So there is a blizzard going on outside, and the CT Governor as issued a travel ban. So whats a guy to do? Walk out to the garage, turn the heat up and get to work!

Today was spent doing more mechanical assembly stuff. New valve covers are now installed. Matching air cleaner is stuck in transport, I will paint it over the weekend and install next week. Spark plug wires made and routed nice and neat. I made the transmission cooler lines and installed them. Also, because the electric fan was going to hit the snout of the water pump pulley, I had a friend bend me up a new one and offset the fan. Not optimal, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

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Been busy lately doing things that don't add up to much for an update. That and a weeks worth of travel for work make it difficult to get things done. So here is the latest with many mini updates in one.

I finally got the rear brakes installed and the cables run for the e brake.
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Here is the E brake and the battery.
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Tank installed and all fuel lines hooked up. Just need to install the tank level float.
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After getting the new front seat foams out of the box, my upholsterer and I were talking about how cool it would be to get another set and make it look like it has four bucket seats. So, of course I ordered another set right away. Here is a quick mock up of them in place.
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And here is the teaser of the front seat bottom. Black vinyl and b/w Houndstooth.

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Today I got the drivers door sanded and buffed, then hung in place. I love this reflection and definition of image.

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Also installed the Ring Brothers door handles and the door lock.
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After that, I had to finally make a upper radiator hose. when I installed the March Performance serp kit it made the stock V8 hose not work. I have tried in vain to find something that would work, but no luck. So, with the aid of some pieces I was able to tack all these individual steel tubing together. I will bring it to a friend and have it all tig welded, then smooth it out. Not sure if I will paint it or have it coated when done.


It came out nice, and I am happy with it. But I really just wanted a simple black rubber hose. It seems like nothing on this car has gone that way, not sure why I expected this hose to be any different.
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Glenn,

Looking good!

How are you doing the fuel vent? I see the II Much vent can, but can you post pictures from the bottom?

Andrew

Wow Wow Wow

This Maverick is awesome. Honestly makes me want to go out to the garage.

I love all the details and I love the lines.


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I have been struggling to find a mounting location for my e-Stopp actuator. The location you mounted your e-stopp in the trunk has expanded my thoughts on mounting options.

I will gladly throw up some pics tomorrow for you. I'll try and take some that are good and clear.

Thank you, I really appreciate the comments. I'm trying to change peoples view of the lowly old Maverick. They Can be cool if done right.

Glad I could help, and possibly inspire. On a unibody car it is difficult to find a good location that is safe and out of the way. On my car this was the best option. In the end its just dead space anyway, so it worked out perfect!

Love to see the progression from the beginning. You have really done a lot to that car. I have done a lot of maintenance myself and hope to do build soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

What a great build! Great execution!!!!