car together and separated all that yellow. Just my $0.02.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: jrad235 on April 20, 2010, 11:36:47 PM
Post by: jrad235 on April 20, 2010, 11:36:47 PM
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;319049
gotta love hair dryers... power specs?
Yeah, fill us in on that behemoth!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ZondaC12 on April 21, 2010, 12:18:06 AM
Post by: ZondaC12 on April 21, 2010, 12:18:06 AM
You have GOTTA be shiznittin' me. How smart of me to think that this would get left alone and just be a fun cruiser. You sir are definitely the king of "go big or go home" :evilgrin:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 21, 2010, 12:20:31 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 21, 2010, 12:20:31 AM
Hey now it's a Turbo Coupe;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on May 26, 2010, 11:39:02 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on May 26, 2010, 11:39:02 PM
milage is sitting at 4,360 getting ready for the hot rod power tour
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on May 26, 2010, 11:40:31 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on May 26, 2010, 11:40:31 PM
Quote from: 1WLD BRD;319049
gotta love hair dryers... power specs?
dunno,but on 5 psi it will haze the tires from a 30-35 roll any more just induces more spin
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2010, 11:32:07 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2010, 11:32:07 AM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;323336
milage is sitting at 4,360 getting ready for the hot rod power tour
Hey what legs of the tour are you running? I will have my T-bird at Springfield, DuQuion, and Bowling Green. We should look each other up...I'd love to see your car in person!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on May 28, 2010, 10:31:45 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on May 28, 2010, 10:31:45 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;323487
Hey what legs of the tour are you running? I will have my T-bird at Springfield, DuQuion, and Bowling Green. We should look each other up...I'd love to see your car in person!!
chattanooga to birmingham is the plan so far
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 29, 2010, 09:20:38 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 29, 2010, 09:20:38 AM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;323523
chattanooga to birmingham is the plan so far
Well I guess I won't get to see your car then. Have a good time man.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on June 03, 2010, 09:17:23 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on June 03, 2010, 09:17:23 PM
new:mullet:
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 09, 2011, 09:04:20 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 09, 2011, 09:04:20 PM
wow wtf happened to the forum! new format?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Bruce M on January 09, 2011, 09:47:44 PM
Post by: Bruce M on January 09, 2011, 09:47:44 PM
What happened to the EFI and turbo. I was wondering what happened to this build.
I just went through the thread again, you change your car more then some people change underwear.
I just went through the thread again, you change your car more then some people change underwear.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 10, 2011, 12:01:18 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 10, 2011, 12:01:18 PM
Quote from: Bruce M;349036
What happened to the EFI and turbo. I was wondering what happened to this build.
I just went through the thread again, you change your car more then some people change underwear.
sold it and made some money this motors pretty fun too
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Bruce M on January 10, 2011, 04:31:17 PM
Post by: Bruce M on January 10, 2011, 04:31:17 PM
Any specs? TEASE! lol
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 10, 2011, 07:32:54 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 10, 2011, 07:32:54 PM
Quote from: Bruce M;349179
Any specs? TEASE! lol
its a 11.7.1 306 , with world heads,big cam, a victor jr, and a fogger kit. backed by a 4 spd.
car now has a disc brake 8.8 under it also
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on January 10, 2011, 07:37:39 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on January 10, 2011, 07:37:39 PM
Sounds like a fun ride
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: DVP on January 11, 2011, 08:32:52 PM
Post by: DVP on January 11, 2011, 08:32:52 PM
You always have some cool shiznit
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 14, 2011, 12:46:09 AM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 14, 2011, 12:46:09 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIGRnQ9AMuQ
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: mercury-man on January 14, 2011, 01:13:22 AM
Post by: mercury-man on January 14, 2011, 01:13:22 AM
Hey SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 , Another reason to bring your nice ride to TC Dyno Day II....:headbang:
D & P ;)
D & P ;)
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 06, 2012, 12:46:59 AM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 06, 2012, 12:46:59 AM
I sure miss this place sometimes
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: gumby on February 06, 2012, 06:14:58 AM
Post by: gumby on February 06, 2012, 06:14:58 AM
Well dang, look who's still breathing!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 06, 2012, 07:40:50 AM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 06, 2012, 07:40:50 AM
Quote from: gumby;379879
Well dang, look who's still breathing!
