Question about fenders???

this is probably a stupid question but is there a differance between fenders per year? input would be great

thanks everyone

James

 

69-72 had a notch in the front for the stone guard. The others didnt. That's about it. They all swap.

 

so there are no vissual differances? can any one post pics of the differance because i cant tell...

 

I would think a notch is visible? Especially if you put it on a latter car......

 

i was just looking at pics...lets specifie stone gaurd...that might help me see

 

The stone guard is the piece that goes under the grille. It's behind the bumper.

 

Right under the head lights, there is a 3'' x 3'' or so notch in the fender -- Its for the small bumpers only!

If you have BIG bumpers then you don't have the notch. Its extremely noticeable.

Yellow car has big bumpers, and no notch


Blue car you can almost see the notch (behind the bumper)

Third picture the stone guard is circled.

 

The area behind the headlight bucket is different on very late '74 (8/12/74) and up. If you swapping a late fender on an early model be sure to get the late model bucket too.
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Also 2 and 4 door front fenders are exactly the same - my 2 door 70 has 4 door front fenders on it from a 72.

 

very helpfull info... i understand now...sorry for sounding dumb...i am new to the maverick world...so does this mean in order to convert to the small bumper so i can do a 72 grabber clone i will have to change fenders as well?

 

Not at all! All you need to do is notch your stock fenders. Or you can notch your stoneguard. That's what I did on my bumper swap.

 

Notch the fenders...it's easy. There is a template or measurements in the Tech section of this site.

 

Hey Erick...long time no talk...lol...i actually just found a four door comet at the junk yard today and took everything. Fenders, valance, etc... so i have everything to convert my car to small bumper... just finished putting it on the car. ...the fenders need a little repair but nothing major...and a few holes welded up...but my front end is now complete...oh buy the way does anyone need and 71-72 comet stuff? i can go back and get it for you?

 

I wasnt trying to insult you by posting what I posted. Just trying to help you out.

Just saw your post, nice grab. Post some pictures

 

double post :/