Sinking the bumper back

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  1. Comet-73

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    I know people have done this before, but i was just wondering how it looks in comparison to a small bumper.

    I would rather of had a small bumper but i found it was almost impossible to find a small bumpered comet in my area for anything less then an arm and a leg. So i decided to cut my mounts and sink the bumper back i cut it back 3 1/2 inchs i think it looks real good. I have the medium sized bumper i know late in 73 they started to use the huge extended bumpers like i have on my 4 door 73 could anyone whos done this post pics and how much they have cut out.

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    hi,
    here is a pic. of my 3 1/2 inch "bumper slide" on my '77 (terry's)...frank...
     
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    That looks real good, my bumper is smaller i think, did you put that metal spacer back in. I had a metal spacer with a rubber one stapled to it. I dont know if i should put it back in because i can see the parts where it mounts to the frame.

    P.s. I havent tried to put the metal spacer back in but does it fit i will try very soon but just wondering?
     
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    i cut the filler panel the same 3 1/2 inches.:yup: it cut just about even with the metal plate...frank...
     
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    Why are you puting yourself to all that trouble when the 73 bumper looks great the way it is? in my opinion it's the best looking.
     
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