lfteixeira Ford Maverick 2.7 - LWB
 

Here i'm again.

This time i bought a Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB (1997/12).
In good overall condition.

Changed some parts with the Terrano 2 (wheels, spacers and radio), installed the steering idler brace and there we go...

The first photo after the changes.

Full album here:
http://saabupgrade.com/FordMaverickAfter/

Sorry, but it's easier for me to share photos this way. :thumb2

What a difference not using salt on the roads make:thumbs

Looks good does that truck.

A little update.

Out with the side steps, will install a rock sliders soon.

And removed part of the rear hook, but left the bar to protect the rear bumper.

Comparing with the SWB, this one have a big ass.....

Great looking motor
 

Salt is a pain in the UK I guess in Portugal sunshine is a pain when it comes to interior trim.

LWB do have bigger back ends :( SWB all the way for off roading

Indeed, the sunshine is great but the paint and the plastics hate it.

I agree, but i can't fit 7 in a SWB Terrano.

I can fit a 9 in a SWB Patrol (160/260), but not confortable seat for the mother-in-law!!! :sly

Last saturday!

Can you see me?

And now?

A little more grass!!! :lol

Free again!!!

And the main objective!

And more!!!

Need i say more?

It is easy to forget how lucky we are to have access to such good quality and sensible priced food !!!!!!!
We eat out much more in Portugal than we ever did in UK!!!!! Mainly because it is such an enjoyable experience and such good value!!!!! ------ and I am quite fond of red wine!!!!
Nigel

Finally, new tyres.

31" all around.

4x InsaTurbo Risko and 1 left over new (also 31) for Spare.

Know i need a grinder, can't get full lock on them.

and another.

Nice stance...

And the BIG donut on the back!!!

Now the Maverick is on a friend place waiting for:
- Grinder in the front
- Lift the front suspension around 1 or 2cm (less then 1 inch).
- Install rock sliders.

New photos when ready! :)

Very nice too.....:thumb2

Stunning and what a fresh red!!!!!

Nice motor and like the tyres, Rick

Since i pretty much like photos, lot's of them...

This week end i went to the snow!
Here a little snow is motive for joy and hapiness!!! :D

Isn't usual for us.

There it is, in the middle of the snow!

The kids do love snow... once a year!

LED H7 vs Standard H7

LED lamps instalation.

Both hi/low beam and fog lights. (H7 + HB4)

Not convinced, yet...

New room light, no more problems!!!

Well, waiting for the rock sliders...

Nice photos :thumb2

Interesting to hear reports about the LED headlamp bulbs.

In the road not much diference, low range on the high beam.

Offroading, way better then the standard. Better light, brighter.

Hello everybody.

Keeping the journal updated, a little tlc in my Maverick this saturday.

The front was bothering me, as the old supports from the front protection were sticking out of the bumper and could hurt someone.
Out with the bumper, removed the old supports and while at it installed new ones for the new LED lights.

Cleaned everything and painted to old the rust for a few more years.

While painting i also gave a try with the front grille.

Thoughts?


Some photos.

Before:
http://www.saabupgrade.com/ford/20190216_152710.jpg

After:
http://www.saabupgrade.com/ford/20190216_163224.jpg

New support.
http://www.saabupgrade.com/ford/20190216_163233.jpg


THe final work:
http://www.saabupgrade.com/ford/20190216_181920.jpg

http://www.saabupgrade.com/ford/20190216_181936.jpg

Hi there.

Does anybody knows the colour code for my Maverick?

It will be on the VIN plate in the engine bay, it's under a section called colour/trim etc

Once you've got that I have a comprehensive paint code list here;

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...paintcodes.pdf

Thanks.

Paint Code: AP0.

Browsing Ebay to buy paint.