What do you guys think about this Maverick Grabber for sale?

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  1. vvr210

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    Would it even be worth it driving in the street?or is this more like a track car?
     
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    Probably a street/strip car, but not a daily driver. Sounds like you want something with a mildly built 302.
     
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    So like a weekend car?Would it ride rough around the city?
     
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    Isn't that the Hot Rod or Car Craft feature car?
     
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    it's a sharp looking Maverick...i'd suggest that you do take a look at it...but, that's just me...:yup:
     
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    that is a track car that "could" be driven on the road on ocassion, is all. "Full spool" is not very fun unless you dig laying rubber around every corner even whil you aren't even pushing the gas pedal. lol

    The other one looks more realistic and you can always mod it to suit your needs along the way. (y)
     
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    The brown one that I posted?
     
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    Yea I really like the brown one specially because its real clean..is a V8 conversion hard to do? It has the 200 I6
     
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    not really from a typical V6 to V8 swap standpoint. Just need the motor mounts, exhaust, and possibly another cross member. The brakes would be another concern when adding more go to any V6 car, of course. The 250ci and larger motors had 5 lug wheels and the disc conversions are cheaper/simpler to do.

    I'm still green with these cars though, so others would better answer that question as to the parts needed. From what I've seen so far.. you're looking at about a grand for swap parts(headers,radiator, etc).. not including the motor/trans.

    3 G's should give you nice clean street car with some added V8 oomph.

    IMHO, if you want V8 power and don't want to spend too much time/money swapping things?.. it's better to look at a V8 car to begin with.
     
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    I was going to say the same thing. :yup:
     
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    Yea maybe I should wait till a V8 comes around..but I thought this car was pretty nice until I found out its a 6 :(
     
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    from what i can see of the pictures...it will definitely need paint...don't know what real rust issues it might have...and what work is needed to "get it back on the road"...:huh:
     
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