Compare: Big Front bumpers from a Pinto and a Maverick

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  1. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have always wondered how close a big Pinto front bumper was to a big Maverick front bumper. I took some pictures to compare the two.

    Pinto bumper is on top of the Maverick bumper.

    The Pinto bumper is not as wide, but has pretty much the same shape. The Pinto bumper also does not have the two nostrils in it like the Maverick Bumper.

    If one were wanting to section and narrow a Maverick bumper so it doesn't stick out as far on the ends....one might be better off just getting a Pinto bumper.

    If you are interested....I have the rechromed Pinto bumper for sale on ebay here:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...RK:MESE:IT&viewitem=&item=330072723042&rd=1,1
     

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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Hmmmmm, I think I have one of those out behind the garage, I should line it up while I have the bumper off my 73.....
     
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    i kinda like it. would look pretty good,i think
     
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    RabidCustoms sic minds demand sic toys

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    looks like it may work,....when I sectioned my 77's I took 5 inches out total (2 1/2 each side) .thats the max you can remove and still get it to fit. the pinto bumper looks close, and would most likely work well.
     
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    That sounds like a good alternative to the Fairmont/Zephyr bumper swap we talked about a few weeks ago. But the Pinto bumper may better fit the lines of a Maverick. (y)
     
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    Im looking for a replacement front bumper for a 1970 ford maverick!!!! Can you plz tell me ware to get a new one!
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Mike (MAV) went to the swap meet today. he talked to ...Bumper Boyz...they have them...
    when Mike gets back he can give you the prices...:Handshake

    ...:outtahere:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Craig,
    your link came back...invalid.:huh:

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    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    No wonder. It was a Jan 07 post......:D
     
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    Is this from a similar year, that Pinto Bumper looks more like a '73 Maverick bumper comparatvely.
     
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    Thack vision advicator

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    When I started my project I looked very hard at the 79-80 pinto bumper (aluminum). Stayed with the stock stuff because radmav was doing small bumpers :D
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    But would a Bobcat bumper work?:tiphat:
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Yes...I would say 1974 and up for both bumpers. Not sure when Pinto went to the aluminum bumper.
     
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    Aluminum 79-80 with black rubber end caps very nice and light
     
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    Will those aluminum ones fit our cars that owudl be a very nice upgrade, Has anone ever looked at the poly headlight housings for Pintos Circa '78 for our cars?
     
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