convert to grabber??

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  1. TreyF77

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    Hello,
    I'm curious if i can convert my 77' 2 door Maverick to a Grabber. I want to drop a 302 in, get a grabber hood, and replace the bench seat with bucket seats. Is this possible? What else do i need to do to convert it to a grabber? Thanks!!

    -Trey
     
    TreyF77, Apr 11, 2007
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  2. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    the grabber is a looks only package. most grabbers came with a 6 cylinder engine.:)
     
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    you would need a ...rear spoiler...but as for now there is no way to put the ...stock grabber spoiler... on a '77.:sorry:

    ...:bouncy:...
     
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    Grabber hoods were available in 1971 -1972, so you would have to swap the bumpers.
     
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    ok, thanks a lot guys!
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    also note i don't think the stock buckets will fit on a catted maverick the floor pans differant. then again you can really make anything fit if you wanted to. ;)

    btw cheap plug.. ;) if you decided to change out those bumpers i have spoilers ;)
     
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    How much trouble would it be for you to make CF 1/4 extensions for Big Bumper cars? Also how are the Grabber hoods coming along?(y)
     
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    I dont actually have a 77', i was just looking at one. I'm interested in a 71' two door now. Would the hood fit on that? How much are you wanting for the spoiler? How would I go about putting all this on (bumber & spoiler):)
     
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    RabidCustoms sic minds demand sic toys

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    sure you can,.......the "spoiler",.... its the end caps youll have to make.(y) I put a grabber spoiler on my 77. made my own end caps
     
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    How did you go about doing that?
     
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    all maverick hoods are interchangeable.:)
     
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    Can i interchange ANY maverick hood? For example like a 71' Grabber Hood with a 72' 2-door or even a 77'? (just an example).
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Yes there all the same.
     
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    1977 hood is slightly different. The hood prop rod hole is on the other side of the hood. Not a real biggie. Just have to change to the shorter prop rod that mounts on the side.
     
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