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Before I could find time to paint the quarter
extensions that I got from the '73, Frank and I found a '71 Grabber in the junkyard. I got
the hood, trunk lid w/extensions, sport mirrors, package tray w/brackets, belly bar and rear bumper, Frank got the factory tinted glass, dash pad and the rest of the car. The 73 bumper
that I got a few week ago was in better shape so I'm using it but I'm going with
the smaller brackets from the '71 to place the bumper closer to the rear panel. I also got the V8 engine stands while the gettin was good. It might be a few years down the road before a V8 swap,
but then again it might be next week. Earl and Terry were kind enough to swap my
hood because I had a cast on my arm and didn't have any use of my hand. I still need to adjust the hood
for a better fit but I
will do that after I replace the fender and get some paint on the hood.
I'm also getting parts off my
parts car. The
Carpet cleaned up real well and should take some dye to look new again. The
seats were also in great shape. I will be using the rear interior side trim
and seatbelts to complete the swap.
The Thrust sidepipes and black slotted mags I got
back in the early 70's will need a lot of elbow grease to bring back the period
correct look that I am after. No, I'm not going to put shackles on the rear
springs or get hood pins. But I might use my "Big Daddy" tachometer.
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Front Seat from Parts Car |
Rear Seat from Parts Car |
Carpet from Parts Car |
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Rear Int Panel from Parts Car |
'71 Quarter Extensions |
Rear Spoiler |
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Quick Hood Adjustment |
'71 Grabber Hood |
Seat & Carpet |
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Thrust Sidepipes |
Black 14" Slots |
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