Big bumper guys...

ratio411 · 2006-12-08, 15:44

I was in the shop today looking at the Mavs and the Fairmont for a few minutes and something struck me...
The front bumper on the Fairmont Futura highly resembles a Mav front bumper.
It is smaller in girth, but about the same width.
The shape lengthwise is like the Mav.
The biggest benefit I can see though is weight.
The Fairmont uses a polished aluminum bumper instead of chrome steel.
Now, I don't intend to unbolt the Fairmont bumper and try it on a Mav, but I thought I would throw out the possibility incase a big bumper guy wanted to use a much lighter bumper. Then it is not much bigger than the 73 bumper at that, so you would lose some bulk too. Combined with the 'slide' mod, it might be a good option.

The front of the 75 is pushed against the wall with no easy way to move, and the rear of the Fairmont is against the wall with about 1" between the cars... So I didn't get a chance to measure or check rear bumper for rear bumper, but the aluminum rear bumper may be a good width as well. ???????

Thought I would throw that out.
Dave

**scooper77515** · 2006-12-08, 15:50

Now I have to do a google search to see what you are talking about...

**scooper77515** · 2006-12-08, 15:53

This ugly old thing...or this one...

Still kinda homely...Now I know what non-maverick fans think of our cars...

**scooper77515** · 2006-12-08, 15:54

I hope I don't offend any owners of these fine automobiles...

**scooper77515** · 2006-12-08, 15:55

A little better. Has a nice "stance"...

Rando76 · 2006-12-08, 15:55

Steve (PGARFDS) has a nice Zephyr X7. I'll be down there tomorrow. I'll try to remember to look at it. We can park a Mav next to the Zephyr and take pics.

NAFORD302 · 2006-12-08, 16:02

Scooper Are You Drinking Allready

ratio411 · 2006-12-08, 16:03

I can't tell from the angle, but the 4 door pic is of a 'regular' Fairmont.
It looks like the Futura has a little different bumper. The one in my shop is a Futura.
If you look at those pics though, the bumper is not much larger than our 73 bumpers.
I would like to see someone pull it off!
It looks like a good swap for a big bumper.
I am sure you would have to tweak mounts and such... sure looks do'able.

streetrod77 · 2006-12-08, 16:29

Yea it has a clean look to it...

**Dave B** · 2006-12-08, 16:41

Kinda funny, since both the Maverick and the Fairmont were built in the same factory, Fairmont/Zepher replaced Maverick at the St.Thomas Assembly Plant.
Good idea thought, hard to find any around here anymore.

2006-12-08, 15:44	#1
ratio411 Member Join Date: 2002-04-22 Location: Pensacola Posts: 6,060 Vehicle(s): 1972 Sprint and 1975 Maverick iTrader: 5 (100%) Images: 16	Big bumper guys... I was in the shop today looking at the Mavs and the Fairmont for a few minutes and something struck me... The front bumper on the Fairmont Futura highly resembles a Mav front bumper. It is smaller in girth, but about the same width. The shape lengthwise is like the Mav. The biggest benefit I can see though is weight. The Fairmont uses a polished aluminum bumper instead of chrome steel. Now, I don't intend to unbolt the Fairmont bumper and try it on a Mav, but I thought I would throw out the possibility incase a big bumper guy wanted to use a much lighter bumper. Then it is not much bigger than the 73 bumper at that, so you would lose some bulk too. Combined with the 'slide' mod, it might be a good option. The front of the 75 is pushed against the wall with no easy way to move, and the rear of the Fairmont is against the wall with about 1" between the cars... So I didn't get a chance to measure or check rear bumper for rear bumper, but the aluminum rear bumper may be a good width as well. ??????? Thought I would throw that out. Dave __________________ A redneck's last words: "Hey ya'll, watch this!" Last edited by ratio411; 2006-12-08 at 15:46. Reason: We reelly need spell-check! :)

2006-12-08, 15:50	#2
scooper77515 Accepting Hand-me-downs Join Date: 2004-06-30 Location: Lake Houston/Atascocita, TX Posts: 13,194 Vehicle(s): 74 Mav 5.0 +.040 & C4 iTrader: 63 (100%) Images: 16	Now I have to do a google search to see what you are talking about... __________________ 5.0 +.040 , roller .537/.574 224/232, 1.72 roller rockers, GT40, Holley 750 Street HP on Torker 289, 3.80 w/spool, CalTracs, Hooker 6901, dual Super44 Flows, MSD 6A, everchanging custom calico paint If you don't like it, I don't care Della website

