What are your 2009 plans for your car?

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  1. Alan

    Alan Member

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    Hammer out all my suspension details.
    Get AC working by Spring time(Phoenix is like Hell in summer, lol).
    Get rest of interior completed.
    Make the conversion from 4 lug & drum brakes to 5 lug & disc brakes.

    Hopefully, that won't be too bad for me.
     
    Alan, Dec 27, 2008
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  2. mashori

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    The way things are in the economy I'm kinda timid about spending $ on the car. I'm hoping the V8 swap that I'm getting done will work out fine so I can drive her around. For 2009:

    -waterproof the car (somehow), no more sitting in a puddle for me
    -new tires
    -brake upgrade (do it myself)
     
    mashori, Dec 27, 2008
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  3. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Boy, you got that right!! :banghead:
     
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  4. radmav76

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    Don't feel bad, I've been working on mine on and off since '98
     
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  5. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I got my Maverick in 1989 and accomplished more in the last year than I did in the last 19. :yahoo:
     
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  6. Dan Pearce

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    I'm hoping to finally get my car painted in 2009. It should've been done this past summer, but my guy's been putting me off. I might just end up doing it myself, like every other time. Once it's finally painted it's going up for sale. It'll probably be the last Maverick I own. All the money I've put in this car, I could've built 3 Mustangs or 5 Chevys!
     
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  7. comrick317

    comrick317 Banned

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    Don't sell it .:D
     
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  8. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    But then you'll be like everybody else. How many Mavericks do you see running around or at the car shows? :huh:
     
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  9. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Attending 20 or so shows, I saw only 2 Mavericks this past year. :hmmm:

    And both of them belonged to Chris Moses and both were at the same show. :clap:

    I can add only 2 more Comets to the total. :(
     
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  10. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    I say sell it!
    If the car makes you that miserable.....build your mustang's or chevy's if that makes you happy.
    Whats the sense in having this as a hobby if you are not enjoying it!
    Good luck.
     
    PINKY, Dec 27, 2008
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  11. grbmaverickmo

    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

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    I`m going to fix my clutch on the 70. I never really liked the pedal feel with the old clutch. Might do a little more detailing on the 71 on the outside chrome. I want to try to get the 73 on the road cause I need a beater mav, its nice to have one for a daily driver ripper go do a burnout (on a back road) after a hard days work to put a smile on your face. And maybe have 3 mavs at the same show this yr.
     
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  12. comrick317

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    John when you put it that way........ ya, maybe he should sell it and someone who wants a Maverick could enjoy the car............. good point!:drive:
     
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  13. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I guess I can pencil in the possibility of seeing 3 this year then? :clap:
     
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  14. soooulpower

    soooulpower Semi-Informed Tinkerer

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    15" rims, last bit of rust removal and hole patching, 3rd brake light, full paint strip, primer, paint, seal the cowl off, and do a complete engine tuneup. I have a bigger list, but if I can pull just these off I'll be happy. I haven't changed my plans because of the economy, but I have lowered my expectations a bit.
     
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  15. mbg1973

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    Engine swap, exhaust, insulation, and a complete interior I'm tired of driving around with only one seat
     
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