73 Maverick problem areas.

[Scott Liggett]

I'm supposed to go look at a 73 Mav tomorrow with a friend that he is interested in buying. Is there any problem areas that I need to look out for with these Ford unibody cars?

[Agent-OO6.]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

Shock Towers? Rear Shock Mounts/Framerails? Trunk Floors? ~OO6.

[fabricatordave]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

just like a mustang front frame rail under batt.front torque boxes(under your feet when sitting in it cowl vents up under the vents under dash etc etc etc

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

it's a ford
every inch of the car ;D

[Scott Liggett]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

We all know how you feel about Fords, Spidey. I think justice would be you having to take a job a FoMoCo's dealership. lol.

[fast Ed]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

Unfortunately that was the era of the really bad sheet metal for Ford, those Mavericks could get very rusty. As mentioned, same trouble areas as a Mustang, check the cowl area thoroughly.

My grandfather bought one brand new in 1972. Within about 3 years, the front fenders were just about ready to fall off from the rust. :o


cheers
Ed N.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

We all know how you feel about Fords, Spidey. I think justice would be you having to take a job a FoMoCo's dealership. lol.

close - I am now at chrysler jeep dodge plymouth desoto airflow amc
life has really dropped to a new low
mavericks are cute
my grandparents had a yellow grabber with a squeeze wheel for a horn

[joebogey]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

My Dad had a '73. Just thoroughly check for rot all around the bottom of the car. One of my earliest memories (around 4 or 5, 1979 or 1980) was my Dad cutting out the bottom 6" of metal between the door jam and the rear wheel opening to replace it since most of it disappeared.

[JOES66FURY]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

My neighbor had a 73 with a 302, it was very nice looking car...on the surface, bondo, tin and rivits were hiding some of the worst cancer I have ever seen,...made my car look mint

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

a four door would be a find
tiajuana taxi ?

[olbuddybob]

Re: 73 Maverick problem areas.

Pay special attention to the area around the Shock towers where they meet the frame. This is close to the engine mounts and takes a beating, ripped mine right out.