Back in '81, I bought 11 of these cars from a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury dealer for $750. They were former loaner/rental cars. Two had 250 cid engines and 9 had 302 cid engines. I spiffed them up a bit and sold 10. I kept a brown one and gave it to my oldest daughter. She drove it for 2-3 weeks and didn't want it anymore. Friends, at school made fun of the car because it was a Maverick. I took it to my shop, and I did major changes to it. I had a '69 Mustang Mach I that I bought at an insurance auction that had been T-boned wrecked. It had a 351 C 4v engine. I bought a new 351w HO crate engine with 700 CFM Holley carb, used the C6 transmission, rear end, rear spoiler, bucket seats, steering column, center console, shifter, and a few other items from the Mustang. Repainted the Maverick dark bronze pearl with new 3M stripes, front spoiler, 15x7 Magnum 500 wheels, headers, 3:70 rear Detroit Locker gears, rear sway bar, and Lakewood traction bars. 4-wheel disc brakes from a wrecked Lincoln Versailles, '65 Thunderbird sequential taillights, and switched all Maverick emblems with Shelby snake emblems. I picked up my daughter at school one day and drove her to her part-time job. She was impressed and wanted the car. I told her that she had already owned it. I gave it back to her for her high School graduation in '82. She still has the car even today. She maintains the car herself, puts it away for the winter, in her barn, on Labor Day weekend, and takes it back out on Memorial Day. She's raced it a few times with 4:30 Detroit Locker rear gears and drag radial tires. The car turns low 11's.
The 1968 Ford came with Autolite carb while the Mercury came with the Holley carb. So in the case of Super Stock GT it makes more sense to go with the Mercury combination and get that better carb. Then on top of that, NHRA approves a Quickfuel carb as a replacement.
@@driverinterviews We looked at this combo back in the day. Concerned over the carb. Sounds like somebody got some help for the combo. Loved both the Hoven interviews. Keep up the good work.
@@driverinterviews I have been watching a lot of stock racing and i have only seen one c2 it was a Burgandy 1967 TriPower 427. i have a 1966 427 but what i have heard is if the car goes faster than 10.99 you cannot run the IRS NHRA says its is not safe but i dont know. what i will do is get a rule book and find out but thanks for your help i have learned a lot rom your videos.
Good ole J code 302. I had one in a 68 Cougar. I wish I would have saved it for my 70 Maverick. My car weighed 2920 with same setup just not a J code 302 but a roller motor. Light is Might.
NOT possible to put a Boss 302 engine into a Maverick without spring tower modifications. The cylinder heads are too wide and no room for exhaust manifolds/headers.
@@sergeantmasson3669 actually it is TRUE. I ran the same setup from 1998 to 2005. Also, a 351W is wider and it will fit without modifications to shock towers just not hood clearance if you running a tall intake. I used cheap blackjack headers at the time mainly for street use.
@@kirklandracing My '71 Maverick Grabber has a 351w HO crate engine. No problems installing it in place of the 302-w engine. No damn way will a BOSS 302 engine fit though, without modifications.
@@sergeantmasson3669 somebody just don’t listen. Need proof I guess. I wish had pictures but I only have the 351W setup. It seems you have all the answers. Ignorance is bliss.
Another great car and Interview!
