Rick's Project Update Thread

[maveRick]

Well, I'm starting to fill the area I decked in the garage attic (I didn't realize I had FIVE hoods!). Won't be long and I'll have to start on the work-bench - then Maverick front suspension so I can get it inside!

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Step 1: Accidentally fall through attic in garage - may as well install a ladder
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/pmofo/623.jpg



Step 2: Lay a butt-load of glass between the joist
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/pmofo/619.jpg



Step 3:Don't forget the area behind you (this photo also illustrates the one-millionth-and-one use for duct tape - note placement along edge of access door to prevent splinters and on the water-heater vent pipe - oops!)
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/pmofo/oppositestaircaseattic.jpg



Step 4: Begin re-assembling your car in the attic (and crap-stacking) before boards are screwed down (and 'no' the ponies aren't for sale)
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/pmofo/carinattic.jpg



Step 5: Get off lazy ass and finish job!
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[HoustonLX]

So where is the step in which you consume lots of beer? That should probably be before the step in which you fall through the attic in the garage..:D

[HangNail]

isnt the beer step right after the "get out of bed" step? ... or maybe its before ... =)

[illfated]

isnt the beer step right after the "get out of bed" step? ... or maybe its before ... =)

its kinda funny when you think about it....

you drink beer to get outta bed and face the world and all the bullshit that it has to offer.....

but then later that same day (every day) you find yourself drinkin beer to get INTO bed with that special someone that looks like theyve been hit in the face with a waffle iron.... :D

not that i would know from experiance.... thats more rick and shane's department..... :hmm: :D

[maveRick]

I started working on the stationary workbench tonight.

I used Acad to layout the positioning of everything I wanted against the wall of the garage. I'd rather have gone 8' but I could only fit a 6' wide bench in twixed all the shhtuff.

Going to a 6' wide table (with 3" overhang), and the studs being located on 24" centers, leaves an unsupported area at the corners next to the wall (as there is no stud to attach directly to) of about 10". Not really a big issue as it deflects only slightly when hammered on. It'll stiffen up even more when the top goes on - 'just wasn't what I wanted.

To further make the bench more rigid, I used concrete anchors under the legs. Actually, this particular tasks took a long time. I went through two cheap 'masonry bits' and two bits specifically for concrete. I had to use a slinder pointed chisel to break some of the rocks in the path of the drill.

Once the anchor was in, I used a very course 'all thread for wood' to tie the bench legs down to the crete.

IMHO, it's VERY rigid with this set-up.

Just framed it today (Birthday tomorrow - no worky on benchy).

<center>http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/album1/anchor1.jpg</center>
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[Neighbors]

I can see concrete! I see concrete! Ahhh! My eyes!

[...nice job Rickey!]

[Blue91]

How about putting a couple of pieces from the leg to the top frame, on the sides and on the front. And/or boards from the legs to the wall, on the floor, and between each other. You might have that planned, but if not, just a thought to support those legs a little better

[maveRick]

"Walkin' the Mile"

(lol Chris! I thought I was in somebody else's garage the next day)

Fred, I'm putting a lower shelf on the legs (which will be supported with 2 X 4's, however - the existing two 2X4's legs are anchored to the crete with 3/8" screws in center. I can't budge the bench in any direction more than 1/32" ! I realize it 'looks' unstable - snot, though.

just updating pics as I go along (thanks for the space :D)

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http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/album1/bencha.jpg
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/album1/benchb.jpg
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/album1/benchc.jpg
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/album1/benchd.jpg

[HangNail]

looking good ... so when can i start parking my falcon in it?

[maveRick]

Originally posted by HangNail
so when can i start parking my falcon in it?

Anytime- as long as you give me the keys to it (I wouldn't want it to burn up if the house caught fire. I [i]promise[i/] I won't drive it - hard). :D

[Bubstang]

Sweet Rick. Need to you come design my garage layout, its crap right now...
:cool:

[HangNail]

hahaha .. ok just lemme get a programable ignition module and set it to valet mode =)

[Neighbors]

My son's granpma, an ex-military/postal worker retiree, supplements his income by working part time at a mom and pop TV shop...

I've had the TV (on cable, of course!) for a couple of years now (thanks to some kind old lady who had it repaired and left it there), now I've added the accessory below it thanks to some nice elderly gentlemen who got frustrated because it wouldn't record...

Yea, I know it's no DVD, but still a nice adder to my home inside my home...

In a strange coincidence, the remote from the Zenith VCR I had in college (some xx years ago!) works not on the TV but the VCR; life is good :)

...now if I could find a cheap receiver somewhere that I could hook the VCR up to, I'd be rockin'!

