My 1997 2.7 Diesel Maverick

[Clive Scowen]

I am 62 and from Harrow in Middlesex. I like Mavericks. My first (1995 2.7 5-door diesel) I bought in 1996 and drove for 19 years. My second was identical to the first - bought in 2018 but died in 2019 because I was unable to access a replacement radiator and fan. I still have it. If anyone knows of a source for those parts, or would like to buy it as it is, I would love to hear from you.

My third is a 1997 2.7 5-door diesel which I bought last year in excellent condition with remarkably low mileage. It was going brilliantly until yesterday, when I pranged it. Because of its age it is likely to be written off. However all it needs is a new front bumper, bonnet, offside front wing and radiator. So does anyone want to sell me these parts, or know where I might get them? Alternatively does anyone want to buy my vehicle in its current condition (which apart from the above is very good!) - it could be a rich sources of scarce parts.

 

[solarman216]

Bumper, wing and radiator I might be able to help with, pic of the bumper would help as there are variants, had a bonnet but sent it to the scapper with last one, Rick, but think you will need to pay your tenner to upload a pic

 

[Wallace]

I would be interested in buying the car as it stands, is it drivable? My 2.4 is poorly at the moment!

Mike

 

[Clive Scowen]

Solarman216. On reflection it may also need a new front panel which incorporates the lights (don't know what that is called). Also, do you happen to have a radiator and fan for the 1995 model?

 

[Clive Scowen]

Mike Wallace. It is not driveable any distance because of the hole in the radiator and I cannot even open the bonnet to try to top it up.

 

[solarman216]

Solarman216. On reflection it may also need a new front panel which incorporates the lights (don't know what that is called). Also, do you happen to have a radiator and fan for the 1995 model?

The front you are talking of is not a bolt on item, it is part of the main body, not sure of the radiator I have it could even be a petrol, it is hanging high up on the workshop wall been there a long time, will get it down and have a look, the fan blades I have several, the viscous coupling on the 2.7 is part of the water pump, but readily available, Rick

 

[Clive Scowen]

Picture of bumper attached

Solarman 216. Hopefully a picture of the bumper is attached.

 

[solarman216]

Will look tomorrow, Rick

 

[Wallace]

Could you not take the parts from the other Maverick you have?

 

[solarman216]

This is the bumper I have, sorry it is upside down

 

[solarman216]

And Rad & fan blade, Rick

 

[solarman216]

I also have some round headlights and surrounds including light moving motors, Rick

 

[Banshee]

This is the bumper I have, sorry it is upside down

I'd snap that up Clive!!!! Pretty hard to find the Maverick round headlight bumpers for yours now never mind with the extra plastic nudge bar extra, that will respray nice and look the part on yours :naughty

Most you will find if any will also have the 50/50 paint and plastic design which is very hard to get even colours on when you get a respray done :clap

Well done Rick