'73 front bumper

So, my dad has a 73 mustang that was parked a little to close to the
garage when the house burned. The front bumper has a portion of the
rubber coating burned off.

I look at this and say, oh there must be plenty of parts out there for
this car, after all its a mustang, you know, collectible. WRONG. I
find out that this is a year specific part. Not only that, but no one
seems to be providing a reproduction/replacement. Plenty of parts for
the other years though.

So, what do mustang guys do when this kinda thing happens? I can see
getting a replacement from a boneyard, but at what price? I also
wonder about getting in an accident while traveling more than 5 MPH.
Is this type of thing repairable?

- Mike

"mike" > wrote> So, what do mustang guys do when this
kinda thing happens? I can see
> getting a replacement from a boneyard, but at what price? I also
> wonder about getting in an accident while traveling more than 5 MPH.
> Is this type of thing repairable?

http://www.coloradomustang.com/
Contact these guys if you cant find anything local to you. They have
literally THE largest Mustang boneyard in the world. I know they'll have a
replacement for your bumper. Yes they are pricey and can be a bit crusty
when you talk to them, but they will definitely have your bumper. They even
have a whole section in the yard for other classic fords. I was able to get
a replacement rear glass for my '68 Ranchero when it got busted. Ask for
Don.

Scott W
'68 Ranchero 500
'69 Sportsroof Mustang

73 front bumper was a 1 year deal. The crome one is avalible from npd. I
think the fiberglass one would have to come out of a doner. There out there
you can find one.
"mike" > wrote in message
...
>
> So, my dad has a 73 mustang that was parked a little to close to the
> garage when the house burned. The front bumper has a portion of the
> rubber coating burned off.
>
> I look at this and say, oh there must be plenty of parts out there for
> this car, after all its a mustang, you know, collectible. WRONG. I
> find out that this is a year specific part. Not only that, but no one
> seems to be providing a reproduction/replacement. Plenty of parts for
> the other years though.
>
> So, what do mustang guys do when this kinda thing happens? I can see
> getting a replacement from a boneyard, but at what price? I also
> wonder about getting in an accident while traveling more than 5 MPH.
> Is this type of thing repairable?
>
> - Mike