GrabberGT Ev. 5

GrabberGT · 2009-04-10, 16:37

Every year I go through some sort of serious upgrade for the Mav. I have the hardest time leaving it alone. It looks great and always has but there is always something with another car or trend that catches my attention and I have to go for it. Last year it was serpentine pulley system, A/C, electric fan, aluminum radiator, battery relocation, fatmat sound deadener, front speaker panels, front seats, and build a new center console. The year before was the heads, cam, headers, mustang fuel tank, and stereo system. In '06 I did the T-5 conversion. In '05 I lined the trunk upgraded intake manifold and carb, and installed new seats. Each year my upgrades tend to be more and more complex. This years editions are sure to be the most complex yet.

This year I bring to you GrabberGT Evolution 5. For your entertainment pleasure, I will document (at least try to) a number of mechanical feats that will be sure to stunn and amaze you... OK yeah right. Just try not to laugh to hard.

Step 1. remove motor/trans. - complete

That was an experience. Nobody told me that you'd have to jack up the car, lift the motor, tilt the tail shaft down, then lower the car back down in order to get that thing out of there.

Step 2 mount new radiator - complete

I bought one of the Mav specific 3 core aluminum rads. Its a really nice quality looking piece but as others here have found out, the petcock will not clear the lower strut cross member. Actually not only the petcock but the entire rad would not fit down between the cross member and the rad support. I had to trim some of each to make it fit. Once done though it does look nice there.

I still need to mount my electric fan and fab up a shroud.

Step 2. remove fenders -

Step 3. update front suspension

Step 4. rewire/clean engine bay

skip ahead several steps...

Step ??. Install Maverick Man Carbon Cowl hood. IF I can find a way to get one here that is.

I need to have this complete in time for 3 back to back events. 1. Texas MCCI Mini-meet on 9/26. 2. Good Guys Rod and Custom Show 10/3. 3. Drive to Cruisin the Coast Biloxi 10/7.

a couple before pics:

Dirty photos I know but thats how I roll.

More to come.

**don graham** · 2009-04-10, 18:19

Will look great. Now get to work.

GrabberGT · 2009-04-23, 17:22

Alright, the fender is off. Now I just need to cross my fingers and hope this fits like its supposed to.

greasemonkey · 2009-04-23, 19:08

nice stuff! Always nice to see an evolution in the right direction.

**rayzorsharp** · 2009-04-23, 20:16

That's gonna be awesome. Can't wait to check it out when you get to Biloxi. Hopefully this year we can get together with a few Mavs and do a little cruising. I'm assuming Ray is gonna have his there again?

stephen · 2009-04-23, 23:06

I like the front suspension, what company makes it?

GrabberGT · 2009-04-24, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen

I like the front suspension, what company makes it?

Total Control Products/Chris Alston Fabrications

CornedBeef4.6L · 2009-04-24, 20:22

Since my brother does not want to go Mustang II but wants his to handle better and stop faster he is seriously considering this set up or global west.

Looks great, i have always liked your car, it has the right look, just enough to make it stand out but not obnoxious and protouring/road racing is just so cool to start with!!!!

CornedBeef4.6L · 2009-04-24, 20:24

I believe MavMark is running this setup(he used the mustang one) he loves it and I am sure he will chime in on this thread sooner or later.........

408w-maverick · 2009-04-25, 16:11

quick question,where did you get that chin spoiler?

