Rear bumper mount orientation

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  1. 1973Ford

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    Good evening,

    I finally removed the unknown bumper (possibly a Pinto?) from the Maverick today.

    The bumper reinforcement was missing, but the strange thing to me are the mounting holes on the bumper mounts. They both are oriented with the holes to the left of center.

    Should they be both inboard or both outboard? Or is this correct?

    Any advice is greatly appreciated!

    Thank you
    Jim P
     
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    Pictures of what you have would help.
     
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    Picture posted. Thank you, Craig! 20200629_192557.jpg
     
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    if you look at the mounting plates, the holes are to the left on both.
     
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    Looks like holes should all be on the driver's side like you have it.

    77g rear bumper 1.jpg
     
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    Thank you very much!
     

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