Bobcat Tail Lights

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  1. Mel Moeller

    Mel Moeller Maverick Moe

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    Can anyone tell me please what years of the Bobcat Tail lights will work on the Maverick or what year is the most desirable? If I know what year or years maybe I can find a set.

    Are the Pinto lights not the same on any year?
     
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    pinto lights ( maverick lights ) change, after 73????
     
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    I just went through the Bobcat search photos on Yahoo and it looks like 1975 through 1978 are the ones you would be looking for - 1979 & 1980 are different
     
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    There are some with anodized aluminum bezels and some are pot metal that tends to pit. The aluminum ones are tougher to find.
     
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    Thanks Much guys, This is the info that I was looking for.

    Now where to find a set!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    the anodized aluminum bezel ones are the easiest ones to make the inboard light functional.

     
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    I keep hearing of the aluminum ones, but have never seen them. we have a couple sets, but are all chrome. NEED the aluminum ones!!!!
     
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    That's awesome Frank! Is that your car? Is there a writeup on how to do that mod?
     
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    Mel Moeller Maverick Moe

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    Yea, Frank. Is there a step by step posted somewhere?
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    my car...there is a thread on here somewhere I just can't find it at the moment.
     
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    Mel Moeller Maverick Moe

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    Thanks Frank. Sure would like to see it. :clap:
     
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    Does anyone have any connections on where to find these Bobcat tail light assemblies?
     
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    Well, after a couple of years of trying, I finally found a pair or these tail lights. There is still another pair available from the seller too. He's asking $299 but make a reasonable offer, I did and he accepted mine.

    I am still very interested in finding an original Grabber rear spoiler for a 77 lid, not sure if that even matters. If anyone knows of one for sale, please contact me at 813-220-5601. Thanks!

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/285643738998?hash=item4281b18f76:g:-UcAAOSwvhdlm3dp
     
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