8,700 Mile 1970 Maverick

Maverick Grabber item created by Bumble1970, Feb 26, 2020

Average User Rating:
5/5,
Ownership Satus:
Currently own it
Year:
1970
Engine:
200 - 6 cylinder
Color:
Yellow and black (mostly original paint)
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  1. Bumble1970

    Bumble1970 Member

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    Bumble1970 submitted a new car to the Garage :

    8,700 Mile 1970 Maverick

    Read more about this garage here...
     
    Bumble1970, Feb 26, 2020
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    Great find!! Super jealous. Good looking car.
     
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  3. Bumble1970

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    Thanks! There’s a long story behind it but the short version is that this is the exact car down to the color, year, hubcaps, etc (not the actual car I had but exactly the same) that I had as a kid - my first car. It was listed on eBay. Without me knowing, my wife and kids chipped in and surprised me with the car! They had it shipped from Ohio. My kids drove it to my house and surprised the hell out of me! Unreal!
     
    Bumble1970, Feb 26, 2020
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    Sounds like a great family you have!
     
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  5. Bumble1970

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    Thanks. They are amazing! And my wife even gave up her parking spot in the garage!
     
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    maverick600 Member

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    You definitely have to do something over the top just because to get back on top!!
     
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    Bumble1970 Member

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    Yup!
     
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    All I can say is post.lots of pictures and there is a fountain of information with the members and the site so welcome from West Texas!
     
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    I also put white letter tires on my 1970 Grabber when I had it. I call it a "Day 2" modification.

    70 grabber.jpg
     
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  10. Bumble1970

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    Looks nice. When I was in high school, I painted the black and yellow 70 maverick I had back then that same color blue as yours.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    The color is Gulfstream Aqua. In pictures it always looked blue.
     
    Craig Selvey, Feb 28, 2020
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    Two Great looking Mavericks.
     
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  13. Bumble1970

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    Thanks. Love the color of yours.
     
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    CA189HJN Robert Couse-Baker

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    If you get a chance, please post more pictures of this incredible time capsule. Have you replaced the fluids?
     
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  15. Bumble1970

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    Yes, I replaced all the fluids but the antifreeze since it was recently done. Just rebuilt the carb. Went for a nice ride today.
     

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