grille question

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  1. nedhill

    nedhill New Member

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    im thinking about buying a 74 maverick from a junk yard to do as a father son project with my dad. i am wondering about the grills. could i put a grill from like a 70 on it? i dont like the lights in the grill. my dad had a 70 back in the day. im basicly wondering the swapability of parts between years

    i have big plans for this build and it will not be a stock job
    i have a 351c that is dieing to become the heart of something

    thanks for any insight you might be so kind to offer
     
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  2. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Welcome aboard.

    The grille will bolt right on. The 351c is a whole different ballgame. Gonna give you some problems.
     
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  3. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Yes, the grilles are the same size for all years. The problem you will have is where to put the turn signals if you keep your 1974 big bumper. You would most likely need to do a full swap to the small bumper and use the 70-72 turn signals.

    :Welcome:
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    The grille without the lights will bolt in but you will need to come up with a parking light/turn signal light solution. You could do a small bumper swap.
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Looks like Eric got to it while I was typing.
     
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    yeah i figure it will give me some trouble but thats nothing i cant work out. i know the c4 trans in it bolts up so its just the motor mounts and clearance issues. but for $700 im ok with having to put some thought into it. im gonna look into those right now
    i was just wondering how hard it would be to get the look i wanted with the lightless grille
    well if i get it i know ill be on here a lot asking for insight and ideas
     
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  7. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    You can also get a billet grille ;)
     
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    Depends on what engine the c-4 was behind. The 200 had a different bell housing than the 250 and 302. :)
     
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    Really a Cleveland that will be quite a ride and modifications but very cool
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    There are several guys on here with cleveland swaps.
     
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    do the shock towers need modified to fit
     
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    It will drop in with the manifolds, if you smooth the outside of the manifolds. It is TIGHT! When I dropped my cleveland in the first time to check for clearance. I picked up the car trying to get it back out.
     
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    Hmmm maybe ill drop my Windsor in then its waiting to go somewere.
     
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    it looks like im not gonna get the mav cause i dont have the money to do it right now im still working on rebuilding my motor and i really dont have a place to park it right now.... damn i really wanted it
     
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    It's probably a rust free shell. Someone should get before they crush it. What's the condition of the car? How much do they want for it?
     
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