new guy from central FL

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    Hey yall new to this forum but, live in the central FL area, dont currently have a maverick/comet but the reason i joined is to learn more about these cars, im currently building a mild street/strip 351W and was planning on building my dream car with it of a classic mustang but being 17 dont have the money for that just yet, anyways at a car show (Old Town cruise in Kissimmee, FL yall should check it out) i saw a 73 maverick that caught my eye, it was painted black and looked fantastic and it made me think, well now im strongly considering building a maverick over a mustang simply because i can find a maverick in decent shape for alot less $$$$ than a mustang, any tips yall have for me while lookin would be appreciated, and any tip of people who have build a maverick into a mild to aggresive street/strip car id love to hear it or just read up on yalls build threads. Sorry for the long post, look foward to learning alot from yall!

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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Welcome to the madness.You have arrived at the center of the universe for Mavericks/Comets.Build a Mav... stangs are like belly buttons... got a few members here who live in sunny florida...enjoy!!!
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Welcome aboard Mike! Hope you find a car soon. There will be a bunch of us gathering up at the Silver Springs show in January. You should try to make it! :)
     
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    Yeah i love going to any car shows ill definatly try to make it up and check out some of yalls mavericks to get some ideas, anyone here going to Turkey Run over in Daytona this weekend?
     
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    Where would central FL be specifically?
     
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    welcome to the board~!
     
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    Thanks for the welcome, my adress says I'm in Winter Garden but im really closer to either Kissimmee or Clermont, about 5-10 min from Disney.
     
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    O Ok well welcome!!!
     
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    Thanks!

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    :Welcome: to the forms from chilly 35 deg. Wilkes Barre Pa. Mustangs are over rated. Keep your eyes open you should be able to find a nice mav. fairly easily.
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I Hope you find a mav. A 351w is a good choice. Start looking at the posts about shaving the shock towers. If you want to have headers and be able to change plugs.

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    Welcome fellow Floridian and good luck with your search/build! Hope to see you at Silver Springs.

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    Thanks for the welcome
     
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    Welcome Mike! I think you will like it here. Mavericks and Comets are great cars. My inlaws have a place in Eusits FL We visit a lot!
     
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