I come here with sincere need with help with the Maverick... I know most of the following stuff is already discussed, but I want to feel comfortable knowing that this pertains to my '71. Granted, I do not know the differences between the models, so I'm a newb to that. On my long list of issues... 1. If I post the current condition of the car in photos, even if it requires additional ones at your request, would you be able to guide me in the methods of restoring the exterior condition of the vehicle? 2. Can you give me advice on how to convert my car to POWER front disc brakes? 3. Is recirculating ball steering as bad as it sounds? What if it had power steering? I want to keep as close to stock as possible for now. 4. This is for the Maverick Man: Can you give me some advice for some decent performance enhancements for the Maverick? Decent as in pertaining to core stuff like which engine you suggest, transmission, ect. I'm looking for 12-13second 1/4 mile times. I'd like to be able to use an inline 6 to make those times, but how feasible is it to make it hit those times naturally aspirated?
You can learn a lot about your six and how to make it perform better at Ford Six www.fordsix.com - there are people over there that know just about everything for the 6 cylinders. As far as the body, pictures are great and would get a discussion going, but pictures do not tell the whole story, for that it really needs to be looked at in person by somebody with a trained eye. But by all means post some pictures - we like pictures !:bananaman For the brakes, the disc swap is well documented here and other spots on the internet. I personally recommend to just put in the disc set up and NOT bother with the addition of a brake booster to "power" them. these cars are too light to need the power assist, but it can be done if you really want it. Best is to find a donor car that has it and swap it all over. Good luck - post some pictures!
like acorn said, most of your questions have been discussed just use the search function. the disc brake conversion is really easy, performance parts are fairly easy to obtain once you know what crosses over from other fords. the body work stuff all depends on what your starting with. mine was actually pretty rough when i got it and soon i will be posting before and after pics, but ive seen far worse than what i had to work with made to look brand new. Looking forward to those pics
I gotta agree on the power brake option. You dont realy need it, and its UGLY! Non power maverick brakes are stopping my mustang with no problems, and its quite a bit heavier than the mav. As far as the steering, aslong as you dont put huge tires on the front, a manual box isn't bad at all. Dont jump all over me if I get this wrong: I believe that 68-70 mustang box is the same as a mav. ( just from compairing car to car) if so new boxes are available that will make it nice and tight. Just my
Thanks a lot. I will get pictures up on the condition of the exterior first so I can tackle that project first. After that is done, I'll work on brakes, steering, making it drivable then I'll work on horsepower.
Unless your not going to drive it at all, brakes should be the first thing you fix. Steering is second.
I don't plan on driving it after I do the brakes. I've driven it twice in its current condition, and the brakes work. They're not safe, though. There's too thin a margon between not braking and tires squeeling. I'm more afraid of the fact that my defroster doesn't work. As I specified in the previous post, I want to do the following work after I restore the Maverick: brakes, steering, then drivability issue... in that very order. Even though I may be able to stop, and I may be able to direct the car, I may not be able to make wise decisions if I can't see where I am going You are, however, very much right. And, as of the pics? The software for the digital camera isn't installed for some reason. :16suspect I dunno why it was uninstalled. I'll try to get to that on a later date.
trying to make a 6 cyl mav go in the 12's will more than likely need turbo, or alot of nitrous.. 12 seconds in a v-8 takes some money, so i would be willing to bet that it will cost more money for a 6cyl. just my opinion, but it would be easier to get 12's with a v-8, but making a 6 cyl car go 12 would be awesome.. good luck in either case..
Welcome to the forum !!! Is you maverick gonna be a daly driver or just a weekend fun car ? I`m sure you can get into the 13s with the I6 without a turbo but you would need to run a big cam and real low gears to get there. It would be much easier to get into the 13s with a turbo or blower and it would be a better driver on the street . IMHO
Weekend fun car. I'm going to initially make it run 13's naturally aspirated, then I'm going to run either a turbo or supercharger, either or. I'd prefer running a supercharger, as I've seen a set-up I really liked... mounted on the right side of the motor away from the exhaust manifold... I'd like to run that to a FSPP head if it becomes available... give it a nice balanced look...