BTW, the image is of Salma Hayeck and David Arquette in the Robert Rodriguez film Roadracers...quite good!

[maveRick]

Okay Guys,

I know this isn't a lot to you guys. But you should've seen it before.

Actually, I've done some more 'straightening up' since these photos.

Just keeping the progress in one thread.

Now about that $25 floor job I need to have done!

<center>http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/garage092802a.jpg

http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/garage092802b.jpg

[HangNail]

lookin good rick. ill buy your $25 floor paint if you come clean mine =)

[Neighbors]

Very nice Mr. Book! While yours gets more organized, mime becomes a bigger mess...

Now, get the Maverick inside and start hacking!

Nay!

[maveRick]

Originally posted by Neighbors
Now, get the Maverick inside and start hacking!

I've GOT to get it in there to work on it during this off-season. All I need is to put EVERYTHING on it and IN it!

I'll get there. It will have taken a while longer than I wanted, but it'll get there. Grrr....

[Blue91]

Damn Rick, that looks good. Once we ever get Cristina's coupe together, half of my garage will be clean and free. Most of the crap stacked in it belongs ON/IN the coupe! lol.

[CobraRanger302]

wow...ive never seen a garage so clean:(

[maveRick]

Well, since Troy showed how much he's done in 2-1/2 years ( :D ), I thought I'd show a little of what I've done over the same period ( :( ).

Trunk Before (r side)

[maveRick]

another

[maveRick]

during (L side)

[maveRick]

Trunk after (C)

Picture of rear seat delete didn't show up but you can see the Al that replaced it.

I installed black (cheapy auto) carpet in it's place.

[maveRick]

New Suspension and Front Runners

[maveRick]

Yes, I do have an engine (as soon as I can determine which side is up, I'll put it in!)

Yes, it's been test fitted and yes the 7 qt oil pan has been modified to fit the Mav (from the Vert).

[maveRick]

And yes, I really DO have a Maverick (somewhere in the garage!)

Putting 2" lowering kit and Caltracs on now.

Need to weld anti-perch bending thingies on the rear end.

Next update, May 11 2004 (might have it rolled outside the garage by then).

[Timebomb]

Wow! That car has come a long way! Looking good Rick!

[Otis!]

Good job Rick! When you're done I have a few things down here for you to do!

LOL!

[Bubstang]

Looks real nice Rick.

Gonna run her in NMRA (National Maverick Racers Assoc)??

Bubba

[Otis!]

Narcissistic Mental Retard Association?

No Man Returns Alive?

Not my rectum, ayyeeeeeee!

[TxBandit]

Nice work Rick, looks like it's coming along pretty good.

Now, if you don't quit stealing my patented ideas, I'm going to have to contact my lawyer.:D

Troy

[maveRick]

Troy, I see by your WTB ad that you're going to put in black carpet in your rear seat delete as well? he he. copy cat. (I'm the first person to EVER think of doing that.)

On another note:

I sat the Maverick down on all fours today for the first time since I wrestled it into the garage.

I was afraid the ass-end was going to be 6 feet in the air (kinda like the SN95's). I figured it'd have a helluva rake to it and only handle skinny 9" slicks (got the viusual?).

When I was putting the Caltracs on, I decided to try lowering the rear by 2".

Well, I was pleasantly surprised when the car sat down perfectly over the 28" X 12.5" E.T. Streets! No rake. If nothing else..... it 'looks' bad to the bone!

/me goes to sit in the Maverick and put that whoop-ass on John Force in the last race of the season for the 2004 title. :don helmet: :get into character look:

Vroom..Vroom..Wahbow! Wahbow!

[TxBandit]

[i]Originally posted by maveRick [i]
[B]Troy, I see by your WTB ad that you're going to put in black carpet in your rear seat delete as well? he he. copy cat. (I'm the first person to EVER think of doing that.)[B]


Actually I was going to stop right behind the
front seats, as to not cover the masterpiece
I have created. So, Are you the first one to
think of that TOO??

Troy

[maveRick]

hee hee!

Brillient minds theenk alike!

[maveRick]

08/09/03 update

Fred and I have pretty much finished the trunk area (we're attacking the Maverick from behind and working our way forward.

Next obstacle, radiator and support.

[maveRick]

another

[maveRick]

and another (yummy! tastes like candy!)

[maveRick]

..

[FE_rex]

Couple things you may want to think about Rick.

1) ground wire on the ring around cap hole of the fuel cell (NHRA mandated)

2) Check valve in the overflow to keep gas from going out vent tube if you are upside down.

Should have had Fred over at my house last week when I was off. I know he was the one that did all that fine work.:p

[Blue91]

haha Ken, funny you should mention that. Someone else mentioned the check valve (think it was Shaggy) and Rick said "I don't plan on BEING upside down", lol.

