'73 Front Bumper

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  1. CometMan1973

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    Has anyone cut a '73 bumper and set it back closer to the body like the earlier years? If so, how difficult is it? Does it look factory?
     
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  2. DaMadman

    DaMadman 3 pedals & 8cylinders=FUN

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    Somebody on here cut one of the 73 bumpers. I don't remember who and I don't remember if they slid it back or not but I do remember someone cutting one to make it thinner and it looked great n my opinion.
     
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  3. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    I moved mine back 2 1/2 inches. I think it looks great. It's pretty easy to do but you do need to do a little cutting and welding
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    I set mine back. I think it looks good....
     
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    DaMadman 3 pedals & 8cylinders=FUN

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  7. MaverickDan

    MaverickDan I wanna go fast!!!

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    I did this to mine a couple of years ago I just havent put it on yet, hopefully mine turns out as good as joes, theres a pic of it in my gallery
     
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    Thanks for the info and pics guys!:thumbs2:
     
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