Posted by T.L. on January 25, 1999 at 02:38:55:
In Reply to: gotta get a mav!! posted by Stang65 on January 24, 1999 at 21:46:29:
Tell your buddy thet it's NOT gonns happen. He'll definately have to modify the spring towers and a few other things. Ron S. can answer you question about the bumper swap in detail because he's done it. Actulally, the '71-'74s are the best models to have because the don't have all the emission junk on them that the '75-'77s have. The '75-'77 has a raised "hump" in the floorboard on the passenger side to accomodate the single catalytic converter. This can cause problems with running a dual exhaust system but ALSO, the high-back Grabber bucket seats will not work in those models.There is also an air pump and a bunch of other crap. If you were to convert a '71-'73 to disc brakes and electronic ignition, it would be better than a '75-'77 model. Not to mention that they simply look great...
: This is an awesome webpage/msg board for Mavericks, I think I'm gonna try to find a mav this spring for a driver/restoration/hotrod cuz i love the body style and they're pretty inexpensive.
: my buddy has a '72 grabber, and he thinks he's gonna fit a 390 in it without cutting the shock towers, I think he's crazy.
: Also i have a question. If I buy a later mav (lets say a 2 door '75), could I put the earlier style small bumpers on it? would I have to change the Fascia too?
: And does any company make aftermarket grabber hoods? fiberglass?
: do the grabber models have a different rear spoiler trunk?