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  1. Grabber Boss

    Grabber Boss Member

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    Hello. A little history of me,back in 1973 when everyone was racing Camaros or Mustangs I ordered a 1973 Maverick Grabber,dark blue with black trim. It wasn't long after I got it I put 351W heads,edelbrock intake,holley carb and headers on it. Car ran okay but I still wasn't satisfied. A friend had a 302 Boss block and the steel crank and factory rods which I bought. I found a set of 1969 heads for 100.00 dollars and I built a Boss engine. After driving for a year or so someone decided they like it also and the car was stolen. I think of my favorite car daily. I don't have a Maverick now but I enjoy the website while I think of the old days.
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    :Welcome: from Atlantic Canada! Your old Maverick sounds like it was a lot of fun. :chirp:

    After you paid $100 for your heads, you didn't happen to have enough left over to buy a camera and film by any chance??? We'd LOVE to see some pictures, if you have any... :Handshake:
     
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  3. Grabber Boss

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    Yes I have 4 old pictures left. As soon as I can get them scanned and downloaded I will post them.
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    :Welcome: from Northeast Pennsylvania
     
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    :Welcome:to the site!!!!!
     
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    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Welcome from Northern California!:chirp:
     
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    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the site from northeast Ohio!!! :tiphat:
     
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  10. schroensr

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    Welcome to the forum from West Virginia. Sorry your car was stolen. Sounds like though had great enjoyment while you had it.
     
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    Hello to another Mountaineer. I am from Parkersburg.
     
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    schroensr knight Runner

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    Hi, glad to hear that. We were looking at property up there 7 years ago. Love the country life.
     
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    Maverocket Bob Williams

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    Welcome to the site,
    Sounds like you need another Maverick to start another chapter. My 69.5 once sported a boss 302 when it was owned by my dad.
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Did you ever think about getting another Maverick?
     
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