1970 Maverick Grabber for sale...is this a good deal????

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  1. vvr210

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    Looks pretty clean
     
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    The guy said transmission and motor got rebuilt not too long ago..He said it needs a head liner and seat upholstery needs to be done on one seat..no rust at all..and he just got a paint job about 4 years ago but he said paint is cracking in some spots..i wonder why?
     
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    Ok,are grabbers hard to come across?
     
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    With the brief description and very few pictures.....I would have to lay eyes on it for sure.
     
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    Probably the only way to tell is a Marti report. Craig could probably tell, but I know I couldn't.:)
    Whatever it is it is definitely not original.
     
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    Looks good in pics. I wouldnt have a problem paying that if the body is as good as it looks in pics. I wouldnt worry myself about it being a Grabber or not. Its not original but it looks sharp.
     
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    I am going to get more info and post some pictures that he sent me so you guys can see them...So you think its a good deal even though its not original?
     
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    I think its a good deal as long as it runs as good as it looks. I was actually checking this car out on craigslist yesterday.
     
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    Yea I have a 4 door but i want a 2 door thats smog exempt...what kind of motor doe sthat look like?
     
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    It looks to be a 302. I dont think it is wide enough to be a 351
     
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    So how do I find out if its a grabber?WOuld it be the third and fourth number on the VIN?Im thinking I might buy it even if its not a Grabber..hopefully the guy can come down on the price and I hope its in good condition
     
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    If it is a 1970 - the VIN still says 91 on the grabbers. Since the car has been highly modified, being built as a grabber is absolutely meaningless and worthless at this point. It was just a trim option and nothing more.

    As for the car, I like it and the price seems right if it is solid and runs great.

    :)
     
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    Grabber or not, as long as the body is good that thing is a deal. It's already a v-8 car with the grabber parts. It looks like it has a decent driver paint job, I'd say if everything checks out don't hesitate.

    You couldn't build that car for that.
     
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    Don't spend money on "hope". Don't buy that car unless you personally lay eyes on it.
     
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