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Posted by: mattp Oct 27 2008, 09:03 PM
I backdated bumpers and have the "pilot" fog lamps, where do they attach?
I cant figure out how to mount them?
thanks
Posted by: r_towle Oct 27 2008, 09:08 PM
on the older cars there is a captured nut in the front wall.
You may need to drill holes and weld on a nut from the back side...not sure.
Rich
Posted by: SGB Oct 27 2008, 09:33 PM
Yep- they bolt right up to the front "wall"/ bulkhead behind the bumper. I think you could through-bolt it (gasp) if you spray a little primer there first.
Posted by: boxstr Oct 27 2008, 10:21 PM
Matt if you do not have the factory captured nuts on the front wall. Let me know and I can supply you with some nuts and allen bolts.
CCLINMIXEDNUTS
Posted by: southernmost914 Oct 28 2008, 05:38 AM
This may help.
Steve
Posted by: mattp Oct 28 2008, 10:09 AM
the pics definelty help, thanks, problem is I do not have that boss or those nuts on my car? My car is a 75, is it possible they actually changed the car stampings?
As for the nuts and bolts, YES, I can use them, I just need to figure out how to get to the backside of where the nut/ bolt would go, it looks like it is below the lights, can I access it from underneath?
thanks, matt
Posted by: southernmost914 Oct 28 2008, 10:47 AM
the pics definelty help, thanks, problem is I do not have that boss or those nuts on my car? My car is a 75, is it possible they actually changed the car stampings?
As for the nuts and bolts, YES, I can use them, I just need to figure out how to get to the backside of where the nut/ bolt would go, it looks like it is below the lights, can I access it from underneath?
thanks, matt
No access from fenderwell or underneath. It is in the void under the headlight bucket. on early models there is access on a late model once your bumper shocks are removed you may be need'in a hole saw.
Steve
Posted by: mattp Oct 28 2008, 02:51 PM
do you mean use a hole saw to cut sideways where the bumper shocks used to mount so I could get a nut backt here? ugh!
Posted by: southernmost914 Oct 28 2008, 02:59 PM
do you mean use a hole saw to cut sideways where the bumper shocks used to mount so I could get a nut backt here? ugh!
Yhuuup!
Or, how about a expandable insert anchor?Steve
Posted by: mattp Oct 28 2008, 06:47 PM
expandable insert! YES! thanks for the idea!! now I just need to figure out where to drill the hole, anyone able to make any measurements for me??
Posted by: southernmost914 Oct 28 2008, 06:57 PM
Hey,
Mount your bumber and grills with the lights in place behind and mark the mount area with a Sharpy. You may need to shim it with a washer or two , but you got it bro. Add some rubber "o" rings or cut up some rubber for shock asborbing in between 
Steve
Posted by: blitZ Oct 29 2008, 06:47 AM
When I backdated my 76 bumpers, there was no mount for my Pilots either. I made my own using a nut plate which I attached with a pop rivet. It works well.
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=MS21047
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