2006-12-08, 15:53	#3
scooper77515 Accepting Hand-me-downs Join Date: 2004-06-30 Location: Lake Houston/Atascocita, TX Posts: 13,194 Vehicle(s): 74 Mav 5.0 +.040 & C4 iTrader: 63 (100%) Images: 16	This ugly old thing...or this one... Still kinda homely...Now I know what non-maverick fans think of our cars... __________________ 5.0 +.040 , roller .537/.574 224/232, 1.72 roller rockers, GT40, Holley 750 Street HP on Torker 289, 3.80 w/spool, CalTracs, Hooker 6901, dual Super44 Flows, MSD 6A, everchanging custom calico paint If you don't like it, I don't care Della website

2006-12-08, 15:54	#4
scooper77515 Accepting Hand-me-downs Join Date: 2004-06-30 Location: Lake Houston/Atascocita, TX Posts: 13,194 Vehicle(s): 74 Mav 5.0 +.040 & C4 iTrader: 63 (100%) Images: 16	I hope I don't offend any owners of these fine automobiles... __________________ 5.0 +.040 , roller .537/.574 224/232, 1.72 roller rockers, GT40, Holley 750 Street HP on Torker 289, 3.80 w/spool, CalTracs, Hooker 6901, dual Super44 Flows, MSD 6A, everchanging custom calico paint If you don't like it, I don't care Della website

2006-12-08, 15:55	#5
scooper77515 Accepting Hand-me-downs Join Date: 2004-06-30 Location: Lake Houston/Atascocita, TX Posts: 13,194 Vehicle(s): 74 Mav 5.0 +.040 & C4 iTrader: 63 (100%) Images: 16	A little better. Has a nice "stance"... __________________ 5.0 +.040 , roller .537/.574 224/232, 1.72 roller rockers, GT40, Holley 750 Street HP on Torker 289, 3.80 w/spool, CalTracs, Hooker 6901, dual Super44 Flows, MSD 6A, everchanging custom calico paint If you don't like it, I don't care Della website

2006-12-08, 15:55	#6
Rando76 MCCI State Rep Join Date: 2002-04-17 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 2,624 Vehicle(s): Collection of Mavericks and Comets iTrader: 10 (100%) Images: 28	Steve (PGARFDS) has a nice Zephyr X7. I'll be down there tomorrow. I'll try to remember to look at it. We can park a Mav next to the Zephyr and take pics. __________________ Randy MCCI State Representative MCG Member www.oklahomamavericks.com

2006-12-08, 16:02	#7
NAFORD302 Member Join Date: 2005-05-09 Location: SILEX MO Posts: 803 Vehicle(s): 77 FACTORY V8 AC CAR iTrader: 11 (100%) Images: 20	Scooper Are You Drinking Allready __________________ NAFORD302

2006-12-08, 16:03	#8
ratio411 Member Join Date: 2002-04-22 Location: Pensacola Posts: 6,060 Vehicle(s): 1972 Sprint and 1975 Maverick iTrader: 5 (100%) Images: 16	I can't tell from the angle, but the 4 door pic is of a 'regular' Fairmont. It looks like the Futura has a little different bumper. The one in my shop is a Futura. If you look at those pics though, the bumper is not much larger than our 73 bumpers. I would like to see someone pull it off! It looks like a good swap for a big bumper. I am sure you would have to tweak mounts and such... sure looks do'able.

2006-12-08, 16:29	#9
streetrod77 Member Join Date: 2004-10-18 Location: Memphis,Tenn Posts: 1,185 Vehicle(s): 77 comet iTrader: 4 (100%) Images: 6	Yea it has a clean look to it...

2006-12-08, 16:41	#10
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,211 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	Kinda funny, since both the Maverick and the Fairmont were built in the same factory, Fairmont/Zepher replaced Maverick at the St.Thomas Assembly Plant. Good idea thought, hard to find any around here anymore. __________________

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