Posted by Brandon on December 21, 1998 at 00:38:17:
In Reply to: Re: Buying another Maverick. posted by David Blodgett on December 20, 1998 at 23:40:28:
After a month, I completely got used to holding up my blinker. Now whenever I drive a different car, I still hold it up.
: This is very true. I recently decided I didn't want to hold up the turn-signal lever when turning right. I couldn't find a turn signal switch from a 71 Maverick so I used on out of a 75 Comet. Well after quite a hassle I got the switch to work, but I had to eliminate the hazard switch. It works though. I'm still looking for a switch that will fit properly, but for $5 this one will work for now.
: : It can be done (converting to small bumpers) but I heard it's a real pain in the ass. You have to change the mounting brackets and remove the 5mph "impact absorbers". I replaced mine a few years ago and had to cut the bolts off with a torch because there's a nut in the other side of the bolt and it's inside the frame; no way to get a wrench on it so it just spins when you turn the bolt head. But when it comes to Mavericks, just remember: where there's a will--there's a way...
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: : : Well, I found another one to drive while I've got my '71 off the road for a major overhaul. The thing is it's a '76 and I really don't like those big bumpers. I was looking it over and it seems like changing it to small bumpers would be a direct bolt on. Has anyone done this before? Do the parts bolt on, or won't this work? Another thing is that it has a tan interior and needs a paint job. Does anyone have pics of a mav with a tan interior that isn't brown? I'd really like to avoid that color.