1975 Grabber Wannabe

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4.25/5,
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Currently own it
Year:
1975
Engine:
302 - 8 cylinder
Color:
White
  1. 75mavgrabber

    75mavgrabber Member

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    75mavgrabber submitted a new car to the Garage :

    1975 Grabber Wannabe

    Read more about this garage here...
     
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  2. stumanchu

    stumanchu Stuart

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    I like it! Do you know what that spoiler is from? With all due respect to Grabbers, it looks to me like it is its own beast and doesnt care what any grabber is thinking.
     
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  3. Hotrock

    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    Is that a Maverick or a Comet with Maverick grill, hood and front bumper? It has Comet tail lights.
     
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  4. 75mavgrabber

    75mavgrabber Member

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    Thx. I bought it several years ago from a guy who had it on a Maverick, and I thought it it fit 100% better than the Mustang spoiler. I think it is from a 80's firebird/camaro. Not sure.
     
  5. 75mavgrabber

    75mavgrabber Member

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    Maverick, with Comet lights.
     
  6. 75mavgrabber

    75mavgrabber Member

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    Here is the spoiler on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-92-Firebird-Trans-Am-Formula-Rear-Hatch-Deck-Spoiler-Air-Dam-Foil-GM/323959035753?fits=Year:1989|Model:Firebird&hash=item4b6d769769:g:qcIAAOSwO0VdsyQw

    It has a bit of an arch. I just cut a little of the arch on my table saw and fiberglassed it back into shape.
     
  7. Mobiledreams

    Mobiledreams Member Supporting Member

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    Like this spoiler for the Maverick. This one from a 1988 Trans am, matches the curve on the Maverick sides like it was stock.
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  8. Mustang1989

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    Very cool looking car. I'm normally not a side pipes kinda person but those do look at home on that car.
     
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    Mobiledreams Member Supporting Member

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    Love those side pipes also. Heres a picture from 1979 of my 74 Grabber. Just made me cringe everytime I heard them scrap. mav74.jpeg
     
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  10. Crazy Larry

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    A Comet GT wannabe would make more sense. And '75 Grabbers didn't have that hood.
    I like the rear spoiler. I'd ditch the sidepipes.
     
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    I like the hood, seats, spoiler, and those LED sport lights in the valance...
     
  12. 75mavgrabber

    75mavgrabber Member

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    Thx
     
  13. rickyracer

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    Looks good. Good job with the bumpers. This is one I built for my son. I didn't like the Grabber hood that much but like the shakers. 286006-R1-20-0.jpg Mav 2.JPG Mav 2.JPG
     
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    Wow!!! Now THAT looks great man!!!
     
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