Posted by Paulie (IP: 153.35.255.167) on July 03, 1999 at 12:51:36:
In Reply to: Is this a good buy? posted by Chris on July 03, 1999 at 11:24:07:
: I found a 1973 with a V8 (size?)
302 if I'm not mistaken....
: needs new rod bearings,
Beyond moi but if you can do it more power to you!
:but the body and interior is in great shape.
Sounds good!
:The engine is not the original. The car has dual exhausts, but only one side is hooked up.
okay....
: Is that a clue as to what the original engine may have been?
Not really, the VIN number will have all the codes and I know SOMEONE on this very helpfull BB can give you the link...
:I'm a female, looking for a "tinker toy" so I can self-teach myself some auto mechanics.
Good Good Good!!!!!
:I already can do quite a few things.
Jelouse!
:At $400 is this Maverick a good buy?
Yes, Mav's are really good cars for beginners to learn on, they are pretty staight forward and if you frequent this board you'll get a lot of good input....