What went here?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by indyman13, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. indyman13

    indyman13 Member

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    Thinking about looking at this Grabber for a starter/parts/whatever. My car isn't close to look inside but what do you think is the reason for the holes shown at the bottom of each shock tower?
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Wow...tiny picture. :D

    Holes were drilled to grease the upper a-arms.
     
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    Picture wont blow up for me but I'm gueesing you mean the grease holes. Some guys used to hack holes in the towers to grease the arms.
     
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    here ya go-------blew it up some.
     
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Those holes let the horsepower out!!!
    But like everyone has said, they are to grease the control arms...
     
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    It would have been nice if, whoever made the grease fitting holes would have used a hold saw instead of a torch. Then you could have put some rubber plugs in the holes for a better look.(y)
     
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    I would have thought so too. I ran into that problem in 74 with my Maverick and they sold the 90degree adapter fittings then as well.
     
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    i just seen that car on ebay.... doesnt look too bad
     
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    Yep, that's where it is. I'm hoping to hear back from the seller to go out and take a look. I'm almost hoping he's not real "motivated" to sell cause I don't have room for another project right now. All depends on the $$$$$$$$$.
     
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    I have looked at this car in person. I made the drive to Arkansas to see it last fall sometime, but didn't buy it. It needs some work, but is for sure a buildable car. Hope you get it!!
     

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