Just bought a Grabber

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  1. 72GRABBER72

    72GRABBER72 New Member

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    Just bought a 1972 Maverick Grabber. It has a 250 ci engine strait six auto. I want to upgrade to a 302 or 351. Amy ideas on instillation or even it the tranny will fit off the 250? Paid $500 for it. will post pics. :dance: I'm only 16 and I'm not sure what the best thing to do first is. Get a paint job, or start on the interior. Which engine would be the best or I mean easiest to get price wise? what would you do?
     
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    Welcome to the board. What a steal you got. I would personally put a 302 in it.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Absolutely the first thing: New brakes all the way around. Preferably disc brakes.
     
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    welcome abord. what part of PA are you in?

    i dont have nice paint or a nice interior yet but im getting started on the 250 to 302 swap this weekend.
     
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    CAM " Just an - Ole Wrench "

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    Greetings in Pa Welcome aboard (y)


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    yup i agree
     
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    Welcome to the board. Definitely, take care of the safety stuff first. A 302 is the easiest v8 swap. Just need to find the frame mounts and stuff for a v8 swap. You can do a search on here for any past threads pertaining to most things. :Welcome:
     
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    I'm from Acme Pa near Seven Springs.
     
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    Like Craig said, BRAKES! Nothing else matters much if the thing won't stop.
     
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