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  1. jharrill16

    jharrill16 Member

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    Has anyone made a detailed posting about how to swap a 72 comets front end to a mavericks. Mainly I just want that nice crisp line across the hood to the fenders.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    nothing detailed that i know of...just swap...hood and grille...:huh:
     
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    Does everything just mount into place nothing needing to be fabricated? Fenders can stay? Bumpers can stay?
     
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  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Maverick & Comet fenders are the same (other than the emblem), the hoods and grills are different, and depending on the year, the bumper may be different, or just in a different position.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Haha good idea =]
     
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    what is the latch plate further forward on the mavericks? just curious
     
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  9. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Latch plate is the same Comet to Maverick, and in the same spot. There is a plastic grill extension on the comet.
     
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    I love you guys I always find the answers I need :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    We all knew they were good for parts, Gene, but we never needed the grill and the hood until now :rofl2:
     
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