1971 Unorthodox Maverick Grabber

[Lzoesch]

Alright, Alright, Alright....

The car is a 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber 2Dr Sedan
VIN
1K93L162598
Body
62D - Grabber 2DR Sedan
COL
J - Grabber Blue
TRIM
8B - Medium Blue - Deluxe Woven Vinyl Bucket
Axel
6 - 3.00:1
Trans
W - C4 automatic
DSO
74 - Seattle

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Enjoy the pics


























Car will be painted Atomic Orange



I have a complete Chassis supplied by Chris Alston Chassisworks. Great people, and have had a pleasure working with them. I strongly recommend to check them out for your custom build applications, and even some stuff that can easily be adaptable to your car. Visit them @ www.CAChassisworks.com

Complete IFS will be supplied by Chassisworks as well.



I have a complete 4 Link bracket kit supplied by Bears Performance. Fast, easy, and great to work! I recommend working with them if you ever need anything! Check out their website to wrap your mind around how much sstuff they carry! Kevin is great, and tell him Levi w/ the Maverick sent you -- He'll take care of you Visit them @ www.BearsPerformance.com



Heim joints, and N.A.S bolts supplied from separate supplier. However, for inquiring minds this is what I got, and specs.

I also am going with 1 1/4" O.D. 4130 Chromoly .120 Wall tube for the links.

4-LINK KIT CONTENTS:

• 4 RH 5/8-18 THREAD, 1/2 BORE HOLE
• 4 LH 5/8-18 THREAD, 1/2 BORE HOLE
• 4 RH JAM NUTS
• 4 LH JAM NUTS
• 4 RH TUBE ADAPTERS
• 4 LH TUBE ADAPTERS

ROD END SPECS:

• THREAD SIZE: 5/8-18
• BORE: 1/2 (.500 )
• BALL WIDTH: 5/8 (.625 )
• RADIAL LOAD: 31,300 lbs
• CHROMOLY: 4130
• TEFLON KEVLAR LINER
  
  • ( Increases wear & longevity )
  
  

TUBE ADAPTER SPECS:

• LENGTH: 1-3/4 (1.75)
• WIDTH: 1-1/4 (1.25)
• 5/8-18 THREAD WITH 1-1/4 OD x .120 WALL
  
  • ( Fits in 1-1/4 (1.25) outer diameter tube with (.120) wall thickness )
  
  

Complete Brand new 9" housing, 3" O.D. Axel tubes with the Big Ford - New Style Axel flanges, and T Bolt kit supplied by Lead Mine Products. Jeff is a great guy and is a pleasure working with him! Check them out @ www.leadmineproducts.com

I Currently have a new 306 Crate motor that is ready to drop in. Transmission will be a World Class T5 transmission.

Rear Gears - Ford 9" 4.57 Detroit Locker w/ Nodular N Case
Rear Tires - 295/45-18 NITTO NT555 EXT 45R R18 TIRES
Wheels - AMERICAN RACING TORQ THRUST "SL" VN425" (18x11)

Car will be built primarily as a Pro-Touring type build. Body will remain stock looking, but with a custom one piece spoiler made out of new sheet metal. Entire trunk lid will be re-skinned to accommodate spoiler. I will also be doing a 68 Shelby Mustang tail panel mod, with a few misc things like bumpers too.

I will have the car completely soda blasted, and primed before I start any removing of body panels. Entire floor will be cut out with suspension still attached to roll out from under the car. Car will be braced, and chassis will be completely welded up and slip new chassis into the car same day of removing the floor.

Subscribe, and I will update as I go

[Lzoesch]

These bumpers are just held up by stands, trying to figure out how I want to them to flow, angle, and mount. Had to do a little trimming of the fenders, but no biggie. When I am done I plan on having about 1/8" of a gap from the bumpers to the body.

Also checked out the wheel size and its gonna look good. A little wheel tuck looks good. Fronts I will probably go with a 17" wheel with maybe a 30-35 side wall instead of 45RZ/18's in the rear.

Front Bumper is a 70-72 Mustang front bumper
Rear bumper is a 68 Shelby Mustang bumper
Rear tires are 295/45RZ/18
Wheels are American Racing 18x11 with 5.5" offset (those will be here this coming Wednesday)


























Today (4/23/2014)

I had received the wheels from Fedex, and my daughter helped me open the boxes up. I think she was more excited than I was



Pic after they where mounted



And up next to the car. Going to look great. Wheel will tuck a bit in the rear.



Need to order brakes, and axles. Then should be about time to back half the car. Then start working on the front suspension by Chris Alston.

[Lzoesch]

Oh yeah,

Name is Levi -- I am new to this forum. Hope to hear comments and suggestions from everyone!

[Knoxferatu]

It looks like you have your ducks in a row for a nice neat build, with some distinguishing touches. That 71-72 Mustang (not Mach 1, though) bumper will look great on there, all snugged up. The Shelby tail lights have been done a lot by now, so I personally would do something else there, though I don't have a specific suggestion. I will definitely subscribe to your thread.

[Lzoesch]

Tony,

Thanks, I appreciate the correction on the bumper, I couldn't remember when I wrote it -- so I put mach 1.

