dragcarz Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 We all know how rare Maverick Kits are, and how pricy they can be when found. A while back, I came across this little Jem on a familiar auction site. I don't rember my winning bid, but I can be cheap and love a bargain, so it wasn't a lot I'm sure. Once I received it, I disassembled it, and into the purple pond, love that stuff! Overall not to bad door handles still there, nameplates intact, but the rear wheel openings are a mess. Remnants of a hot knife it looks like. The reason I bid on it and probably the same reason I won it was the rear wheel openings were cut up but I had an idea to save them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Maybe the recent reissue Pinto wagon can donate suitable openings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 JoHan Comets are more common than Mavericks these days. Maybe you can find a cheap Comet for an organ donor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 A few years ago, Round Two , I guess reissued the MPC Multi Maverick Gasser kit. This kit came with two sets of fenders on for the regular wheelbase gasser and the other for the extended wheelbase altered. Some quick measurements and the wheel openings were just right. The idea was to reverse the fenders so that the longer skirt on the fender would better match up to the rocker panel and the shorter skirt or front of the fender would better fit the quarter panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Floyd 2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Sweet !!! I got really lucky and Traded for my Maverick a few years ago. The guy that had it said he was going to throw it away. I talked him out of it!! It wasn't in the best of shape , but was salvageable. Before & After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 I cut and trimmed MM fenders and used them as a template to know where to cut the body. I glued them in place and after allowing the glu to dry, I did the first rough sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 After initial sanding the fit was very good. I had some Liquid surface primer I brushed on and let dry overnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Some more sanding and o little filler on bottom edge and I was ready for final primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 I was pleasantly surprised how easy a repair this was. Here's a hint of where I'm going with this and I may need to move this to the Drag Race forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Great job Floyd, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Great idea, and fabulous work! Drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I love where this is going !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Mavericks make for a great looking drag car, your model does too! Nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 See? it ain nuthin but plastic! Your repair job came out PERFECT! As a suggestion, The chassis from the AMT 67 Mustang will fit under that body with just a little shortening and trimming. And it's a MUCH better detailed chassis than the stock Maverick chassis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I agree with the chassis swap. As for your repair......I really need a couple of those Multi Mavericks. That repair is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Great save. Very nice work on the wheel well repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Great repair on the wheel wells. How large are the holes in the trunk lid from that spoiler/roll bar ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Floyd 2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Great job Floyd, Thanks, Your's is Looking Killer Too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 There were no holes in the trunk. Just glued on. I had the same thought on the chassis. I removed the fuel tank from the original chassis. I need to read the rule book, and do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Excellent work, gonna keep watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I always loved the Maverick bodystyle, especially the Grabber models. Keep up the good work. I'm definitely interested in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Nice work and find. I always liked the little Mavericks too...we once owned a 70 or 71 Grabber id like to make a replica of someday that thing was fun...LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Nice job on those wheel wells!! I'll be watching this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Nice work. I have a Maverick and a Comet I would like to do the same thing to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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