installing fog lights in a '75?, got pics or sketchesof mounting the lamp?? |
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installing fog lights in a '75?, got pics or sketchesof mounting the lamp?? |
gary gartner |
Apr 9 2009, 06:51 AM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
I just got some nice oem fogs from Michael, and went thru my Haynes last night, but cannot figuer out where the mounting stud goes on the bumper backing? any one have a pic or sketch of the backside of the bumper????? TIA Gary |
SLITS |
Apr 9 2009, 06:57 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Maybe I can get you an image later today if no one posts prior.
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gary gartner |
Apr 9 2009, 07:28 AM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
that'd be great, thanks Ron Gary |
zonedoubt |
Apr 9 2009, 09:15 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
If your car didn't come with fogs the mounting brackets on the inside of the bumper aren't there. I installed fogs on my '75 and had to fabricate some L-brackets with slots in them. There's a diagram in a topic on this board. Just have to find it...
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zonedoubt |
Apr 9 2009, 09:21 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
Not here. Over here: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....ghlight=bracket
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gary gartner |
Apr 9 2009, 10:54 AM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks, Zonedoubt, I feel a little more comfortable, with that info. So I need to fab an L bracket, slot it appropriately and mount to the the bumper backing??I can do this. Appreciate the input, you re at the top of "My Hero" list toda Gary |
veltror |
Apr 9 2009, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
If your car didn't come with fogs the mounting brackets on the inside of the bumper aren't there. I installed fogs on my '75 and had to fabricate some L-brackets with slots in them. There's a diagram in a topic on this board. Just have to find it... Mine did not come with fogs but the brackets were there, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
jim_hoyland |
Apr 9 2009, 04:12 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,467 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Didn't all the '75s have provision to mount the lights ? You's have to remove the bumper to see.
Loosen the bumper shocks when you pull the bumper. It will make alignment of the main bolts easier when you replace the bumper.Main bumper nuts are 19MM |
zonedoubt |
Apr 9 2009, 05:39 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
Didn't all the '75s have provision to mount the lights ? You's have to remove the bumper to see. Mine didn't come with the bracket, only the space in the bumper for the fog to fit through (after cutting the rubber). QUOTE Mine did not come with fogs but the brackets were there, Maybe it had them at one time? Perhaps the factory did runs of bumpers with and without brackets. Even though the option wasn't purchased by the buyer, some cars ended up with brackets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) In any case, fab'ing a couple brackets is quite easy. |
porschecb |
Apr 9 2009, 05:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,092 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Las Vegas NV Member No.: 2,529 Region Association: None |
I made mine out of plumbers tape. But dont take the rubber off the bumper! It is a bitch to get back on. (ask me how i know)
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charliew |
Apr 9 2009, 10:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
Used rubbers always were hard to get back on especially after they were washed.
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gary gartner |
Apr 10 2009, 07:09 AM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
Morning, guys Mine looked like the brackets had been removed. after cutting the rectangle thru the rubber, and placing the lightsthere is a quarter round notch right where the bracket should be. fabed up brackets last night , thanks for all the help (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Gary |
gary gartner |
Apr 10 2009, 07:16 AM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
Oh, BTW, I know it isn't easy, but if you don't remove the rubber cover, you don't see ALL the rust inside where the "tits" mount onto the metal bumper. I am adding bunch o' wire brush and Por 15 to the reassembly list. Gary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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