Thanks for those tips though... being that I've never installed or dealt with a fuel cell, those are things I didn't know. :-)

[maveRick]

Yup, I knew about the check valve and am all in favor of having it. Fred said I didn't need it as he would run over to me and put his thumb over the vent hose if a roll-over should ever happen. As a back-up plan, I'll put the check valve in just in case. ;)

RE: Ground wire
You are correct, Sir. It's on the to-do list (again).

Thanks,

Rick

[AGirlWithACoupe]

My bitch do good work.

Yes he do.

[maveRick]

Originally posted by AGirlWithACoupe
My bitch do good work. Yes he do.


That just ain't right.

Mrs. Fred gets a nice little coupe to race and all the sudden everyone else is a bitch. Pfftt! I know your type.

Now be a good little ho and make Mr. a sammich.


/me goes into hiding for a while


(Love ya, Cristina, and yes, Fred DOES do good work)

[maveRick]

Just keeping the coponents in this thread

6208-1 Hooker Headers

[maveRick]

www.Summitracing.com HOK-6208-1m 1-3/4" primaries, 3" collector LT's.

[maveRick]

passenger side

[maveRick]

Header spacers (needed for headers to clear block. headers original application is for 64-70 Mustang 351 engine swap)

Chris @ SPD (Specialty Products Design)
Rancho Cordova, CA 9572-6515
916-635-2970

P/N F86913
$146.98 shipped

edit: purported to help increase low end torque as well (???). Used on earlier Boss 302 app's.

[maveRick]

Gotta make room for the bigger radiator for the 347.

For those of you who know me, you know I use a sawz-all to trim my toe nails and cut out "2fer" coupons.

Basically, the 'box' frame is in the way of the larger radiator, so, I gotta make room between the grill and the cross - support. The existing radiator support HAS to go!

This shot is just after removing two brackets that were holding the exisiting radiator up (use your imagination. It looked like this
___I I____I I____
___I I____I I____ :D )

[maveRick]

afterds

[maveRick]

measure once, cut twice.


(opposite side shown in pic)

[maveRick]

a pretty (bad) sight.

[maveRick]

progress

[maveRick]

Ready for either an aluminum lower support or mild steel (prolly Al).

More pics tonight or ????

Later,

Rick

[maveRick]

oops. one more - opposite side

[Saleen91]

Dayum Rick! You've been workin!!!!

[Wild Stallion]

Originally posted by Saleen91
Dayum Rick! You've been workin!!!!
read" Dayum Rick! You've been workin Fred to Death!!!!

[FE_rex]

Hey Fred,
Come over to my house. I got a lot of work to do and need SKILLED help. I have neater tools than Rick has.
Ken

[maveRick]

Stand down, boys! He's all mine!

[maveRick]

More advances (I think :confused: ). 75% complete. Will finish day after tomorrow.

Can you guess what the hole is for (other than it being one helluva weak spot)?

Hint: I'm using my aftermarket, larger radiator I had on the '90 Vert (as well as the '90 SBF itself).

[maveRick]

another angle

The bumper bracket retainer bolt had to be ground down to allow the radiator to fit correctly.

This angle is another hint for the gaping hole in the earlier pic.

(And no, Fred isn't helping me with the radiator mount - I wouldn't DARE blame him for this Otis Engineering! (Neighbors, please pass along to Otis that I mean that in a good way).

[maveRick]

Pay no attention to the duct tape on the chrome bumper - it's there just to protect it while I'm working on the car.

Test-fitting the fiberglass hood showed the need to lower the bigger (taller and wider) radiator as there was interference with the radiator mounted in the stock location.

It's gonna be like pushing a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood down the track!!!

That's all for tonight, guys.

Gonna go take a shower and head to bed. Gotta be fresh and pumped to help Darrel move into his new home tomorrow.

(Yay, Darell! Anyone who isn't doing anything can join (I hope :??: ) Even if you are doing something, drop it and come join in the fun. The more the merrier (and quicker).

See you and Fred later on today, D.

1:55 a.m. I'm out! Rack me!

[Shaggy]

Lookin good, damnit rick you are going to get a fire lit under my arse to get my falcon done ifin you keep posting al these updates.......:D

[Saleen91]

I'll take a guess on the hole...

Is it for a battery cable or tranny cooler lines?

[maveRick]

The hole is a 'tunnel' to allow the fit of the lower radiator hose.
There really was NO OTHER WAY (it's a true PoMoFo approach -
use whatcha got and make it fit.)

