Maverick in Car Craft

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by coreyjhen, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. coreyjhen

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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Yes that is Tom Hackman's car. Very nice!
     
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    One of a kind, for sure. That guy has great fabrication/assembly skills and knows how to make it all fit together vry nice. Wish there were some interior shots.
     
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    That's an awesome car, but I'm wondering why his 1/4 mile et isn't faster. Maybe he didn't push the car that hard, it just seems with his motor and gearing the car should be a solid 12 second car.

    Perhaps it's the Jag IRS that is slowing it down? I know an IRS setup isn't optimum for straight line drag racing. :drive:
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I think they showed more pic's when it was in the magazine...
     
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    I read where he broke the Jag rear doing a burnout.
     
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    I could believe it, the center section on Jag IRS is basically just a Dana 44. Not a bad rearend, but not quite as stout as a 9 inch.

    :drive:
     
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    Thomas, u-da-man. Congrat's on the magazine coverage. That is the coolest Maverick to date.
     
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    Now THAT is a bad-looking Maverick - love the profile!
     
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