Awesome Maverick
I own a 72 maverick grabber . grabber yellow. I've owned for 34 year's
Back in '81, I bought 11 of these cars from a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury dealer for $750. They were former loaner/rental cars. Two had 250 cid engines and 9 had 302 cid engines. I spiffed them up a bit and sold 10. I kept a brown one and gave it to my oldest daughter. She drove it for 2-3 weeks and didn't want it anymore. Friends, at school made fun of the car because it was a Maverick. I took it to my shop, and I did major changes to it. I had a '69 Mustang Mach I that I bought at an insurance auction that had been T-boned wrecked. It had a 351 C 4v engine. I bought a new 351w HO crate engine with 700 CFM Holley carb, used the C6 transmission, rear end, rear spoiler, bucket seats, steering column, center console, shifter, and a few other items from the Mustang. Repainted the Maverick dark bronze pearl with new 3M stripes, front spoiler, 15x7 Magnum 500 wheels, headers, 3:70 rear Detroit Locker gears, rear sway bar, and Lakewood traction bars. 4-wheel disc brakes from a wrecked Lincoln Versailles, '65 Thunderbird sequential taillights, and switched all Maverick emblems with Shelby snake emblems. I picked up my daughter at school one day and drove her to her part-time job. She was impressed and wanted the car. I told her that she had already owned it. I gave it back to her for her high School graduation in '82. She still has the car even today. She maintains the car herself, puts it away for the winter, in her barn, on Labor Day weekend, and takes it back out on Memorial Day. She's raced it a few times with 4:30 Detroit Locker rear gears and drag radial tires. The car turns low 11's.
That’s incredible and a hell of a story! The things you could get back then too. Now you’re lucky to find a used Honda for a half decent price.
Nice
That is sweet. Ford powah!
Bad Ass Car the 71-72 Grabbers were cool cars
My friend has one that he ran in super stock from 2012-2019 and he is getting it ready to come back this year.
My next car
Awsome car great job as usual Bobby
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Great car and interview
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Thanks for the interview, was curious about this combo..carb discussion over my head.
The 1968 Ford came with Autolite carb while the Mercury came with the Holley carb. So in the case of Super Stock GT it makes more sense to go with the Mercury combination and get that better carb. Then on top of that, NHRA approves a Quickfuel carb as a replacement.
@@driverinterviews We looked at this combo back in the day. Concerned over the carb. Sounds like somebody got some help for the combo. Loved both the Hoven interviews. Keep up the good work.
Excellent interview !
Love them mavericks !
And this one is super neat in stock class racing !
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Very interesting story and combination, thanks Bobby.
The Mavrick is one of my favorite Ford cars and that one is cool. Boddy see if you can do a video on a c2 corvette thanks
Will try when I see one. Send a driver recommendation. Thanks.
@@driverinterviews I have been watching a lot of stock racing and i have only seen one c2 it was a Burgandy 1967 TriPower 427. i have a 1966 427 but what i have heard is if the car goes faster than 10.99 you cannot run the IRS NHRA says its is not safe but i dont know. what i will do is get a rule book and find out but thanks for your help i have learned a lot rom your videos.
What kind of power is it making?
About 500hp
Nice guy.
Good ole J code 302. I had one in a 68 Cougar. I wish I would have saved it for my 70 Maverick. My car weighed 2920 with same setup just not a J code 302 but a roller motor. Light is Might.
Awesome job.. Love the Mavericks and the bad*** 289 and 302 Ford motors.
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Would it not help the et to set the wheelie bar lower so the wheel stands stay around 6-8” instead of a foot or two high?
Sure but that’s no fun!
@@driverinterviews ha at least your honest Bobby!
NOT possible to put a Boss 302 engine into a Maverick without spring tower modifications. The cylinder heads are too wide and no room for exhaust manifolds/headers.
Actually it is possible, I ran one from 1985 to 2017, tubular automotive makes headers for the swap
@@duanehoven2781 BULLSH*T. A Ford Boss 302 engine will NOT fit into a Ford Maverick without spring towers modifications.
@@sergeantmasson3669 actually it is TRUE. I ran the same setup from 1998 to 2005. Also, a 351W is wider and it will fit without modifications to shock towers just not hood clearance if you running a tall intake. I used cheap blackjack headers at the time mainly for street use.
@@kirklandracing My '71 Maverick Grabber has a 351w HO crate engine. No problems installing it in place of the 302-w engine. No damn way will a BOSS 302 engine fit though, without modifications.
@@sergeantmasson3669 somebody just don’t listen. Need proof I guess. I wish had pictures but I only have the 351W setup. It seems you have all the answers. Ignorance is bliss.
Tell Duane I'll give him double what he paid for it :D lol
I already tried haha
Automatic takes half the fun from driving and racing