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Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 09:34 AM
Got both bumpers and ready to swap those big black heavy ones to the light shiney chrome ones. Got the old ones off last night.
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 09:35 AM
No nasty rusty suprises
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 09:36 AM
Front off
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 09:40 AM
I know that the sheet metal piece #1 needs to be removed but not sure about #2.
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Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 2 2005, 09:47 AM
i'll take the little bumperetts if you're just going to toss the old bumpers.
k
Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 09:50 AM
| QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 2 2005, 08:47 AM) |
| i'll take the little bumperetts if you're just going to toss the old bumpers. k |
If you want the ones off of the rear no problem. They look the same. The fronts are promised to Aaron...
Posted by: Aaron Cox Sep 2 2005, 09:55 AM
| QUOTE (Headrage @ Sep 2 2005, 08:50 AM) | ||
If you want the ones off of the rear no problem. They look the same. The fronts are promised to Aaron... |
my 73 tits are gettin a reduction Kev
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 2 2005, 10:11 AM
that's good aaron. i don't think i could stand it if you went to early bumpers w/o tits, and your car looked even more like mine 
. you should be recieving the template in a day to 2. it went out wed.
k
Posted by: Aaron Cox Sep 2 2005, 10:29 AM
| QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 2 2005, 09:11 AM) |
| that's good aaron. i don't think i could stand it if you went to early bumpers w/o tits, and your car looked even more like mine . you should be recieving the template in a day to 2. it went out wed. k |
thanks again Kev,
AA
Posted by: tod914 Sep 2 2005, 10:31 AM
I could use the front license plate screws that attach the license plate bracker to bumper if you dont mind 
If you plan on removing the rear bumper shocks, I would be interested in those as well.
Thanks
Tod
Posted by: RustyWa Sep 2 2005, 10:42 AM
| QUOTE (Headrage @ Sep 2 2005, 08:40 AM) |
| I know that the sheet metal piece #1 needs to be removed but not sure about #2. |
Take lots of pics of the progress you make on this project and post them.
My understanding is that you have to cut the horizontal section of #2 off, BUT leave the vertical section in so that it holds the hood seal in place.
Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 10:43 AM
Okay ya vultures 
how about some direction before I hack the sheet metal in all the wrong places...
Posted by: maf914 Sep 2 2005, 10:49 AM
Where's Qarl? He did the bumper removal and metal trimming to his 75 six project car. It might be on one of his progress threads from about a year ago.
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 2 2005, 12:26 PM
craig l is savy on this mod too. off to costco, anybody need anything?
k
Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 12:39 PM
| QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 2 2005, 11:26 AM) |
| off to costco, anybody need anything? k |
A pallet of toilet paper and a churro please...
Posted by: jonwatts Sep 2 2005, 02:43 PM
So does this mean you're no longer interested in my chrome rear bumper?
Hopefully you found some closer to home.
Posted by: Headrage Sep 2 2005, 03:16 PM
| QUOTE (jonwatts @ Sep 2 2005, 01:43 PM) |
| So does this mean you're no longer interested in my chrome rear bumper? Hopefully you found some closer to home. |
I found a guy here in Bakersfield parting out a '71. Pretty straight chome with almost perfect rubber for 50 bucks.
I shoulda gotten back to you.
Sorry....
Posted by: jonwatts Sep 2 2005, 04:34 PM
No problem, sounds like a killer deal!
Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 12:19 PM
Got the rear tabs cut off. I'll clean every thing up after I know the bumpers are on.
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 12:20 PM
Got a problem already. The dog bones kick the bumper waaay out. Any ideas???
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 02:27 PM
Well I got the front on fairly straight. I think it needs to come up a little on the passenger side but nothing major. I think my hood is warped a little.
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 02:28 PM
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Posted by: Travis Neff Sep 3 2005, 02:36 PM
Looks good! For checking the height of the bumpers, compare it from the front fenders rather than the eyebrows and hood. That will give you a better measure if it is cockeyed. You can manipulate the eyebrows a little and work with the hood to get it straight.
Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 03:31 PM
I think it's going to take a little tweeking on both the bumper and the hood.
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 03:32 PM
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 03:32 PM
Rear pics for Craig.
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Posted by: Thor Sep 3 2005, 04:39 PM
| QUOTE (Headrage @ Sep 3 2005, 10:20 AM) |
| Got a problem already. The dog bones kick the bumper waaay out. Any ideas??? |
How did you get by this, Headrage ?
I didn't see any responses.
Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 06:06 PM
| QUOTE (Thor @ Sep 3 2005, 03:39 PM) |
| How did you get by this, Headrage ? I didn't see any responses. |
I haven't figured it out yet. Had to give up for the day. I have been getting instructions from Craig at CAMP914 via the phone and he won't be back until later to look at the picks...
Hopefully tomorrow.
Posted by: boxstr Sep 3 2005, 06:34 PM
Allan, You don't have the rear side tabs completwely removed. That little piece that lies horizontally in the indent must also be removed, that is why the bumper is not fitting flush to the rear of the body.
CCLINBIGBLACKBABYBUMPER
Posted by: boxstr Sep 3 2005, 06:36 PM
Look at pic.
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 06:37 PM
Craig,
I was able to stick my fingers between the bumper and that piece. I'll see if I can get the rest of it removed but 
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Thanks...
Posted by: Headrage Sep 3 2005, 06:41 PM
see this...
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Posted by: Headrage Sep 4 2005, 09:33 AM
Here we go...
Heading over to the shop to see if I can tackle this rear bumper....
Gotta be done today so I can make the GAF.
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