quit throwing out those mint big bumpers!

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  1. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    More than a half a dozen times I've seen posts about people who have dumped mint or near-mint big bumpers in the garbage. This seems to be the only maverick part that is treated so poorly even if it's in such good shape. I got a decent bumper from chandler but I'd love a perfect set. So quit throwing them away people! Might be useful for somebody later. put them in the trunk for traction in the winter. :rolleyes:
     
  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    xpsnake Bruce

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    Yeah, especially after you told me "we'd talk" after you removed them. Grrr!

    No hard feelings though, i know they take up a sh**-ton of space.
     
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    I still have mine...
    Don't know why.
    Should have dumped them already.
    Take up too much room.
    I have posted several times here, all but begging someone to cart them off for free.
    I have a bunch of trim I'll be removing too.
    I offered that super cheap and the interested parties act like I am asking too much!
    I am doing all I can to keep from trashing the stuff.
    Dave
     
  5. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    mike75mav Member

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    I have the big bumpers all striaght and clean they just need recroming. I look for those bumpers and take them if I can find them. They are in my ad.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have several big front bumpers saved. Can't seem to find any rear ones to save.
     
  8. DAB

    DAB MAVERICK/COMET ENTHUSIAST

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    The big rear bumpers are on the other end of the car, Craig. :D

    Sorry, I couldn't resist!

    I haven't thrown any big bumpers away yet. Maybe that's why my storeroom is sinking! (The reinforcements are usually pretty rusty even without salty roads, though). I can't seem to be able to throw anything away!
     
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  9. CometGT1974

    CometGT1974 Gearhead

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    Man, I couldn't give those heavy old things away......ended up going to the scrap yard!! They were never meant to be that big anyway, the government made Ford do it!!
     
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    74merc computer nerd

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    That big front bumper is an excellent place to lose... I mean lay your tools... :)
     
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    DAB MAVERICK/COMET ENTHUSIAST

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