Got my new Grabber project home this weekend...(pics inside)

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  1. 75Mav91Stang

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    Awesome. :cool: Good luck :)
     
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    Congrats!! Sounds like it will be a labor of Love. Enjoy!
     
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    Congratulations!
     
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  5. mean_maverick

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    yeah, i have my work cut out for me. but my only problem is deciding what to put in it..... i have a 302, a 5.0 HO, a 351W 4v.... not to mention i have an 8", a 8.8" rear disc limited-slip, and my 9" rear disc traction loc rear axle.....

    my some options...... :rolleyes:
     
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    Good for you! :dance: It's great that she found someone to lover her and restore her. Look forward to seeing the progress you make! :drive:
     
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  7. Jamie Miles

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    Well, since you're going to shave the shock towers anyway, I'd go with the 351W (I'd have a hard time not throwing a 393 stroker kit in it first :evilsmile). Either the 8.8 or 9 inch rear, which ever needs the least work to fit in the car.
     
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    Rock on dude! Cant wait to see the pics as the rebuild happens. CONGRATS!!!!
     
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  9. mean_maverick

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    393 crossed my mind but for what i want, i really wouldnt benefit from it. but right now im leaning towards a mild 351w with a c4. as for the rear end, maybe something different..... like an old 8" with a rear disc convertion in the near future. who knows what i might put in it.... that's the only bad thing to having so many parts, ya never can decide which parts to use in what vehicles :rolleyes:
     
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    I love project picts, this one is goona be good to watch post everythingn you can
     
    Halebopp, Nov 21, 2007
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    Nice find good luck
     
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    Glad you're satisfied with the car Dave.Looks a bit better w/o all the leaves & moss all over it:D.
     
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    you thought that too, huh? lol ..... Thanks again Tim
     
    mean_maverick, Nov 22, 2007
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    Really nice car hope all goes well for you on that car. Im still looking for a 1973 grabber myself. hopeit does not take me 8 years.
     
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    yup its a wonderful fealing! congrats on your new grabber! im working on getting a 73 comet thats been sitting behind a maine barn for 23 years.!he wants $150 for it.it also has weard options like bucket seats without a floor shifter,and power stering but on all drum breaks.isnt that odd?
     
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