Posted by Dan Starnes (IP: 209.119.6.143) on August 13, 1999 at 01:13:29:
In Reply to: Re: Name That Creature! posted by Brian on August 13, 1999 at 01:02:29:
I wouldnt be to trusting in the stripes and gt emblems. Older cars have a tendency to end up with owners who have decals and stuff just begging to be applied to a car. So possibly what you are seeing is just someones version of THEIR perfect car and does not mean it was ever an option.
: If it's been in bushes n brush that long I would be sure to check the frame
: rails, floor pans and rear shock mounts. Also check under the hood along
: where the fenders mount to the upper part of the engine compartment and the
: shock towers for areas that have been rusted thru. It may have been
: parked for a reason. If all of this looks good and then I'd offer
: him $400 or $500 for the car. All of the rust damage mentioned above
: is fixable, but, a royal pain to do. Just my two cents worth. There are
: others on the board who are more familiar with these cars, I'm still learning.
: If T.L., David Blodgett, Craig Selvey or N8 posts a reply (they usually
: will), give it serious consideration. They are most knowledgable on these cars.
: BTW, welcome to the board!!!
:
: : Hi everybody. This is my first post, so that's enough in the way of introductions. I have the opportunity to purchase a Maverick but I'm afraid its' owner is mistaken about the car's identity. To me, it is a strange beast. It has federal bumpers (even though he swears it's a 70 or 71 model). It's got factory air and a grabber hood with the dual scoops and contours. I've never seen one like this, but it's got GT emblems on each side of the hood bulge and on the rear between the tail lights. At first seeing the car (literally buried in head-high bushes) I had to work my way through the bushes to the back of the car (to see the tail lights) and make sure it was not a Comet instead of a Maverick. The color scheme is white with black stripes and a black hood decal. The side-stripes have a thin red strip above them. Please forgive my stupidity, as I have very limited experience with Mavericks. My very first car was a 75 Maverick Grabber with a 302 auto... I've been mourning its' passing since 1988. The guy wants $700.00 for this car (it comes with a plain-jane Maverick for extra parts). The car itself is rust-free, with very little body work needed. So, can anyone tell me what this car is? Is there such a critter as a Maverick Grabber GT? And is this a worthwhile venture back into Maverickdom (for $700.00)? It sounds good to me, but I just want some expert opinions. Thanks a bunch in advance!
: : Earl P