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| seventythree |
 Dec 13 2012, 05:12 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 19-January 07 From: Southern California Member No.: 7,466  |
I am backdating the front bumper on my 73 to a pre-73 bumper without the bumperettes.
Somehow the early bumper appears not to mount as close to the front bulkhead leaving a 3/8" gap between the front of the hood and the rubber bumper top. Unfortunately, I no longer have the original bumper to compare. Are there differences between the early and late bumpers other tham the tits? Any help will be appreciated. TIA |
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| seventythree |
Dec 15 2012, 09:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 19-January 07 From: Southern California Member No.: 7,466 |
Update:
I mounted the bumper and once the mounting bolts were torqued, the bumper positioned much closer than initially thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) However, I was contemplating the idea of trimming the dog bones to move it a little closer. If the steel sleeves in the bolt holes control the spacing, they must be trimmed as well. Correct? Thanks for all input. |
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| ThePaintedMan |
Dec 15 2012, 10:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States 
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QUOTE(seventythree @ Dec 15 2012, 10:53 AM)  Update: I mounted the bumper and once the mounting bolts were torqued, the bumper positioned much closer than initially thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) However, I was contemplating the idea of trimming the dog bones to move it a little closer. If the steel sleeves in the bolt holes control the spacing, they must be trimmed as well. Correct? Thanks for all input. I've been wondering that too! I'd like to really trim up some of the gaps on my car, especially around the sides of the bumper and fender. |
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seventythree Backdating Front Bumper? Dec 13 2012, 05:12 PM
Cairo94507 I do not believe there is any difference other tha... Dec 13 2012, 05:39 PM Jeffs9146 Have you trimmed off the front of the channel moun... Dec 13 2012, 06:17 PM
bigkensteele
Have you trimmed off the front of the channel mou... Dec 13 2012, 06:50 PM Jeffs9146
Have you trimmed off the front of the channel mo... Dec 13 2012, 10:43 PM Kirmizi How is the spacing at ends, are they really close ... Dec 13 2012, 07:20 PM seventythree
How is the spacing at ends, are they really close... Dec 13 2012, 07:57 PM Porsche930dude you can always cut the rubber spacers smaller. qui... Dec 13 2012, 08:34 PM |
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