Old Skewl Maverick Drag Racer

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  1. DaMadman

    DaMadman 3 pedals & 8cylinders=FUN

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    Never seen or heard of this one before

    http://www.coloradoracingmemories.com/crm_joffer_bob/crmjoffer.htm

    In 1971, Bob Joffer arrived on the Colorado racing scene with this righteous appearing 427-SOHC powered Maverick PRO/Stocker, named "FLEET FOOT". This car also raced at times under Boss 429 power (same Ed Pink engine from the Mustang).

    Of course, this engine/body combination made for one exciting little race car. In the photograph above is Bob his wife standing next to Fleet Foot.


    down toward the middle of the Page. Car was called Fleet Foot....
     
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  2. wardf

    wardf Ward Frahler

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    Those are some cool pics and stories. Wonder if Bob is still around?
     
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  3. MNTony

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    GREAT SITE! I love seeing those old drag cars.
     
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    Really a great write-up! Love that ole school! Thanks for the post
     
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  5. PAINTANK

    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Almost enough engine...
     
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    neat. i can see wards wheels turning now.:burnout:
     
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  7. grbmaverickmo

    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

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    I stared at those pics for 15 minutes. Thanks for sharing I think I found my next paint job
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Thanks for the post. Really cool cars.....brought back lots of memories...
     
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    i love the name sho-grabber!:thumbs2:
     
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    Neat stuff!!!
     
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    I own Fleet Foot looking for pics and info on the car. Currently restoring the car.
     
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    Welcome to the board!

    There is a new members section of the board ... posting there, I guarantee you will get some notice.

    It would be cool to see the car in it's current state if you could post some pictures.
     
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    Can you put a couple pics. of the car on the forum for us,welcome to the board.
     
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    Have two pics on new member forum.
     
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