Rustics Old Maverick

[jims-terrano]

Hi All, I’ve picked up a new truck today but unfortunately I’ve just got back and it’s too dark to take a photo but I reckon a number of people would recognise it since it used to be on here a couple of years ago. I’m now the custodian of Rustics old Maverick, after laying in slumber for a few years only moving for MOT each April it’s just driven nearly 100 miles without missing a beat. The battery was replaced for MOT but unfortunately was totally dead today, I’d taken a good battery with me so changed it over with my son. My son gave it two goes on the heater plugs before cranking and it fired up first crank and ran as if it had been run yesterday.
Roz got in touch with me a couple of weeks ago saying the time was right to let it go, family had thought about we buy any car .com :eek:.

So the Mav runs again and I think it’s beautiful condition and the way it’s run today is testament to Uncle Rustic. My plans are to see what on earth all these switches and wires do, all sorts of cables left right and centre. I do not intend to modify suspension or engine intakes and I don’t intend to take it off road other than supermarket car park. The steering is a little heavy so along with a good looking over and a service it’ll be pretty much kept as is. Hopefully take a few photos in the daylight and post them up for you.

[elty001]

Nice that it's still in the Forum family :thumb2:thumb2

[macabethiel]

Wow that was one cared for one owner motor !

[solarman216]

Glad you got it Jim, gone to a good home, Rustic lives on, Rick

[Blocky10]

Excellent news Jim. Glad you are it's new carer. :thumbs:thumbs

[jims-terrano]

Cheers guys, some how it feels like a responsibility too. I’m so i pressed that it started up first crank without any problem at all.
One thing that I noticed and that’s the steering is very heavy when manoeuvring at slower speeds, didn’t check the power steering fluid today so that’ll be for tomorrow. I’m sure there will be a few updates regarding this truck as time goes by, I’ve had to take a completely new insurance policy out without any NC bonus so it’s a very limited mileage policy so it’ll have an easy life.

[macabethiel]

One thing that I noticed and that’s the steering is very heavy when manoeuvring at slower speeds, didn’t check the power steering fluid today so that’ll be for tomorrow.


I guess you might be thinking the suspension has seized through lack of use could it be something simpler?

You will have checked but could it be the front tyre pressures are just a tad on the low side?

[jims-terrano]

Hi Ted well we checked tyre pressures and pumped them all up as they all needed a bit.
Seems to have eased off a bit now so possibly just power steering sexed freeing off a bit.
Have been clearing it out a little this afternoon and typically uncle rustic style there’s wires and switches all over. Some I’ve worked out and some not (yet) and to be honest I’ve loved it. There’s even a safe in there, so that’s where the locking wheel nut key and manuals are :lol

I’ve put the brand new battery that was fitted in April on charge but it appears to be dead which is a pity but I’m not too fussed about buying it a pair of new batteries and yes a pair as Rustic fitted a second complete with old type starter switch operated by a switch in the car to give extra starting umph as I remember him using those exact words.

[Banshee]

I'm so glad that it's still with us, I would have been mortified if I'd have found out Webuyanycar had got their hands on it. If the family were considering that option, I guess you got it for a good price too ;)

Would be nice to see some fresh pics of it :cool:

[jims-terrano]

I’ll probably get chance for a few photos later but it seriously hasn’t changed since the rustic road trip.
A good excuse for a meet up sometime :thumbs

[Banshee]

I’ll probably get chance for a few photos later but it seriously hasn’t changed since the rustic road trip.
A good excuse for a meet up sometime :thumbs

Just what I was thinking :D

[macabethiel]

I’ve put the brand new battery that was fitted in April on charge but it appears to be dead which is a pity but I’m not too fussed about buying it a pair of new batteries and yes a pair as Rustic fitted a second complete with old type starter switch operated by a switch in the car to give extra starting umph as I remember him using those exact words.

When I worked at MB the new cars that stood in the showroom for a couple of months often had batteries that would not charge again.

MB rejected any claim for a new battery it the charge level was below a certain level. Most battery warranties are the same - they will only accept claims for dead cells generally.

Have you tried recondition mode on a C-Tek type unit ? As you know most over the counter chargers will not recharge a completely flat battery unless you lucky enough to have one that 4o years old!

[jims-terrano]

I’ve been out and treated the truck to a pair of Yuasa batteries and a pair of wiper blades. Wipers are on but the batteries will have to wait until my son comes home from work.
Gave it a bath this afternoon and water was just beaded off and it probably hasn’t been polished for about 4 years.

[macabethiel]

I’ve been out and treated the truck to a pair of Yuasa batteries and a pair of wiper blades. Wipers are on but the batteries will have to wait until my son comes home from work.
Gave it a bath this afternoon and water was just beaded off and it probably hasn’t been polished for about 4 years.

My favourite brand as on our WJ had to make do with Hankook on the WK !

[jims-terrano]

My favourite brand as on our WJ had to make do with Hankook on the WK !

Yes got to admit they do seem pretty good batteries, fitted them for several years.

Wiped myself out for today, done far too much so I’m just laid out contemplating sleep.

[macabethiel]

Yes got to admit they do seem pretty good batteries, fitted them for several years.

Wiped myself out for today, done far too much so I’m just laid out contemplating sleep.

Last year Halfords did a Yuasa Black range with lifetime ownership warranty seems to have ended now though!

[jims-terrano]

Just for you Banshee, here it is in all its splendour.

[jims-terrano]

And the engine bay

[jims-terrano]

It really is a credit to Uncle Rustic and long may his memory survive.

I have discovered this little bit of rust at the front of the sill, think it’s just been caught on something so best get it treated before it sets in.

[terranosaurusdoug]

Wow, the engine bay is amazing :eek:

[Banshee]

Thanks Jim

That's made my day matey :cool:

[jims-terrano]

Thanks Jim

That's made my day matey :cool:

I’m glad mate, and we really must find a location for a meet-up even if it’s next year when weather improves. I really feel it is the right thing to do to let members on here because of the history.
Really enjoying exploring it and find out more about it and what Rustic did to it.

I really need to get my head around a new photo host and start a project thread but I lose patience with computers these days.

[elty001]

It's definitely a Corker Jim:thumb2:thumb2
I've got Flickr and imagebb but still not really got my head around how to use them:lol
Will figure it out one day:nenau

[Wallace]

Super clean!:thumb2 The Ford styling, if you squint there's a MkII Fiesta on steroids. :D Doesn't look like it's ever seen grass let alone mud.

[jims-terrano]

Yes I kind of see where you are coming from with the styling. Started cleaning the interior at the weekend and that too is coming up well and not that it needed it but I gave it a polish too. As for not seeing any off road, think you are right but it did used to tug a cabin cruiser around and even has a front towbar, you might just see part of it just under the front bumper to one side.

[Banshee]

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[jims-terrano]

Bless him, was a great day and I know it meant a lot to him that meet-up and his family were so pleased that we took the effort for him.

[Banshee]

Bless him, was a great day and I know it meant a lot to him that meet-up and his family were so pleased that we took the effort for him.

I don't think there's been a meet that I've been to where I've not needed a jump start :lol I love my gadgets too much and always end up flattening my batteries to pancakes!!!!

[Banshee]

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[Blocky10]

Go on Zac. Post the other one...........