Got the Grabbbbbbbbber!

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  1. mavtricks71

    mavtricks71 Member

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    grabber w/pics!

    well...after a 2 day trip to southern california i bought the 71 grabber that was listed as a 74...all i can say is WOW! never had any idea how clean this car, says 33,000 miles... and im almost sure there original, i about flipped when i opened door, and saw an all orginal delexe interior, comfort weave buckets and floor shift...ABSOLUSTLY MINT . dash , headliner, steering wheel,DOOR PANELS HAVE NEVER LEFT THE DOORS! all mint, carpets still black, 100% rust free, bought new in Los Angles, hoods rust free, no dents on bumpers all body lines are straight and original, even chalk marks are on the driveshaft and leaf springs:dancing: i know you wanna see pics, hopefully i can post tommorow, im exhausted from the trip! ILL GET EM SOON AS I CAN
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Congrats!
     
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    Good job!
    Glad to see fortune falling gently.
     
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    mavtricks71 Member

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    this lady had no idea what she was selling...and best of all only $2,500
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    OK ... stop bragging ... :bowdown:
     
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  6. 69 ina 1/2

    69 ina 1/2 Fox body nut!!!

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    Congrats, sounds like you got a great car there :thumbs2: . Can't wait to see pics!!
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    wow, sounds like you stole it.:naughty:
     
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    the car is to brag about but the trip wasnt, a 5 hour trip turned into a 48 hour trip, the dolly broke we were gonna use , had to sleep in back of a truck in the lowes parking lot 35f weather , then had to eventually rent a u haul and car trailer....ok i need sleep, ill post em tomorow stay tuned!
     
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    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    Man, that's really cool...Maverick Memories for sure.:thumbs2:
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Congrats(y) and your welcomed(i found it and posted the link..unless you found it before me)
     
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    Congrats! (y) Can't wait for this pics.:yup:
     
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  13. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Cool!!! That'll serve ya right for getting such a great deal! j/k
    Congrats...can't wait to see it. :)
     
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  14. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    Sounds kind of like a yankee transplant I know and his dealings with a sweet little 'ol southern lady in Tennessee.:rolleyes:

    Good deal. Congrats on the find. I'm glad the trip was worth it.(y)
     
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    That blows away the deal i got! :thumbs2:
     
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