1972 Maverick Grabber Resto/Mod for my Dad

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by Cruzin Illusion, Mar 4, 2012.

  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    where is this amazing build today?
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I believe the builder is on Facebook. I don't recall if it is done.
     
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    Hate to say it, but far too many builds start with great aspirations and brilliant ideas to make a car that's far, far better than new, only to have it move slower and slower every year...and maybe come to a standstill at some point. I say that not to discourage anyone from knocking everyone's socks off, but just to point out how a journey most commonly fails to reach its destination.
     
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    The build was supposedly for his father, was way over he top for anything my father would drive.
     
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    Wasn't this the car with the $8000.00 exhaust?
     
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    Wouldn't surprise me. He was reluctant to talk about the cost of anything, but the work was every bit that of a six figure, custom build or a concours restoration. Labor of love. I hope it was eventually finished and everything he wants it to be, but it was far beyond most people, and all of it shop time.
     
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