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Got it. Thanks.

FWIW the open carrier/air shock/pinon snubber outfit was good for 13.22 in my 78 Lemans. That car had coil springs so it was hard to find traction bars, and the snubber was cheap. I never did buy a posi for it and the body rusted out before I could get to the 12's. I still use the snubber today in ...

OK, I can post some pictures. Got the first coat of epoxy primer on the body today. Its nice to have some junk tires and wheels. Didn't use my home-made water separator on the first coat of primer. No big deal if it has some minor flaws now. Only saw two little water specks. Will definitely use it o...

This looks almost too good to pass up. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LXYWCI I've discovered Amazon auto parts and in many cases their prices are the lowest around. OH YEAH!!! Chevys probably don't have the problem, but I had to research Mav headers carefully to get some that fit. If you have...

Maverick... when my brothers and I were going to school and unable to afford positraction rear ends, we made a "poor man's posi" by putting air shocks on the car and running an individual line to each shock, so they could be blown up individually. Loading up the right rear to 100 psi and ...

Limited slip and anything with the word spool in it are very different. Spools will pretty much lock your axles together, which is great for going straight, but bad for everything else. Limited slip will have clutches that slip around turns, but still have friction that will help drive the wheels t...

From the Maverick Forum. Sometimes a little old ladies car isn't what you want. :lol: 1972 Maverick in Northeast Pa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Went up to see this car with a friend last weekend. It might be a good platform for a restomod if anyon...

This little hot rod has really got my juices flowing.

Mine too!! How's it looking for the drag strip Thursday? #1 son is still planning to be here.

A spool is essentually a straight axle, very bad for the street. A posi will ratch around corners and only locks up when it needs both wheels to turn. Anyway put the Maverick together so we can see the first start and then first drive videos. We can be an impatient bunch, but a picture now and then...

I can see that could be a issue when conditions or driving makes traction marginal. Wasn't a problem for my posi Impala. When time and budget allow, the thrill of squirrelly is probably in my future. Thanks for the warning.

I THOUGHT I posted this reply before but its not here.

That helps. I learned the meaning of "stall" when I was taking flying lessions. Slow flight was mushy; stall was falling.

I'll be on the lookout for a chance to drive a car with a 2000 stall converter.

I have no experience with hi stall converters so am willing to be educated. One thing that concerns me is I expect its very inefficient to drive around town with the engine running at 2000+ RPM (stall speed) when the gearing would have it below 1500 with a stock converter. Isn't that how it would wo...

You know, that's why God gave us phases -- so we don't have do everything at the same time. :wink: The car is only 2900 pounds and the V8 Mavericks have large drums. Its not easy to fit a booster in there and no-power disks don't sound too cool to me either. Lots to consider ... My '66 Mustang 289 h...

If the cam wasn't stock I would put a higher stall converter. But, with stock cam, open rear, and street tires don't you think I'll get one-wheel TireSmoke, not bog ? Phase 2, if I ever get there, would be a good time to fix those issues. I respect all the experience you guys have and appreciate th...

If the cam wasn't stock I would put a higher stall converter. But, with stock cam, open rear, and street tires don't you think I'll get one-wheel TireSmoke, not bog? Phase 2, if I ever get there, would be a good time to fix those issues.