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510madmav
06-28-2012, 10:38 PM
Hello, I'm building my first car into a road race/ autocross car. It's a 1973 Ford Maverick. I bought it my sophmore year in high school, that was 6-7 years back. At this point in time, the rust repair is near completion, and the car is completely stripped, and gutted. & I just recently started the cockpit, equipped with Coleman reverse mount hanging pedal assembly, Kirkey intermediate aluminum seat, collapse able steering column etc. I've installed Maier racing subframe connectors, and x-brace so far, for the chassis. Plans for a cage, custom front susp..probably adjustable double-a frame coil over, & for the rear a 3-link coil over . I'll hopefully be doing some of the work, at the shop after hours for a few weeks. Mike Maier -my boss, Is a wealth of knowledge, with loads of experience, I learn more and more about geometry, theory and straight up better fabrication skills, every single day as I apprentice Mike, on the chassis building level.. Now, I'll show you how I've been applying All of my new knowledge to my Maverick. :thumbsup:
Here are some photos:

When I bought it..2005 or 06??
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/0pg4o6iyETOum2Dth6WYtbPNe5Eh.jpg
Lowered, Interior, steel wheels, beauty rings, tucked and painted bumpers.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/Picture633.jpg
Postin' it at a car show.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/Picture637.jpg
Senior rides , In the year book. 2 Arroyo High School Car Show trophies. 1st best student car. 1st best under construction. Super juiced.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/5a760d62.jpg
Then It was hit in the school parking lot , Insurance paid for a new cream pearl paint job which was slick!!!!!!!!!!! threw on some A.R. Daisy mags and raised white letters, and a set of lakewood slapper bars, I was set!!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/Picture1431-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/IMG_4214.jpg
That paint job did not last too long, the many gallons on Bondo started bubbling and cracking all over .. I wanted to learn sheet metal repair, so i stripped it down! yikes!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/Picture1545.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/IMG_4202.jpg
I had to cut this section out, It was rotten out.. I acquired a solid replacement piece, I have to find pics of all that still....
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/Picture1530.jpg
More rust repar. Both pass. and dr. upper hinge sheetmetal was rotten ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/48380db8.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/2393a6d6.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/d02693b7.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/6565a0c2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/4db5ab38.jpg
This Car was originally a vinyl "halo" top, which cause a lot of roof and winshield (front and rear) rot.
510madmav
06-28-2012, 10:57 PM
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/72f72ec6.jpg
Here She Is In all her glory, as of recent..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/15c0f6ef.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/23007649.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/776a9988.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/7763d305.jpg
Stripped , shaved and filled fenders / doors
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/1cb042aa.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/02e83491.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/8f3363e9.jpg
stripped dash.. this is the only factory interior piece that will be used..I think.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/8c12916e.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/d78048d4.jpg
I do All of my body work with Lead incase some of you were wondering.
510madmav
06-28-2012, 11:07 PM
Few more random shots I found..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/IMG_4577.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/IMG_4572.jpg
Tomorrow I'll post pics of the inside, underside, and the repairs on the roof rust posted above..
Vince@Meanstreets
06-28-2012, 11:22 PM
nice metal work so far.
Spiffav8
06-28-2012, 11:51 PM
Nice to see something a bit different here. This will be a fun build to watch!

:captain:
FETorino
06-29-2012, 12:14 AM
Cool project. It's nice to see something different and another Ford:D

You are a lucky guy learning from the guy you work for. Your metalwork is looking good so far keep at it.:thumbsup:

What are your plans for a motor and trans?
GrabberGT
06-29-2012, 08:54 AM
Awesome. Another Maverick Those pics of the rust rot frighten me. One of these days I'll have to start over with mine.
510madmav
06-29-2012, 02:39 PM
Thanks guys, glad to be here where other like minded gear heads can appreciate what I'm transforming the car into. I've tried the maverick/comet forums, but I can only take so much shackles and jegs stickers.
GrabberGT
06-29-2012, 03:29 PM
Thanks guys, glad to be here where other like minded gear heads can appreciate what I'm transforming the car into. I've tried the maverick/comet forums, but I can only take so much shackles and jegs stickers.

I hear ya... I doubt there is much I can offer that you dont get on the job there but feel free to ask if you do.
Boss 5.0
06-29-2012, 05:47 PM
Now you need to use your work connections to help us Maverick fans get some good parts available to us. Your car is the perfect test vehicle. Hint Hint.:unibrow:

I have a project Maverick as well. Nice to see what you are doing. Good luck!
intocarss
06-29-2012, 06:03 PM
Since you're talking Mavericks,,you ever see this guys build

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnIa-Wz_wxA
510madmav
06-29-2012, 07:02 PM
Please excuse the mess, the car has been sitting for a while, so its got its deserved surafce rust, there is also sand everywhere from when i was blasting the engine bay.http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/71b35a59.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/784346ca.jpg
the repaired a piller rot
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/330e27aa.jpg
the repaired rear window channel rot..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/72f3e3eb.jpg
510madmav
06-29-2012, 07:06 PM
Now you need to use your work connections to help us Maverick fans get some good parts available to us. Your car is the perfect test vehicle. Hint Hint.:unibrow:

I have a project Maverick as well. Nice to see what you are doing. Good luck!

Wait til you see what I've got in mind for front suspension! the rear too..everything will be custom one of a kind.:yes:
510madmav
06-29-2012, 07:20 PM
Since you're talking Mavericks,,you ever see this guys build

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnIa-Wz_wxA

Yeah that's a cool idea. Have you seen Spectre's Toyota powered maverick?
510madmav
07-06-2012, 12:11 PM
Maier Racing Customer Appreciation BBQ.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c185/biffmx/bbqrevC2012.png
Come check us out for our summer bbq
user667
07-06-2012, 12:27 PM
Only since I have seen this Mav below have they come to my attention. Looking forward to seeing what you will be doing to yours!

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gi71P1Kd1rrb6zwo1_1280.jpg
scottysimp7
07-06-2012, 07:09 PM
Nice thread. Its gonna look sick when finished. That last pic is a sweet look! :thumbsup:
67XR7
07-10-2012, 02:37 PM
Awesome project! I will be there on the 21st to hopefully score some Subframe connectors, was bummed that Mike said the new LCA's wont be available by the BBQ.
510madmav
07-10-2012, 08:38 PM
Yeah, but there will be some proto types on display for you to look at.
See you there!
67XR7
07-10-2012, 09:49 PM
Already seen the prototype for 65-66. long story short my current front suspension is causing my LCA to hit my R&P bracket, when I seen the new arms at GG there was the beam of light from god shinning down on it and it was the solution to my problem , at that time mike said they would be ready for the open house.When I talked to him a few weeks back it sounded like he wasnt sure when the 68-70 would be ready, art this point Im trying to raise funds and will probably go DSE and ditch my whole setup. heres the pic of the new stuff I took at the goodguys show:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/norcalcougar/maiersnewsuspension.jpg
510madmav
07-16-2012, 01:40 PM
Here Is my buddy Nick, he's helping build my motor, Nick's a professional tuner, and engine builder. I'll be leaving most of the motor work up to him, Plans are using roller internals in my factory block, high compression flat top pistons, cam etc. details as they come..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/punkskater666dude/4b9ed3ab.jpg