2009-04-10, 16:37	#1
GrabberGT Chris Join Date: 2003-09-22 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 1,189 Vehicle(s): 72 Grabber 302 iTrader: 1 (100%) Images: 2	GrabberGT Ev. 5 Every year I go through some sort of serious upgrade for the Mav. I have the hardest time leaving it alone. It looks great and always has but there is always something with another car or trend that catches my attention and I have to go for it. Last year it was serpentine pulley system, A/C, electric fan, aluminum radiator, battery relocation, fatmat sound deadener, front speaker panels, front seats, and build a new center console. The year before was the heads, cam, headers, mustang fuel tank, and stereo system. In '06 I did the T-5 conversion. In '05 I lined the trunk upgraded intake manifold and carb, and installed new seats. Each year my upgrades tend to be more and more complex. This years editions are sure to be the most complex yet. This year I bring to you GrabberGT Evolution 5. For your entertainment pleasure, I will document (at least try to) a number of mechanical feats that will be sure to stunn and amaze you... OK yeah right. Just try not to laugh to hard. Step 1. remove motor/trans. - complete That was an experience. Nobody told me that you'd have to jack up the car, lift the motor, tilt the tail shaft down, then lower the car back down in order to get that thing out of there. Step 2 mount new radiator - complete I bought one of the Mav specific 3 core aluminum rads. Its a really nice quality looking piece but as others here have found out, the petcock will not clear the lower strut cross member. Actually not only the petcock but the entire rad would not fit down between the cross member and the rad support. I had to trim some of each to make it fit. Once done though it does look nice there. I still need to mount my electric fan and fab up a shroud. Step 2. remove fenders - Step 3. update front suspension Step 4. rewire/clean engine bay skip ahead several steps... Step ??. Install Maverick Man Carbon Cowl hood. IF I can find a way to get one here that is. I need to have this complete in time for 3 back to back events. 1. Texas MCCI Mini-meet on 9/26. 2. Good Guys Rod and Custom Show 10/3. 3. Drive to Cruisin the Coast Biloxi 10/7. a couple before pics: Dirty photos I know but thats how I roll. More to come. __________________ Chris Total Cost Involved - Fatman - Total Control Products - Gateway Performance - MaverickMan Carbon My build page http://www.maverick.to/mmb/showthrea...ight=GrabberGT Last edited by GrabberGT; 2009-04-12 at 12:40. Reason: Added photos

2009-04-10, 18:19	#2
don graham Senior Member Join Date: 2002-03-10 Location: arizona city, az. Posts: 15,751 Vehicle(s): 70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 mav, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 98 taurus, 2001 montana iTrader: 16 (100%) Images: 12	Will look great. Now get to work. __________________ don graham q751

2009-04-23, 17:22	#3
GrabberGT Chris Join Date: 2003-09-22 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 1,189 Vehicle(s): 72 Grabber 302 iTrader: 1 (100%) Images: 2	Alright, the fender is off. Now I just need to cross my fingers and hope this fits like its supposed to. __________________ Chris Total Cost Involved - Fatman - Total Control Products - Gateway Performance - MaverickMan Carbon My build page http://www.maverick.to/mmb/showthrea...ight=GrabberGT

2009-04-23, 19:08	#4
greasemonkey Burnin corn Join Date: 2005-08-03 Location: Sedalia,MO Posts: 1,703 Vehicle(s): 1973 ford maverick Grabber,2004 dodge ram,88t-bird,indian scout iTrader: 3 (100%) Images: 19	nice stuff! Always nice to see an evolution in the right direction. __________________ In Various states of disrepair.

2009-04-23, 20:16	#5
rayzorsharp Just a poor mans Shelby Join Date: 2002-03-10 Location: Grand Bay, Alabama Posts: 11,119 Vehicle(s): Three 71 Maverick Grabbers, a 72 302 Sprint, a 73 LDO 2door parts car, a 76 silver v8 Stallion. iTrader: 36 (100%) Images: 52	That's gonna be awesome. Can't wait to check it out when you get to Biloxi. Hopefully this year we can get together with a few Mavs and do a little cruising. I'm assuming Ray is gonna have his there again? __________________ Ray Parrish My FaceBook Page Log in to see over 12,000 really cool vintage car pics! Click here to see more of my cars! *Click here to see my Restoration Pics*

2009-04-23, 23:06	#6
stephen jet mechanic Join Date: 2003-11-20 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 240 Vehicle(s): 69.5 Maverick iTrader: 4 (100%) Images: 3	I like the front suspension, what company makes it? __________________ Stephen

2009-04-24, 20:22	#8
CornedBeef4.6L Voted off the Island Join Date: 2003-04-03 Posts: 5,199 iTrader: 21 (100%) Images: 3	Since my brother does not want to go Mustang II but wants his to handle better and stop faster he is seriously considering this set up or global west. Looks great, i have always liked your car, it has the right look, just enough to make it stand out but not obnoxious and protouring/road racing is just so cool to start with!!!!

2009-04-24, 20:24	#9
CornedBeef4.6L Voted off the Island Join Date: 2003-04-03 Posts: 5,199 iTrader: 21 (100%) Images: 3	I believe MavMark is running this setup(he used the mustang one) he loves it and I am sure he will chime in on this thread sooner or later.........

2009-04-25, 16:11	#10
408w-maverick Member Join Date: 2006-12-20 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 661 Vehicle(s): 1974 Maverick 2 door iTrader: 1 (100%) Images: 20	quick question,where did you get that chin spoiler? __________________ Midweststreetcars.com

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