Maiden voyage!!!!!

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  1. darren

    darren Member

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    Well its been a year and a half since it rolled down the road. Finally got to take her for a drive. Took my kids with me since they did a large chunk of the work. They had almost as much fun as me. It drove great. Just a small hesitation off idle on the transfer slots but it cleared up after 30 minutes. Didnt get my foot into it much with the kids and works dealer plate. Forgot how much fun 4:11's are around town. Had a new Mustang Shelby facing me at a light turning left so I told the girls watch this. Give her about half throttle off the light and banged her into 2nd right beside the Stang. Breaks the tires loose shifting into 2nd and the guy almost spun his head off turning around as I passed. I really forgot how much fun these cars are. The girls didnt want to come home. I was one happy camper. No leaks,190 degrees,front tires need to go but have 2 to put on at work tomorrow. Little bouncy in the back. Order shocks tomorrow. One thing I did notice yesterday and I got a real laugh out of it. The emerg. brake handle is missing. Some mechanic I am. So if someone around here has the Emerg. brake assy. I'm looking.:)
    Short of that a great drive and tomorrow to work should be fun. Cant wait to get the stripe and name plates on this week. Need something to break up all that Blue.

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  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Sounds like fun!!! I love the look on peoples faces when you surprise em like that.
    I did take my Sprint up the street last weekend and set off a few car alarms. :D
    Now if only the darn tranny shifted through the gears. :(
    Your car looks good Darren.I love the steelies and dog dish caps :thumbs2:
     
  3. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    i love this car!:thumbs2: its gonna be sooooooooo cool with the stripes on it :yup:


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  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have the handle. Email me directly (see below) if I can help.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Looks good! Can't wait to see the stripes....
     
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    very nice:thumbs2::thumbs2:
     
  8. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I have a few E-brake handles. (if they are the same as a 74?)
     
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    That is a really bright blue, I like it :thumbs2:
     
  10. Duck Tape Mav.

    Duck Tape Mav. ready to pick up the 4-dr

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    this makes me impatient for my turn to post an article like this... :(
     
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    Maviboy ForOnlyRealDrivers

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    The first drive feels so good,nice work:thumbs2:
     
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    Congrats! The maiden voyage is an exciting time.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    congrats.....its a great feeling!
     
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    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Grabber Blue. It looks a bit lighter in the pic. The sun was very bright. If I tool a pic of the shaded side you'd think it was 2 different cars. Thats why I like the Grabber Blue. It changes shades even though its a solid color.
     

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