73 big bumper conversion to small 71 bumper???

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  1. JMAV1985

    JMAV1985 Member

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    In order to do the swap are the front and rear valances needed from the 71 bumper???

    If so Does anyone have any for sell???:)
     
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  2. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    you will need a rear valance. the front valance is different. it will look like a bigger opening than your used to seeing on small bumper cars. check out joe dirts car. its a 73. he did a custom narrowing of the stock bumper and still has the 73 valance.
    sorry i dont have any for sale.
     
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    Yes they are different, and you need to change valances. Ive found a fiberglass company that makes the front!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    :hmmm:...the rear is the same the front is different...at least it was on my '73...:yup:
    the rear bumper is the same...(y)
     
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    73 rear's are the same...:hmmm:
     
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    Care to share for those looking?
     
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    You might want to try tucking the front bumper(moving it closer to the body). I cut 2 1/2 inches out of the mounting bracket and then welded it back together. It made a big improvement in the looks. This was virtually no cost. Sorry I am on vacation right now and don't have any pictures I can post.
    Lee "THE MAV" Richart(y)
     
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