Font bumper guards 1973

[c9zx]

Has anyone ever heard about or actually seen factory front bumper guards on a 1973? It is a long story behind why I'm asking this question but I'd like to hear from as many people as possible. Thanks, Chuck

 

[Tnfastbk]

one of these threads you need to share your long story with us. No I have never seen them on a 73

 

[machman_73]

I've never seen 73 bumper guards :huh:

 

[bkdunha]

Rear yes, front no.

 

[c9zx]

one of these threads you need to share your long story with us. No I have never seen them on a 73

OK, the story is as follows. On a lark I took the on-line MCA concours judge's test for 71-73 Mustangs. I knew I did not know the procedural questions but some of the "correct" answers to the technical questions shocked me, and a few made me laugh out loud. However, before I dismiss the questions as invalid or wrong I thought it would be best to poll this group about some of these questions. Perhaps what I think is correct isn't. Other questions indicated the antenna base was "square" instead of rectangular and 71 and 72 Magnum 500 center caps were the same "thickness" (before 4/1/71 they were .625 and after they were 1.000). I'm gathering data to get them to correct the test as well as a few of the judging criteria. It is probably just me tilting at windmills.

And now you know the rest of the story. Chuck

 

[bkdunha]

Group, I think we have a new National Head Judge for the 71-73 category. Chuck is writing the book, we better all have our reading glasses on.

 

[c9zx]

Brian, Thanks for the kind words but, I have no desire to be a head judge. Too much politics and being responsible for the actions and decisions of other people (been there, done that, didn't even get the T-shirt). Not to mention the costs and travel headaches associated with being a head judge. I just feel that if your going to judge a car based on specific criteria that the criteria must be based on well vetted, factual information. Not to mention the fact that a lot of people base their restoration decisions on the information contained in the MCA judging guides. The quality of the 71-73 cars whose owners choose to restore them can only get better if accurate information is made available. Wow, I talk too much. Time for a cold adult beverage. Chuck

 

[OLE PONY]

Hopefully your efforts will not go unnoticed with the MCA. I can't imagine how front bumper guards would work on a 73 (unless exports had a different bumper).

 

[BenD]

i havent seen any over here, 73's had fiberglass/plastic bumper right?

 

[Boss1Ray]

Brian, Thanks for the kind words but, I have no desire to be a head judge. Too much politics and being responsible for the actions and decisions of other people (been there, done that, didn't even get the T-shirt). Not to mention the costs and travel headaches associated with being a head judge. I just feel that if your going to judge a car based on specific criteria that the criteria must be based on well vetted, factual information. Not to mention the fact that a lot of people base their restoration decisions on the information contained in the MCA judging guides. The quality of the 71-73 cars whose owners choose to restore them can only get better if accurate information is made available. Wow, I talk too much. Time for a cold adult beverage. Chuck

73 front bumper guards on the Urethane 5 mph DOT safety approved bumper? Not no but Heck no! Once that front bumper was approved I guarantee Ford's atty's would not let anyone change the design at all. They were happy to not have it look like the Jag or Triumph TR-6 which in my mind ruined the great looks of the cars! see pic below...

Thanks Chuck for helping to correct these obvious mistakes. I sure hope they listen to you (us).

BTW I've got a few old T-shirts that don't fit the 50+ yr old fat guy any more!!! ! rofl

Ray