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Posted by: Mowog4 Feb 13 2017, 05:29 AM
Hi
I am installing the rubber bumper top on a pre-73 bumper, there is a stud in the center that appear to not be attached to anything. I saw mention of a mounting tab, but have been unable to find a listing for one. Any help is appreciated.
Posted by: cary Feb 13 2017, 06:12 AM
It's welded to the earlier taillight panel.
Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 13 2017, 07:22 AM
Is that the back of your car in your avatar?
Looks like someone removed/cut off the little tab/bracket that sticks out and that's where the center bolt goes. It would have been welded to the underside of the bumper recess.
I'd fab up a bracket, drill a couple of holes and mount it.
I know sucks, but you'll have to do something, it's the only support the pad has in the center.
Posted by: Mowog4 Feb 13 2017, 02:03 PM
Is that the back of your car in your avatar?
Looks like someone removed/cut off the little tab/bracket that sticks out and that's where the center bolt goes. It would have been welded to the underside of the bumper recess.
I'd fab up a bracket, drill a couple of holes and mount it.
I know sucks, but you'll have to do something, it's the only support the pad has in the center.
That is the back of my car, luckily the fear of drilling into the new paint has long left me. Any pictures of what the bracket should look like?
Ed
Posted by: steuspeed Feb 13 2017, 02:22 PM
Bumper top tab.
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Posted by: colingreene Feb 13 2017, 06:22 PM
I drilled mine with paint on it, its not the end of the world to do it, i bolted the bracket to the bumper top then marked where the holes needed to go and drilled once i removed the tabs.
I used seam sealant between the parts and a large gauge pop rivet with a washer on the back to hold it on.
Without it the center of the bumper top sags and looks terrible.
My car being a 76 I had no idea that it was there so i was somewhat in the same boat you are.
Its easy enough to do, dont panic.
Posted by: Mowog4 Feb 13 2017, 06:27 PM
I drilled mine with paint on it, its not the end of the world to do it, i bolted the bracket to the bumper top then marked where the holes needed to go and drilled once i removed the tabs.
I used seam sealant between the parts and a large gauge pop rivet with a washer on the back to hold it on.
Without it the center of the bumper top sags and looks terrible.
My car being a 76 I had no idea that it was there so i was somewhat in the same boat you are.
Its easy enough to do, dont panic.
Did you cut a bracket off of another car or just fab one up?
Thanks,
Ed
Posted by: branston Feb 13 2017, 09:28 PM
Another photo of the little bracket:
Posted by: boxstr Feb 13 2017, 09:42 PM
Ed, good evening I may have a tab at CAMP, I will check tomorrow.
Craig at CAMP
Posted by: Mowog4 Feb 14 2017, 01:52 AM
Ed, good evening I may have a tab at CAMP, I will check tomorrow.
Craig at CAMP
Thanks Craig
Posted by: colingreene Feb 14 2017, 02:27 AM
I think i got my tab from Bruce Stone
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