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Topic: 71-73 Mustang Grill supports
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skips69
Journeyman Posts: 40
From: Catlin, IL USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-21-2001 09:01 PM
   
Hi all. I beleive the grill supports for a 71-72 Mustang are different from the 73' models. Does anyone know if this is correct? Also, is there a difference between the Mach 1 grill supports and standard grill supports for these years? Thanks for any help.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 17955
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-21-2001 09:09 PM
Yes on both accounts. The '71-'72 Mach 1 grille and the standard grille attach differently, and the '73 is different, too. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
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skips69
Journeyman Posts: 40
From: Catlin, IL USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-21-2001 10:59 PM
Thanks for the quick reply Steve. I bought a 71' coupe that had a 71-72' Mach 1 grill attached to it. The center of the grill is busted out and I was wondering if the previous owner had also changed the grill support when he changed the grill or if he attached it using the grill support intended for a non-Mach 1 (which I assumed is what is on the car). Do you have a suggestion on how I can tell which support I have - what are the differences between the 71-72 Mach 1 support bracket and 71-72 non-Mach 1 support brackets? Just trying to run down the necessary pieces while it is apart, thanks again.
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 724
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-21-2001 11:38 PM
The standard '71-'72 grill support is actually 2 brackets about 6 inches apart in the center of the grill (which is what my '71 has) while the Mach 1 mounts with one bracket down the center. Hope this helps.------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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skips69
Journeyman Posts: 40
From: Catlin, IL USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-22-2001 08:45 AM
Thanks Duane. I have the 2 pc design you referred to as for the standard grill. Now I know to keep my eye out for another support to fit the used Mach 1 grill I acquired. Thanks again.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 17955
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-22-2001 12:34 PM
Cherish that grille; they get BIG bucks for them these days. Even broken ones!------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
My Photo Page
Ever wonder why they call it 'dogma?'
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