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72 Rear bumper and valance removal

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Topic: 72 Rear bumper and valance removal

Posted By: 72MLC
Subject: 72 Rear bumper and valance removal
Date 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

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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date 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" rel="nofollow - https://forum.grantorinosport.org/topic17423_post228712.html#228712

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Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

GTS.org Admin

Posted By: 72MLC
Date Posted: 23-September-2023 at 6:01AM

That's great, thank you for posting that!

Posted By: 72MLC
Date Posted: 23-September-2023 at 6:04AM

That's great! Thank you!

Posted By: 72MLC
Date Posted: 07-October-2023 at 9:15PM

Just a follow up thank you. I did manage to get the rear bumper off.