The Beginning

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by AckPacket, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. AckPacket

    AckPacket New Member

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    1970 Maverick, earlier model with the 200 I6. Has been sitting lifeless, outside for past 14 years.
    Wow that front end suspension kit looks GREAT! It seems like a good offer, especially for something that I need to know is in good working order. It needs to be replaced sooner or later and if I did it over time I'd have to buy seperate parts, probably costing more in total. Is there something similar for the read end? I'd never feel bad about spending money on a suspension set up because it's one of the things that you can't really repair, so you never have to feel like you're shelling out money for new parts you could just repair yourself for less. I can't wait till the summer.
     
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  2. radmav76

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    I would take the cylinder head off and have it reconditioned. Change the oil, tune up and fire it up.
     
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    I didn't replace my rear springs (they're really expensive) I just replaced my rear shocks. Don't know if they still have the kit I ordered, you'd have to call, but it came with everything up front plus the rear shocks AND new bigger size front sway bar and a new rear sway bar (there wasn't one originally). I still need to replace the rear spring bushings with the ones that came with the kit.

    Before you start though I would spray the entire wheelwells and anything else you're going to work on with engine degreaser and if you have access to a pressure washer even better. OH and I would suggest picking up a good pair of Mechanix gloves for regular wrenching and a box of Nitrile gloves for changing oil and getting greasy.
     

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