I know the shelby tail light panel has been done a lot but couldnt figure out what I wanted to do -- So I ended up with this. No turnin back

I look forward to more suggestions and critique from you and others. I was expecting more replies, but then again I am not really far into the build or doing anothing worth commenting on yet lol.



Here is a few other pictures from last Thursday -- I have been busy with work.

Enjoy

[Knoxferatu]

There's no accounting for the lack of response. Some build threads get a lot of attention on here, and others get less. You might get more response when you get further along in your build. (shrug)

On the tail lights, did you consider getting some Mustang tail lights? Maybe from a 71-73? Don't know if they'd fit, but it would go well thematically with your front bumper. Regardless, your original idea for the Shelby tail lights isn't a bad one, and when it's all finished up, I might have to admit I'm wrong.

I look forward to your continuing updates.

[andrewb70]

It might help if the title of the thread actually meant something to more people (I can change it if you want). I had no idea it was Maverick until I looked inside...

Also, the wheels look dated and the rear tires are too tall. We all have our preferences....You wanted replies...LOL

Andrew

[Lzoesch]

Sure, I'd love to change it. Maybe unorthodox Maverick grabber?

Well see on the tail panel. If Iever ewanted to change it it would be easy to do, and easy to respray as the tail panel will be matte black.

As for the tires / wheels will be stuffed inside the wheel well. About 1/3 of the tire will be stuffed

[andrewb70]

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As for the tires / wheels will be stuffed inside the wheel well. About 1/3 of the tire will be stuffed

Yes, I understand that, but that tire is 28" tall and just looks giant! I used to run that tire on my GTO when I first built it in 2002, but a GTO is a way bigger car.

Andrew

P.S. I changed the thread title for you.

[drflex]

my .02 move the license plate to where the fuel fill is. put the exhaust out the center of the car where plate cut out in the bumper is. tuck bumpers..( and those rear wheels) remake current tail light trim / bezels longer out of aluminum to meet or surround / incorporate the plate. there are too many mavericks running around with Shelby tail light panels,
just an idea..i'm a fan of the early mavericks nice too see one getting some love.

[Dave B]

What's "unorthodox" about it? I just hope you don't end up cutting this car up into little pieces, and scrapping it, like your last one....

[Lzoesch]

Unorthodox, just being different and standing out from most Mavericks, innovative tweaks in the car that will stand out from every other build of Mavericks.

I like to. Be different and make my own bandwagon for people to jump on, everyone has mustangs, cameros etc. They're all great cars but way to many people have done them.

This car won't be cut up. I used my other one for a parts car you could say. Also with my other car I didn't have a plan. This car I have chosen a plan and will stick to it. Other car was oh let's do this... Nah nvm. Oh look let's try this... Etc.

[RMMiller]

my .02 move the license plate to where the fuel fill is. put the exhaust out the center of the car where plate cut out in the bumper is. tuck bumpers..( and those rear wheels) remake current tail light trim / bezels longer out of aluminum to meet or surround / incorporate the plate. there are too many mavericks running around with Shelby tail light panels,
just an idea..i'm a fan of the early mavericks nice too see one getting some love.

That's not a bad idea at all, I'll have to stick my plate up there an see how it looks.

What's "unorthodox" about it? I just hope you don't end up cutting this car up into little pieces, and scrapping it, like your last one....

I had the same question but just never posted it.

[Nothingface5384]

What rear kit you going with?
I was planning on using their 3 link rear clip for the 73 MAV

[Lzoesch]

That's not a bad idea at all, I'll have to stick my plate up there an see how it looks.

I had the same question but just never posted it.

Snap some pics when you get a chance.

What rear kit you going with?
I was planning on using their 3 link rear clip for the 73 MAV

I am not following what you're asking as far as rear kit? chassis? suspension?

Backhalf is a Chassisworks Eliminator 2
4 Link kit is custom kit from multiple suppliers. Most information is in first post.

What's "unorthodox" about it? I just hope you don't end up cutting this car up into little pieces, and scrapping it, like your last one....

Dave, Sorry -- Earlier I read your post wrong.

I plan to extend the nose of the car a few inches to accommodate the 70-72 mustang bumper/custom billet grill and head lights I will be using.
68 Mustang Rear bumper will have slight changes to flow with the body more naturally. The rear spoiler will be will be a little more bold than the stock grabber spoiler. I have mocked up a 2005 Mustang dash in the car, and will be building the dash to be more modern. There will not be another maverick like it. Thus getting to the "unorthodox"

I just want one bad ass show winning maverick!!

[bishir]

I think the maverick has great potential. I like the taillight panel as is.. There is beauty in simplicity.

[Dave B]

Maybe it's time for me to start a thread on my project Maverick?

[Lzoesch]

Maybe it's time for me to start a thread on my project Maverick?

Get on it, Im excited to see your progress. Don't forget to put it on the maverick forums

[RMMiller]

Hell, maybe it's time for me to actually work on mine!

[Lzoesch]

Picked up a grabber hood. Front lip is rusted out, but not worried as I will be extending the hood by about 3"