R Ripper679 Well-known member Joined Sep 2, 2021 Messages 144 Reaction score 57 Sep 12, 2023 #1 Hello. Wondering if this piece above the bumper on the rear side of the car is the same for all three years (71-73)? I have a 73 and am doing a 72 bumper conversion.... wondering if I need to buy a new set of these for the 71-2 conversion? Thanks! Attachments 20230912_113939.jpg 1.8 MB
Hello. Wondering if this piece above the bumper on the rear side of the car is the same for all three years (71-73)? I have a 73 and am doing a 72 bumper conversion.... wondering if I need to buy a new set of these for the 71-2 conversion? Thanks!
D detritusmaximus Well-known member Joined Sep 21, 2013 Messages 1,320 Reaction score 666 Location US My Car 1973 Grande #1 looong time ago 1970 Sportsroof #2 almost as long 1971 Sportsroof M-code #3 needs money 2008 GT #4 where the money went Sep 12, 2023 #2 It is different...I think.
R Ripper679 Well-known member Joined Sep 2, 2021 Messages 144 Reaction score 57 Sep 12, 2023 #3 Yeah.... I did a search and just wanted a sanity check. They do look different.
351c1971 Well-known member 7173 Mustang Supporter Member Joined Jul 3, 2022 Messages 483 Reaction score 400 Location Bayville ,NJ My Car 1971 Mach1 Mar 19, 2024 #4 They are definately different. Also see previous post about 71/72 Repo vs OEM end caps.
Hemikiller Well-known member Staff member 7173 Mustang Supporter Member Moderator Joined Jul 12, 2010 Messages 5,368 Reaction score 3,631 Location Killingworth, CT My Car 71 Mach 1 71 XR-7 hardtop 71 Country Squire 65 hardtop Mar 20, 2024 #5 The 73 has a urethane filler, whereas the 71-72 is cast into the end cap. https://www.ohiomustang.com/store/order_page.asp?itemid=3300
The 73 has a urethane filler, whereas the 71-72 is cast into the end cap. https://www.ohiomustang.com/store/order_page.asp?itemid=3300