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by oldvettedad
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2
Replies: 205
Views: 226946

Re: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2

Funny thing is when I offered it up on the Maverick forum for $14K, I didn't get any offers or serious responses. He puts it on ebay for $13.5K and the Maverick forum guys are posting compliments ...
by oldvettedad
Mon Jun 10, 2013 3:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2
Replies: 205
Views: 226946

Re: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2

Just checked in the forum today. first time in months. Saw this post. Somehow it makes me feel sad. I hoped the guy that bought it would keep it a long time. BTW, how much did he pay for it?
by oldvettedad
Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 53573

Re: 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

I saw this on Facebook...and thought of you
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pho ... =1&theater
by oldvettedad
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2
Replies: 205
Views: 226946

Re: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2

WOW! I,ve been away from the forum for awhile, I didn't realize you were thinking of selling the maverick. WHATS WRONG WITH YOU???? We don't sell! We build more garage! We buy storage sheds! We get ...
by oldvettedad
Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2
Replies: 205
Views: 226946

Re: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2

WOW! I,ve been away from the forum for awhile, I didn't realize you were thinking of selling the maverick. WHATS WRONG WITH YOU???? We don't sell! We build more garage! We buy storage sheds! We get ...
by oldvettedad
Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Draggin' my butt....but!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10098

Re: Draggin' my butt....but!!!

Congratulations! Take the win any way you get it! 5.90 in the eighth is QUITE respectable! Keep having fun!
Then come east and join our nostalgia club :lol:
by oldvettedad
Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2
Replies: 205
Views: 226946

Re: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2

You should have gone to the 1/4 mile while the weather was still cool! If its too hot the performance will probably fall off a bit.
by oldvettedad
Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2
Replies: 205
Views: 226946

Re: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2

Way to go! Its not tooting your own horn. Its just showing that people appreciate a well done car. And it is nice to have your hard work appreciated.
by oldvettedad
Thu May 10, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Island Dragway May 6, 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 13425

Re: Island Dragway May 6, 2012

Congratulations on the win Dick!! The consistent reaction times are amazing to me. So, what ET did you dial in? Very nice trophy.
Thinking it might run ok I dialed 11.55 for rd 1. I ran 11.60. I ...
by oldvettedad
Thu May 10, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Island Dragway May 6, 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 13425

Re: Island Dragway May 6, 2012

Hey Dick. If you had a laptop and HP Tuners you could run a scan to find the problem. 8) You wouldn't have to change all that stuff. :mrgreen:

Great story and great win! Congrats.
Of course you ...
by oldvettedad
Wed May 09, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Island Dragway May 6, 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 13425

Island Dragway May 6, 2012

On Sunday May 6,2012 our Nostalgia Drag race club NETO (Northeast Timing Organization) held our first race of the season. We had a great turnout, 40 cars overall. 22 in Nostalgia eliminator (10.00 and ...
by oldvettedad
Sat May 05, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2
Replies: 205
Views: 226946

Re: 1972 Maverick Sprint - Phase 2

Congrats on the trophy. Its nice to see you car and work appreciated. But the best looking driver trophy has to go to the other Maverick! You're lookin good Jim, but she's got it all over you :lol:
by oldvettedad
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Dunn Benson Drag Strip
Replies: 61
Views: 74841

Re: Dunn Benson Drag Strip

Just saw the latest posts. WAY TO GO Maverick! Jim I told you that car should be a 12 second car. That engine builder built a real nice piece. Good power, pump gas and streetable. You know it has ...
by oldvettedad
Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2008 Trailblazer SS
Replies: 318
Views: 457172

Re: 2008 Trailblazer SS

I'm gonna need a bigger engine. :mrgreen:

No, just visualize your Maverick like this.
http://s18.postimage.org/7tjbrcsud/Edwards_Maverick.jpg

Remember....See it in your mind...and you will do it ...
by oldvettedad
Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2008 Trailblazer SS
Replies: 318
Views: 457172

Re: 2008 Trailblazer SS

Oh boy! Another man vs computer battle for the ages :!:
maybe we will need to put this match up in a cage :mrgreen: