Found a 71/72 Grabber today

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  1. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Driving through the not so nice side of town today we found a damn nice prospect for a project. This old girl has survived quite well, looks like original paint and very straight. I actually drove right by it and didn't see it, my wife pointed it out.

    I was focused on this.....
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    As we drove right by this.....
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    The Torino is one of three that the shop owner has. One is a GT Sportsroof with a 429, this one is a Cobra without any engine ID on the fender and he also has a 351 powered GT. The Grabber is across a side street in a fenced lot that used to be a storage facility. I have no idea how to go about finding out who owns it without hoping the fence and leaving a note. :huh: Couldn't get it if I wanted it anyway so I'll just enjoy the fact that it exists.
     
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  2. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    You guys in the Pacific Northwest just seem to have Mavericks everywhere.

    Why do I get the feeling, that seeing as it is up on a rollback, that the car is on its way to the land of Chinese toasters ............. :(
     
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  3. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    I would put a note on all the entrances to the facility.
     
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  4. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Let's hope not! This area is home to rust free cars and this one showed no signs of it in the rear quarters. I may hit up the neighbors when we get back in town and see if they know anything about it. If it's gone I'll go by the scrap yard and hope I don't see it!
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    Sweet Mav!!! :thumbs2:

    SHHHHHHHH!!!! :p You'd think there would be hardly anything left of old cars in Washington...but they're all over and for the most part solid through all the weather...no road salt! (y)
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Nice car! that would be a good one to get ahold of.
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Wow ... that Grabber looks 100% stock and brand new!
     
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    go for it Rick you need that car
     
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    And a note on the tow truck if there's no dogs and I agree you guys in the Pacific Northwest just seem to have Mavericks everywhere. And Pinto's too!
     
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    My car came from Moses Lake, a few miles north of you. VERY much rust-free!
     
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    Hey If you get in touch with someone let me know I'm looking for one! Unless of course you want to keep it for yourself.
     
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  12. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I'll see if I can get ahold of someone on it. If I can and it's for sale I will let you know.
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    A few years ago, while driving from Sea-Tac to Tacoma on Interstate 5, I must have see a dozen or so old cars from the 60's - 70's era. My cousin told me that, if it snows, it's not much and it's gone the next day so they don't use any road salt - NICE :thumbs2:
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Well, on the way back into to town I found the flatbed was empty. There were people there so I asked and it turns out the guy that owned the Torino owned the Maverick. I'll have to go by their shop and inquire about it though, I'd like to get a good look at it.
     
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