The first annual Maverick engine swap summit 2009

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  1. Winter

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    Maybe in AUG or SEPT. Not sure yet.:tiphat: Or maybe next week.
     
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    I'm on vacation next week so i'm free, all i need to do is change the oil and filter in my Comet as i hear you should run you car with at least a little oil in it or so i'm told.:rofl:
     
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    Looks like a fun time was had by all. Thanks for the pic.:)
     
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    Wish i was a little closer and had more free time larry would have loved to hang out for the day.I guess i'll just have to be the phone tech support.
     
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    Awesome picture's... I think the engine swap summit should be held in different states. So for 2010 I vote for Florida :)
     
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    I think so, this is a on going thing. It's not only about the engine swap, it's about people , laughs and the Bar B Qing and the beer. It was a laugh. Oh and thanks to Derek for the phone tech support and all the info regarding the tranny mount.
     
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    Oh my is this little annual Maverick engine swap summit about to take off. Remember everyone you can start this at anytime as a great excuse to just get together with your fellow Maverick and Comet fans. Do it anywhere at any time, help out your fellow Maverick/ Comet pals and it does not have to be only a engine swap. Change a tranny, wheels, strip down a parts cars, hell just get together for a BAR-B-Q and some Maverick burgers. It's all good to hang with the boys (and gals) in Maverick / Comet land.:tiphat:

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    Comrick

    Did I see a square and compass in the bacck of your car?

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    That's Larry's Maverick your looking at. swap_1_mav_rear_original.jpg Just a little club he belongs to.
     
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    The Engine swap was an old 302 and a 4 speed tremco to a 5.0 roller motor and trans was a Borg Warner 5 speed with matching flywheel and all the stuff. The biggest modification was tranny mount, It had to be lowered about 1 inch, which at this time I'm working on. The hole in the floor for the shifter had to be cut about 2" back from the existing hole in order to get the tranny in. The thing now, is to make up the clutch cable. Thanks to Derek 5.0 he sent me some pics of his Comet with the clutch cable. Which should work just fine.

    #663 Brant AF&AM
     
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    I believe that Mustang had a 428 4 speed in it and is now a 390 4 speed.
    Gord's Mustang is a very cherry ride. And being a green one , Almost a Bullet. Way too cool.
     
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    Aaaaaa yes Gord's '67 Mustang, damn i had one as my first car a 1967 Mustang coupe which was green also. Man did i love that car, every time i see Gord's Mustang it brings me back to 1983. Very nice indeed and i can tell you that Gord's Mustang is 100% nicer then my Mustang ever was. swap_4_the_boys_show_up_rear_shot_original.jpg SWEET!
     
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    Hey Texasjack, here's a picture you may be interested in seeing, Larry's Maverick in front of his Masonic lodge.(y):burnout:
     
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    Thank you for the pict. Real nice!

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    Not a problem Larry like i said anytime.Just don't ask for rear end pics you might not like what you see :biglaugh:
     
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