Just saying HI, again....

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Dave B, Aug 4, 2003.

  1. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Well,
    After about 2 years of not even looking at my car, I'm putting it back together. I've spent alot of time wondering if I should restore it, or hot rod it? After alot of contemplating I think I'll hot rod it. I've collected alot of NOS parts to restore it to a 100% Orig. White/ Orange '74 Grabber, but thats not what I want anymore, so......... I'll be pulling off those big bumpers that I fought for, for sooo long, and putting on that Grabber hood thats been sitting in the corner for 10 years... I only need a few small parts ( which is unbeliveable) and I'm back in business.
    Dave:rolleyes:
     
  2. PINKY

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

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    Glad to have you back Dave! keep us posted on the progress!
     
  3. Rick Book

    Rick Book Member

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    Dave, sounds like a plan!

    Most guys don't realize that the objective is the FIRST thing to
    nail down (Forgive me if I'm preaching to the choir).

    I spent a lot of hour$ on my Maverick to make it a street/strip car
    only to regret the time/money because I changed my mind -
    strip only now.

    That has mad my life a lot easier. No more pondering what's the best
    trade-offs for both applications.

    Another thing I should've done was to set a budget. I could've been
    at the track months ago, but I allowed myself to go WAY over budget - and I still don't have a car to take to the track.

    Good luck in you endeaver! It'll be a blast!


    Rick
     
  4. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    Great to see you back, Dave!
     
  5. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    Good luck with your car dave!!

    Do you plan on selling the NOS parts now that you have changed direction?
     
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    DAVE!!!!!!! welcome back! we gonna see you in pittsburgh?
     
  7. squeal1

    squeal1 Out To Have Fun

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    Hey Dave let me know what little parts you might be needing I may be able to help ya out I have a garage full of stuff and I am trying to clean it up alittle.
     
  8. DAB

    DAB MAVERICK/COMET ENTHUSIAST

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    Hi Dave! Glad to see you're still a Maverick fan!
    Have you decided on a color scheme? Are you going to stay White and Orange?

    Keep us updated on your progress.
     

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