1972 Maverick Grabber stripe kit

I have a complete set of original Ford 1972 "Grabber" stripes, gold color (Includes the hood decals) for a 1972 Maverick--still in the original boxes. I purchased them probably 16 yrs ago to use as templates to have new ones made in another color thinking I would fix up one (or both) of the Grabbers that I have had in storage for over 20 yrs.

I have slowly come to the realization that I will probably never get around to fixing either of them up so I have been relectantly divesting myself of the many Maverick Grabber parts I have accumulated over the years (Coop /Mercurycruizers got a very good deal on 7 Maverick slotted mags I sold him a few weeks ago)

Now that non-OEM Grabber stripes can be purchased, was wondering if members on this board thought there was any value in keeping these stripes so they could be scanned/digitized? Is there any value in having a stripe kit that can be scanned to reflect the original stripe and lettering dimensions? Or should I just toss them? [They are too old to use]

 

The stripes are already being reproduced by several companies. I see no value in keeping them if they are too old to use.

But then again.....I keep EVERYTHING, so what do I know.

 

Don't toss them, they could be used for a color reference., or someone could stick them on their wall (if they would still stick)

 

Do not throw them away, like mentioned they can be used as a color referance, a restoration was done on a green grabber with lime stripes.... And company who did his stripes were way to bright.....having nos correct parts , like your stripes should never be tossed....especially because the sun hasnt faded them, so you know the exact original color that they were when new!!

 

I have a blue and gold 72 Grabber that needs repainting.What would you want for the stripes.PM me if you want to get rid of them.

 

any way you could get me the dimensions of the stripes? width and such? i could easily cut them out at work on the vinyl plotter ... in any color i want ...

 

I think it would be pretty difficult to get dimensions on Grabber stripes since they go up over the wheel wells. The width and length would not be a problem but you're not gonna get the curves right unless you have more stripes to go by.

 

true but if i can get the width before the curve and at the middle of the curve i'm sure i can adjust until i get the right degree on the bend

.. trial and error ..

 

if you decide to toss them, toss them my way! i'd love to hang on to them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously!!!!!!