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Old 11-20-2020, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kencar62 View Post
Is any of the 5MPH "crash steel" usable? I'm converting my '73 to use the '71-'72 brackets to remove the extra weight. But, the lower reinforcement part is necessary for mounting the grill brackets. I can cut the portions that I need & attach with existing mounting holes and throw the rest away. It will still add a few pounds, but nothing like the entire structure (~85 lbs).
Sorry, those brackets are toast.

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Originally Posted by Bob71400 View Post
I could use the seat tracks if they are good. Also does it have a factory radio?
Thanks,
Bob
I'll check on the tracks tomorrow. If the ones in this car are no good, I know I have a couple extra nice sets.


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Originally Posted by nas t eh View Post
I don't need them, but If I was you I'd cut out the rear sway bar perches from off the frame, hard to find piece if you need it. I'd be tempted to hang onto the 4 speed items too, but at least that stuff it reproduced// available
Good idea! I'll be stripping it down to basically a bare shell before it goes off to become soup cans.

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