Sure enough
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 88CougarGT on February 06, 2012, 09:18:02 AM
Post by: 88CougarGT on February 06, 2012, 09:18:02 AM
Every time I look at that car I imagine it's like driving a roller skate with a rocket engine attached. I heard that the grabbers with the 302 were squirmy because of the shorter wheel base. I imagine that every time you mash the loud pedal it becomes a battle to keep the butt end behind you. Some day I plan on getting a Maverick. I ended up buying my 67 mustang first. I can only hope mine will be half as nice.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 06, 2012, 09:18:51 AM
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on February 06, 2012, 09:18:51 AM
I saw a Maverick in a magazine that made me think about you. I like the new wheels, they look good on it.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Clayton on February 07, 2012, 10:48:59 AM
Post by: Clayton on February 07, 2012, 10:48:59 AM
Sick.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Haystack on February 07, 2012, 11:48:39 AM
Post by: Haystack on February 07, 2012, 11:48:39 AM
Well, you have any numbers yet? What are your specs.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 07, 2012, 12:34:37 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 07, 2012, 12:34:37 PM
Quote from: Haystack;380043
Well, you have any numbers yet? What are your specs.
It makes somewere around 650 id guess now its a 350 buck 5.3 with a shelf cam and intake and carb
It went 7.0's before the turbo with py 60 ft's im expecting it to go 6.0's now just need to add a cage and some frame connectors
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: 84 'elan on February 07, 2012, 01:49:54 PM
Post by: 84 'elan on February 07, 2012, 01:49:54 PM
That looks really nice, and those smaller bumpers really make a big difference.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: MY83T on February 07, 2012, 11:43:56 PM
Post by: MY83T on February 07, 2012, 11:43:56 PM
simply awesome Russ.....
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 10, 2012, 09:59:11 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 10, 2012, 09:59:11 PM
Quote from: MY83T;380126
simply awesome Russ.....
thanks david!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: DVP on February 16, 2012, 01:43:48 AM
Post by: DVP on February 16, 2012, 01:43:48 AM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;379881
Sure enough
(http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28822&stc=1&d=1328531996)
There is too much win in this picture. To follow up on my previous statement, your shiznit always gets cooler.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 03:07:48 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 03:07:48 PM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;380050
It makes somewere around 650 id guess now its a 350 buck 5.3 with a shelf cam and intake and carb
It went 7.0's before the turbo with py 60 ft's im expecting it to go 6.0's now just need to add a cage and some frame connectors
car went 6.90's running half track passes on 10 psi with a 1.80 60' because i never put a cage in it but
on 30 psi we were raping 5.80's cars on the street
heres my new 73
on that note i sold the car, kept the driveline bought a 57 chevy and a 73 4 door maverick
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Thunder Chicken on January 27, 2013, 05:10:55 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on January 27, 2013, 05:10:55 PM
I've always loved the Maverick. It's what the 70's Mustang should have been...
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 07:39:56 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 07:39:56 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;408176
I've always loved the Maverick. It's what the 70's Mustang should have been...
for sure, i like them alot cheap to own and build
i hated to part with my 74 but i had the chance to buy this 57 and get another maverick also so i let it go
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: bodyman on January 27, 2013, 07:52:26 PM
Post by: bodyman on January 27, 2013, 07:52:26 PM
The 74 was very nice in all of it's different phases, but the Gapp & Roush tribute is very cool. What's in store for it?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 07:57:11 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 07:57:11 PM
Quote from: bodyman;408189
The 74 was very nice in all of it's different phases, but the Gapp & Roush tribute is very cool. What's in store for it?
its a cruiser driveline is basicly stock , really need to sell it to finish the 57
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: bryan163 on January 27, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
Post by: bryan163 on January 27, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
I'm just seeing this thread for the first time. Very cool!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: STANG8U on January 27, 2013, 10:28:07 PM
Post by: STANG8U on January 27, 2013, 10:28:07 PM
That is way cool
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: daminc on January 27, 2013, 10:31:47 PM
Post by: daminc on January 27, 2013, 10:31:47 PM
you got pics of the 57?
