Hello, My name is Jason, and I like Fords. There I admitted it. Step one: admit you have a problem. Let me tell you a story. Until recently I am the guy who always had a GM or Mopar who told Ford guys their cars sucked! I know, I know, very harsh. You probably want to punch me now. A little blue 2 door 70 Maverick I bought about a month ago for $100. has changed that. I bought it despite the fact I didnt care for Fords because, honestly, who among you would pass up a complete Maverick for $100? I could'nt. I brought her home (I have a rollback) and even though it had been parked since the 70s it seemed to have some potential. I cleaned it up, put a battery in it and it turned over. I cleaned the points and hooked up a temp. gas can and it tried to start. Some tweaking and the old 6cyl was running for a few seconds. Bought a fuel pump and tried again, she ran fairly well. I put some tires on the rims. Filled the brake cylinder. Installed a muffler, welded it in myself (very proud of the job!). Folks just TODAY 1-4-08, I drove my $100. Maverick and I think I'm hooked. I keep telling myself its not a Ford its a Maverick, perhaps then I will be able to sleep at night. I will be dreaming about the Junkyard I am going to tomorrow. I need a few parts for my Maverick.
Welcome aboard Jason! Yep, you got it now! Sad thing is I really don't think there is a cure...and I'm glad.
Welcome from Pittsburgh Pa! run like heck an go back to them other cars, I'll double your investment an relieve you of your sic addiction! just kidding, glad your hooked!
Welcome to the board. Lots of good info and knowledge here for working on your Maverick. There has been a Maverick in my family for over 37 years!
Well, I wasnt kidding I went to a junkyard today and what a fine place to be, just a little warmer and not to wet and of course lots of cars including about 10 total Maverick and Comets of all years. I found several pieces I was after including a gas tank and sending unit, a pair of black arm rests, drivers tail light and an original AM radio. I almost got a decent battery tray but bolt was stripped. I will try again next week. The place is called Whitlows, its off 12:00 Knob Rd near Salem and Roanoke VA. They crush cars but keep old stuff and are ONLY open Sat from 8 to 3. So their primary business is NOT selling parts but they will give you a deal on Sat if you have cash and dont dicker. I paid $50. for my finds today. Being a new nut I spent until 1:00 tonight getting the tank in and the fuel line cleaned out and functional. I will try it out tomorrow.
Cool! It's getting really hard to even find Mavericks/Comets in the junkyards anymore. Even harder to find a good used gas tank. Good find!
