Maverick Project

[mn67]

Brief update on the Maverick progress, I am still working the body and addressing the final rust issues . I thought I was about done and found some rust in the cowl area that needs to be addressed. Not wanting to cut a hole in the Grabber hood I picked up some Carbon fiber pieces. I understand not everyone is a fan of the Cowl scoop being put on a Ford, but I do like these pieces. At least until I find a better alternative, I always liked the snorkel scoops as well. The trunk lid/spoiler combo and hood shave 31 pounds off the car. I know that is not a lot being a street car since I will probably add that to my waist over the Holidays.
On a modern car I would leave them as is. But for a 48-year-old car (cowl hood aside) I am thinking paint is more suitable. The finish on these pieces is fantastic and so was the fit on the one car I have seen with the hood. I will be starting assembly in the next couple weeks so we will see how well they fit.
The big question is whether to paint them or leave them as is. Eager to get this project near completion since I am about a year behind what I had planned.

[plovett]

I vote for painting them.

paulie

[machoneman]

Who the heck makes carbon fiber pieces for an old Maverick? Really!

I have trouble finding a CF hood for my much more popular '70 Mustang, save the Ring Bros., who want a ridiculous price.

[mn67]

Bob,

They are a bit and by a bit I mean almost double the cost of glass pieces. But they are quality parts with great customer service and from what I have seen require zero work to make right. Unlike a lot of fiberglass stuff I have used. The exception to that being the spoiler ends. He leaves a little extra material so a guy can trim to fit. Who else would make carbon parts for an old Maverick except an outfit called www.maverickmancarbon.com?



Paulie, Thanks



Mike

[cjshaker]

Those things look nice! Only 31 pounds savings? I would think the hood alone would be more than that, over steel. And the cowl hood is just a nice design, no matter if it's a "GM" thing. I think they look good on cars, and would especially on your Maverick.

I'd also be on the fence about painting them. Kind of like aluminum heads; you want to show them off, but hiding them in factory color is pretty cool also.

[mn67]

Doug,

I was kind of surprised how light the factory hood was. It weighed in at 39#'s. This hood and trunk lid also have some bracing for the factory hinges and springs.   

[machoneman]

Bob,

They are a bit and by a bit I mean almost double the cost of glass pieces. But they are quality parts with great customer service and from what I have seen require zero work to make right. Unlike a lot of fiberglass stuff I have used. The exception to that being the spoiler ends. He leaves a little extra material so a guy can trim to fit. Who else would make carbon parts for an old Maverick except an outfit called www.maverickmancarbon.com?



Paulie, Thanks



Mike

Cool! And thanks! Yeah, I'm surprised since the only Mavericks I've seen of late, even here in the muscle car city area of Chicago, are out and out race cars and damned few compared to early Mustangs. 

[mike7570]

I wouldn't paint them they look too nice!
Put them on, paint the rest of the car flat black then take a step back and decide if the car should be painted.

[jayb]

I would at least paint the end caps; maybe leave the hood as is, like a flat black hood back in the day  But I really like the grabber hood better... 

[mn67]

Thanks Jay,

No denying the Grabber hood is better looking for this car. But I do need more clearance. Right now it is wall art.


Mike

[mn67]

Mocking up so I can make header and motor mount adjustments. More room than I thought there would be.

[mn67]

Got some painting done just finished with the final sanding and buffing. Also with things slowing down, my seats got finished. May have this thing done this summer after all.

[57 lima bean]

                Nice progress.I'd like to see it sometime.

[jayb]

Wow, plaid seat inserts!  Sleeper city...

[mn67]

Funny Jay, my neighbor actually asked if I decided on a small block since I kept the bench seat.