My official '72 Grabber project thread

**mean_maverick** · 2009-07-30, 20:22

Well, most of you know that i recently purchased a '72 Grabber on July 25, 2009. the car looks bad, dont get me wrong, but the frame rails, cowl vents and floors (for the most part) are solid so i decided to build it for myself as a driver.

It originally came as an Ivy Bronze green Grabber with two-tone lime green side stripes, tail panel and striped hood. it had a 302 under the hood with p/s, and was backed by an automatic transmission that was shifted on the column. it had a black vinyl bench seat interior and was pretty basic inside.

here's some pictures of the car as it arrived to it's new home. like i said, it looks rough but most of the rust is on stuff that unbolts (ie. fenders, doors, coil spring covers, etc.).

and more pictures are available here...
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...ber/?start=all

1973Maverick357 · 2009-07-30, 21:01

Why couldnt you just tell your self it was a parts car

Dave Boyer · 2009-07-30, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1973Maverick357

Why couldnt you just tell your self it was a parts car

What do you know?? That car is well worth saving. Enough of the stupid answers, Please...

Mavman72 · 2009-07-30, 21:24

It will be a cool driver Dave!

Dave Boyer · 2009-07-30, 21:26

Either way, if you don't save it. I will drive to your house, steal the keys, drink some beers, load it on my trailer and bring it north.

**mean_maverick** · 2009-07-30, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Boyer

Either way, if you don't save it. I will drive to your house, steal the keys, drink some beers, load it on my trailer and bring it north.

if u bring enough, ill help u drink and help with loading it up..... lmao

or i could just provide us with some good Ky spring water

**mean_maverick** · 2009-07-30, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1973Maverick357

Why couldnt you just tell your self it was a parts car

wait till im done with it and you'll see why

Mavman72 · 2009-07-30, 21:37

I used to have a car that ran on Kentucky Spring water

...Glad you deciced to work this one over instead of part it out.

**mean_maverick** · 2009-07-30, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavman72

I used to have a car that ran on Kentucky Spring water

...Glad you deciced to work this one over instead of part it out.

all u need is high compression for the stuff that's around here. it's that pure

lol..

but yeah, i try to save what i can within reason and for some reason this one really caught my eye. my brother says im crazy for building it but for some reason, i want this one.

**blugene** · 2009-07-30, 21:48

So this is where all my parts money is going!!

2009-07-30, 20:22	#1
mean_maverick Senior Member Join Date: 2005-08-29 Location: Irvine, Kentucky Posts: 6,442 Vehicle(s): '71 Grabber blue 2dr, '72 Grabber, '73 Grabber, '73 4dr iTrader: 133 (99%) Images: 28	My official '72 Grabber project thread Well, most of you know that i recently purchased a '72 Grabber on July 25, 2009. the car looks bad, dont get me wrong, but the frame rails, cowl vents and floors (for the most part) are solid so i decided to build it for myself as a driver. It originally came as an Ivy Bronze green Grabber with two-tone lime green side stripes, tail panel and striped hood. it had a 302 under the hood with p/s, and was backed by an automatic transmission that was shifted on the column. it had a black vinyl bench seat interior and was pretty basic inside. here's some pictures of the car as it arrived to it's new home. like i said, it looks rough but most of the rust is on stuff that unbolts (ie. fenders, doors, coil spring covers, etc.). and more pictures are available here... http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...ber/?start=all __________________ 1971 Grabber Blue 2dr 5.0/T5, 1973 4dr 302/auto, 1973 Grabber yellow (project) 1994 SVT Cobra Coupe, 5.0 5sp #701 1995 Mustang GT, 5.0, 5sp, exhaust and CAI -DD- http://73grabber.webs.com/1973grabberregistry.htm

2009-07-30, 21:01	#2
1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro Join Date: 2008-11-16 Location: Cookeville TN Posts: 2,993 Vehicle(s): 1976 stallion,1973 2dr mav,1975 2 dr comet,1964 F100,1970 Mav Grabber iTrader: 23 (100%) Images: 10	Why couldnt you just tell your self it was a parts car __________________ My stuff- 1973 Ford Maverick 2DR,1976 Ford Maverick Stallion 2DR,1975 Mercury Comet 2DR,1975 Mercury Comet 4DR parts car,2001 Honda 300 EX,1964 Ford F100,1978 Ford Pinto Station Wagon,1971 Ford Pinto Runabout,1972 Maverick Grabber Parts car

2009-07-30, 21:26	#5
Dave Boyer I Love Mavericks!! Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 7,712 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 9 (100%) Images: 44	Either way, if you don't save it. I will drive to your house, steal the keys, drink some beers, load it on my trailer and bring it north. __________________ WWW.MCCIROUNDUP.COM

2009-07-30, 21:48	#10
blugene Senior member Join Date: 2004-07-25 Location: Marietta, OK and Rowlett, TX Posts: 6,582 Vehicle(s): 73 Comet GT and a 75 Comet iTrader: 27 (100%) Images: 72	So this is where all my parts money is going!! __________________ gene/blu_ Have a Gate Day! http://royalgates.net/ http://thegatestore.net/ http://www.myspace.com/kingblugene

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2009-07-30, 21:24	#4
Mavman72 Its finally summer!!! Join Date: 2007-04-24 Location: Buffalo N.Y. Posts: 4,372 Vehicle(s): 1972 Maverick 2 door.Original V-8 3 spd std shift.Also a 72 one owner Sprint sporting a 351 Windsor iTrader: 7 (100%) Images: 28	It will be a cool driver Dave!

2009-07-30, 21:37	#8
Mavman72 Its finally summer!!! Join Date: 2007-04-24 Location: Buffalo N.Y. Posts: 4,372 Vehicle(s): 1972 Maverick 2 door.Original V-8 3 spd std shift.Also a 72 one owner Sprint sporting a 351 Windsor iTrader: 7 (100%) Images: 28	I used to have a car that ran on Kentucky Spring water ...Glad you deciced to work this one over instead of part it out.