Lorraine`s 1972 Grabber Build

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  1. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    This thread will follow the build of my wife Lorraine`s 1972 Grabber build.
    I bought the car from Frank (71gold) after he rescued it from a salvage yard and I actually drove the car to his house for him.

    Frank did some work to the car and then sold it to me on 07/31/11.:Handshake
    http://www.maverick.to/mmb/showthread.php?p=807006#post807006

    Lorraine has decided to sell her Fairmont and build the `72 instead.

    We have pretty much the entire build planned in our heads , so stay tuned as we make progress.

    The car is a Factory 1972 Grabber 4 lug 6 cyl. Auto trans...But That is all about to change!
     

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    A very nice start.

    I'll gladly subscribe to another Maverick build.

    Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together.
     
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    looks like a great place to start!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Mike and I went to lunch today.
    he gave me a run down of their plans for the car...will be SWEET when done...:thumbs2:
    ...thanks for buying lunch...:Handshake

    MFF...:chirp:
     
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    I remember that car. It was pretty nice before Frank stole it.:biglaugh:
     
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  8. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Finally got some progress to report! Quarter drops replacement is under way.
     
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    Looks like a great start. good luck !
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Freddy...:huh:
     
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  11. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Yes Freddie is doing the work.


    He found out that the driver side quarter panel had been rusty and was fiberglassed, and bondoed.

    I am taking him a replacement patch panel taken from a parts car.

    The first picture is as seen from looking into the trunk,down into the lower quarter.
     

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  12. M.A.V.

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    More progress

    Went by this morning at 7:30 on my way out of town and dropped off the replacement lower quarter panel I had saved from a four door car I parted out years ago...
    Then stopped back by at 3:30 on my way back into town...
     

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  13. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    And now its at his point.:thumbs2:

    It wont be lap welded as it is in the pic (he was just getting it fitted),but will get butt welded when it goes on.
     

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    if not done by Monday, I may ride over and take a look...:thumbs2:
     
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  15. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Todays progress... Lorraine calls him "Freddie Foose". :dancing:
     

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