my 71 maverick grabber

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  1. MichAnJD

    MichAnJD Member

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    heres a couple of pictures
     

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    MichAnJD Member

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    i'll be putting it back together with mercury comet parts
     
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    MichAnJD Member

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    does anybody did a 8.8 rear end swap without doing anything on the rear end?
    i want to put 8.8 in the car i got the rear end.
     
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    MichAnJD Member

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    radiator

    fitting good there.
     

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  6. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I think that you will do well considering that the body shell is in such good shape :yup:
     
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    96 explorer, 3.73 posi, cut around 3" off the long side, put other short axle shaft in, welded new leaf spring supports on, adapted sway bar, and all new brake lines, bearings and everything...

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    MichAnJD Member

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    yeah i got the rear end from 97 explorer is it gonna fit without cutting it?
     
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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    I am wondering if that fan setup is going to be up to the task keeping the car cool w/ so much of the core not in position of having air forced through it. If it's a street car; I believe it will have issues in slow summer, city traffic.
     
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    those fans are going to be in addition to the belt driven fan on the other side of the radiator. I doubt they would come close to handling the job alone.
     
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  11. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Nope, you need to cut it down.
     
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    bmcdaniel Senile Member

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    They also block a lot of the radiator.
     
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  13. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    nope...too wide and needs spring perches welded on.
     
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    Cool car, and almost the same color as mine (maybe a tiny bit darker).
     
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  15. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Nice score Curb Hopper!(y) Although it would be better with a Grabber Hood and Grill.:stirthepot:
     
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