My official '72 Grabber project thread

**mean_maverick** · 2009-07-30, 21:22

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, 22:01

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

**Dave Boyer** · 2009-07-30, 22:09

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, 22:24

It will be a cool driver Dave!

**Dave Boyer** · 2009-07-30, 22:26

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, 22:30

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, 22:31

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, 22:37

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, 22:44

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, 22:48

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

2009-07-30, 21:22	#1
mean_maverick Senior Member Join Date: 2005-08-29 Location: Irvine, Kentucky Posts: 6,101 Vehicle(s): '71 Grabber blue 2dr, '72 Grabber, '73 Grabber, '73 4dr iTrader: 122 (99%) Images: 23	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, stock 5.0, 1.72 rockers, T5, 3G, 6AL, serp belt, 17x9 polished Bullitts (rear disc coming soon!) 1973, 4dr, stock 302, auto, p/s (first car & have owned it for over 10 yrs) 1973, Grabber, 351 roller, .542/.563 286/294 TF cam, Twisted Wedge heads, 11:1, C4, 2500 stall, 9 inch Versailles with 3.50 gears and Traction-Lok http://73grabber.webs.com/1973grabberregistry.htm

2009-07-30, 22:01	#2
1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro Join Date: 2008-11-16 Location: Cookeville TN Posts: 2,354 Vehicle(s): 1976 stallion,1973 2dr mav,1971 2 dr mav iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 10	Why couldnt you just tell your self it was a parts car __________________ -1973 Ford Maverick Stock 302 with 4 barrel. Soon to be disc brakes and 9 inch with 3.50 and trac loc. -1971 With a 6 Cylinder good driver. -1976 stallion recieving new patch panels.

2009-07-30, 22:26	#5
Dave Boyer Aka "Arrogant little man" Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 6,617 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. __________________ You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do. Henry Ford

2009-07-30, 22:48	#10
blugene Senior member Join Date: 2004-07-25 Location: Marietta, OK and Rowlett, TX Posts: 6,087 Vehicle(s): 73 Comet GT and a 75 Comet iTrader: 27 (100%) Images: 71	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, 22:24	#4
Mavman72 Hibernation time!!! Join Date: 2007-04-24 Location: Buffalo N.Y. Posts: 3,902 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, 22:37	#8
Mavman72 Hibernation time!!! Join Date: 2007-04-24 Location: Buffalo N.Y. Posts: 3,902 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.