where is this shop in cali?? that's where I'm from. I need my chrome redone...I paid the resto shop to have it done but it wasn't done b4 they...
beat me to the post...of course it was a rusted primered maverick, but it was fun seeing it.
thanks...I'm not set on having it done...I'll just buff it out first and see what it looks like
actual drip marks in one spot :( and some orange peel. damned resto shop went out of biz before they could finish it
I do have some orange peel, and from what everyone has told me, if it's layed on thick enough, cutting and buffing single stage is no biggie. I...
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it's been much more than 2 years...the dream started way back when (look at join date)..and the car went in april 06 to the shop, so it's been...
LOL, I knew i'd get a comment on the girls toys :) two girls 5 and 3, and alas, an 8 month old son and I'm done :)
one major tip...don't spend ten grand on a resto and let it go on over 2 years :)....It's not 100% what I wanted..they gave me a one stage paint...
going with the tall ones, as they're for a carb'd engine. This will be carb'd for now. When I go efi, then I'll use the other ones
Hey all, it's been a LONG slow journey. You can see my mav in my avatar. It's got a fresh resto with fresh grabber blue paint, but an other wise...
thanks to both of you....not exactly what I want... URGH. But if I get the cam and springs that I DO want, it'll set me back a few hundred....
well Damn, you' mean they're not built from cast iron?! That's the biggest DUH moment I've had all week!!! Great point, and this makes me happy,...
My donor engine for my grabber blue 72 resto has it's heads and block painted RED by the previous owner :( this will not do. I'll just paint...
Hey all, i've finally located the drivetrain for my 72 resto. It's been pulled this saturday and is in my garage being prepped out for the...
back on track, I wanted to mention a few things about the 4 cyl t5. It does have a VERY steep first gear....3.95 to 1 compared to the normal...
you're hired ;) i'm going to finally start on this one week from tomorrow. THis is the drivetrain i've been waiting for for a long time
I've got a choice of a couple of nice catback systems that I already have...meaning the mufflers and tailpipes all the way back to the tips from...
great advice...I'm actually going to pull the donor vehicle in RIGHT next to the maverick in the garage, and intend a hot swap, just pausing to...
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