S197 Grabber Blue Boss Build Thread Profile - S197 Mustangs

[ChristianGrebe]

This is the Build Thread for Grabber Blue Boss. Reply below.

 

[ChristianGrebe]

Installed the Ford Performance One-Piece Drive Shaft (M-4602-MGTM) and Short Shifter (M-7210-MGTB) today.

The Drive Shaft makes quite a difference in reducing flex in the drive train. Makes driving slow much tidier now . Overall a big improvement. I had to partly remove one half of the exhaust pipes to remove/install the drive shafts on my Boss, otherwise there was not enough space between the pipes. The bolts are hard to install as well. Space is very tight. Could not torque the bolts with a normal torque wrench. There is plenty of locking stuff on the bolt threads to prevent loosening. I also added the recommended Loctite Blue.

The Short Shifter is a nice to have. Shift throw is very short and feels very mechanical. Reverse is hard to engage due to a stiff spring for the reverse lock-out and the stick currently does not return automatically to the neutral plane when disengaging reverse. I hope this gets better by usage.

 

[ChristianGrebe]

Longer ago I installed the Ford Performance M-5025-MBR Manual Trans Cooler Air Scoop. I find this essential for track use since I had shifting problems before when the transmission got too hot and I could not shift into higher gears on occasion. It's a crude and heavy device, but effective.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Welcome aboard and I am sure the Grabber Blue flock will soon notice your post , they are a very rabid group and always try to " Grab " other Mustang owner's attention, ha.

Great , classic color, and I know a good friend of mine will soon be commenting on how glad he is your found TMO!

 

[ChristianGrebe]

Yes, I found the blue very, er, grabbing myself .

According to Hagerty it's not the most valuable at resale (white, orange and green are) but it's definitely my favorite.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

I sold cars for 30+ years and I often found even those in so called expert positions underestimate the passion of some owners. Regardless of what we personally like there are some colors that owners are rabid over and Grabber Blue is one in the Mustang community. That does not mean everyone likes it, it is simply a statement that people who like the color don't actually like it they simply love it, it are enamored by it, and swear by it. I can say this even though it is not my favorite color and in fact I have never had a Grabber Blue Ford of any kind, but I have been to enough Car Shows , track events, and Forums to note that GB owners are nuts, wacko, and downright sick for their color Mustang. It helps that I have some GB friends and whereas I have liked alot of my car colors some car colors have a bit of a love/hate relationship. Grabber Blue is one of those colors in my estimation, as folks who love it , love it beyond measure. Just my personal opinion but ...........welcome and enjoy TMO!

 

[GB899]

I believe Bill was talking about me most probably.. lol... which is fine... I even like the color.. it is the best color... it shows a level of intelligence most can't achieve...

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Hard to argue with that strong assembly of Blue Ponies ---- they do grab one's attention!

 

[302BOB]

Grabber Blue is a great color.But Comp Orange still grabs my attention..............I wonder why??

 

[ChristianGrebe]

Interesting: History of Ford Grabber Blue