To Guard Or Not To Guard...

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  1. Maverick73

    Maverick73 Senior Member

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    Hey guys, just wanted your opinions. I have my front bumper tore apart off my Maverick right now, and haven't decided if I want to put the bumper guards back on, or leave them off. Let me know what you guys think. This is a factory mid-size 1973 Maverick bumper.
     
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  2. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Just say NO!!! :D
     
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  3. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    You'll have some holes if you leave them off ...
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    leave them off. jmo. i'd either fill the holes with chrome bolts or have fill them in.
     
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  5. Gene Fiore

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    I personnally never cared for the bumper guards. I would say leave them off.(y)
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    To me, the bumper guards look very late 60's & 70's and if that is the look you are after I do think they are fine. If you are after a sporty or muscle car look than they need to go.

    :2cents:
     
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    yup leave them off and fill the holes i say.it makes the front look less like a bore with tusk!
     
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    I say do whichever you like more. My '73 had holes and I put bumper bolts in them - looks factory. See the pic - it's the blue Mav on the far left.
     
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    i like the look of the guards on the big bumbers, but definatly not the little bumber cars
     
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  10. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I took them off my 73, and I'll never put them back on, looks much better without them.
     
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    same here. as far as the '73 style i'd leve them off
     
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    "NOT to guard"

    <-- personal opinion. Heck, do whatever you like - it's your baby.
     
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    Bumper Guards all the baby.
     
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  14. Maverick73

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    Thanks for the opinions guys, keep em coming. And yes if I do leave them off I will fill the holes with bumper bolts.
     
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  15. Jamie Miles

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    Leave them off...
     
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