72 Rear bumper and valance removal

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   Hey gang, I feel so dumb on this topic and had posted on the Facebook group as well. I'm trying to get my rear bumper off and got stuck as I couldn't see but 1 bolt and another nut in the trunk. I was told there are 2 bolts under as well. I was told to remove the rear valence and now I can't see where it's connected. It's a little beat to hell on one end but was hoping someone could tell me where to look. I found a post talking about u-bolts but can't find them on here to save my life. Needless to say, I feel humbled that I can't figure out how to get this removed lol

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72MLC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10-December-2021 Location: Memphis Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72MLC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 72 Rear bumper and valance removal Posted: 22-September-2023 at 5:05PM
	Hey gang, I feel so dumb on this topic and had posted on the Facebook group as well. I'm trying to get my rear bumper off and got stuck as I couldn't see but 1 bolt and another nut in the trunk. I was told there are 2 bolts under as well. I was told to remove the rear valence and now I can't see where it's connected. It's a little beat to hell on one end but was hoping someone could tell me where to look. I found a post talking about u-bolts but can't find them on here to save my life. Needless to say, I feel humbled that I can't figure out how to get this removed lol

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 6780	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-September-2023 at 3:13AM
	Yes, you need to remove the rear valance first to remove the bumper. The valance has four bolts at the outer edge and then two in the center above the licence plate filler. I posted a diagram here so you can see how it all comes apart. https://forum.grantorinosport.org/topic17423_post228712.html#228712
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

72MLC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10-December-2021 Location: Memphis Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72MLC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-September-2023 at 6:01AM
	That's great, thank you for posting that!

72MLC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10-December-2021 Location: Memphis Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72MLC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-September-2023 at 6:04AM
	That's great! Thank you!

72MLC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10-December-2021 Location: Memphis Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72MLC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07-October-2023 at 9:15PM
	Just a follow up thank you. I did manage to get the rear bumper off.