My project progress

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by Joe Dirt, Feb 22, 2009.

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  1. StaffAmerica74

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    Wow... Awesome thread just went through all 80 pages... Some inspiration... drastic change from the turbo efi 5.0 to the carbed nitrous 5.0
     
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  2. Joe Dirt

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    got the rear end swap done been driving it off and on
     
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  3. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    and??????:D

    Do you like the 8.8?
     
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  4. Joe Dirt

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    and it hasnt exploded yet lol
     
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    pictures :yup::yup::yup::yup::yup:
     
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  7. mean_maverick

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    this car doesn't have a clue what it is cuz its went thru so many changes.... :biglaugh: :D lol
     
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  8. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    but honestly, why didnt u keep the EFI 5.0/AOD (with and without turbo) setup??? :huh:
     
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    cause i dont leave anything alone lol
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Did you shorten the rear end or what? More info please :D Looks great by the way!
     
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    yeah i shortened the long side and used 2 short axles
     
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    I've got one of these that I'm planning to do the same thing with. Do you have any insight or advice on the matter?
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    Did you put smaller tires on it? It looks different.

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    Lookin really good Joe. You can work on my car any day.
    How did you do the OK stamp on the valve cover???
     
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    just the stock 14's same tires
     
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