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Topic: 71-72 Mach 1 Grille
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-27-2002 07:29 PM
   
Steve weren't you wanting a grille with a good center. Check out E-Bay # 1873648147 Bet this one doesn't draw many bids.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-27-2002 07:35 PM
The other way around. I have a perfect center and I need the headlight area, but thanks, I'll keep an eye on this one.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-27-2002 07:53 PM
Might also watch #1873538801
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-27-2002 07:56 PM
I saw that one. It's on my Watch list. Thanks. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-27-2002 07:59 PM
Maybe with Christmas coming so soon, somebody will let one go reasonable and save their money for Christmas presents. I'm just glad mine had a good grille in it when I bought the car. Had to buy the fog lights, as someone had removed the cross bars, but got those For $50, better than a $600 grille[This message has been edited by PONYMAN (edited 11-28-2002).]
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-27-2002 08:01 PM
I'm tempted to not even replace mine. When it's mounted on the car you only notice it if you look close at the headlight. The center part looks perfect.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-27-2002 09:54 PM
Never used one, but how about one of those Eastwood plastic welding kits, and then a fresh coat of pait to make it disapear.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-28-2002 02:30 PM
I'm missing some of the pieces. I've thought of experimenting with fiberglass or carbon fibre. You can make anything, really if you're willing to put the time in it.I'd do lots of experimenting for $600. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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RICKS
Gearhead Posts: 259
From: Ocala, FL
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-02-2002 09:59 AM
Steve, Daniel Carpenter informed me that he's "biting the bullet" and having new tooling made for the 71-72 grilles (original tooling was damaged beyond repair by fire). I have no ETA, but it's good to know they're eventually coming. Wouldn't want to spend $600 bucks only for a nice repro to hit the market for less than half that price several months later. I'm sure these repros WILL be expensive however, because the tooling for a piece like that is SUPER DUPER expensive to make, and you have to amortize those costs into the product.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-02-2002 10:45 AM
Wow, thanks Rick! That's the news I've been waiting to hear! I'm glad I didn't give in to the robber barons.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1288
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-02-2002 08:56 PM
That's awesome news RICKS!!! I've been waiting a couple of years for one, refusing to pay the high prices and am glad to see them finally coming out.
Please let us know when they come on the market, and I will gladly place an order.
Also, are the sport lamps and grill trim available aftermarket or are those something we'll need to locate second hand?------------------
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)
M & M Member #730
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-02-2002 09:40 PM
Count another one sold. Mine is good, but a friend also has a 72 Mach that someone put the standard grille in. I have been trying to get him to change it for years, but he refused to pay the high price. He almost cut the wiring for his fog lights off and i told him not to. Probably will be glad he didn't now.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-03-2002 07:47 AM
There's 3 sold already.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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RICKS
Gearhead Posts: 259
From: Ocala, FL
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-03-2002 03:05 PM
I don't have any news about the trim or the sport lamps.
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