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 10:39:50 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 10:39:50 PM
Quote from: daminc;408208
you got pics of the 57?
it's a pile really long slow project lots of new metal so far
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: daminc on January 27, 2013, 10:46:37 PM
Post by: daminc on January 27, 2013, 10:46:37 PM
oh, nice...wish I could get my hands on a project like that
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 10:58:53 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 27, 2013, 10:58:53 PM
Quote from: daminc;408210
oh, nice...wish I could get my hands on a project like that
That was my thoughts when i bought it, after it was blasted there was little car left i've replaced a ton of metal and still working on that once i get the trunk pan and the driver fender patched i think i can move to driveline. ive got a 55 gmc truck straight axle to go under it and a explorer 8.8.engine will be the same one from the maverick backed by a powerglide this time. for once in my life ive almost gave this project up several times i just dont have the motivation i used to have or the money
more pics can be seen here
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.546804298665407.126756.546795581999612&type=3
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: ACCEPT on January 28, 2013, 04:51:31 PM
Post by: ACCEPT on January 28, 2013, 04:51:31 PM
maverick a car that all my lifetime facino... a real Ford Clasic Muscle Car.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 29, 2013, 11:45:08 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 29, 2013, 11:45:08 PM
The '57 looks like a cool project. It should be fast as hell when it's done :).
The 5.3 LS is going in the '57 correct? Are you making it bigger (bore/stroke) or keeping stock displacement? Not that a 5.3 with a turbo lacks power by any means ;).
The 5.3 LS is going in the '57 correct? Are you making it bigger (bore/stroke) or keeping stock displacement? Not that a 5.3 with a turbo lacks power by any means ;).
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 30, 2013, 05:44:22 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on January 30, 2013, 05:44:22 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;408381
The '57 looks like a cool project. It should be fast as hell when it's done :).
The 5.3 LS is going in the '57 correct? Are you making it bigger (bore/stroke) or keeping stock displacement? Not that a 5.3 with a turbo lacks power by any means ;).
correct, stock shortblock stuff only here been chasing the record for a while 5.60's 1/8th mile. we were putting the power out to run this goal before just couldnt get it through the torque converter and the car didnt have the safety equipment to run legally at the track all out .this time it will and i know what it takes the 57 will be a lighter, straight race car. you can make 1200 h/p on a stock 4.8/5.3 ls bottom end before they start exploding rods. we were loosing 200-250 h/p through the sloppy converter
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: STANG8U on January 30, 2013, 06:50:24 PM
Post by: STANG8U on January 30, 2013, 06:50:24 PM
Very nice
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 31, 2013, 12:28:06 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 31, 2013, 12:28:06 AM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;408415
correct, stock shortblock stuff only here been chasing the record for a while 5.60's 1/8th mile. we were putting the power out to run this goal before just couldnt get it through the torque converter and the car didnt have the safety equipment to run legally at the track all out .this time it will and i know what it takes the 57 will be a lighter, straight race car. you can make 1200 h/p on a stock 4.8/5.3 ls bottom end before they start exploding rods. we were loosing 200-250 h/p through the sloppy converter
That's a ridiculous amount of power out of stock pistons/rods/crank. How long do they last at that level though? For durability's sake I could see upgrading the pistons, rods, and rod bolts, but that would defeat the purpose of going that fast with stock stuff.
I'm actually surprised the Mav was heavier than the '57.
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: Big B on February 01, 2013, 09:40:33 AM
Post by: Big B on February 01, 2013, 09:40:33 AM
Nice 74! I use to have a built 351c powered Mav, that was an absolute beast. Made the mistake of lending it out a couple of times, and my buddy ended up totaling it in a street race, back in '08. Which was a shame as that car was about as nice and rust-free as any I have ever seen from the 70's. Would love to find another one someday. Another car on my list of cars to build, again, for the second time, lol. Enjoy that beast!
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 01, 2013, 12:48:23 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 01, 2013, 12:48:23 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;408440
That's a ridiculous amount of power out of stock pistons/rods/crank. How long do they last at that level though? For durability's sake I could see upgrading the pistons, rods, and rod bolts, but that would defeat the purpose of going that fast with stock stuff.
I'm actually surprised the Mav was heavier than the '57.
For sure but its easy to do, they dont last real long turned all the way up unless conditions stay perfect all it takes is to bump the rev limiter and its gone
at 10-20 psi they will live a nice long life
the differance will be the maverick was a street car and had nothing taken out really car was dynamatted from cowl to trunk which doesn't help either
the 57 is slated to be a gutted hull race car
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 03, 2013, 09:47:53 PM
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on February 03, 2013, 09:47:53 PM
Title: My 74 Maverick
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 04, 2013, 11:48:07 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 04, 2013, 11:48:07 PM
The new Maverick looks nice :).