Howdy from Texas... I'm a rook who needs some help!

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  1. Maverick_Matt72

    Maverick_Matt72 Member

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    Hello, I'm new here, as well as new to the Maverick. I've done my research on the mechanics end, but the replacement exterior parts are proving to be difficult. So...

    What I need to know is: Are the back bumpers on the 70-72 Mav the same as the old Mustang rear bumpers, like 65-66? Cause it sure as hell looks the exact same to me.

    Also: Is there anywhere that makes the reproduction aluminum taillight trim, as well as aluminum headlight and hood trim? (It may be the old-school stainless steel and not aluminum, idk.)

    Lastly, If anyone knows, will the 60's mustang seats fit in the Mav?
     
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  2. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    No on the bumpers
    No on the reproduction trim pieces
    The seats will fit with modifications
     
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    Maverick73 Senior Member

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  4. YellowStangDuan

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    Just exactly where is the "Deep in the Heart of Texas?"
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    the 67-68 mustang bumpers are close. i mounted one one my car just to see what it looked like.
     
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    And, Just where is DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS...that could be Wichita Falls, El Paso, Beaumont, or ANGLETON!!!
     
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  10. Maverick_Matt72

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    It's Waco. Supposedly THE heart (geographic center) of Texas.

    Also, What kind of modification had to be done to the seats? The rails to the floor, or rails to the seat itself..? I can weld, I just need to know what to do.

    To fan 2488 with the mustang bumpers: how close did the bumper look? Hell, mines rusted to oblivion...
     
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    WACO!!!???

    That isn't DEEP in the heart of Texas...That is "off to the side of the Pancreas of Texas"!:D

    I cannot answer your question...I am currently in a similar predicament. I have ordered a set of stock maverick sliding brackets to install my seats ON TO, but have not figured out how to put other seats into a maverick without them.

    I am not using Mustang seats, but Honda Accord seats, but regardless, if the seats don't fit the grooves in the floor, then you have the exact same problem that I have, just varying in degrees...:hmmm:
     
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    Besides... I thought Centerville was the center (ie. the HEART) of Texas...
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    I figured it was more like Fort Worth....:tiphat:
     
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    Blasphemer!!!!!!!!

    You do that and I'll banish you from my Texas Empire. Somewhere like........Alaska. :cool:
     
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