converting to short bumper?

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  1. relic

    relic -mavy ridin-

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    can anyone take a under side picture of the rear bumper of a short bumper mav? if so i'd appreciate it :)
     
    relic, May 10, 2003
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    The underside of the small bumper car is basically the same as the big bumper car. What little difference there is dosent matter because the small bumpers bolt on a bracket that welds to the inside of the trunk where as the big bumpers bolt to the rear frame crossmember. Then the rear valance (which big bumper cars dont have) will cover up the old mounting holes.
     
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  3. relic

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    ok cool ty
     
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    bossmav Drag racing nut

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    Nice car!

    I too removed the old LARGE bumpers and went with the small ones. You can use either metal or fiberglass, I used the fiberglass because of weight but that costed me about $160 for both bumpers. Please don't change the color I think the comb is sharp!
    Good luck on finding that rear valance, if you need help just email me they are a lot of Mavericks and Comets here in the Shenandoah Valley.

    Terry Gates
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    thnx boss.
    Where did you get the fiberglass ones??
    Also, do you have a picture of your car where i can see them pretty good? Thanks again. Matt.
     
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    Bossmav any running comets up there?

    Bossmav do you know of any running Comets for sale up there in the Shenandoah valley? $1500 or less . Thanks for your help
     
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    bossmav Drag racing nut

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    Comets for sell

    Their is one here that I know of, it's been sitting for a while and I'm not real sure of the total condition. I can check on it if you would like me to it’s only a ¼ mile from my house, you could also call the owner and talk to him if you like. His name is Cory Miller of Cory Miller Race Engines a big ford man, his phone number is 540-433-0545. Also I’m going to try to go to Eastside Speedway today (if weather permits) and I can ask the ford guys there if they know of any. Are you looking for a parts car or daily driver?

    Relic, my digital camera is broke so I can’t get you a photo of the car with the bumpers on. Here is a shot from behind without. I will post a finished photo as soon as I can.
     

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    Im looking for a daily driver . Thanks for your help Tim " my comet gt"
     
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    boss where did u get the fiberglass ones?
     
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    bossmav Drag racing nut

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    Sorry about that Relic, I got mine from MAS Racing Products for 79.00 each. Their phone number is 651-644-6811
    Address; 2288 University Ave #917 St Paul, MN 55114
    They also have the front racing spoiler for the Maverick\Comets
    If you like to see an ad get a copy of Mustangs and Fast Fords, Hope this helps.

    Terry Gates
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