BEFORE pics...

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  1. Jeff S

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    Glad to see you dropped it some, was lookin like a ghetto rider jacked up like that :p
     
    Jeff S, Dec 11, 2009
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Yeah, I had those wheels off before I even brought it home. Not only did they jack it up, they rubbed like hell. The springs were all shot, steering box was sloppy, the alignment was bad, the bump steer was a nightmare. When braking it just jerked to whichever side it felt like going... Add tall and very wide tires to all that, and it was just unsafe.
     
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  3. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    This is the day I brought it home... It's the only pic I hav on my new lap top..
     
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  4. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    $50 Mav...
     
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  5. bowstick

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    before pics
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  6. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    There sure are a lot of AFTER pics in this thread...:hmmm:

    :D
     
    scooper77515, Dec 11, 2009
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  7. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Still can't believe they did that to that poor hood!
     

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  8. Rando76

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    This isn't exactly when I bought the 73, but are the earliest pictures I have. I've done LOTS of work since then.

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    From the 2009 MCG Gathering


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    The 71 Grabber when I bought it from the original owner.

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    Last August - I've put in rear springs and done lots of cleanup since then. 53K original miles. Before someone asks (and I know they will :rofl:), the original owner tapped something at sometime in the cars life and messed up the Grabber hood. They replaced it with a flat hood. I have a nice Grabber hood to put back on it - just need to paint it. :yup:

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  9. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Well, all the differences between then and now might not be apparent without a reference point. That's my excuse anyway. :D
     
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  10. ATOMonkey

    ATOMonkey Adam

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    This is my heap when I bought it. $50

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  11. scooper77515

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    There is nothing wrong with being honest. "I am just showing off!:p"
     
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  12. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    It could have been worse.....they could have put it on one of those comets! :D now that would have been sinful. Lol
     
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    before and after pics!
     
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  14. RASelkirk

    RASelkirk Retired!

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    Not to bad for a 15 month turnaround, but it was in great shape to start with:

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    Russ
     
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  15. Jeff S

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    You guys are lucky when you buy a mav cheap in great condition...lol
     
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