Brought home a Grabber and Comet GT yesterday...

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  1. sportyfamilycar

    sportyfamilycar ElMaverick

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    Good to see these saved and put into an enthusiasts garage.
    Big fan of the Comet, I always liked the 2 tone, hood scoop, and vibe they put off.
     
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    Here's a pic of the Grabber in its current state. Have just about everything cut off of it that I wanted to save. Next stop, scrap yard. RIP Maverick Grabber, hated to do it to you, but you were just too far gone.
     

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    when is the parts list coming out on the grabber. or have you listed already.? looking for the hood. thanks. Have fun with the comet build.:bouncy:
     
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  4. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I think you forgot the right rear inner wheel well :)
     
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  5. mavmania427

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    Probably will be at least a few weeks. I need to go through all of my parts that I've accumulated over the years plus the ones from the Grabber teardown and decide what I want to keep. I'll probably end up keeping some spares too as parts aren't getting any cheaper or easier to find.
     
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    Well, did I get it? :rofl2:
     

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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Looks like you got everything :rofl2:
     
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    Good luck with the Comet build.
     
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    Got a Marti report on my Comet today...turns out that it is indeed a GT. Pretty awesome factory car, only other option that I would have wanted would be A/C.
     

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    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Nice!! Never heard of the 'Cross Country Ride Package' before. I would think that would be a pretty rare option.
     
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    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Ha! My gut told me it was a GT. That is very cool! I liked it from the first time I saw it.
     
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    I had to read this twice.. o_O

    So is there a plan? I wonder what that cross country package is about..
     
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    I'm curious about that "Cross Country Ride Package" too!

    I took the liberty of adding the VIN and "Comet GT" designation to out VIN List HERE.
     
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    According to an entry on Wikipedia for the Cyclone/Montego, the Cross Country Ride Package for 1972 included the following for $16.41:

    Cross Country Suspension Package:
    Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
    Increased Front and Rear Spring Rates
    Ride Height Increased 1/2 Inch
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    It basically sounds like Mercury's poetic way of saying "Heavy Duty Suspension".
     
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    judging from the pictures: it seems that both light and wiper knob of the mav are in good condition. i'm very interested in a set!
     
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