some progress

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by nickriede, May 17, 2006.

  1. nickriede

    nickriede speed freak

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    got it back sitting on 4 wheels squarely again. got a factory MII front end on it. 2X3 1/8in wall frame.. got lots left to do, maybe ill get it movin by the end of the summer..
     

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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    so what engine are you putting in?
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Never seen anyone cut off the whole front end like that. How did you tie in the new rails? I'm guessing they are wider than stock.
     
  4. nickriede

    nickriede speed freak

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    used the air chisle to cut the entire front subframe off.. the i ran the 2x3 tubes back to the rear subframe where they are welded on at. have a list of engines that i would like, but none that i can find or afford. ill list them as most easily come by.

    1. original 302
    2. 351M/400
    3. 460
    4. 351 cleveland- 4v heads.
    5. 351 windsor - alluminum heads
    6.Boss 302
    7. 427 FE
    8. Boss 429
    9. 427 SOHC (my favorite)....
     

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