Stone Guard Placement

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  1. Canuck

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    I finally have a beautiful Comet small front bumper and stone guard. However, I do not have any idea how the two are attached since I purchased them separately. Is the stone guard attached to the grille at all or just to the bumper? :huh: Pictures would really help me out.

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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Attached to neither. The stone guard attaches to the bottom of the front fenders.
     
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    Like where the valance attaches to the fenders?
     
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  5. Canuck

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    Thanks for the diagram, but it does not show the stone guard in the picture and it is for 73-77 cars. I am trying to get a 72 stone guard and front bumper in place on my 73 Comet.
     
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    Bolts into the bottom of the fender notches on mine. Does a 73 have the notches??
     
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    I think I understand now. On a small bumper stone guard the only attachment point to the car is the fender notch. A 73 does not have fender notches so I will have to notch the fender to give the stone guard an attachment point.

    I wonder how those guys notching the stone guard instead of the fender get it to bolt up. :hmmm:
     
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    The stone guard bolts up under the headlites, while the valence bolts to the bottom of the "sides" of the fenders.
     
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    hello Canuck, please can you tell me where did you find your stone guard??? do they have an online store? I need a new front stone guard, but I cant find one. thank you
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    It also attached in the center to the hood latch striker brace. Personally I'd notch the fenders. It's not hard.

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    that's what I did also...:thumbs2:
     
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