[maveRick]

I'm linking to an existing pic on another thread of the Maverick for a new friend (Welcome to the board Jeff!) <center>

http://home.houston.rr.com/rixpix/MAVERICK/maverick052203.jpg</center>

Rick

[BigBird R/T]

Damn Rick, you did it ........
5# in a 2# space......
Grats...

[maveRick]

Originally posted by BigBird R/T
Damn Rick, you did it ........ 5# .....

Thanks for not using the appropriate words, "....of crap". ;)

[maveRick]

Hadn't updated this thread in a while.

We got the stater installed, both headers bolted down, lower intake buttoned down, injectors and fuel rails done, injector wiring connected, complete wiring harness in place ready to tidy up. The upper will have a little massaging done to it before it's installed (tech article time, O!?)


Many thanks to Chris and Darrell, (and all the previous help from you guys) the project is making major advancements.

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[Otis!]

Way to go Grampa! It's been hoot betwen all the beer drinkin', sammichs (Thanks Sus!), and cleanin', and I wouldn't miss a minute of it...er, yea!

I can't wait to see that jewel fly, and as soon as that's done, I may cart the wagon 'home' :D

BigO!

[maveRick]

Originally posted by Otis!
I may cart the wagon 'home' :D BigO!


Bring the wagon on 'home' you little whipper-snapper. Park it under the shade tree, mechanic. ;)


-Gramps w/cramps

[Saleen91]

awesome Rick!!! Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel?

[maveRick]

Originally posted by Saleen91
awesome Rick!!! Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel?



I think so, Ben. Again, I couldn't do it without all you guys help.

I love you guys! :crying:

[89LX306]

That's awesome Rick! It's really coming along. You and me both can't wait to get our wheels rollin again.

[maveRick]

Kyle,

Let's hope I have better luck if we race each other again. Remember? :(


Ahhh, those were the days.

-R

[maveRick]

Upating the update thread.

As mentioned in another post, Darrel came by and helped me do some wiring.

Darrel, of the items on the shopping list I got the RPM Activated Window Switch, HOBBS switch, and grommets to mount the MSD Timing Retard.

I got the Timing Retard and RPM Activated Window Switch (RPMAWS from now on, I'm tired of typing it all out) mounted today.

I need to go back and get the right size N.P.T. Adapter Bushing for the upper intake thingy.

I also attached the accelerator to the firewall, mounted the tranny cooler and terminated the lines (and secured 'em to the firewall and fender). Put 5 quarts of tranny fluid in (no leaks - yet).

(my note: I soldered the Lightning MAF pigtail and plugged it into MAF)

Basically, I'm ready to party again whenever you are. :thumb:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/funkyjunky/memory038.jpg

[Dougstang]

Lookin good Rick!

[maveRick]

This is about all I've done lately - create a To Do list:

To-Do List 11/05/04

1.0 Connect head-lights and side lamps
2.0 Finish modifying Upper Intake / Install
3.0 Procure 3-1/2” Al or SS pipe for Cold Air Intake / Install
4.0 Install T.B.
5.0 Connect Accelerator Cable
6.0 Do items 1 through 5 and 7 through 24 (Install drive shaft)
7.0 Install last 2 plugs (possible modification to Header Spacer)
8.0 Relocate MSD Ignition, RPM Window Switch, and Timing Retard to interior
9.0 Mount Catch Can
10.0 Install HOBBS switch
11.0 Install Header Extensions / Install Mufflers-Turndowns
12.0 Replace Main 12V Supply Lead with longer
13.0 Adjust Front Alignment (subsequent full alignment)
14.0 Align rear-end
15.0 Roll Fender Lips
16.0 Measure and purchase rear shocks / install
17.0 Mount Seats
18.0 Run wire to Fuel Pump
19.0 Mount EEC
20.0 Connect Shifter Cable
21.0 Mount Horn
22.0 Connect Line-Lock Button
23.0 Install glass Hood Scoop
24.0 Mount Fiberglass Hood (Install Dzuts/Rivet plates)

Anyone (with skillz) wanna make a little money on the side?


Burned-Out-Rick

[Otis!]

Damn! I'm responsible for how much o' that?

I have sunm aluminium tubing somewhere; naught sure of size...

O!

[gt350mustang]

i can help with #6

[maveRick]

Otis, you were kind enough to offer to do the mod to the upper (after I brow-beat you into taking it with you). You know I don't think you're 'responsible' for anything.

How'z 'bout I leave from work one day and meet up wichu at your place and we mod BOTH our uppers? :cheers:

Thank you, Joey for fessing up to your responsibilites. Now hurry up will ya! :smokin:

[maveRick]

http://pomoforacing.com/forums/showthread.php?p=44494&posted=1#post44494
(related thread)