manual trans swap

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  1. mleega1

    mleega1 MAVERICK MARK

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    Just finished a manual trans swap. Cant wait to drive it in the morning!! Added a Granada console as well :thumbs2: Here are some pics
     

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  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Cool nice console
     
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    Looks great! (y) Love that console. Let us know how she drives.
     
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    That looks very very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    that is sweet......are the gauges all hooked up?
     
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  6. mleega1

    mleega1 MAVERICK MARK

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    That will be todays project. I also have matching gauges for th etach and speedo that I have modified to work in the stock openings. Thanks for all of the compliments!!
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Nice work!
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Looks great!! What transmission did you use?

    I sure would like to add your Sprint to the registry.
     
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    mleega1 MAVERICK MARK

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    Just a 3 speed for now. I have a 4 speed od trans I will be using when I put the 250 six in. I will try to get a decent pic of the data plate today and get you that info. (y) That sprint of yours is awesome!! Where did you find the material to recover those seats? I would like to do the highback seats in mine as well.
     
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    chupafuego PhxCOMET

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    That looks hot. I just put a t5 in mine and that car can really dance now. I don't have a proper boot yet but that was agreat match.
     
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    Looks cool!
    I like the gauge and turn-tube arrangement in that console.

    Since we have several Sprint types here, I would like to ask:
    What color of blue is used?
    Where can I find matching interior trim paint?
    Who has the correct matching color vinyl?

    Thanks!
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    Looks good!
     
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    Drove it today! What a difference a stick shift makes. :thumbs2: It was a real dog with the auto, but its actually fun now!! It has some chatter though. But I will be replacing every thing when I pick up my 4 speed in july. Just having fun for now:)
     
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    Gonna come out to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend?
     
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