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> Mounting the '73 front bumper, You'll need 3 hands and x-ray vision.
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post Jan 24 2004, 07:29 PM
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When mounting the front bumper use double-sided tape to mount the 'dog bone' rubber piece to the bumper. Put the bolts in their holes on the body, and push the bumper onto the bolts. This is much easier than putting the bolts in the car, putting the dog bone on the bolts, then fitting the bumper to the bolts -- because you can't see the holes and thus lining things up is frustrating! With the dog bones on the bumper you can line up the bolts to the holes more easily.

Luckily for me, I have a small foot stool that just fit under the bumper and acted as my other set of hands to hold the bumper up while I set the bolts in to it. I hate asking for help unless I'm desperate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Anyway, bumper is now securely on the car with the air dam and, after some more rust cleaning, the front is looking more normal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)


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post Jan 24 2004, 07:32 PM
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Once you get used to it.....One person to hold it and one to wrench....IT IS a beetch to do it by your self..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jan 24 2004, 07:37 PM
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post Jan 24 2004, 08:16 PM
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Nice touch to paint primer on the tire too!

Looks good all together!

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post Jan 24 2004, 08:19 PM
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Its a bit cumbersome, but I never had any problems
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post Jan 24 2004, 08:20 PM
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I would recommend a floor jack, to hold the bumper up, use a rag so it doe's not scratch the chrome and I also recommend a longer bolt that will screw into the bumper to hold it in place then you screw in the smaller bolts.
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post Jan 24 2004, 08:33 PM
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Primer is gud.....not as gud as cheep, but gud.

That pic has it all. Primer, oil drop, & rust. 914 stuff.
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post Jan 25 2004, 09:13 AM
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Duct tape on the dogbones and a floor jack make things much easier.
Try it with a 916 style front end some time. It's enough to make you drink (like I need an excuse). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Jan 25 2004, 09:52 AM
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I use tape (duct or otherwise), place the bumper in place and prop the spare tire against it to hold it in place -- no marking. It does work better with an assistant tho -- particularly one with great legs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Jan 25 2004, 11:46 AM
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I get rid of the bolts and use studs mounted in the bumper, much easier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

A little tape to hold the "dog bones" from sliding off the studs helps as well.
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post Jan 25 2004, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Jan 25 2004, 09:46 AM)
I get rid of the bolts and use studs mounted in the bumper, much easier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

A little tape to hold the "dog bones" from sliding off the studs helps as well.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) That's the way to do it! Great idea...next time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 26 2004, 12:21 AM
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Why don't you just shove the bolts throught the body and place the dog bones on them. Then just put the bumper up to the bolt's and wrench away. I've never had any problems, but then again all the dog bone's on my bumpers were rusted on to them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 26 2004, 09:42 AM
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I am converting my 76 to the older style bumpers, what is the best way to mark and drill the bumper mounting holes ?

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post Jan 26 2004, 09:45 AM
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There should be dimples on the inside that you drill out. Remember you need to grind the lip off that the later bumpers use to attach to the body....
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post Jan 26 2004, 09:47 AM
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Mike, how about the back, is there dimples there because I did not see any, at least the top bolts you can see in the trunk.
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