Media Blasted Maverick

comrick317 · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

RE: Media Blasted Maverick

will · WALKERTON, ONT

A couple of updated pictures as we work to getting this car ready for spring

Not much room -- will they fit?

With 1/8 to spare

I wonder where all these wires go?

Headlines and rear interior completed

Dash all back together - looking for a Ford Sport style steering wheel

Re chromed Front

And back.

Brakes, Exhaust, Chassis, Tires etc. Still lots to do.

-- Edited by will on Sunday 12th of January 2014 11:20:46 AM

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Lookin' good !

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sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Real nice post Will, looks great, is there room for header wrap there?

comrick317 · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

Nice to see it all coming together, can't wait to see it in person or in a row of Mavericks and Comets at the next Meet and Greet.

Dave Scott · ANCASTER, ONT

That's looking real nice

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Peel & Seal on the floor

Started with Peel and Seal but found a product from RESISTO at my local RONA store called Multipurpose Aluminum Waterproof Membrane. I use the 8 inch X 33 Foot roll which was $34.00.

Great to work with using the hair dryer.

-- Edited by will on Sunday 19th of January 2014 02:35:47 PM

Ragtop · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Boy! That stuff really does a nice job John.

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Nice piece of work fitting that in!!

JPB · AYLMER, ONT

will wrote:
Peel & Seal on the floor

Started with Peel and Seal but found a product from RESISTO at my local RONA store called Multipurpose Aluminum Waterproof Membrane. I use the 8 inch X 33 Foot roll which was $34.00.
Great to work with using the hair dryer.

-- Edited by will on Sunday 19th of January 2014 02:35:47 PM

Going to have to look into that stuff. Thanks for the tip Will!

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

John I'm going to PM you regarding the 'Peel n Seal', please check your in box.

comrick317 · MISSISSAUGA, ONT

I saw your Maverick for sale on You-Tube........... check it out. smile

Freaky eh. Like the chrome bumpers better than the painted bumpers though.

will · WALKERTON, ONT

It has been a while since updating my Maverick build. It was a very long winter, but I did get a lot finished.

Original Interior back in place. Seat material dyed because it was faded almost white. Will do for this summer as I have a complete bucket seat interior to be installed this winter.

Sun old school tach.

AM only radio - old school S/W

Strut brace installed

Sub frame connector installed

Lakewood traction bars installed

Duel exhaust system built and installed - Doug Thorley headers, duel cats, X pipe, Magnaflow mufflers

Refinished A/R wheels from the 70's

339 miles and no trips back home on the flat bed CAA truck - yet.

Still a few adjustments and things to do, but hope to put the miles on this summer.

-- Edited by will on Thursday 10th of July 2014 11:51:46 AM

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Nice build John! When will us Southerners get to see it in person?

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Hope to do the Sunday nite cruise in London or the Thursday nite deal at Steve Plunkett's some time soon.

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

Looking forward!

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Great update, Looks real nice.

slab · BRANT COUNTY, ONT

very nicely done. Looks great.

Model A Guy · STROUD, ONT

Looks great John! Good job!

Bob T · BRANTFORD, ONT

Very clean and tidy.

will · WALKERTON, ONT

It was great first summer for my Maverick. Actually put 2300 miles on the car with no CAA calls for a ride home. It was different not to have to be to concerned about weather. Fenders, windows, wipers, heater and a hood makes for an enjoyable cruise.

The car is now back in my shop with winter plans for the Maverick LDO bucket seats install. These seats came from my 74 parts car.

The drivers side is fine, but on the passenger side of my 77 there is big bump in the floor to make room for the catalytic convertor. That bump will be cut out and replaced with the floor section from the 74 parts car.

-- Edited by will on Monday 10th of November 2014 09:05:09 PM

will · WALKERTON, ONT

The biggest problem with working on the floor, is removing the peel and seal that I so nicely installed. Let me tell you - this stuff REALLY sticks. However with a little heat and lots of scrapping I got cleaned away what is needed to do the work on the floor. There was some concern about this product giving off an odor when it got hot. Well, I never had a problem. There never was a tar smell. A great product.

The floor from the parts car to replace the Cat. bump.

A B&M Star Shifter will complete the floor work.

I will also work on a 8.8 Ford Explorer rear axle housing to replace the Maverick 8 inch unit. Likely will run a 3.73 or 3.55 gears. The 2.79 Maverick gear just does not cut it.

Should be a fun winter working in the shop.

-- Edited by will on Monday 10th of November 2014 09:25:49 PM

parklane · St THOMAS, ONT

Good lookin car !!

JPB · AYLMER, ONT

Very nice! The 3.73's will wake her up for sure. smile

sasquatch · NORTH BAY, ONT

Thanks for the great update pics, real nice.

Gazoo · BADEN, ONT

I hate to be picky, but that hood sure looks like it needs a finish trim. wink

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

^^Rare as hens teeth, I had an NOS one in my hand at Carlisle 11 years ago. At $90 I thought it was too much - now I wish I had bought it !

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Gazoo wrote:
I hate to be picky, but that hood sure looks like ,it needs a finish trim.

Gilles, I thought you might notice it still missing. I took it down from the wall a couple of weeks ago and held it up to the hood. Yes, it does need to be there! but it needs to be polished. I have not forgotten your offer to help. I will be in touch and bring it to you so you can work your magic.