Getting ready for Silver State 2012 . . .

Discussion in 'Technical' started by mashori, Jun 6, 2012.

  1. groberts101

    groberts101 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2007
    Messages:
    4,166
    Likes Received:
    535
    Trophy Points:
    297
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
    Vehicle:
    1971 Comet GT
    yep.. I like it too.

    Now that I see more pic's.. those angles coming off the sides don't look quite so severe now.

    I'm curious about the end tabs and thier bolts though.. won't that seperate the mating surfaces between the valance and fenders?

    Or is it just mocked up with the bolts for now.. and only the bent over tab will be present between the fender/valance mounting holes when fastened on the car?

    Seems like they could be tucked under the valance with some careful notching of the valance to let them slide into it. Then the seam will be consistent.
     
  2. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    here it is installed, Bryant got it on today....

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    That is sexy!!!!
     
  4. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    here it is before....

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  5. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    Bry got the exhaust fittings off, cut the tubes...I just have to weld them up really...

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  6. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    window net is here $175, custom cut and man it was a 2 day turnaround time...pretty sweet

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  7. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    so here is the interior...

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Sep 11, 2012
  8. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    the steering column....

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  9. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
  10. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    Car started!! Ran great and all the gauges so far look like they worked....
    it was a crazy busy day
    bryant changed my wheels/tires
    installed the fire suppression system lines in the engine bay
    got the interior back together
    got the dash all finished up
    got the driver seat in, installed washers to make sure I spread the load of the bolts
    welded up flanges for the exhaust extensions
     
  11. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    exhaust extension

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  12. mashori

    mashori Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2006
    Messages:
    3,630
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1971 V8 Maverick
    this thing is awesome, hook up air to it....creates a vacuum, then sucks the coolant into the radiator and makes sure there is no air trapped....

    [​IMG]

    see, vacuum!

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2007
    Messages:
    6,538
    Likes Received:
    153
    Trophy Points:
    203
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    71 Maverick
    looks like that thing really sucks!!!:rofl2:
     
  14. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2003
    Messages:
    7,372
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    242
    Location:
    Missouri
    Vehicle:
    69 1/2, 70 Maverick and 71 Grabber
    I have one of those myself. Very cool tool! Verifies there are no leaks and draws the coolant in.
     

Share This Page