New '71 Grabber Owner

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  1. vernbray

    vernbray Member

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    Hello all.
    I finally got my Grabber. It just came with a lot of issues.

    '93 5.0 out of a Mustang
    Edlbrock intake with a Holly 4 barrel ontop
    Headers (not sure what brand, but 3" & very beefy looking)
    Nice comp radiator with 16" electric fan
    C4 w/ shift kit and B&M shifter


    I'm sure I'll be posting quite a few questions.:huh:

    To start off with....
    The previous owner tried to convert over to a power assisted steering. The issue is that the cylinder hits the headers, even with the lowered bracket. I could just move the the bracket and then weld it in place, but that just does not sound right. It also looks like it would still be too close to the headers and I'm concerned about overheating the fluid in it.

    I'm contemplating on returning back to a manual steering setup for teh time being. Can I just remove the cylinder and power steering pump & hoses, or will I need replace the original steering setup? I still have access to it.
     
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    Welcome to the board! Lots of info here. Was this the red Grabber on craigslist a while back?
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    :Welcome:from douglasville ga i have a 69 1/2 maverick&a 76 comet that i useing for parts:Handshake
     
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