good day on the mav

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  1. HOMERMAV

    HOMERMAV Member

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    well i got to spend the whole day on the mav and got my trans issues solved it was the linkage then i installed my manual choke cable.after that i installed my carpet that i formed myself and installed the buckets.plan on putting the cage in at a later date.here are some pics.
    john
     
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    looking sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :thumbs2::yahoo::thumbs2::dancing:
     
  3. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    thanks justin
    and yes that linkage had to be right to work properly
    thanks
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Boosha Built to run hard

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    what kind/type of carpet did you use?turned out really nice!:yup:
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Looks real good John...luv the seats!
     
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    yes i am interested in what carpet you used also and the padding i bought it once before many years ago but forgot what brand.
     
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    Looks awsome John, great work.
     
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    How comfortable are those seat,and are the bigger than the stock seat's,like more room for bigger people?
     
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    i got the carpet at menards they sell auto grade carpet
     
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    as far as the padding its heat duct insulation from lowes meatal one side and sticky foam on the other it forms real nice and stays in place.
     
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    you know i forgot i even set that up there my mom got a kick out of it too because my dad found it somewhere and its been sitting in the garage for years.gives me a little motivation.
     
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    probebly not as comfortable as stock but they are bigger when i get over to the shop i will measure them for you if you want.i like them but a long trip will tell the tale.
     

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