351 into a 72 maverick grabbler

Hello everyone. Thanks for your time!
Let me start by saying that I am aware of Google being my friend. I have spent several hours search through Google on the Mav.
However I like to always start a fresh post when taking on such a project. Mostly to see if everything I have read lines up properly.
In my experience when building a project car I always stumble across a new issue that isn't listed in previous forums I have read.

So here is the lowdown on my car.
It's a 1972 grabbler.
I ran across the car by total mistake on cl. Two things cought my eye. The price 500$ and it had a clean title and was recently tagged.
It will eventually need interior work. ( Perfect cause I wanna do it custom )
It was in the process of having a 351 dropped in. The front towers have been cut out. ( Neatly and very professional looking )
It comes with a long block that is needing all the bolt ons. ( Perfect because I can pick my - intake - dizzy - and such. )
The storey behind the engine is it came out of an older truck that was built for the strip. It was getting into deep 10 and 11 territory.
The heads are off now - and the cylinders all look amazingly clean with very little ring ridge.
The kid I'm buying it from said he has had it about a year and just lost interest in building it and is ready for a new bike.... He has all kinds of sports bikes. Like he has more sports bikes then I have underwear.

My plain at this point is to check all the Tolerance's

 

Half my post got cut off?
My plain at this point is to check all the Tolerance's and specs on the engine. If ever appears golden I'm gonna drop in a cam and do some head work. Once the engine is to my liking I'll drop it in. My main concern is getting this engine in the car.
Does anyone has a list of parts and places to get the parts for this swap.

Also what's a good manual trans mission to have?
I got a transmission guy - he could build me a strong c4 for around 350$ - if I got out I'm going full manual valve body.
I love playing with manual transmissions but miss having a auto sometimes.
I'm aware that headers same to be the biggest issue with these cars. Hooker swap or Crites looking like my only option for headers.

So while the car is in pieces does anyone got any suggestions.

 

Nothing?

 

maybe the mods to put the 351 in is some of the reason he lost interest...
other than having the short block for the 351, now would be a good time for a...roller, 5.0 (331-347)...being an option...JMO

 

I have been considering going 302. Everything I hear seems to indicate that 302 might be easier and cheaper. For the build. I only consider the 351 because it comes with the car and the shock towers wear redone. What all needs to be done for the 302

 

How about some pictures? Is it a 351 Cleveland or Windsor? Is the car set up for auto or stick? What front suspension does it have? What are your plans for the car?

 

I'll

I'll get you some pics asap. My buddy said it was a Manual car originally but they ran a c4 auto in it. The motor is windsor.

 

My goal is to have a street strip toy. 350 at the rear wheels would be nice. Burn out ability is a have to. I'd like to see 12s on the strip but not a have to.

 

Came across this list. Anyone know how accurate this is.
Wear gonna need the most help is getting the engine in the car. Proper motor mounts and such.
This list say I need the engine cross member ? Is that true. Wear in the world will I find one of those?

 

List.


302 V-8
302 MAVERICK motor mounts
302 frame mounts
V-8 Engine cross-member
Double hump transmission cross-member
V-8 Power steering bracket
Longer Power Steering Hoses
V-8 Alternator bracket
V-8 Starter
250 I-6 or small block ford V-8 bell-housing
250 I-6 or 302 Maverick radiator (Although I got away with using the 200's radiator)
Fan Shroud (not necessary, but unless you are using an electric fan it will be missed)
V-8 Pulleys -Power steering/crankshaft/fan/water pump
Front sump oil pan (Double or rear - sump pans won’t work without frame modifications)
V-8 throttle cable (optional)
V-8 wiring harness ( or just build one)
V-8 kickdown linkage

 

your best bet is to find a V8 Mav/Comet donor car...

 

I don't believe you have informed us as to whether your Grabber is a 6 cylinder or a V8 car? It makes a difference as to what parts will be required for modification. (My Comet used to be 351W powered.)

Post some pictures of your 351W. Does it have aftermarket heads, cam and/or induction. Any additional information on the engine? IF I had a 351W capable of 10s or deep 11s in an older truck plus the dollars saved on building a 302 based engine, I wouldn't want to abandon that installation either

 

The car is still setting at the shop I purchased it from - it's due for delivery this weekend.

I'm a single father - I have one kid and pre k - one kids to young for school and when I don't have them I'm at work from 2pm to 3am. So the day time is crazy for me. My only free time is the occasional Saturday and Sunday when work might set me lose to wreak havoc upon the world. The guy said he believes it's a 6 cylinder car originally but had a c4 in it. I can get some pictures this weekend for you. Maybe we can figure out what's going on better once it's here. I appreciate you guys