Hello from VA

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  1. MaverickMania

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    Hello from Virginia Beach! Just recently acquired a 1971 Grabber and gave it to the wife as a Christmas gift. VIN verified as a true Grabber with 69k on the ODO. According to the numbers she is I6 but has a 302 transplant with a C4 transmission. She was running rough but smoothed her out and made her safe/road worthy state inspection wise. She does need work here’s what I see:
    1. After the 302 transplant I believe they didn’t use none of the v8 engine/tranny brackets and mounts, resulting in the header slapping against the steering gearbox....I got a handle on that one.
    2. Suspension is tired and needs refreshed.
    ....and the ones I will be needing ALOT of help with
    3. Electrical.....I have a shorts everywhere, surfing lights, voltage jumping all over the place, non working lights then they do. It’s not good.
    4. Dash/cluster work......

    Well I got long winded, sorry!!! I will be asking and searching for answers. Thanks!!
     

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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    71maverick361 Vern Isaac

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    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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