Grabber Hood Discussion from classifieds

Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by luckyirishpride, Jun 21, 2006.

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  1. luckyirishpride

    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    My hood is perfect ready for paint and I got it for under 100$, Absolutely zero rust in it!!!
     
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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I don't understand your point ... so you got a deal ....

    All my Grabber hoods are rust free. One came on my Grabber, one I got basically for free in a large parts lot and one I traded parts for. I didn't pay $500 for mine either ... but that's what I would sell for. I'll give you $100 for yours if you want to sell it ... :)

    I'm still kicking myself for not buying an NOS one for $600 ... still in factory primer ....

    MAV on the board got an NOS one for free from a guy cleaning out his garage.
     
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  3. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Now I'm usually the first one to say something is overpriced, but from what I have seen, 500-700 is about the going price for a rust free Grabber hood. And no doubt in my mind that price could easily double or triple in the next 10-15 years as these cars get more and more popular and parts get harder and harder to find. And I agree, I wouldn't pass up a rust free flat hood for $40, much less a Grabber hood!

    I just know one of these days I'll find one in Pull-A-Part for $35. Or at least I can keep dreaming. :rolleyes:
     
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  4. grbmaverickmo

    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

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    Even these cars are starting to get expensive. There not in the bottom of the value ladder any more. I don`t agree with it but its happining.
     
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    $500 isnt bad for a rust free original. A good fiberglass reproduction will cost you at least that much. Of all the 20 or 30 Mavericks I've run across in junkyards around here none have had the scooped Grabber hoods. Mine is the only one I know of. They are few a far between.
     
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    i have not seen a grabber hood in southern california at a junk yard in about 5 years. this grabber hood been in storage for 22 years
     
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  7. DonO

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    Post up some pictures....it will sell if it is that nice.
     
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  8. Bum's_Steer

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    The Grabber hood I have now cost me $300.....and the price included the car attached to it too.

    so I'm not going to complain I never got a good deal on a Grabber hood.


    (won't keep me from looking for more though)
     
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  9. GTwannabe

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    do the scoops unbolt off of a grabber hood like a GT hood? ive never seen one in person.
     
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  10. sierra grabber

    sierra grabber Certifiable

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    yes, three bolts on each scoop.
     
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    so would it be possible to put the scoops on a regular (rust-free) mav hood?
     
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  12. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I wish it were that easy...the hoods are shaped totally different on the top. It can't be done. :(
     
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  13. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    The bracing on the underside of the hood is different also
     
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  14. sierra grabber

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    What they said, you would have better luck with an aftermarket scoop of some sort.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    I have split up the thread - no need to get a long discussion about hoods inside Jimmy's FOR SALE ad. Continue on with the discussion here.
     
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