Just bought my first Grabber...

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  1. mavmania427

    mavmania427 Member

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    Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm definitely torn on what to do with this car. It is in such great original shape that I almost don't want to touch it.

    But, that just wouldn't be any fun. What I'll probably end up doing is converting over to power disc brakes in front, installing 5-lug rear end, 302/C4, and A/C from my other Maverick. But like I said, the car is so stock that I'm tempted just to leave it for now.

    In the long run, I think a total restoration is in the plans. But, that is a ways off as I have a classic Bronco currently ripped apart in my garage.
     
    mavmania427, Jul 27, 2010
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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    A 100% stock restored Maverick is not something that has great value, but a tastefully modified one, will in the long run be worth more.
    As long as your not going to paint it blue, and tub it, you should be fine :)
     
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    Nice car i would keep it like that
     
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  4. Streetdeacon

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    Nice looking car. Enjoy. :dance:
     
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    when are you takin all of us for a ride? lol.. congats thats a very nice car
     
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    wow really nice car !!!!!
     
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    Great looking car!!!!
     
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  8. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    That car is awesome ... I think somebody just recently posted the CL ad for that .... Congrats on a Great Grabber!
     
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    I love how original it is! I would almost want to leave it alone, a car is only that original once. But, me being me I couldn't not do what you are talking about.

    Nice find!
     
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    Nice car!!! Love the color combo...
     
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    Very nice car!! Congrats!
     
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    very nice ride.
     
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    :wow:Great looking car inside and out!!!
     
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    awesome car I'd be proud to, think I would do the Marti report also.
     
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    Wow. That's in really great condition.:)
     
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