My 71 Maverick Grabber

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  1. leps66

    leps66 71Grabber

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    Hi, my name is Don. I am new to the Maverick owners. I have always like them and now finally get to own one. I pick the car up from a posting on craigslist. I was able to drive it home because we had a break in the winter weather on New Years eve. The motor had been rebuilt but the paint was bad and the front seat where a bit beat up. We went through and made a list of changes and parts I need. I got the money for my parts by selling my tunner. My parts came yesterday and today from summit($1300 worth). I will have pics up soon. I cant wait until spring. We are going on the Power Tour and going up to the Frankenmuth auto fest.
     
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    Welcome ! And I'm glad to see that you have returned from the DarkSide of the tuners and back into the light of American/Canadian Steel :thumbs2:

    Where did you buy the car from??
     
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    leps66 71Grabber

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    Thanks every one and I like your comment Recrdholdr, very true. haha. and i bought the car in Charlotte MI, he said it was from Virginia. He didnt think it was a true Grabber because it was a six cyl and had drum breaks. I check the door tag and vin and its an original Grabber.
     
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    Everybody knows Grabbers came with the Boss302, close ratio 4speed, and 9" rear. Lol :)
     
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    leps66 71Grabber

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    Here are some pics:
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    Looks like it's a nice little car, What did you have to give for it if you don't mind me asking??
     
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    leps66 71Grabber

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    I paid $3500 for it, the paint looks better then what it really is. But beside that I really like it. Thanks
     
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    With alittle bit of work, Looks like it would be a nice cruiser.
     
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    leps66 71Grabber

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    I should be pulling the motor out soon. Going to change the color to the dark Ford blue. Also got some parts to switch out. Valve covers, air cleaner, ignition kit, electric fan, new Auto Meter gauges, shifter, and some other things.
     
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