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  1. 71nogo

    71nogo Member

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    ive seen them for sale on e-bay fitting 71 thru 76. pulled mine from my 74 to go on my 71. DID NOT FIT. so whats the deal?
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    There are 2 different ones, some have a notch for the trim or something like that.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    The only difference is a rounded corner on the early ones, and a squared off corner to match the body trim. Otherwise, anyone should fit any car.
     
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    are you talking about the difference in shape of the end or are you talking about how they fit into the corner? the ones off my 74 comet were just slightly off for the corner. i was able to VERY gently bend it just a hair so it would fit in the corner.. that is a roofline weld joint so i suspect it is not perfectly the same every time? also the comet had flat ends for the chrome to line up, grabber stock had a slight rounding. only a few members of the board would be able to tell now that their on the car though... ;)
     
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  5. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    The one on the left is squared off - right is rounded - but they all bolt up the same.

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    on mine the 71 is taller. so the screw holle wont line up. if bend this gently can i just tap a new hole? or is it better to just get the 71 rechromed?
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    As far as I know, all are the same size.

    I'm sure Craig or Jamie will know. :huh:
     
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    Both cars are two doors. I wish i knew how to post pictures, i'd love to show the diff in these two.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    http://imageshack.us/

    upload it there, then copy the "forum image code".

    and paste here
     
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    I dont have a clue what that means im new to computers. Ill have my daughter show me when she comes to visit. Man i can barely operate a fax machine.
     
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    I KNOW YOUR PAIN!!! Good Luck,,,, thats what kids are for!!!
     
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    This will teach you how to post pictures in threads ...... (y)

    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=23262
     
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    They should all be the same. You may need to drill a different hole.
     
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    how far off is it. before drilling, double check all the alingment points including the hole the bottom stud goes in. it could be filled with bondo or sealer that makes it appear smaller and keeps you from being able to line up the top. it is a slotted hole to make up for a minor amount of adjustment.
     
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    i think i'll just rechrome the origial, it seems to me that there is a diff between the two, not only in ends and corners. but also in hieght. i thought i would be able to swap out a fender from my 74 also, and that would'nt fly, so why should this? BECAUSE SOMEONE PUT A MUSTANG FRONT CLIP ON A MAV. :mad: somethings just don't work for me!
     
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