hood question

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  1. coggonobrien

    coggonobrien New Member

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    Currently I own a 1994 tbird i'm working but going to be purchasing a 75 grabber this summer
    i've located a cheap grabber hood. the problem is that while the outer skin is in perfect condition the underside framework is kind of holey. so my question is is it possible to skin the grabber hood and transport the topside to a standard non-grabber hood's underside. Thanks, Dave
     
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    Yes.

    Just be careful not to tweak the skin as the thin metal can warp easily.
     
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    coggonobrien New Member

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    Currently I own a 1994 tbird i'm working but going to be purchasing a 75 grabber this summer
    good deal, that's what i like to hear :) thanks
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    If the rest of the underside is good, I think you'd be better off by just replacing only the bad portion rather than the entire thing. To remove the entire framework while saving the outer skin is going to be a major undertaking.
     
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    speaking of hood question...has anyone seen a maverick with a louvered hood?
     
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  6. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    only this one...:bouncy:
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    yep i have... back in the 80's this one had one on it... was featured in a magazine long ago.... just saw the guy who owned it last month... he regrets he sold it ;)

    but they don't look too bad but it does remind me of the 80's lol!
     
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  8. RabidCustoms

    RabidCustoms sic minds demand sic toys

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    I had 112 louveres on my comet hood back in the day, looked good to me,....also was great for letting the warm air out from under the hood
     
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    awsome.. we have a louver press so i wanted to louver the hood.
     
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